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Kerr has only been the coach for Team USA since 2021, when he took over following Gregg Popovich stepping down. Now, one of his assistants may take over, with Erik Spoelstra mentioned as the “strong internal favorite” to lead the squad during the 2028 Olympics. If Spo is given the job, Team USA will be in good hands and should be able to add another gold medal.

Any early struggles that Curry had during the Olympics are long behind him. He scored 60 points and hit 17 triples over his final two Olympic games to help Team USA add another gold medal. This was also a nice resume builder for the greatest shooter of all time. He hit four 3-pointers over the final three minutes of the game to seal the victory in dramatic fashion. This will likely be his only Olympic appearance, but he will hopefully be able to turn this run into an elite start to next season.

Fans looking for that signature “Curry game” at the Paris Olympics got their wish on Thursday, as the Warriors guard stepped up to carry the United States into Saturday’s gold medal game. He scored 17 points in the first quarter alone, and Serbia did not have an answer for Curry throughout a contest the Americans trailed by as much as 17. He’ll look to do more of the same against hosts France, and the USA may need every point to extend their run of Olympic gold medals.

Plowden has made a few preseason appearances since going undrafted in 2022, but he hasn’t played in an NBA game yet. However, he has stood out this summer and has averaged 16.6 points per game for the Warriors thus far. If he remains with the team, he will likely spend most of next season in the G-League once again.

The Dubs are reportedly more engaged in Marrkannen trade talks than any other team but aren’t willing to fork up Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga in a deal like the Utah wants them too. The two sides are at a standstill. The Dubs’ young pieces have the most to gain from a fantasy perspective with a move to Utah, should the two teams come to an agreement.

Jackson-Davis recorded a double-double in his final game action of the summer, helping lead the Warriors to their second win in Las Vegas. A statistical category to track next season will be assists, as the Warriors want TJD to be more of a playmaker at the center position. He averaged 1.2 helpers per game as a rookie (1.7 as a starter). If Jackson-Davis can get that number close to three (he had three on Sunday), that would give his fantasy value a welcome boost.

Podziemski finished Sunday’s win three assists shy of a triple-double, with the lone negative being his seven turnovers. This was a busy period for the Warriors guard, who spent time with the United States select team before joining his team for summer league play. Podziemski is done for the summer, and the next step is to lock down a place in the starting lineup following Klay Thompson’s departure.

Podziemski’s had a busy summer. He played with the United States select team, which helped Team USA prepare for the upcoming Paris Olympics, before joining the Warriors for summer league action. He didn’t shoot the ball well from two on Saturday, going 1-of-4, but the 3-point production, rebounds, and assists were there. With Klay Thompson agreeing to a deal with the Mavericks, Podziemski is well-positioned to fill the resulting void in the starting lineup. If so, that would boost his fantasy value considerably.

Jackson-Davis began his rookie season on the fringe of the Warriors’ rotation but eventually earned the opportunity to start down the stretch. He started Golden State’s final ten regular season games, and it’s fair to expect a similar role for TJD in 2024-25. According to Jackson-Davis, Kerr wants him to be more of a playmaker in the dunker spot, among other things. "(Kerr) said he wanted me to be a force. He wanted me to attack the glass like I did last year,” Jackson-Davis said when describing his exit interview. “But he wants even more than that. He wants me to be more offensive-minded and continue to make plays out of the dunker (spot), almost like the way (Domantas) Sabonis plays.” This is great news for fantasy managers aiming to select Jackson-Davis in drafts, as an expanded role will only increase his value. Even with the Warriors bringing Kevon Looney back, the starting center job will be TJD’s to lose going into training camp.

TJD only played 22 minutes in this game, which was his first appearance of the summer. It wasn’t a standout performance, but that shouldn’t mean much. Jackson-Davis had a strong rookie season, especially late in the year. He should be the team’s starting center this upcoming season, so playing in Summer League is just continued development for him. There isn’t much competition for minutes at center, so TJD could be in for a big season.