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☆ LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Jacob Lev | Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

After the game, the NBA superstar put a timeline on his potential retirement. “I’m not going to play that much longer, to be completely honest,” James told reporters Wednesday. Last month, James and his oldest son, Bronny, became the first father-son duo to appear together in an NBA game. Beyond playing with his oldest son, he previously intimated that he would still like to play in the NBA should his other son, Bryce, a high school senior, have a chance to play in the league. “I don’t know,” James told cleveland.com.

Persons: LeBron James, “ I’m, ” James, “, I’m, ”, James, Lebron James, Bronny, Bryce, Chris Ballard, cleveland.com, Victor Wembanyama Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Sports, Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Emirates NBA, Spurs Locations: San Antonio

☆ Victor Wembanyama scores career-high 50 points as LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo also shine
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Giannis scores season-high 59 in Bucks’ OT winElsewhere, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 59 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons 127-120 in overtime. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots over Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team’s 24 points, while his teammates went 0-for-12 from the field. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks past Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey during the second half. “He’s a master of the game,” Lakers head coach JJ Redick told a post-game press conference.

Persons: CNN — Victor Wembanyama, Frenchman, Devin Booker, LeBron James, Brandon Jennings, David Robinson’s, “ It’s, ” Wembanyama, ”, “, Giannis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Michael Redd, Isaiah Stewart, Jeff Hanisch, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, Antetokounmpo, Doc Rivers, Ron Holland, LeBron, James, LeBron James dunks, Zach Edey, Marcio Jose Sanchez, JJ Redick, Anthony Davis Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, Spurs, Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Bucks, Utah Jazz, Fiserv, Reuters, Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo, Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, ” Lakers, ” Los Angeles Locations: Wembanyama, San Antonio, Bucks, Holland, ” Los

☆ Spurs’ Gregg Popovich expected ‘to make a full recovery’ after suffering mild stroke
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time winningest coach, suffered a mild stroke on November 2, the San Antonio Spurs said Wednesday. San Antonio said the incident happened at Frost Bank Center, the home arena of the Spurs. Popovich has started rehabilitation and is “expected to make a full recovery,” according to the team. “I would say that he’s doing good,” Johnson told reporters after the Spurs’ November 7 game against the Portland Trail Blazers. So, have not talked details and I’m not sure about anything.”The San Antonio Spurs say Popovich is "expected to make a full recovery."

Persons: CNN — Gregg Popovich, Popovich, Antonio, ”, Mitch Johnson, “, ” Johnson, “ We’ve, I’ve, I’m, Wesley Hitt, Victor Wembanyama, We’re, ” Popovich, – Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, Frost Bank Center, Spurs, “, ” Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Getty, Blazers, NBA, Washington Wizards

☆ Victor Wembanyama joins legendary group of NBA players after posting another monstrous stat-line
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Victor Wembanyama put his name alongside some legendary figures in NBA history after posting yet another monstrous stat-line during the San Antonio Spurs’ 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft, meaning he has now played the equivalent of a full season. When asked about what he’s learned after playing a full season, Wembanyama highlighted the mental aspect of preparing for a busy schedule. One thing that has developed for Wembanyama as the season has gone on is his success from three-point range. I’m 20, I’m hoping for some years it’s going to keep feeling better and better.

Persons: CNN — Victor Wembanyama, Frenchman, Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, Larry Bird, Blake Griffin, Sidney Wicks, he’s, Wembanyama, ”, “ I’m, ” Wembanyama, Scott Wachter, Chris Paul, “ Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Spurs, Kings, “, Utah Jazz, Wembanyama, NBA, Reuters, Washington Wizards, Frost Bank Center Locations: Sacramento

☆ Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Victor Wembanyama recorded the second 5x5 game of his career on Thursday to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz. Wembanyama finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals and five blocks, becoming just the third player in NBA history with multiple 5x5 games after Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko. A 5x5 line, a very rare occurrence in the NBA, requires a player to record at least five of a stat in five separate categories, such as points, rebounds, assists, etc. Ja Morant records triple-double in Grizzlies winMorant led the Grizzlies past a struggling Bucks team. Morant recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists, including an incredible seated alley-oop pass for a Santi Aldama dunk in the second quarter.

