Joe Vardon
Senior Writer, NBA Joe Vardon is a senior NBA writer for The Athletic, based in Cleveland. Why Team USA is willing to wait for Kevin Durant's Olympic debut: 'We need him' Kevin Durant still hasn't set foot on the court for the Americans. But the team's all-time leading scorer brings something no one else can. Joe Vardon7
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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- He mentions the challenges that Team USA faced during the games and how they overcame them.
- Joe Vardon appears to have a positive view of Team USA and their players.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Joe Vardon does not mention any conflicts of interest in his reporting.
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Deceptions
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- However, it is not a major focus of the article.
- There are a few instances where the writing may be deceptive or misleading.
Recent Articles
LeBron James Named US Flag Bearer for Paris Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024NBA legend LeBron James, a four-time Olympic athlete, was selected as Team USA's male flag bearer for the Paris Olympic Games. The Opening Ceremony will take place along the River Seine and feature athletes on boats instead of in a stadium. James expressed his honor to represent the US and bring people together through sports. 
LeBron James Leads Team USA to Victory over Germany with Clutch Performance
Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024LeBron James led Team USA to a close victory over Germany in their final pre-Olympic exhibition game, scoring 11 points in the final four minutes. Joel Embiid also contributed with 15 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Team USA will face Serbia in their group-stage opener at the Paris Olympics on July 28. 
LeBron James Named Team USA Flagbearer for Paris Olympics: Fourth Appearance, First Flag
Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024NBA legend LeBron James, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and the first male basketball player to carry the American flag at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony, was selected by his fellow Team USA members for this honor due to his dedication and passion towards representing the United States. Born in Akron, Ohio, James has made a significant impact both on and off the court throughout his career with numerous records and influence in sports. The Olympics opening ceremony will take place along the River Seine on July 26 at 1:30 p.m. ET, with more than 350 American athletes expected to participate. 
South Sudan Gives Team USA a Run for Their Money: A Nail-Biting Exhibition Game at the Paris Olympics
Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024In an unexpected turn of events, South Sudan's basketball team came within one point of upsetting Team USA in the Paris Olympics exhibition game. Led by Carlik Jones' triple-double and Marial Shayok's 25 points, South Sudan built a 16-point lead over the star-studded American squad. However, LeBron James saved the day for Team USA with a late layup, securing their place in the Olympics. Despite Team USA's NBA champions and All-Stars, they faced tough competition from South Sudan's talented players displaced by civil war. 
Team USA's Narrow Escape Against Olympic Debutants South Sudan: A Surprising 14-Point Halftime Lead and LeBron James' Heroics
Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024In a nail-biting match at the London Olympics, South Sudan's debut Olympic basketball team, featuring NBA players JT Thor and Wenyen Gabriel, led by 14 points at halftime against Team USA. Despite being ranked 33rd by FIBA and facing a 43.5-point spread, their strong performance pushed the US team to rally back in the second half, ultimately securing a victory with key contributions from LeBron James and Steph Curry. The close call underscores the importance of staying focused and prepared in sports. 
Team USA Overcomes 16-Point Deficit to Edge South Sudan in Thrilling Exhibition Win
Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024Team USA overcomes 16-point halftime deficit against Olympic debutant South Sudan, securing a thrilling one-point win through LeBron James' game-sealing layup. South Sudan's Marial Shayok led all scorers with 25 points, while Team USA prepares for Germany in their next exhibition match before the Paris Olympics. 
Team USA's Stephen Curry and Bam Adebayo Lead Victory Over Serbia in Olympic Preparation Game
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024Team USA, led by Stephen Curry's game-high 24 points and Bam Adebayo's 17 points and six rebounds, defeated Serbia 105-79 in an exhibition game on July 17, their third straight win en route to the Paris Olympics. Nikola Jokic finished with 12 points and eight rebounds for Serbia. Both teams are expected to be major contenders at the Olympics and will face each other again in the group stage on July 28. 
Anthony Davis vs Joel Embiid: Who Will Start at Center for Team USA in the Olympics?
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Anthony Davis impresses as Team USA's top reserve, raising questions about his potential replacement of Joel Embiid as starting center for the Olympics. Embiid, recovering from knee surgery, has not played at his best during exhibition games but remains confident. Coach Steve Kerr continues experimenting with lineups to improve Team USA's dominance on the inside. 
Kyrie Irving Regrets Not Assimilating More into Boston Celtics Community Ahead of Game 5 NBA Finals Showdown
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024Kyrie Irving, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, faces his former team, the Boston Celtics. In an interview, he reflects on his controversial tenure and expresses regret for not fully assimilating into the Boston community. 
Luka Doncic's Confident Response After Dallas Mavericks Lose NBA Finals Game 3 to Boston Celtics
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024In the NBA Finals on June 12, 2024, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 with a score of 106-99, leaving the Mavs trailing with a series deficit of 3-0. Luka Doncic scored 27 points for the Mavericks but fouled out late in the game.