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News -- August 2024 (62)

• 8/16 Belly Up Sports: NBA Players at the Olympics 2024: Whether in the NBA or the Olympics in the USA or Europe, it does not matter to these players. All that matters is basketball and...
• 8/16 Philly Sports Network: Sixers 2024-25 schedule: Important dates and matchups: The Philadelphia 76ers regular season schedule for the upcoming NBA season dropped on Thursday. The only matchups that remain...
• 8/15 Last Word on Sports: ESPN Analyst Picks Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic as Top NBA Rivalry: NBA rivalries come and go, but they’re also an integral cog in the proverbial machine, the NBA, that continues to propel that...
• 8/15 Last Word on Sports: 3 NBA Players Who Could Become Superstars This Season: As the middle of August begins, basketball fans are almost two months away from the start of the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season. Additionally,...
• 8/15 Last Word on Sports: Celtics Schedule: 10 Key Games of the 2024-25 Season: With the full NBA schedule released it's to evaluate some of the biggest games. The defending champion Boston Celtics have 34...
• 8/15 HoopsRumors: Knicks Notes: Anunoby, Randle, Achiuwa, Robinson, Brunson, Star Power: Could OG Anunoby and Julius Randle play some minutes together at the power forward and center spots for the Knicks? The Athletic’s...
• 8/15 HoopsRumors: International Notes: FIBA Rankings, Jenkins, Embiid, Williams: The results of the Paris Olympics led to some movement in the FIBA rankings, according to a press release from the organization....
• 8/14 Last Word on Sports: NBA Christmas Game Slate Packs A Punch With Superstar Power: The NBA on Christmas Day features everything from superstars and sometimes holiday-spirited jerseys (please, Adam Silver, bring...
• 8/14 Last Word on Sports: Fearless Precious Achiuwa Posts Video Walking With Lions: Precious Achiuwa is somewhat of an undersized center. With Isaiah Hartenstein signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the New...
• 8/14 Last Word on Sports: One Question For Each Philadelphia 76ers Rookie: The Philadelphia 76ers, like the Miami Heat, got a nice haul of players on draft night who have great potential. However, each...
• 8/14 Last Word on Sports: 10 Of The Biggest Snubs From HoopsHype’s 78 Greatest Players: On Tuesday, HoopsHype posted their list of the 78 greatest players in NBA history. Why 78? That’s how many seasons that the NBA...
• 8/13 Last Word on Sports: When Paul George Will Return to LA Next Season: In arguably the biggest move of the offseason, star Paul George joined the Philadelphia 76ers this summer after five years with...
• 8/13 Last Word on Sports: How The Thunder Could Dominate The Olympics in 2028: The 2024 Paris Olympics have finally concluded this past Sunday. We saw Team USA get its fifth consecutive Gold Medal defeating...
• 8/12 HoopsWire: Report: Heat, 76ers Didn’t Strongly Pursue Lauri Markkanen Trade With Jazz: According to NBA reporter Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers didn’t strongly pursue a Lauri...
• 8/12 thePeachBasket: Joel Embiid trolled France but (what if): Joel Embiid trolled France but what if he would’ve played for them instead of the U.S.? Would the U.S. have been able to...
• 8/12 HoopsRumors: Knicks/Celtics, Wolves/Lakers To Play On Opening Night: The NBA’s opening night schedule will feature home games for the league’s two most accomplished franchises, according...
• 8/12 Last Word on Sports: LeBron James Opens Up After Beating Out Superstars For MVP: As a reward for leading Team USA to a gold medal in Paris, LeBron James was named the 2024 Olympic MVP. Afterwards, James spoke...
• 8/11 Philly Sports Reports: Joel Embiid, Team USA Strikes Gold in ParisAfter a phenomenal tournament, Joel Embiid and Team USA defeated France in the race for......
• 8/11 Last Word on Sports: 10 Potential First-Time Olympians For Team USA In 2028: Team USA won their fifth-straight gold medal in men’s basketball on Saturday after their win over France. The star-studded lineup...
• 8/11 HoopsRumors: Community Shootaround: 2028 U.S. Olympic Team: Mission accomplished for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, which survived a few small scares and one really big one on its way to a...
• 8/11 HoopsRumors: Sixers Notes: Jackson, Martin, Embiid, Gold Medalist: Reggie Jackson didn’t have any concerns about joining a Sixers roster that already has plenty of point guards, writes Keith...
• 8/11 HoopsRumors: Lakers Notes: LeBron, Davis, Russell, D. Johnson: The two Lakers who collected gold medals in this year’s Olympics have differing plans for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles....