Persons: CNN — Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Hakeem Olajuwon, Andrei Kirilenko, Olajuwon, ” Wembanyama, Tom Osborn, ”, Chris Paul, Collin Sexton, Ja Morant, Morant, Wes Hale, Santi, ” Morant, he’d, ” Aldama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard’s, Lillard, Doc Rivers, Adrian Griffin, ” Rivers, Clippers Booker, Mark J, Terrill, Devin Booker, Royce O’Neale, Kevin Durant, It’s, James Harden, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac, Paolo Banchero, Banchero, LeBron James Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Express, Spurs, Jazz, Grizzlies, Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Suns, Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, LA, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks Locations: Memphis

☆ Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks cruise past Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Luka Dončić and Klay Thompson combined impressively in only their first game together to lead the Dallas Mavericks over the San Antonio Spurs 120-106 in the latest edition of the I-35 Rivalry. French phenom Victor Wembanyama had a tough night for the Spurs, scoring just 17 points while shooting a paltry 27.8% from the floor. On his San Antonio debut, veteran point guard Chris Paul had just three points but provided eight assists and seven rebounds. Thunder record statement win over the NuggetsShai Gilgeous-Alexander Chet Holmgren led the Thunder to an impressive win. Thursday night’s full scoresAway @ home (winners in bold)San Antonio Spurs 109-120 Dallas MavericksBoston Celtics 122-102 Washington WizardsOklahoma City Thunder 102-87 Denver NuggetsMinnesota Timberwolves 117-115 Sacramento Kings

Persons: CNN — Luka Dončić, Klay Thompson, Dončić, Thompson, ” Dončić, Dončić’s, Irving, Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul, Brown, John McDonnell, Jaylen Brown, Jason Tatum, Tatum, –, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington –, Jordan Poole, Jonas Valančiūnas, Nuggets Shai Gilgeous, Alexander Chet Holmgren, Ron Chenoy, Reuters Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Holmgren, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook, ”, De’Anthony Melton Organizations: CNN —, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Slovenian, NBA, Dallas, Golden State Warriors, ESPN, “, Spurs, San Antonio, Celtics, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Wizards, Washington, Nuggets, Thunder, USA, Sports, Reuters, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Warriors, Golden State, Dallas Mavericks Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings Locations: Portland

☆ Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Johannes Sasay-Wada | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Here are five NBA rookie storylines to watch in 2024-25. Zach Edey, center, Memphis GrizzliesThe first thing you will notice about Canadian rookie Zach Edey is his formidable size, measuring in at 7-foot-4-inches and 305 pounds. Jared McCain, guard, Philadelphia 76ersOne of the highest profile rookies entering the league this season, former Duke guard Jared McCain has become a social media sensation due to his larger-than-life personality. Bronny James, guard, Los Angeles LakersBronny James comes into the NBA as one of the most scrutinized second round picks of all time. This is because his father is four-time MVP and NBA champion LeBron James, as well as the league’s all-time leading scorer.

Persons: Zach Edey, Edey, Trevor Ruszkowski, Myles Turner, Ja, Jared McCain, McCain, Bill Streicher, Duke, Tyrese Maxey, Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Rob Dillingham, Anthony Edwards, Vincent Carchietta, Dillingham, Stephon, Victor Wembanyama, Eric Gay, of Famer Chris Paul, Gregg Popovich, Paul, Pop –, Bronny James, James, LeBron James, LeBron, Bronny James dribbles, Cary Edmondson, Bronny, JJ Redick – Organizations: CNN, NBA, Summer League, Memphis Grizzlies, Purdue, UConn, Naismith, Basketball, USA, NCAA, Indiana Pacers, Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers, Duke, Zion, Boston Celtics, Eastern, Minnesota Timberwolves, Wildcats, SEC, San Antonio Spurs, Team USA, Timberwolves, Dillingham, Big, Huskies, New Spurs, AP, of Famer, Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny, University of Southern, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sports, Reuters, USC, Trojans, League, South Bay Lakers, LeBron Locations: TikTok, Duke, shifty, The North Carolina, Kentucky, Minnesota, Stephon, San Antonio, University of Southern California

The Spurs' majority owner is Peter Holt, managing partner of Spurs Sports & Entertainment, which also operates the team's arena, the Frost Bank Center. Last May, Viera bought a 5% stake in the Spurs for an undisclosed enterprise value. Partial team owners can get major discounts when they buy small pieces of teams that give them less control over decisions. Businessman Paul Viera is increasing his stake in the San Antonio Spurs from 5% to 11%, CNBC has learned, as NBA valuations climb and make teams more attractive assets for investors. NBA teams are hot assets thanks in large part to the league's new $76 billion, 11-year media deal.

