Team USA will head to the 2024 Olympics in Paris with a roster filled with some of the NBA’s biggest stars and against what could be the most competitive field ever.As the four-time defending Olympic gold-medal winner, Team USA will be favorites once again but could face stiff competition from teams like Canada and France.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedAmong those playing for Team USA include LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard. Under coach Steve Kerr, the squad will look to get back onto the medal stand after Team USA finished fourth in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.Team USA gathers in Las Vegas for a training camp and a July 10 exhibition match against Canada — who boast NBA stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray — before two preparation games in Abu Dhabi and another pair in London.Once in France, the team will play three Group C games in Lille on July 28 (Serbia), July 31 (South Sudan), and Aug. 3 (the winner of an Olympic qualifier). The knockout rounds then shift to Paris with the quarterfinals (Aug. 6), semifinals (Aug. 8), and gold medal game (Aug. 10) at Accor Arena.As we countdown to Paris 2024, we will have you covered with the latest news and analysis.MORE: Olympic coverage | NBA coverageUSA Basketball upcoming exhibition gamesJuly 10: Canada vs. USA (Las Vegas)July 15: Australia vs. USA (Abu Dhabi)July 17: Serbia vs. USA (Abu Dhabi)July 20: South Sudan vs. USA (London)July 22: Germany vs. USA (London)Team USA RosterGuards:Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers).Forwards:LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)Kawhi Leonard (LA ClippersJayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)Centers:Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)Coaching staff:The Warriors’ Steve Kerr will coach Team USA, assisted by Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat), Tyronn Lue (LA Clippers) and Mark Few (Gonzaga).Olympic qualifying tournamentsThe 2024 FIBA men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments will take place July 2-7 in Greece, Latvia, Spain, and Puerto Rico.They will decide the final four spots to complete the 12-team field for the men’s Olympic basketball tournament in Paris. They will join the other eight teams qualified: France, USA, Canada, Australia, South Sudan, Japan, Serbia, Germany.Piraeus, GreeceGroup AJuly 2: Croatia 108, Slovenia 92July 3: Croatia vs. New ZealandJuly 4: New Zealand vs. SloveniaGroup BJuly 2: Dominican Republic 90, Egypt 77July 3: Dominican Republic vs. GreeceJuly 4: Greece vs. EgyptSemifinalsJuly 5: Group A winner vs. Group B second-placeJuly 5: Group B winner vs. Group A second-placeFinalJuly 7: Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winnerRiga, LatviaGroup AJuly 2: Latvia 83, Georgia 59July 3: Latvia vs. PhilippinesJuly 4: Philippines vs GeorgiaGroup BJuly 2: Brazil 81, Montenegro 72July 3: Montenegro vs. CameroonJuly 4: Cameroon vs. BrazilSemifinalsJuly 5: Group A winner vs. Group B second-placeJuly 5: Group B winner vs. Group A second-placeFinal July 7: Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winnerSan Juan, Puerto RicoGroup AJuly 2: Mexico vs. LithuaniaJuly 3: Lithuania vs. Côte d’IvoireJuly 4: Côte d’Ivoire vs. MexicoGroup BJuly 2: Italy vs. BahrainJuly 3: Bahrain vs. Puerto RicoJuly 4: Puerto Rico vs. ItalySemifinalsJuly 5: Group A winner vs. Group B second-placeJuly 5: Group B winner vs. Group A second-placeFinalJuly 7: Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winnerValencia, SpainGroup AJuly 2: Spain 104, Lebanon 59July 3: Spain vs. AngolaJuly 4: Angola vs. LebanonGroup BJuly 2: Bahamas 96, Finland 85July 3: Bahamas vs. PolandJuly 4: Poland vs. FinlandSemifinalsJuly 5: Group A winner vs. Group B second-placeJuly 5: Group B winner vs. Group A second-placeFinalJuly 7: Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winnerParis Olympics scheduleThe two teams from each of the three groups will qualify to the quarterfinals. The top two third-place teams also advance. The group-stage games will be played at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille. The quarterfinals, semifinals and medal games will be played at Accor Arena in Paris.GROUP STAGE ROUNDJuly 27Group A: Australia vs. TBD; TBD vs. CanadaGroup B: Germany vs. Japan; France vs. TBDJuly 28Group C: South Sudan: TBD: Serbia vs. USAJuly 30Group A: TBD vs. TBD: Australia vs. CanadaGroup B: Japan vs. France; TBD vs. GermanyJuly 31:Group C: TBD vs. Serbia; South Sudan vs. USAAug. 2Group A: Australia vs. TBD; Canada vs. TBDGroup B: Japan vs. TBD; France vs. GermanyAug. 3Group C: TBD vs. USAGroup C: Serbia vs. South SudanQUARTERFINALSAug. 6Four gamesSEMIFINALSAug. 8Two gamesBRONZE MEDAL GAMEAug. 10GOLD MEDAL GAMEAug. 10Latest news and analysis