Olympic Basketball News

It's a breathtaking Saturday afternoon in Paris, not a cloud in the sky. Thousands of fans file into the stands erected around a makeshift basketball court sur L'esplanade du Trocadro, just down from the Palais de Chaillot.

NBA star Jeremy Lin directly addressed the rumors that the Houston Rockets may be seeking to offload him Wednesday during a basketball camp in Beijing, telling reporters there that he has come to terms with the possibility of being traded.

The NFL's Michael Sam graces the cover of August's Out magazine with an intimate interview and sexy photo spread , but one of the nation's most infamously anti-gay pundits isn't having any of it.

He is the "X" factor in Monday's big trade, a 6'7" shooting guard with point guard or point forward skills, still a bit skinny at age 20 but the future of Russian basketball.

The message last Thursday could not have been briefer but I was pleased to receive it because of who it was from.

Where will LeBron James go? Any guess is only a guess Cleveland or Miami? Heat or Cavaliers? LeBron James' future is compelling but unclear.

Kobe Bryant feels great, would welcome Byron Scott as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, would love to play alongside free agent Carmelo Anthony and is pleased with the moves of the team's front office so far.

Purdue men's basketball hits recruiting trail Matt Painter and his staff are on the road this week evaluating the nation's top talent.

At least that's how the All-Star guard presented things at UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday, where Bryant is hosting his annual youth basketball camp.

Carmelo Anthony's agent says no decision on free agency Carmelo Anthony's agent, Leon Rose, refuted a New York Daily News report.

Cavaliers make room for LeBron James with trade The Cleveland Cavaliers made a trade and made room for LeBron James' max contract.

This year marks the 18th year of play for the Women's National Basketball Association .

The Times-Picayune roll call of the state's 51 greatest all-time athletes, who have prepared for the pressure and the spotlight since they were practically out of the crib.

Nude sports legends unite! Venus Williams, Michael Phelps and Marshawn Lynch among the naked athletes to grace SIX special covers of ESPN's annual Body Issue Six individual covers will be released, also starring Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, and Olympic gold-medal-winning snowboarder Jamie ... (more)

Lakers vs. FC Barcelona The Los Angeles Lakers face off with Pau Gasol's former team and European Champions FC Barcelona on October 7, 2010.

After having to go through three surgeries on his right knee over the past 15 months, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has decided to forgo playing for USA Basketball in the 2014 FIBA World Cup.

Can't agree. Not yet anyway. I'll stick with UK's 1996 national champs. Remember that the backups on that title team included Jeff Sheppard, MVP of the 1998 title team, and Wayne Turner, point guard on that '98 team.

LeBron James, Heat's Pat Riley to meet Wednesday Pat Riley is in Las Vegas, where he'll have a meeting that may keep the Miami Heat together.

Carmelo Anthony has lived a charmed basketball life, going from top recruit to college champion to NBA superstar.

USA Basketball says Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook will not participate this summer so he can rest some previous knee injuries.