Persons: Peter Holt, Holts, Michael Dell, McCombs, David Robinson, Viera, Earnest, Paul Viera, Victor Wembanyama, Junior Bridgeman, Dee Haslam, Marc Lasry's, Bridgeman, Grant Hill, Penny, Hardaway, Robinson, Dwyane Wade, Elliot Perry, Michael Jordan, Wyc Grousbeck, Aramark Organizations: San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, T Center, Spurs, Spurs Sports & Entertainment, Frost Bank Center, Dell Technologies, Sixth Street Partners, Earnest Partners, CNBC, NBA, Southwest Division, Milwaukee Bucks, Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, Grizzlies, Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Grousbecks, Celtics Locations: San Antonio , Texas, Atlanta

☆ LVMH puts mark on Olympics as luxury brands embrace sports
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Kaya Ginsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games medals are displayed inside a custom-designed trunk manufactured by Louis Vuitton, an LVMH brand partner of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, during a gathering at LVMH in Paris on July 22, 2024, ahead of the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Whether it's the Moët champagne poured to celebrate a win or the custom trunks that Louis Vuitton has made for medal ceremonies, luxury has been on full display at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. To Carly Duguid, the creative director for tennis and fashion star Naomi Osaka, luxury fashion and athletics are the perfect combination. Osaka was the first athlete to partner with Louis Vuitton, whose roster now includes Victor Wembanyama, Carlos Alcaraz, and many French Olympians and Paralympians. LVMH has looked to make a big splash beyond just athlete partnerships, becoming the first luxury brand to be an Olympic sponsor.

Persons: Louis Vuitton, Carly Duguid, Naomi Osaka, Duguid, Victor Wembanyama, Carlos Alcaraz, LVMH, Gucci, Jack Grealish, Jannik Skinner, Caitlin Clark, Prada, Celine, Loewe, Sephora, Dom Perignon Organizations: Olympic, Paris Olympic, Paralympic Games, CNBC, French Locations: LVMH, Paris, Osaka

☆ Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The so-talented-it-is-hard-to-comprehend US roster carved up Serbia, South Sudan and Puerto Rico in group play and then bulldozed Brazil in its quarterfinal matchup. Having already beaten Serbia twice in the last few weeks and looking unstoppable, Team USA went into Thursday’s game against the European nation expecting another romp. “I remember, like it’s today, like it was yesterday, dreaming about seeing myself playing in the final at home in the Olympics. “That’s going to be the most-watched game, I feel like, since I’ve been playing in FIBA. Despite looking in sync throughout the group stage and against Brazil, there were signs of chemistry issues in pre-Olympics exhibitions and during the game against Serbia.

Persons: Nikola Jokić, who’s, Victor Wembanyama, ”, Stephen Curry, “ We’ve, Léon, it’s, “, you’re, Rudy Gobert, ” Victor Wembanyama, Evan Fournier of France, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander of, Gregory Shamus, “ That’s, I’ve, Kevin Durant, USA’s, Durant, Devin Booker, It’ll, Steve Kerr, ” Kerr, we’ve Organizations: Paris CNN —, Olympic, France, Serbia, Team USA, Paris ’ Bercy, NBA, of Famer, Stade de France’s rugby, La, Bercy Arena, Minnesota Timberwolves, American, FIBA, Phoenix Suns, Durant’s Suns, France isn’t, International Basketball Federation Locations: Serbia, South Sudan, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Paris, European, France

☆ Steph Curry is pure gold when it matters the most
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

And then Curry got the ball at the top of the key and – bang. Off a pass from Devin Booker with 1:19 left, Curry buried another three and the US was back up by three possessions. What came next though was just the Steph Curry-est shot that Steph Curry has ever made. But no defense is strong enough to contain Steph Curry when he’s feeling it. The noise that came from Curry was easier to understand.

Persons: Paris CNN — Stephen Curry’s, Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Steph Curry, Victor Wembanyama, Nicolas Batum, Evan Fournier, “, ” Booker, ” Curry, Durant, Batum, Fournier, dribbled, Fournier –, ”, there’s Organizations: Paris CNN, USA, Bercy Arena Locations: France, Paris, Batum, Curry, USA

☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Women’s soccer, men’s hoops — and 37 other gold medal events
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Lukas Weese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

Sophia Smith scored in extra time against Germany in the semifinals to advance to the gold medal match. A win would clinch their fifth Olympic gold medal. Bercy Arena in Paris will be loud as the home crowd looks to push France to its first gold medal. The men’s 800m, women’s javelin, women’s 100m hurdles, men’s 5000m and women’s 1500m are the other events to cap off the Paris athletics competition. #ParisOlympics 📺 NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/ZM6qaYCQOw — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 9, 2024Sha’Carri Richardson has her gold medal.

