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Jul 5, 2024, 01:18 AM ET
Team USA will head to the 2024 Olympics in Paris with a roster filled with some of the NBA's biggest stars and against what could be the most competitive field ever.
As the four-time defending Olympic gold-medal winner, Team USA will be favorites once again but could face stiff competition from teams like Canada and France.
Among those playing for Team USA are LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard. Under coach Steve Kerr, the squad will look to get back onto the medal stand after Team USA finished fourth in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Team USA gathers in Las Vegas for a training camp and a July 10 exhibition match against Canada -- who boast NBA stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray -- before two preparation games in Abu Dhabi and another pair in London.
Once in France, the team will play three Group C games in Lille on July 28 (Serbia), July 31 (South Sudan) and Aug. 3 (the winner of an Olympic qualifier). The knockout rounds then shift to Paris with the quarterfinals (Aug. 6), semifinals (Aug. 8) and gold-medal game (Aug. 10) at Accor Arena.
As we countdown to Paris 2024, we will have you covered with the latest news and analysis.
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USA Basketball upcoming exhibition games
July 10: Canada vs. USA (Las Vegas)
July 15: Australia vs. USA (Abu Dhabi)
July 17: Serbia vs. USA (Abu Dhabi)
July 20: South Sudan vs. USA (London)
July 22: Germany vs. USA (London)
Team USA Roster
Guards:
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers).
Forwards:
LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
Centers:
Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)
Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
Coaching staff:
The Warriors' Steve Kerr will coach Team USA, assisted by Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat), Tyronn Lue (LA Clippers) and Mark Few (Gonzaga).
Olympic qualifying tournaments
The 2024 FIBA men's Olympic qualifying tournaments will take place July 2-7 in Greece, Latvia, Spain and Puerto Rico.
They will decide the final four spots to complete the 12-team field for the men's Olympic basketball tournament in Paris. They will join the other eight teams qualified: France, USA, Canada, Australia, South Sudan, Japan, Serbia and Germany.
Piraeus, Greece
Group A
July 2: Croatia 108, Slovenia 92
July 3: New Zealand 90, Croatia 86
July 4: Slovenia 104, New Zealand 78
Group B
July 2: Dominican Republic 90, Egypt 77
July 3: Greece 89, Dominican Republic 82
July 4: Greece 93, Egypt 71
Semifinals
July 6: Greece vs. Slovenia
July 6: Croatia vs. Dominican Republic
Final
July 7: Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winner
Riga, Latvia
Group A
July 2: Latvia 83, Georgia 59
July 3: Philippines 89, Latvia 80
July 4: Georgia 96, Philippines 94
Group B
July 2: Brazil 81, Montenegro 72
July 3: Montenegro 70, Cameroon 66
July 4: Cameroon 77, Brazil 74
Semifinals
July 6: Brazil vs. Philippines
July 6: Cameroon vs. Latvia
Final
July 7: Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winner
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Group A
July 2: Lithuania 96, Mexico 84
July 3: Lithuania 97, Côte d'Ivoire 93
July 4: Mexico 92, Côte d'Ivoire 81
Group B
July 2: Italy 114, Bahrain 53
July 3: Puerto Rico 99, Bahrain 56
July 4: Puerto Rico 80, Italy 69
Semifinals
July 6: Italy vs. Lithuania
July 6: Puerto Rico vs. Mexico
Final
July 7: Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winner
Valencia, Spain
Group A
July 2: Spain 104, Lebanon 59
July 3: Spain 89, Angola 81
July 4: Lebanon 74, Angola 70
Group B
July 2: Bahamas 96, Finland 85
July 3: Bahamas 89, Poland 81
July 4: Finland 89, Poland 88
Semifinals
July 6: Bahamas vs. Lebanon
July 6: Finland vs. Spain
Final
July 7: Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winner
Paris Olympics schedule
The two teams from each of the three groups will qualify to the quarterfinals. The top two third-place teams also advance. The group-stage games will be played at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille. The quarterfinals, semifinals and medal games will be played at Accor Arena in Paris.
GROUP STAGE ROUND
July 27
Group A: Australia vs. TBD; TBD vs. Canada
Group B: Germany vs. Japan; France vs. TBD
July 28
Group C: South Sudan: TBD; Serbia vs. USA
July 30
Group A: TBD vs. TBD; Australia vs. Canada
Group B: Japan vs. France; TBD vs. Germany
July 31:
Group C: TBD vs. Serbia; South Sudan vs. USA
Aug. 2
Group A: Australia vs. TBD; Canada vs. TBD
Group B: Japan vs. TBD; France vs. Germany
Aug. 3
Group C: TBD vs. USA
Group C: Serbia vs. South Sudan
QUARTERFINALS
Aug. 6
Four games
SEMIFINALS
Aug. 8
Two games
BRONZE MEDAL GAME
Aug. 10
GOLD MEDAL GAME
Aug. 10
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