The U.S. men’s basketball team clinched a trip to the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics by beating South Sudan 103-86 on Wednesday.
Nick Wright joined The Herd to discuss the early successes Team USA basketball has had during the 2024 Olympics and credits LeBron James for being the catalyst.
The 4 Nations Face-Off, featuring teams from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States made up of NHL players, makes its debut next year and will be held Feb. 12-20 in Montreal and Boston.
After sitting out Team USA’s Olympic opener, Jayson Tatum was put in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against South Sudan. Anthony Davis also replaced Joel Embiid.
Jayson Tatum went from out of the rotation to a starter for Team USA on Wednesday.
Jayson Tatum went from out of the rotation to a starter for Team USA on Wednesday.
Cooper Flagg said he was “nervous” to face his idol LeBron James and Team USA in a scrimmage last month.
Luke Kennard, who averaged 11 points and 3.5 assists last season, is returning to the Grizzlies on a one-year, $11 million contract, sources told ESPN.
‘Montreal’s passion and enthusiasm for basketball and the Raptors is undeniable.’