Report: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker Expected to Play in 2024 Olympics

The Phoenix Suns' star duo will reportedly take the court in Paris to bring home gold for the Americans.

Team USA was not able to medal in the 2023 FIBA Men's World Cup, sparking debate and conversation around the NBA as to the coaching - and talent - the roster possesses. 

“It's hard to build continuity because we have so much turnover from year to year. We have to focus on what's winning a FIBA game. The NBA is very different from FIBA, and some things will be good and vice versa. There's a lot to learn for sure," said head coach Steve Kerr following their exit. 

We're no longer stuck in the 90's: The rest of the world is catching up in terms of basketball talent, if they're not already alongside the United States.

However, a lofty amount of heavy hitters opted not to play in the World Cup as training camp is set to begin less than a month from now for the 2023-24 season. Guys such as Mikal Bridges and Anthony Edwards established themselves as top players for the USA roster during their recent run.

That is expected to change for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

According to Shams Charania:

"LeBron James, a three-time Olympian, two-time gold medalist and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, has so strong an interest in one more Olympics that he is ready to commit for next summer and has also called multiple stars to essentially recruit them to join him with USAB in Paris, multiple league sources told The Athletic.

"James has spoken to Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum and Draymond Green, and they are all prepared to commit as well. Separately, Phoenix’s Devin Booker, Portland’s Damian Lillard, Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox and Dallas’ Kyrie Irving also have serious interest in committing, league sources said."

It would be incredible to see Durant and Booker together on the floor for the Americans alongside a star-studded cast that certainly would be favored. 

Recently, Bleacher Report projected both stars to feature for Team USA next summer. Durant would be looking to win a fifth gold medal while Booker would be in search for his second. 

The Americans will be looking for a fifth straight gold medal in Paris.