Basketball

There are Olympic debuts and then there’s what Luka Doncic did against Argentina on Monday morning. In his first game on the Olympic stage, the Dallas Mavericks superstar scored 48 points and led his native Slovenia to its first-ever Olympic basketball win. Doncic’s 48 points scored against Argentina, tying him for second-highest in men’s basketball history at the Summer...

Here are five things to know about Olympic basketball player JaVale McGee.

During halftime of Team USA’s loss to France in men’s basketball, fans were treated to some unexpected and bizarre entertainment. A robot was brought on to the court and started sinking jump shots with ease as onlookers watched with a blend of curiosity and amazement. Team USA probably could have used the robot’s services as their offense failed them...

The United States men’s basketball team brought its recent woes to Tokyo. The issues that surfaced in the team’s exhibition games carried into the Olympic Games as the U.S. lost its opener to France in stunning fashion, falling 83-76. It was Team USA’s first loss in the Olympics since 2004. “You have to be honest. Look at their roster....

Let’s take a look at just how dominant the USA teams have been by looking at some Olympic basketball records

While the U.S. does not have a men’s team competing in the event, the United States women’s team is looking to be the first ever Olympic gold medal women’s team in 3×3 basketball

JaVale McGee followed in the footsteps of his mother, Pamela, by becoming an Olympic athlete. Prior to his Olympic debut with the U.S. Men’s National Team, McGee was asked about his mom during USA basketball’s press conference, but it was a rather awkward question by a reporter who clearly did not do basic research or even a simple Google...

There’s a new brand of basketball making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. LA’s Kareem Maddox shows us how 3×3 basketball works.

While most of the game is the same, there are some key differences that distinguish NBA basketball from Olympic basketball.

Basketball star Sue Bird names the first basketball player who made her realize she could be an Olympian

USA Basketball star Sue Bird discusses being named a flag bearer for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. She will share flag bearer duties with USA Baseball player Eddy Alvarez.

Zach LaVine is set to return to the Team USA men’s basketball team after clearing health and safety protocols.

Zach LaVine did not travel with his teammates to Tokyo on Monday morning after entering health and safety protocol. He could still travel later if he gets cleared. Team USA men’s basketball has already lost Bradley Beal to health and safety concerns and Kevin Love to injury.

Bradley Beal’s Olympic dreams may be coming to an unfortunate end, as Team USA is looking for a replacement with him in COVID protocols

Head coach Gregg Popovich was not happy with a reporter’s line of questioning after Team USA lost to Australia in an exhibition match ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Team USA’s basketball team is stacked with talent from the NBA. ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla breaks down the biggest question marks heading into the Tokyo Olympics.

Team USA women’s basketball player and Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson says the WNBA is seeing a big moment of growth and explains how her generation can help shatter the glass ceiling.

3×3 basketball player Kareem Maddox joins the “My New Favorite OIympian” podcast to discuss his Olympic journey and all the bumps that have come with it. Maddox reveals the sacrifice he made to pursue his Olympic quest, including quitting his position as a podcast producer for Spotify’s podcasting arm, Gimlet Media, to train for the games.

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season began in an empty arena with cardboard cutouts, COVID-19 tests, and protocols for everything. It ended with the team reaching the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history, even without injured superstar Kawhi Leonard. A masked Leonard watched from the bench as the Clippers lost to the Phoenix Suns in six games…