Basketball

The U.S. women’s basketball team struggled in the first half but was able to fight off Japan to win 86-69

The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and this year’s first-round draft pick.

Desperate to add an All-Star-caliber player to rocket them back to contention, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected USC center Evan Mobley with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night. After Detroit took Cade Cunningham first and Houston selected Jalen Green, the Cavs nabbed the 20-year-old Mobley, a two-way talent who is just tapping into his potential….

Three fashion experts weigh in on some NBA Draft history. From LeBron James’ all-white, oversized suit to Vlade Divac’s somewhat casual slacks, check out some of the best and worst fashion at the NBA Draft and hear what we can expect from players at the 2021 Draft. 

The four members of the U.S. women’s 3×3 basketball team won gold and made history. For future trivia questions asking who won the first Olympic gold medal in women’s 3×3 basketball, the answer will be: Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young of the United States of America. That quartet of WNBA players led the U.S. to...

Team USA took home the gold medal in the women’s 3×3 basketball event after defeating ROC on Wednesday

A dominant win over Iran came on the heels of the U.S. team’s stunning opening loss to France on Sunday, the Americans’ first at the Olympics since 2004.

The women’s 3×3 basketball team will face the Russian Olympic Committee on Wednesday for the first gold medal of the sport. The game will be available to watch on USA Network.

A’ja Wilson made a statement in her Olympic debut as the U.S. women beat Nigeria 81-72.

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