Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, who will play for the USA Stripes team, was asked by reporters post-game on Wednesday night if his team, which he previously dubbed as the "Old Heads" because of their age, will indeed play hard on Sunday.

"It is absolutely a safety hazard," head coach JJ Redick added.

A financial group backed by Luka Doncic and Dirk Nowitzki bought an Italian team with hopes of joining eventual NBA, Europe league.

Luka Doncic joined an ownership group with his former Mavericks general manager, Donnie Nelson, as co-owner of the project.

With veterans like 41-year-old LeBron James, 34-year-old Kawhi Leonard, and 37-year-old Durant all suiting up for Team USA (Stripes), "The Slim Reaper" made it clear that intensity should not be a concern for his squad.

Lakers star Luka Doncic is reportedly part of an ownership group targeting a potential NBA Europe franchise in Rome.