Tag: Team USA
Mike Krzyzewski On James Harden’s maturity: Terrific. James has been as good a leader as we’ve had for this team. He has a great personality. He is an upbeat guy, smart, and he’s obviously very, very talented. With this group, especially after Kevin left, he has asserted himself even more as an older guy. I know […]
How I (John Schuhman) see USA roster: DeRozan & Drummond most likely to be out. Last 2 spots probably between Cousins, Hayward, Lillard & Plumlee. via John Schuhman of NBA.com on Twitter
The U.S. National Team continues to take precautions with Derrick Rose, who sat out a second straight day of practice on Tuesday. After Monday’s visit to the U.S. Military Academy, Team USA got back to work at the Brooklyn Nets’ practice facility. Rose was in practice gear and did some light work, but did not participate […]
Final cuts to the Team USA roster could come as soon as Thursday, according to USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo. Colangelo told ESPN.com that one scenario under consideration by USA Basketball officials is reducing the current 16-man roster to 12 or 13 players after Wednesday night’s exhibition game against the Dominican Republic at Madison Square […]
This current Team USA has taken its lumps for not being as dominant as past teams, but where do they rank all-time?
According to a source, who spoke to News10 on the condition of anonymity since they were not allowed to speak publicly, (DeMarcus) Cousins is expecting to play on Wednesday in New York in a friendly against the Dominican Republic. via Sean Cunningham of ABC News10
Derrick Rose says conditioning is the last thing he’s waiting on as he continues comeback with Team USA via ProBasketballTalk NBC Sports on Twitter
The Ebola outbreak has changed USA Basketball’s travel plans. The team scrapped an Aug. 27 trip to Senegal after health officials said it was too risky. More than 1,100 people have died in the Ebola outbreak sweeping West Africa, making it the largest and deadliest ever recorded. “We really had an issue with canceling because […]
Team director Jerry Colangelo said he could see signs in Las Vegas that Durant was distracted. Krzyzewski reiterated Friday that Durant’s actions blindsided everyone. “Looking back, if you could turn back time. you would like for him to make that decision before Vegas. We might have invited somebody different,” Krzyzewski said. “But saying that, that’s […]
More from (Derrick) Rose following USAB practice: “This is my chance to become a better leader, being more vocal in the locker room and on the floor.” via Chicago Bulls on Twitter
