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When Nike dropped an Olympic commercial before the Games, people noticed someone missing. LeBron was on it. Giannis made it. Victor Wembanyama, the newcomer, had his own segment as well. Kevin Durant was left off. People, including KD himself, questioned it. “Nike, am I a bad person?????” he typed on his Instagram story. Not that he needed more motivation but that might’ve done something. After missing all the tuneup games for the Olympic build up for Team USA, Durant was available for their opener against Serbia 🪣 Let’s just say, he did his thing. Didn’t miss a beat…and a shot, pretty much. This set the tone for KD and Team USA as they are now headed to the semifinals to face Serbia once more. 🪣 Surpassed Lisa Leslie on the all-time Team USA scoring list 🪣 Gets his OWN Nike ad 🪣 Gearing up for another Olympic gold Kevin Durant might actually be a bad person because just like old times, KD is not nice.

🚨 BREAKING: After testing positive for COVID, Noah Lyles has announced that he will not be competing for the remainder of the 2024 Olympics. "First I want to thank God for getting me through this entire Olympics! Second I want to congratulate Letsile Tebogo, Kenny Bednarek and everyone else on an amazing Olympic 200m final. Finally I want to thank everyone for the supportive messages. I believe this will be the end of my 2024 Olympics. It is not the Olympic I dreamed of but it has left me with so much Joy in my heart. I hope everyone enjoyed the show. Whether you were rooting for me or against me, you have to admit you watched, didn’t you? 😉 See you next time" - Noah Lyles' announcement on IG

LeBron James isn't just making waves on the court—he's making a splash behind the camera too. His latest film project promises to showcase his unique perspective and storytelling prowess. Rez ball — a.k.a. “reservation ball” — represents more than an organized ecosystem of youth basketball teams. It's a spiritual approach to hooping, distinctly influenced by Native American cultures. It will now be chronicled in Netflix's upcoming movie, Rez Ball, which hits the streaming service on September 27 after its Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere. Check out our exclusive with Kauchani Bratt, who portrays hooper Jimmy Holliday in Rez Ball👇

In a rare and exhilarating conversation, we were thrilled to sit down with two of Hollywood’s most versatile and acclaimed talents: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. From their early collaborations that sparked their careers to their recent, critically lauded projects, these actors have consistently pushed boundaries and redefined their craft. Join us as we delve into their creative processes, share stories from their illustrious careers, and explore their latest ventures in this ClutchPoints exclusive interview that promises to offer a unique glimpse into the lives and minds of these cinematic powerhouses!

Tyrese Maxey hosted a FREE skills camp "1% Better" for kids in Philadelphia, and that's only the beginning ❤️ "I’m thankful for the Philadelphia 76ers for the opportunity that they blessed me with. Because now I can go out and give to others, as well. And give even more. I wanted it to be a deal where we were actually giving back, actually giving opportunities, actually giving stuff to others. I think that’s what we’ve done, and now we’re growing. It just makes me happy to see kids and families and people smiling. I’m a happy person. I’m always smiling. So if I can put smiles on other people’s faces, then I’m happy.” (via The Philadelphia Inquirer)

At age 37, Novak Djokovic won his first Gold Medal and set the record as the oldest player to do it in singles. 🥇

26-year-old Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez revealed in her post on Instagram she is SEVEN months pregnant...and she even managed to win her first Olympics match 🤯 "What appears to you as two players on the podium, they were actually three! It was me, my competitor, and my yet to come to our world little baby! My baby and I had our fair share of challenges, be it both physical and emotional. The rollercoaster of pregnancy is tough on its own, but having to fight to keep the balance of life and sports was nothing short of strenuous, however worth it. I'm lucky to have shared the trust of my husband and that of my family to be able to come this far."

“Luol Deng has been funding this thing for four years out of his own pocket. He pays for gyms, hotels, plane tickets—everything. Kudos to Luol and the staff. We wouldn’t have been able to put this team together without them.” — South Sudan's head coach Royal Ivey 🗣️ (via BasketNews)

CONTROVERSY TO TRIUMPH 🇳🇬 Just days ago in the Opening Ceremony, the Nigerian Women's Basketball Team was denied access to the boat that would parade them around the city. A Nigerian official informed the coaches and players that too many people were on board, leading to the decision to keep them off. The team went back to the Athlete's Village. In their opening game, they faced a mighty Australian squad that was ranked #3 in the world 🌏 They were seeking their: 🔸 1st Olympic win in 20 years 🔸 2nd Olympic win all-time D'Tigress came out with a 13-point victory over the Opals.

“Me, K and LeBron took the [same] picture that MJ, Larry Bird and Magic took [during the 1992 Olympics]. I can’t wait to get that on my wall and get them to sign it. It’s just an honor knowing what we’ve all done in our careers.” Steph Curry (h/t Marc Spears)