The History of the 2024 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

The History of the 2024 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

After the struggles of the 2020-2021 team in Tokyo, and the Olympics being in France, it looked like Team USA was finally not going to win the gold. The French had new NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama, NBA defensive player of the team Rudy Gobert, and a host of former NBA …

The History of the 2020 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

The History of the 2020 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

No team in American basketball Olympic history is as polarizing as the 2020, or should I say 2021 team. The team struggled and faced adversity like none other, and had the worst start of any team in American history yet found itself late for Olympic glory. Some of Team USA’s …

The History of the 2016 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

The History of the 2016 United States men’s Olympic basketball team

Going into the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, things were looking good the the US. The stability brought by the changes to Team USA after the 2004 debacle resulted in two World Championships and two Olympic gold medals. However, there were some areas of concern for Team USA. …

Brandon Ingram makes a lot of sense for the Atlanta Hawks

Brandon Ingram makes a lot of sense for the Atlanta Hawks

The New Orleans Pelicans have made no secret that they wish to move on from forward Brandon Ingram. They have, thus far, found no one interested in the Ingram. One team that might make a lot of sense for Ingram is the Pelicans’ summer blockbuster trade partner the Atlanta Hawks. …

Washington Wizards Season Preview

Washington Wizards Season Preview

The Wizards made a huge slash to start the 2022 off-season during the NBA draft by shipping Russell Westbrook off to the Los Angeles Lakers for Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Kyle Kuzma. The move reshaped not only the Wizards but also the western conference. The Wizards finished the 2021 …

Hornets look to be moving away from Malik Monk

Hornets look to be moving away from Malik Monk

The Charlotte Hornets decline to offer guard Malik Monk a qualifying offer on Sunday, making the fourth-year guard an unrestricted free agent. The move, along with moves during the draft, suggests that the team is moving away from the former lottery pick. The Hornets, needing a shooting guard and scoring, …

2021 Second Round Picks Who Will Make an Impact in 2021-22

2021 Second Round Picks Who Will Make an Impact in 2021-22

The NBA draft is over and 60 players heard their names called. But not all draft picks are created equal. A first-round pick is pretty much guaranteed to play in the NBA, a 2nd rounder however has a much more difficult task ahead of them. But many second-round picks make …

USA Women look to dominate once again

USA Women look to dominate once again

The 2020, er 2021, Olympic games are underway in Tokyo, Japan. Once again the United States is favored to dominate the medal count. The US is favored in many of the traditional American powerhouse sports; swimming, track and field, gymnastics, and of course basketball. While we have seen the men’s …