Team USA's men's basketball team started its exhibition schedule with a win over Canada, ahead of their quest for a fifth straight Olympic gold medal. Despite a slow start, USA dominated in the second quarter against a talented Canadian team. Anthony Edwards led the scoring with 13 points, and Anthony Davis recorded a double-double. Team USA will face Australia in their next exhibition.

Key takeaways from the win over Canada included Team USA's strong defensive performance and the potential displayed by the team. Anthony Edwards' claim as the No. 1 option was seen as a confident statement, and Kawhi Leonard's absence was discussed in terms of team depth and the impact of Derrick White as a replacement. Suggestions for Team USA's starting lineup included combinations of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, Jrue Holiday, and Kevin Durant.