Persons: USWNT, Trinity Rodman, Emma Hayes, Sophia Smith, Hayes ’, Rodman, Smith, Mallory Swanson —, Mallory Swanson, Sophia Smith & Trinity Rodman, @teamusa @USWNT, It’s, Marta, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Guerschon Yabusele, Isaia Cordinier, Victor Wembanyama, Joel Embiid, Les, Embiid, Gianmarco, Patrick Smith, Sydney McLaughlin, she’s, Quincy Wilson, Quincy Hall, Mutaz Barshim, Victor Montalvo, Victor, ”, Houston’s Jeffrey Louis, “, Jeffro, Louis, Lydia Ko, Pierre, Philippe Marcou, United States ’ Rose Zhang, Miyu Yamashita, Metraux, Nelly Korda, Zhang, SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON Organizations: Paris Olympics, Stade de France, NBC, Telemundo, women’s, Trinity, Japan, Germany, Brazil, Sophia Smith &, France, Bercy, U.S, NBA, Quincy, Olympic, Paris, Florida, Getty, Le, United, Team Locations: U.S, Paris, Brazil, United States, France, Serbia, Qatar, Italy, Tokyo, American, AFP

☆ Team USA wins the gold medal in men’s basketball, defeating France in a thriller
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Paris CNN —The USA men’s basketball team on Saturday won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal, defeating a spirited French team 98-87. With four massive, dagger threes in the final minutes, the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history capped off his first ever Olympics with a vintage performance that had the French team reeling. Even in the final minutes as Curry put their team away, the French fans reacted with a mixture of shock, awe, frustration and heartbreak. Team USA would not trail again. With their typical stifling defense, the French team got within three points of the US.

Persons: Stephen Curry’s, Curry, Devin Booker –, Guerschon Yabusele, LeBron James, James, Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Vincent Collet, it’s Organizations: Paris CNN, Saturday, Paris ’ Bercy, NBA, French, Golden State Warriors, Team USA, USA Locations: France, Canada, Germany, French

☆ Steph Curry lifts USA basketball past France to fifth straight Olympic gold: How America’s Avengers delivered
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Joe Vardon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

The 🇺🇸 #USABMNT wins a 5th consecutive Olympic gold medal! pic.twitter.com/nYx0SBh0Ui — USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 10, 2024Kevin Durant, already the U.S. all-time leading scorer, is now the only men’s player ever to win four Olympic golds in basketball. Devin Booker, now a two-time gold medalist, scored 13 of his 15 points for the U.S. in the first half. Anthony Davis, also a two-time Olympic gold winner, added eight points and nine rebounds. Team USA listens to the National Anthem after receiving their gold medals.

Persons: James Brown’s, America ”, S., bea, rui, Kerr, Tatum, fini, James was a, avis to en, l, Ker, Greg Organizations: PARIS, Bercy, NBA, France, United States, USA, eni Locations: America, U.S, Los Angeles, Paris, USA

☆ Freed prisoners return to U.S. from Russia and the race to define Kamala Harris: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva make an emotional return to the U.S. Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky add to their Olympic medal collections. Jamie Squire / Getty ImagesBiles won gold in the women’s all-around gymnastics final, reclaiming her 2016 title and becoming the first American to win the Olympic all-around gold medal more than once. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade won silver, and American Suni Lee, who won the all-around gold medal three years ago in Tokyo, took home the bronze. Katie Ledecky made Olympic history when she won a silver medal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay final on Thursday. The battle intensifies to define HarrisIt goes without saying that Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to de-facto Democratic presidential nominee has been unprecedented.

