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Olympics July 31, 2024

NBA MVP Joel Embiid sits in latest Olympic win after USA coach calls himself 'idiot' for not playing teammate

USA Basketball head coach Steve Kerr, one game after saying he felt like an "idiot" for not playing Jayson Tatum, had Joel Embiid on the bench throughout the win over South Sudan.

Olympics July 28, 2024

USA basketball's Steve Kerr takes blame for not playing Jayson Tatum in Olympic opener: 'I felt like an idiot'

Jayson Tatum was surprisingly not on the court for Team USA's Olympic opener against Serbia, a 110-84 win, and head coach Steve Kerr said he "felt like an idiot" for not calling him.

Olympics July 28, 2024

Celtics' Jaylen Brown fires back at USA Basketball exec over 'conspiracy theory' jab

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown fired back at USA Basketball executive Grant Hill over his jab about conspiracy theories over why he was left off the Olympic roster.

Phoenix Suns July 27, 2024

Kevin Durant 'hopefully' will play Team USA's Olympic opener vs. Serbia

Star forward Kevin Durant is likely to be available for USA Basketball's Olympic opener on Sunday after missing all five exhibition games.

NBA July 26, 2024

Charles Barkley says he has 'spoken to all 3 networks' during TNT's dispute with NBA over media rights bid

Charles Barkley, who has been a TNT analyst since 2000, said he has engaged in talks with rival media companies amid uncertainty over the future of the NBA's media rights.

NBA July 26, 2024

TNT's parent company Warner Bros. Discovery files suit against NBA over media rights, alleges contract breach

Warner Bros. Discovery is taking legal action against the NBA less than 48 hours after the league announced it's rejection of the company's matching bid for media rights.

NBA July 26, 2024

'Inside the NBA' host Charles Barkley hints split with league was inevitable: 'Not sure TNT ever had a chance'

TNT Sports decadeslong relationship with the NBA is set to end after the 2024-25 season, but the media company could end up in a legal showdown with the league.

Olympics July 25, 2024

Team USA's Joel Embiid eager to embrace boos from French crowd at Olympics

Joel Embiid is ready to represent Team USA in men's Olympic basketball in Paris, and he's ready to face the consequences of the boos that come with it.

NBA July 25, 2024

NBA brothers scoff at negative notions surrounding Bronny James: 'Just an incredible moment'

Jalen and Cody Williams likely will not get the chance to play with their sons in the NBA, which is why they're not ignoring the history LeBron and Bronny James are making.

NBA July 24, 2024

NBA rejects Warner Bros. Discovery media rights bid; TNT broadcasts to likely cease after next season

The NBA announced it will move forward with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video as media partners in its 11-year right deals, and said it rejected Warner Bros. Discovery's proposal.