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Steph, KD reminiscing about Warriors memories on Team USA originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area To say Steph Curry and Kevin Durant enjoy playing together again would be an understatement. The perennial NBA superstars joined forces once again on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics and have picked up right where they left off on the Warriors. Durant …

Kings’ DeRozan details Kendrick relationship, cameo in ‘Not Like Us’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area DeMar DeRozan is in the middle of Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s rap feud, but the new Kings star has favored one side. While DeRozan, 34, spent his first nine NBA seasons with Drake’s home team, the Toronto Raptors, and since has grown close …

Kerr ‘felt like an idiot’ not playing Tatum in Team USA win vs. Serbia originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Team USA’s win over Serbia to open the 2024 Paris Olympics was bittersweet for Boston Celtics fans. While Jrue Holiday shined in the United States’ 110-84 victory, fellow C’s star Jayson Tatum mysteriously sat on the bench for the …

Two summers ago, USA Basketball sent an old college coach to try to reel in a big-name recruit. Fran Fraschilla journeyed to Denver in hopes of persuading Jimmer Fredette to leave traditional 5-on-5 basketball behind and to reinvent himself as the world’s most famous 3×3 player. Since 3×3 players are required to accumulate points on the world tour in order …

How new Warriors assistant coach Stackhouse looks to improve defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While the Warriors were trudging through last season piling up mystifying losses, coach Steve Kerr was analyzing the operation. By season’s end, he had reached several conclusions, one being that his staff could use more gravitas. After consulting with general manager Mike Dunleavy, …

The NBA summer has wound down — except at the Paris Olympics — which makes it time for the NBC Sports NBA Power Rankings, summer edition. This is looking at where teams stand in the championship race heading into fall training camps. If you disagree, say so in the comments. (Note: That is last year’s record next to the team.) …

One of the most highly anticipated matchups of the Olympics didn’t quite live up to its expectations. After a slow start, Team USA surged to a dominant 110-84 win over Serbia. The strong start sets the team up well for the rest of the group stage, and gives it a confidence boost after a near-loss to South Sudan ahead of …

Steph enjoying ‘rekindling old flames’ with KD on Team USA originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry is soaking up every bit of his first Olympic experience, particularly the opportunity to reunite with former Warriors teammate Kevin Durant. After Team USA’s 110-87 win over Serbia on Sunday, Curry explained to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Ron Kroichick how much …

Why Draymond believes Brunson followed his lead by taking discount originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson’s new contract has Draymond Green written all over it The Knicks star guard, who was eligible to sign a five-year, $269.1 million deal in 2025, recently signed a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension, which reminds the Warriors …

One of the most highly anticipated matchups of the Olympics didn’t quite live up to its expectations. After a slow start, Team USA surged to a dominant 110-84 win over Serbia. The strong start sets the team up well for the rest of the group stage, and gives it a confidence boost after a near-loss to South Sudan ahead of …

Kevin Durant scored 23 points in his first game for the US this summer.Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence. Kevin Durant played for the first time this summer. And the two most-experienced Olympians on this US team opened the Paris Games with a near-perfect showing as the US rolled to a 110-84 …

The USA have started their Olympic basketball title defence with a dominant victory over Serbia. Despite the best efforts of Denver Nuggets MVP centre Nikola Jokic, Serbia fell to a 22-point defeat at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium. There was no stopping Team USA, which features 12 NBA All-Stars, four NBA MVPs and six NBA champions, who combined have 11 Olympic …

Why Jayson Tatum didn’t play in Team USA’s win over Serbia originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Team USA’s win over Serbia to open the 2024 Paris Olympics was bittersweet for Boston Celtics fans. While Jrue Holiday shined in the United States’ 110-84 victory, fellow C’s star Jayson Tatum mysteriously sat on the bench for the entire game. He and …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill reacts to Team USA’s 110-84 win over Serbia and key takeaways from the American’s first game in the Olympics. View more Video Transcript Kevin Durant showed his value in his first game in a USA basketball uniform. This Olympic goo scoring 21 of his 23 points in the first half. The US rolled …

What we learned as KD drops 23 in Team USA’s Olympics win vs. Serbia originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE Kevin Durant’s vintage performance lifted Team USA to a dominant 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday in Lille, France, to begin Group C play at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Playing in his fourth Olympics but returning …

Steph loves Edwards’ nasty move in Team USA win vs. Serbia originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry is having the time of his life playing for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, even if he’s not leading the way on the stat sheet. Curry finished Team USA’s 110-84 win over Serbia with 11 points, three rebounds …

How Tatum, Holiday, and White fared for Team USA in opener vs. Serbia originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The United States men’s national basketball team began its quest for its fifth straight gold medal with a thrilling victory over Serbia. Sunday’s group stage showdown started with a 10-2 Serbia run, then it was all Team USA. After missing all …

United States forward Kevin Durant (7) and guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrate after a play in the third quarter against Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports) Medal table | Olympic schedule | Olympic news LILLE, France — The Slim Reaper is back. Kevin Durant, already the United States’ career Olympic scoring leader, added …

Jaylen Brown takes issue with Grant Hill’s ‘conspiracy theory’ comment originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Jaylen Brown-USA Basketball saga continued Sunday ahead of the men’s national team’s 2024 Paris Olympics opener vs. Serbia. The Boston Celtics star hasn’t shied away from voicing his displeasure with being left off Team USA’s roster. He took to social media with cryptic …

Steph happily exchanges pins with other Team USA athletes in Paris originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry is just one of 592 athletes competing for Team USA during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. And about 11,000 total athletes are competing in the games this summer, per the Paris Olympics website. What does all of this mean? Curry, …

Report: Ellis agrees to Kings training camp deal after standout summer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings have agreed to a contract with rookie guard Boogie Ellis, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Saturday, citing sources. Judging by Charania’s verbiage, Ellis’ deal likely is an Exhibit 10 deal. Ellis, 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds, was undrafted from USC and …

How ultimate Group C starting lineup vs. Steph, Team USA might look originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Let the games begin. Team USA Men’s Basketball was a perfect 5-0 in exhibition play ahead of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, where final scores now will matter starting Sunday morning in their first of three Group C games. Team USA …

Will revamped Sixers be more versatile defensively in Year 2 under Nurse? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Nick Nurse never minds having options. Speaking Tuesday in between press conferences for Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, Nurse sounded like he believes the Sixers have assembled a more flexible team this summer. “You hear me talk a lot about versatility,” the …

Tom Thibodeau has established a culture. The Knicks head coach was rewarded for his efforts with a three-year contract extension this week that will keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season. The extension comes after leading New York to its first 50-win season in 11 years. Under Thibodeau, the Knicks have advanced past the first round in consecutive …

Chase Budinger has has excelled at two sports during his distinguished athletics career. Photograph: Icon Sportswire/Getty Images When Chase Budinger was named in the US men’s beach volleyball team for the Paris Olympics, it seemed as if the selection panel had got its wires crossed. Budinger – a tall, blond, California cliche (and in case it is unclear, his is …