Persons: Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Alsu, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Sonya Massey, Biden, Harris, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Alsu Kurmasheva, Whelan, Gershkovich, Kurmasheva, “, Vladimir Kara, Murza, Antony Blinken’s, Sergei Lavrov, Suni Lee, Jamie Squire, Biles, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, Maddie Meyer, Peacock, Read, rance, wimmer, ▶️, ure, Ana l, J uly, dow, ros, Pres, ena, Gray, ood, Joh, edd, maki, abou, , in Organizations: U.S, Russia, Marine, Joint Base Andrews, Wall Street, Radio Free, Radio Liberty, Paris, unt, pla, us. Locations: Maryland, Germany, U.S, Russia, Slovenia, Norway, Poland, Radio Free Europe, Berlin, Paris, American, Tokyo, Belgium

☆ Olympics recap: What you may have missed in gymnastics, swimming, rowing and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Day 6 of the Olympics saw continued brilliance in women’s gymnastics and women’s swimming, a dominant women’s team given a scare, a banner day for rowing and more. Maddie Meyer / Getty ImagesMen’s rowingThe U.S. men’s rowing team won gold in the four rowing event, the Americans' first Olympic gold in the race since 1960. During the last Olympics in Tokyo, the U.S. men’s rowing team failed to medal in any event for the first time in its history, so Thursday was also about redemption. Three Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals and 41 weeks as the world No. 1 — all in the greatest era in the history of men’s tennis along with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Persons: Simone Biles, Biles, Kevin Durant, ” Biles, Suni Lee, “, ” Lee, Katie Ledecky, Larisa Latynina, Maddie Meyer, that’ve, Michael Grady, Emma Meesseman, Zach Randolph, USA’s, Meessemen, Breanna Stewart, A'ja Wilson, Andy Murray’s, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Murray, Dan Evans, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, “ I’m, ” Murray, I’ve, What’s, Victor Wembanyama Organizations: American, Soviet, Olympic, U.S, Zealand, Social Network, Federer, Wimbledon, U.S ., Laver, NBA Locations: American, Tokyo, Paris, Los Angeles, Nanterre, France, U.S, USA, Belgium, United States, Germany

☆ Dream Team dreaming: How great can this U.S. men’s basketball team still be?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Joe Vardon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

Still, as the U.S. men’s team starts its Olympic run Sunday, it begins with a roster that has drawn countless comparisons to the Dream Team. On paper, the U.S. men’s team is arguably the best team assembled since 1992. Durant is the most prolific scorer in U.S. men’s history and could, if the Americans win gold in Paris, become the most decorated Olympic men’s basketball player. A loss in the knockout stages, when there are no more second chances, and a Dream Team redux becomes a historic nightmare. In that scenario, the U.S. men’s team would be remembered forever, even if not quite held in the same reverence as the Dream Team.

Persons: Michael Jordan’s, Rod Thorn, Russ Granik, David Stern, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Thorn, Jordan, Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, “, ” Granik, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, ” Curry, Gregory Shamus, Barkley, Bird, Magic, we’re, ”, Anthony Davis, James, Curry, Durant, Michael, Larry, Joel Embiid, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Leonard, Embiid, Durant couldn’t, Christian Laettner, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, who’s, Duke, Steve Kerr, ” Kerr, Gregg Popovich, Popovich, ” James, ” Davis, hasn’t, Wembanyama's, Tim Clayton, Corbis Organizations: Paris Games, PARIS, Team USA, Chicago Bulls, Barcelona Games, ”, U.S, men’s, Dream, Paris, NBA, South, Atlanta Games, USA Basketball, Serbia, Games, Olympic, South Sudanese, American, Lille Olympics, Oklahoma City Thunder, French, FIBA, U.S ., Dream Team, Team, France, Getty Locations: United States, I’m, ”, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, South Sudan, Germany, U.S, USA, Jordan, Paris, Cameroon, London, Barcelona, Lille, France, Belgian, Serbia, Greece, Canadian, basketball, Tokyo

☆ The Re-Dream Team: LeBron James leads a star-studded roster as Team USA goes for Olympic gold
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

LeBron James and Team USA practiced in London before heading to Paris. In order to facilitate this, Team USA held a basketball showcase to get the team up to speed. Team USA were put through their paces while on the London stretch of its showcase. But Team USA’s all-time Olympic Games top scorer Durant namechecks two NBA MVPs as the players to watch outside of Team USA. Team USA could make it five gold medals in a row with a win in this year’s Olympic Games.

