With the 2023-24 NBA season now over, the basketball world is now turning all its attention to the 2024 Paris Olympics, which could be very interesting for the men’s side.
The U.S. team is seeking its fifth Olympic gold medal, but the men’s national team is fresh off a fourth-place finish at the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup in Manila, adding an element of intrigue to the match.
Check out the USA 2024 Olympic men’s basketball team roster, the team’s group schedule and everything you need to know before competition begins in France.
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Who is on the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball roster?
Who has been selected for the men’s basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Several Phoenix Suns players were selected for the national team, with Kevin Durant set to play in his fourth Olympic Games.
If the U.S. team brings home the gold medal in Paris, Durant could become the first player in U.S. men’s basketball history to win four gold medals. Durant has won gold medals in 2012, 2016 and 2020, tying him with Carmelo Anthony for the most gold medals in U.S. men’s basketball Olympic history. Durant is the U.S.’s all-time leading scorer at the Olympic Games (435 points) and could add to his list of Olympic accomplishments.
Durant’s teammate, Devin Booker, will also be competing in his second Olympics.
Los Angeles Lakers guard LeBron James will return to the Olympics after playing in 2004, 2008 and 2012 but missing 2016 and 2020 (the U.S. team won a bronze medal in 2004).
Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry is set to make his Olympic debut as part of Team USA.
The complete Team USA Men’s Basketball roster:
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Anthony DavisLos Angeles Lakers (2nd appearance)
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Anthony EdwardsMinnesota Timberwolves (first appearance)
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Bam AdebayoMiami Heat (second appearance)
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Devin BookerPhoenix Suns (first appearance)
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Jayson TatumBoston Celtics (2nd appearance)
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Joel EmbiidPhiladelphia 76ers (first appearance)
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Jrue HolidayBoston Celtics (2nd appearance)
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Kawhi LeonardLos Angeles Clippers (first appearance)
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Kevin DurantPhoenix Suns (4th appearance)
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LeBron JamesLos Angeles Lakers (4th)
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Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors (first appearance)
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Tyrese HalliburtonIndiana Pacers (first appearance)
Who will coach the U.S. Men’s National Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is the head coach of the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team.
Gonzaga coach Mark Few, Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will serve as assistants.
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When will the U.S. men’s basketball team play in the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Team USA’s first match is scheduled for July 28 (8:15 a.m. ET) against Serbia.
The team will face South Sudan on 31 July at noon (MtT) before facing the winner of the Olympic Qualification Tournament on 3 August at 8:15 a.m. (MtT).
The United States is in the third group, Group C. The top two teams from each of the three groups (Group A, Group B, and Group C) and the next two third-placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
How has the U.S. Men’s Basketball National Team performed in previous Olympic Games?
The U.S. team has won gold medals eight times in the past 10 Olympic Games, including bronze medals in 1988 and 2004.
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What are the odds that Team USA will win a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics?
DraftKings Sportsbook has the U.S. team at -400 odds to win the gold medal in Paris, with Canada second at +900.
Serbia (+1000), France (+1000) and Germany (+1900) round out the top five odds.
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Cydney Henderson of USA TODAY Sports contributed to this report.
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This article originally appeared in The Arizona Republic: USA men’s basketball roster, schedule and what to know heading into the 2024 Olympics
