

After earning the trust of veteran teammates, George Hill pushed his body this offseason harder than ever to make sure he remains essential to the program.

Sir Charles' take on Team USA, another turn in L.A. for Byron Scott and a team concerned with its image are just a few of this week's topics.

Drew Gooden has been on 10 teams in eight NBA seasons. But after signing a five-year deal with the Bucks, maybe Milwaukee will be his last stop.

Some rookies like Derrick Rose and Kevin Durant can make the jump from college to the pros, but here are some youngsters who need to improve their game.
The U.S. National Team is out to win its first World Championship since 1994 as elimination round play is under way in Turkey.
U.S. in control against Angola | Analysis
U.S. knocks off Tunisia | Analysis | Notes
U.S. tops Iran | Analysis | Notes
U.S. survives Brazil | Analysis | Notes
Looking at the field in Turkey | Durant's time
• USA Basketball: Roster | TV | Official site
• 2010 Worlds: FIBA site | U.S. overview | Teams

Friday on NBA TV:
USA Basketball
Tune in to NBA TV Friday at 9 p.m. ET for a replay of the U.S. National Team's game against Russia in the World Championship.