• 8/10 Last Word on Sports: Three Western Conference Players Under Pressure This Season: As the summer continues to wind down, basketball fans get closer to seeing their favorite teams duke it out for a championship...
• 8/10 HoopsWire: Jayson Tatum’s Mom Upset At Steve Kerr For Not Playing Her Son vs. Serbia: Jayson Tatum‘s mom is upset at Team USA head coach Steve Kerr for not playing her son against Serbia on August 8. Tatum...
• 8/10 HoopsRumors: Team USA Notes: Durant, Holiday, Brown, Tatum, Embiid: Team USA will make a lineup change for its gold medal game on Saturday vs. France, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic,...
• 8/10 RotoWire: Starting vs. SerbiaEmbiid (ankle) will start Thursday's semifinal matchup against Serbia....
• 8/9 HoopsWire: Steve Kerr Explains Why Jayson Tatum Didn’t Play Against Serbia Again: ‘It’s Just A Math Problem’: After Team USA beat Serbia to advance to the gold medal game, Steve Kerr was asked why Jayson Tatum — one of the best players...
• 8/9 The Report On Sports: Joel Embiid Teases Potential Switch to Cameroonian Team for 2028 Olympics: As the 2024 Summer Olympics continue to captivate audiences worldwide, Joel Embiid, one of basketball’s most prominent stars,...
• 8/9 theforkball.com: Team USA Rallies Late to Beat Serbia, Reaches Gold Medal Game: In a thrilling Olympic semifinal matchup, Team USA staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Serbia The post Team USA Rallies Late...
• 8/9 Last Word on Sports: Joel Embiid Might Play For Different Country In 2028 LA Olympics: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid hinted that he might be suiting up for a different country in the 2028 Summer Olympics in...
• 8/9 Last Word on Sports: A Last Hurrah For USA Olympic Basketball Dominance?: The USA Olympic team is back in the gold medal game as expected. But could it be a last hurrah for US international basketball...
• 8/9 Last Word on Sports: NBA Christmas Day Games For The 2024-25 Season Revealed: The NBA's Christmas Day schedule showcases the league's marquee matchups between stars and rivals, with several interesting storylines...
• 8/9 FortyEightMinutes: LeBron James On Stephen Curry’s Performance In Team USA’s Win Over Serbia: ‘It Was Only A Matter Of Time’: Team USA avoided a major upset, taking down Serbia 95-91 to move on to the gold medal game. Stephen Curry had his best performance...
• 8/9 HoopsRumors: Christmas Day Games Include Sixers-Celtics, Lakers-Warriors: The NBA’s leaked slate of Christmas Day games will feature several heavy hitters. Sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic...
• 8/9 HoopsRumors: France To Face Team USA For Olympic Gold: Host-nation France pulled off its second consecutive upset by defeating 2023 World Cup champion Germany in the semifinals of men’s...
• 8/9 HoopsWire: Team USA Rallies Late, Escapes Serbia To Avoid Historic Olympics Upset: Well, that sure wasn’t easy. Instead, it was Team USA getting down by 17 points and making just about everyone in America...
• 8/7 Last Word on Sports: 4 Eastern Conference Players Under Pressure This Season: The 2024-25 NBA Regular Season is less than two months away. For basketball fans that means shoes will be hitting the hardwood...
• 8/7 HoopsRumors: Olympic Notes: Durant, Embiid, Australia, Ingles, Mills, Canada: Kevin Durant became the highest scorer in USA Basketball history during Team USA’s 122-87 quarterfinal win over Brazil on...
• 8/6 thePeachBasket: Draymond Green highlights Team USA pressure: Draymond Green highlights the Team USA pressure heading into the medal round. On his podcast, he mentioned again the fact that...
• 8/6 Last Word on Sports: NBA Hall of Famer Rips Embiid’s Olympic Performance: Team USA has been off to a great start in the 2024 Olympics, winning every game so far. The team is anchored by an aging but still...
• 8/6 Last Word on Sports: Fact or Fraud: The Truth About Team USA: The 2024 men's Olympic basketball team has been incredibly fun to watch. The team is loaded with talent, boasting the likes of...
• 8/5 HoopsWire: Report: Warriors Tried ‘Hard’ To Acquire Paul George, Would Have Given Him Max Extension: According to NBA reporter Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors tried “hard” to acquire Paul George...
