Blake Griffin

In what could be the final showcase for teams laden with NBA stars, the U.S. is a heavy favorite to win its fifth gold in six Games

Kevin Durant

Chris Paul

Still think L.A.'s other team is a joke? A savvy G.M. (with help from David Stern) made the Clippers instant contenders. More impressive: Now stars want to join the club, not flee

After almost failing to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, the owners and players struck a last-minute deal that will yield a 66-game schedule starting on Christmas Day, at least six years of labor...