Persons: Nikola Jokić, Tip, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Joel Embiid, Steph Curry, Anthony Davis, Jrue, Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Tim Clayton, Curry, James, Joe Murphy, “, ” James, “ I’m, ”, King James ”, Gordon Herbert, Nathaniel S, Butler, ” Curry, you’re, it’s, Josh Giddey, they’ve, Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, USA’s, Durant namechecks, “ Giannis, Nikola, Jokić, ” Durant, Alex Broadway Organizations: CNN, USA Men’s, Olympic, Sunday, Celtics, NBA, Team USA, USA, Basketball, Germany, Lakers, Star, South, Los Angeles Lakers, Olympics, Golden State Warriors, Miami, Olympic Games, yesteryear, Games, USA’s Locations: North London, England, Serbia, Lille, France, Paris, London, Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi, Sudan, Germany, South Sudan, Australian, Canada, Australia

☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Swimming’s best rivalry, beach volleyball with a view
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Alex Andrejev | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

He and the relay team will look to defend their gold medal from Tokyo, but could be unseated by challengers Australia or China. GO DEEPER A massive race to start the Olympics: Get ready for the women's 400-meter freestyleWembanyama’s Olympic debutTime: 11:15 a.m. GO DEEPER Men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: NBA player list, how to watch and moreBeach volleyball at the Eiffel TowerBeach volleyball gets prime placement in Paris, right next to an icon. GO DEEPER Beach volleyball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: U.S. teams, schedule and how to watchMen’s rugby sevens finalTime: 1:45 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local) with the gold medal match starting at 1:45 p.m.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, it’ll, Peacock, Katie Ledecky, —, Australia’s Ariarne, Summer McIntosh, Titmus, Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel, Simone Manuel —, LeBron James, Rudy Gobert, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Michael Reaves, Andy Benesh, Miles Partain, Cuba’s Jorge Luis Alayo Moliner, Noslen Díaz Amaro, Sweden’s David Åhman, Jonatan Hellvig, Carracher, Mark Nicolaidis, Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss, Canada’s Heather Bansley, Sophie Bukovec, mpics & Organizations: NBC, Tokyo Games, Australia, Olympic, American, CNBC, Telemundo, Peacock, Basketball, Paris Games, Brazil, NBA, Eiffel, U.S, men’s rugby, Fiji, Ireland, USA Locations: Paris, U.S, Tokyo, China, Great Britain, Italy, Australia, France, It's, Canada, Brazil, Spain, Germany, Japan, Greece, Fiji, United States, South Africa

☆ The French Swimmer Who Is Carrying His Country on His Back
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Jenny Vrentas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The French swimmer Léon Marchand understood that he would be his country’s marquee athlete at the Paris Games, and he surely is. Marchand, 22, has ascended to the top of the swimming world just in time for his home country to host the Games, and as one of France’s best — and earliest — hopes for Olympic gold. Carrying the weight of a nation’s hopes can be an uncommonly heavy burden for any athlete, and Marchand will not bear it alone, of course. Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 sensation who just completed his rookie season with the N.B.A.’s San Antonio Spurs, will lead France’s men’s basketball team. Teddy Riner, one of the best judokas in history, will look to claim a medal at a sixth straight Games.

Persons: Léon Marchand, didn’t, Nike Jordans, ”, Marchand, Victor Wembanyama, Teddy Riner, Thierry Henry Organizations: Paris Games, Games, Arizona State, University of Arizona, Nike, San Antonio Spurs, France’s Locations: selfies, Arizona, France

☆ Who will light the Olympic cauldron? Here are 10 potential candidates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Mark Puleo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

The lighting of the Olympic cauldron is a spectacle steeped in both tradition and secrecy. With just one day until the opening ceremony, the identity of the individual who will light the cauldron remains unknown. The 25-year-old led France to 2018 World Cup triumph, becoming the second teenager in history (after Pelé) to score in a final, then led France to another World Cup final in 2022. He was the team’s leading scorer during its 1998 World Cup title run and later transitioned to coaching after retirement. AdvertisementTony ParkerTony Parker had his number retired before a French Olympic tuneup game earlier this month.

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☆ Men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: NBA player list, how to watch and Team USA’s top threats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Mike Prada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

The 2024 men’s Olympic basketball tournament at the Paris Games is overflowing with star power — and not just from Team USA. Even South Sudan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, proved its mettle by nearly upsetting Team USA in a tune-up matchup last weekend. White was a member of the 2019 FIBA World Cup team, while Edwards and Haliburton made their debuts at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Twenty-seven of the 30 NBA teams will have at least one player participating in this tournament. Can Team USA do it again in 2024?