• 8/5 Last Word on Sports: Paris Olympics: Team USA Leader Gets ‘Whole Package’ Praise: Team USA is in the Paris Olympics quarterfinals after defeating their Group C opponents by 21.3 points per game. With that level...
• 8/5 Last Word on Sports: Paris Olympics: Key Team USA Piece Returns At Perfect Time: After being scratched ahead their blowout victory over Puerto Rico, Team USA guard Jrue Holiday will return to the lineup Tuesday...
• 8/4 Last Word on Sports: Paris Olympics: Sixers Centerpiece Coming Alive At Right Time: Philadelphia 76ers centerpiece Joel Embiid hasn’t had a warm welcome in any game he’s played in during the Paris Olympics. The...
• 8/4 HoopsRumors: Olympic Notes: Ivey, Deng, Embiid, Fernandez: South Sudan’s remarkable run to the Olympics ended Saturday with a loss to Serbia, but the small nation plans to be a power...
• 8/4 Last Word on Sports: 2024 Olympic Men’s Basketball: Quarterfinals Set, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Bogdan Bogdanovic, And Kevin Durant, Plus More: The 2024 Olympic men's basketball tournament is heading into the tournament portion of the event. Serbia closed out Group play...
• 8/3 Last Word on Sports: Paris Olympics: South Sudan Star Reveals Team USA Inspirations: South Sudan’s men’s basketball team is inspiring their country during the Paris Olympics. A young nation that gained independence...
• 8/2 Last Word on Sports: Predicting The NBA’s 2024 Christmas Day Schedule: The NBA on Christmas Day is a holiday tradition like no other in sports. Each year some of the best matchups and most anticipated...
• 8/2 Last Word on Sports: Raptors Address Roster Weaknesses With Free Agent Signing: The Toronto Raptors are signing free agent Bruno Fernando, per Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy. The Raptors are signing Bruno Fernando,...
• 8/2 Last Word on Sports: Anthony Edwards Defends Joel Embiid From Hostile French Crowd: Anthony Edwards defended his Team USA teammate Joel Embiid after the French crowd jeered at him hard during their game against...
• 8/2 Last Word on Sports: The Top 5 Centers Heading Into the 2024-2025 Season: In two previous articles, the top shooting guards and point guards were ranked and assessed. In this instance, the best centers...
• 8/2 HoopsRumors: Olympic Notes: Maluach, Deng, Tatum, Embiid, Team USA: Seventeen-year-old South Sudan center and projected 2025 NBA lottery pick Khaman Maluach recently expressed his gratitude to be...
• 8/1 Last Word on Sports: Miami Heat Olympic Representation: The Good and The Bad: Represented by three of their own in Paris, the Miami Heat Olympic players adorn the colors of Australia, Serbia, and the United...
• 8/1 NBA Analysis Network: Team USA Shines, But Kerr’s Tatum Benching Sparks Controversy: Team USA starting off their Olympics group stage with a dominant showing against Serbia was a major cause for celebration. Whether...
• 8/1 NBA Analysis Network: Joel Embiid’s Bold Declaration: Averaging 50 PPG With No Double Teams: Man, Joel Embiid has been on a run. Over the last week, the big man from Philadelphia has given some wild quotes. Whether it was...
• 8/1 Last Word on Sports: Paris Olympics: Surprise Player Outs Himself As Team USA Snub: With North America’s status as the mecca of basketball, Team USA’s men’s basketball team always draws a lot of attention. Even...
• 8/1 theforkball.com: USA Beats South Sudan, Reaches Olympic Basketball Quarters: On July 31, 2024, the Team USA basketball team secured their spot in the Olympic The post USA Beats South Sudan, Reaches Olympic...
• 8/1 NBA Analysis Network: Biggest Threats To Stifle Team USA From Gold Medal At Paris Olympics: Team USA is a prohibitive favorite for the men’s basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics. Thanks to a god squad featuring...
• 8/1 Last Word on Sports: Paris Olympics: Team USA Head Coach Changes Starting Lineup: When Team USA went into their rematch against South Sudan with a reworked starting lineup, the comments came rolling in. After...
• 8/1 The Report On Sports: Anthony Davis Calms Injury Concerns After Team USA’s Win Over South Sudan: In a reassuring update for basketball fans, Team USA star Anthony Davis put to rest any worries about his right ankle following...
• 8/1 HoopsRumors: Team USA Notes: South Sudan, Davis, Adebayo, Embiid, Tatum, Holiday, Davis, Ivey: Team USA nearly lost to South Sudan in an exhibition game. It was a much different story at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, as...

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