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Paris Olympic Basketball

With both 3x3 Basketball and full 5x5 play, all the Olympic Basketball action you need starting July 27

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Paris Olympic Basketball
With both 3x3 Basketball and full 5x5 play, all the Olympic Basketball action you need starting July 27

Olympic Basketball

The 5x5 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments have 12 teams each, while the 3x3 have 8. Since Basketball debuted as an official Olympic sport in 1936, the U.S. has won a combined 30 medals which is the most of any nation. Los Angeles Laker forward LeBron James returns for his fourth Olympics and will be the oldest player ever to compete on the American men’s team. 3x3 Basketball, played on a half-court and based on street basketball, debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Olympic Men’s Basketball

The U.S. men’s team has won 19 total medals, including the last four golds. Ever since the Dream Team of 1992, the roster has included some of the biggest stars in the NBA. The U.S. announced a star-studded roster with LeBron James, Olympic newcomer Steph Curry, and the U.S.’s all-time leading Olympic scorer Kevin Durant, who could break a tie with Carmelo Anthony for his record 4th men’s basketball gold medal.

Olympic Women’s Basketball

Women’s Basketball joined the Summer Olympic Games program in 1976 at the Montreal Olympic Games. In Paris, the U.S. women’s team will compete for its eighth straight gold medal, which would set a record for the most-ever in a team sport. American Diana Taurasi, could break her tie with Sue Bird for a record-breaking 6th Olympic basketball gold medal.

Olympic Basketball Athletes to Watch

Lebron James

LeBron James

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From Cleveland to Los Angeles, LeBron James is thought to be one of the greatest players of all time. The star forward has two Olympic gold medals and will make his fourth Olympic appearance in Paris.

Stephen Curry

Steph Curry

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Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry will make his Olympic debut in Paris. He hopes to add an Olympic gold medal to his four NBA Championships and multiple MVP awards.

A'ja Wilson

A'ja Wilson

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As power forward for the Las Vegas Aces, A’ja Wilson helped bring her team back-to-back WNBA championships. She has two WNBA MVP Awards and one Olympic gold medal.

Breanna Stewart

Breanna Stewart

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New York Liberty power forward Breanna Stewart has won gold at both Olympics she’s competed in so far. Find out if she can add a third this summer in Paris.

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Chasing Gold: Paris 2024

Get an immersive look at the athletes seeking Olympic and Paralympic greatness in Paris. Watch new episodes of Chasing Gold: Paris 2024 every month on Peacock.

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Get an immersive look at the athletes seeking Olympic and Paralympic greatness in Paris. Watch new episodes of Chasing Gold: Paris 2024 every month on Peacock.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can watch Olympic Basketball on Peacock. Just sign up for a Peacock account and start streaming. View the full list of supported streaming devices.

Basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place between July 26, 2024 and August 11, 2024.

The Olympic Basketball games will take place at the Bercy Arena and Piere Mauroy Stadium, and 3x3 Basketball events will be held at La Concorde.

16 gold medals for the U.S. men and 9 gold medals for the U.S. women. The U.S. men have been dominant in Olympic Basketball, winning gold medals in 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1976, 1984, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020. The U.S. women have also been highly successful. They have won gold medals in 1984, 1988, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020. 16 gold medals for the U.S. men and 9 gold medals for the U.S. women.