Persons: Seth, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Team USA’s, Pierre Mauroy, It’s, James, Joel Embiid, Joel, Grant Hill, Curry, Embiid, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo, Tyrese Haliburton, Leonard, Boston Celtics ’ Derrick White, Durant, Haliburton, Tatum, Holiday, Booker, Adebayo, Embiid Curry, Tatum James, Edwards Booker, Edwards, Davis, Jordi Fernandez, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, he’s, Jamal Murray, Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett, Zach Edey, Dwight Powell, Kelly Olynyk, Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Bogdan Bogdanović, They’ll, Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, Antetokounmpo, Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Matthew Dellavedova, Josh Giddey, Josh Green, Dyson Daniels, — Rudy Fernández, Willy Hernangomez, Santi Aldama, we’re, Bruno Caboclo, ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla, Jose Alvarado —, Rui Hachimura, Luol Deng, Dante Exum, Jock Landale, Duop, Gui Santos, Luguentz Dort, Andrew Nembhard, Nickeil Alexander, Walker, Trey Lyles, Evan Fournier, Nicolas Batum, Bilal Coulibaly, Mo Wagner, Daniel Theis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jose Alvarado, Nikola Jović, Vasilije Micić, JT Thor, Usman Garuba, ’, We’ll, Giuseppe Cacace Organizations: Paris Games, Paris, Team USA, Luka Dončić’s, France, Germany, USA, Australia, CNBC, Team, Serbia, Pierre, Bercy Arena, NBA, NBC, South, Telemundo, Universo, The Philadelphia 76ers, U.S, USA Basketball, Tyrese, Boston Celtics, Embiid, BetMGM, Brooklyn Nets, Jordi Fernandez . Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, FIBA, Veteran NBA, Orlando Magic, Bahamas, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, New York Knicks, Timberwolves, Blazers, Mavericks, Spurs, Pistons, Tominaga, Pelicans, Olympic Locations: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece, Luka Dončić’s Slovenia, London, Abu Dhabi, U.S, Canada, Serbia, South Sudan, Spain, Lille, France, Paris, Australia, Spain Germany, Japan France, Brazil Greece, Sudan, Puerto Rico Serbia, Greece Canada, Australia Japan, France Brazil, Germany, Puerto Rico, Serbia USA, Japan, Brazil Australia, Spain France, USA Serbia, USA, Greece, Brazil, Cameroon, Edwards, Tokyo, Haliburton, Holiday, Jordi Fernandez ., Nigeria, Valencia, ” Puerto Rico, Tremont Waters, . Puerto Rico

☆ Zaccharie Risacher: Who is the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Risacher was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday, making history in the process. The selection of the 19-year-old small forward means that for the first time in modern NBA Draft history, the No. His father, Stéphane, was part of the French team which won the silver medal in the men’s basketball competition at the 2000 Olympics Games in Sydney. 1 overall pick was but a dream for Atlanta by the end of last season as the team only had a 3% chance of landing the top pick in the lottery. He’s a versatile defender, a really good shooter and a high-IQ type player,” Hawks general manager Landry Fields said about the Risacher pick.

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☆ Zaccharie Risacher: French players make history with top two picks in 2024 NBA Draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The Atlanta Hawks took compatriot Zaccharie Risacher as the top pick this year at the event in Brooklyn, New York. The Washington Wizards took fellow Frenchman Alexandre Sarr with the second overall pick. “He gave me all his knowledge to this day, and it’s really special to have someone like him in my corner.”Two more French players featured in the draft’s top 30. With the sixth overall pick, the Charlotte Hornets selected 18-year-old power forward Tidjane Salaun, while the New York Knicks picked Pancome Dadiet in 25th. Excluding the new draftees, there are a total of 10 active French players in the NBA.

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☆ French players make history with top two picks in 2024 NBA Draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The Washington Wizards took fellow Frenchman Alexandre Sarr with the second overall pick. “He gave me all his knowledge to this day, and it’s really special to have someone like him in my corner.”Two more French players featured in the draft’s top 30. With the sixth overall pick, the Charlotte Hornets selected 18-year-old power forward Tidjane Salaun, while the New York Knicks picked Pancome Dadiet in 25th. France has had a handful of prominent faces in the league’s history, most notably four-time NBA champion Tony Parker and two-time NBA All-Star Joakim Noah. Excluding the new draftees, there are a total of 10 active French players in the NBA.

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