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NBA commissioner David Stern's push to see an age limit of 23 for the men's Olympic basketball tourament is losing steam.

USA Basketball says Lamar Odom won't try to earn an Olympic roster spot, leaving the Americans with 15 players for 12 spots.

Blake Griffin, Lamar Odom and Anthony Davis will try out with coach Mike Krzyzewski on July 4 for spots on the Olympic team

The offseason is rough, but at least we have two things: 1. The NBA Playoffs. 2. Olympic basketball. I realize there are many college hoops fans who have no interest in the pro game, and while I don't understand you lot -- it's really good b...

In his strongest terms to date, USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said Wednesday that no new players will be considered for the roster for this summer's Olympics despite a flurry of injuries.

The U.S. added Blake Griffin of the Clippers and LaMarcus Aldridge of Portland on Monday to the 18 holdovers who hope to go for more basketball gold.

With Phil Jackson either exiting into retirement or simply taking a short respite, one thing seems certain -- the Los Angeles Lakers will have a new head coach next season.

Sure, there was a lunar eclipse on the Winter Solstice, but there was also so much more. Monday Night Football, plenty of hoops action and more in About Last Night.

As the competition ratchets up at the World Championship, Team USA is undefeated heading into the knockout round. But there are also major issues lingering, especially at the point and in the post. Tom Haberstroh shines a light on various revelations.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2010

Tyson Chandler continues to impress his coach and Team USA teammates. The new Dallas Mavericks center scored four points, making both of his shots, and had three rebounds and a blocked shot in 14 minutes in Team USA's 86-55 exhibition win over the R...

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd will be with Team USA as a special guest of the coaching staff for its Las Vegas training camp through July 24, sources said.

Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Lots going on Saturday in the NBA during All-Star Weekend ... a slam dunk champion was crowned and a 7-player deal consummated ... and in Vancouver, medals began to be handed out, with the U.S. getting a total of 4. ...

Coach K has Kobe's back with his trade demands and more in today's NBA Local.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007

Sixers no longer pursuing trade for Iverson? Plus, Coach K's sprint mentality, and more.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2006

Even if Mike Kryzewski is hired as the Lakers' next coach, Shaquille O'Neal still wants to be traded, a source close to O'Neal told ESPN's David Aldridge on Friday.