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Jayson Tatum adressses Olympic benching, missed shots: 'It was a lot'

2024-08-29

While Team USA featured a wide array of superstars in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this summer, Jayson Tatum and his two missed games were one of the hottest topics in the basketball community throughout the entire tournament. Tatum was benched in two of Team USA's six games in the Olympics. In the remaining four matchups, he averaged just 5.3 points per game.
Jrue Holiday compares Paris Olympic gold to NBA Celtics title

2024-08-28

Jrue Holiday got a chance to live out a rare achievement in basketball - winning the NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal in the same season. Holiday was a frequent starter at the Olympics. He was also instrumental in bringing a record 18th NBA title to the Boston Celtics.
Jrue Holiday names biggest trash talker in Team USA in Paris Olympics

2024-08-28

Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games featured some of the best basketball players in the world. One of them talked way more trash than the others. Jrue Holiday, who was instrumental in winning the gold, was featured in Raising Cane's golden birthday promo - the 28th birthday of the fast food chain on the 28th - where he answered a number of questions from the media.
Nikola Jokic reportedly bought 11 Rolex watches for his teammates

2024-08-24

Serbia is still celebrating the bronze medal won by their basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and the players continue to be showered with gifts. According to Blic, Nikola Jokic surprised all his teammates with brand-new Rolex watches during their time in Paris. The report states that the model Jokic chose is valued at $32,500 each, bringing the total cost to $375,500 for all the watches.
Olympics 2024 coming to Netflix

2024-08-23

Netflix has officially announced that a documentary series focusing on the 2024 Olympic Games men’s basketball tournament will be released in 2025. This series will provide fans with a detailed look at the journey of the twelve national teams that competed in Lille and the eight that contended for medals in Paris.
Paris Olympics becomes the most followed Olympic Basketball Tournament

2024-08-23

The 2024 summer of international basketball had record-breaking engagement levels on all FIBA digital platforms for an Olympic year. There were eye-popping numbers across the entire spectrum of social media and website metrics for all 2024 FIBA events directly linked to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Steph Curry files trademark for phrase associated with iconic Olympics celebration

2024-08-21

Steph Curry finished the Paris Olympic Games as Team USA's leading scorer, averaging 14.8 points. He also set a new Olympic record for the most three-pointers made in a gold medal game.
Steph Curry drug tested after Olympic final

2024-08-20

Team USA recently celebrated their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal in Paris, but Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Edwards couldn't fully enjoy the moment. They were called away for a post-game drug test.
Dennis Schroder to Kevin Durant: 'That's just being weak'

2024-08-19

After his last game at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Germany's star guard Dennis Schroder was asked to compare the basketball in the NBA and the Olympics. His comment sparked a reaction from Team USA's Kevin Durant.
Carmelo Anthony bashes Noah Lyles: 'Leave them basketball n**as alone'

2024-08-17

In 2023, US sprinter Noah Lyles became famous worldwide after criticizing NBA players who call themselves world champions after winning the domestic league. Following Lyles' medal-winning participation in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, NBA great Carmelo Anthony directly addressed Lyles' claims.
Carmelo Anthony explains his viral answer on Olympic gold vs. NBA ring

2024-08-17

During the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Carmelo Anthony did a short video interview with BasketNews, and one of his answers went viral. The NBA great has now explained his answer. Anthony was asked whether he would trade his three Olympic gold medals for an NBA Championship ring. Melo said 'no'. "I've never been asked that question. No," Melo said.
Carmelo Anthony praises Bogdanovic, respects his celebration

2024-08-16

Carmelo Anthony was present at 2024 Paris Olympics, watching Team USA in knockout games of the tournament. After coming back to USA, he was back as a host on 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, sharing his experience from Paris. Among other things, he revealed his stance on Bogdan Bogdanovic using his trademark three to the dome celebration:
Wembanyama shares what he said to Kevin Durant after Olympics finals

2024-08-16

Victor Wembanyama is enjoying off-season in France, affter winning silver medal in 2024 Paris Olympics. Wembanyama was a guest recently on M6 TV, talking about his experiences with Kevin Durant after Grand Final. Durant saw Wembanyama crying on the bench, and tried to console him.
Aleksa Avramovic on Serbia's win: 'Happiest bronze medal awarding in history'

2024-08-14

Days after the Serbian national team won the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the team's guard, Aleksa Avramovic, was greeted by thousands of people in his hometown of Cacak. Avramovic was named the best defender of the Olympics and was instrumental in Serbia's game throughout the entire competition.
Vincent Collet likely to leave French national team

2024-08-14

Vincent Collet has been the head coach of the French national team since 2009. A new specialist is likely to lead the team moving forward. According to Yann Ohnona from L'Equipe, only a slim chance exists that Collet remains the head coach of the national team. Renewed in 2021, Collet's contract lasted until the end of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. 
Sasa Obradovic praises Serbia's run in Olympics, talks crucial referees' decisions

2024-08-14

Sasa Obradovic, the former Serbian basketball player and current AS Monaco coach, expressed his pride in the Serbian Olympic basketball team during an interview with Kurir. Reflecting on the team's performance, he emphasized how much it meant to see such strong representation on the world stage. "It is a great honor and pride to have such representation of athletes," he noted.
Tyrese Haliburton carried an injury during Olympics

2024-08-14

Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers' point guard, managed a minor leg injury during the Olympics in Paris. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Haliburton underwent an MRI to assess the injury, but there is no indication that it will have lasting effects. During the Olympic tournament, Haliburton played a limited role for Team USA, averaging 8.8 minutes per game across three appearances.
Olympic ref on USA-France final: 'When I remember it, I get goosebumps'

2024-08-13

Being in the final of the Olympics is a huge achievement not only for the players but for the referees as well, and the lead official of the game between Team USA and France, Antonio Conde, can admit to it.
Anthony Edwards on playing in upcoming World Cup: 'Hell nah'

2024-08-13

Team USA successfully defended their gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making it five in a row. Looking ahead, there are questions about the team’s roster, especially for the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Qatar, as many NBA stars are hesitant to play in non-Olympic competitions.
Bogdan Bogdanovic recalls heated moment with LeBron: 'We exchanged swears'

2024-08-12

Serbia won the bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, but the highlight of their campaign was arguably the semifinal showdown with Team USA, where they nearly pulled off an upset against the star-studded American squad.
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