Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Charles Barkley says Team USA has lost its invincibility. He also said of Chris Paul, ‘I hope people give him his love and his respect.’

Pau Gasol will team with his brother (Marc Gasol) and two other NBA players in hopes to win their first Olympic gold medal.

Willie Green was an assistant coach in Phoenix and Golden State. He also had a 12-year NBA career.

When the NBA Finals end, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton will travel to Tokyo to play for Team USA.

The Suns have quickly shifted their mindset after losing 123-119 to the Bucks on Saturday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Devin Booker had 40 points for the second straight game, but the Suns’ title hopes rest on him getting help shouldering the scoring load.

Chris Paul had just 10 points and turned the ball over five times in the Suns’ Game 4 loss, but Monty Williams is sure CP3 will bounce back.

Devin Booker was on fire, but dealt with foul trouble. Chris Paul struggled to take care of the ball. It all added up to a disappointing Game 4 loss.

Dan Majerle was targeted by Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals because Bulls’ GM lauded Majerle’s defense.