Photo by USA Basketball: Road to Paris Olympics
The USA Men’s Basketball team is gearing up for the Paris Olympics this summer, and fans are eagerly anticipating the action. With a roster featuring some of the NBA’s biggest stars, Team USA is looking strong. But before the Olympic games begin, the team will face off against some tough opponents in a series of exhibition matches.
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Exhibition Schedule
Training camp will be held in Las Vegas, followed by exhibition matchups against Canada, Australia, Serbia, South Sudan, and Germany. Here’s the full exhibition schedule for Team USA:
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Location | Time (Local) | Television (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10 | 10:30 p.m. | Canada | Las Vegas, NV | 7:30 p.m. | FS1 |
| July 15 | 12 p.m. | Australia | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 8 p.m. | FS1 |
| July 17 | 12 p.m. | Serbia | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 8 p.m. | FS1 |
| July 20 | 3 p.m. | South Sudan | London, UK | 8 p.m. | FOX |
| July 22 | 3 p.m. | Germany | London, UK | 8 p.m. | FOX |
“We’re excited to get started and compete against some of the best teams in the world.” - Kevin Durant
Olympic Schedule
The men’s basketball action tips off on July 27, with 12 countries competing in the initial Group Phase. Team USA will play in Group C against Serbia, South Sudan, and the winner of the Puerto Rico Qualifying Tournament. The top two finishers in each Group, plus the two best third-place teams, advance to the Final Phase – a single-elimination, eight-team tournament to determine gold, silver, and bronze medals.
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Location | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28 | 11:15 a.m. | Serbia | Lille, France | 5:15 p.m. |
| July 31 | 3 p.m. | South Sudan | Lille, France | 9 p.m. |
| August 3 | 11:15 a.m. | W OQT PUR | Lille, France | 5:15 p.m. |
The USA men’s basketball roster features 12 NBA players and a combined 10 Olympic gold medals
USA Olympic Roster
The USA men’s basketball roster features 12 NBA players, including Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Jayson Tatum. With a combined 10 Olympic gold medals, this team is looking to bring home the gold once again.
- Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
- Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
- Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Kawhi Leonard (L.A. Clippers)
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
“We’re proud to represent the United States and bring home the gold.” - LeBron James
