Olympics men's basketball: USA is the team to beat, and here are the teams that could do it

Breaking down the favorites, the contenders and the upset candidates for men's basketball at the 2024 Olympics.


Kerr calls Team USA to raise intensity: 'It's time'

Steve Kerr put Team USA through an aggressive practice Thursday and said "it's time" for his team to raise its intensity level.


Durant practices, big collab set on Games debut

Kevin Durant practiced Wednesday, and coach Steve Kerr said there will be a "big collaboration" in determining when the program's all-time leading Olympic scorer will make his debut for Team USA.


Kerr: 'No thought' of taking Durant off roster

Kevin Durant's timeline to play for Team USA keeps getting pushed back as he recovers from a right calf strain, but he will absolutely be on the Olympic roster when it is set this week, as coach Steve Kerr told reporters Monday that "he'll fit right in."


LeBron continues dominance, U.S. edges Germany

LeBron James put on another display of dominance Monday night, leading the United States to a 92-88 victory over Germany in London, finishing with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists against the current FIBA World Cup champion.


LeBron to bear Team USA flag at Paris Olympics

LeBron James has been selected to be the Team USA flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Monday.


LeBron layup helps U.S. avoid loss to South Sudan

LeBron James made a driving layup with eight seconds left to lift Team USA to a 101-100 victory on Saturday.


Team USA thriving with Steph-LeBron connection

The two former Finals rivals are clicking as teammates, and Steve Kerr is leaning on the duo.


Durant practices, questionable for South Sudan

Kevin Durant was able to practice with Team USA for the first time Friday as he recovers from a right calf injury with coach Steve Kerr hoping he can get into one of the team's last two tune-up games before the Paris Olympics.


Team USA improves to 3-0 with rout of Serbia

Team USA improved to 3-0 in its warmup tour before the Paris Olympics with an impressive 105-79 victory over medal contender Serbia on Wednesday.