The United States is the overwhelming favorite in the Olympic basketball tournament that starts this weekend in Rio.At this point, the real suspense is about who will win silver and bronze. Seven teams can conceivably vie for those medals: Spain, France, Serbia, Croatia, Brazil, Argentina and Australia.Here are some of the best players and most interesting non-U.S. storylines in the tournament: Swell Flaske Blomster . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Swell Bottle Norge . The winner Saturday will remain in the elite 10-team field next year. "We talked about wanting to be disciplined and stick with our game plan and good things will come," Draisaitl said, who had two goals for the victors. http://www.swellflaskenorge.com/swell-flaske-liberty.html . Thats about all he can do right now, so hes trying not to think about when he might be able to play again for the Los Angeles Lakers. Swell Flaske Nettbutikk . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. Swell Flaske . To the surprise of many, it isnt the Wolverines but their in-state rivals the Michigan State Spartans. Big isnt always better. Just ask Sacramento Kings coach Dave Joerger, whos ready to make wholesale changes after the teams 4-9 start to the season.Ive seen enough, Joerger told reporters after the Kings 121-115 loss to the LA Clippers on Friday night. Were going to play small.That means moving DeMarcus Cousins, who had 38 points and 13 rebounds, to center and surrounding him with smaller players. Kosta Koufos, who started at center on Friday, did not play in the second half vs. the Clippers.DeMarcus is going to play center. I dont know who else will play with him, Joerger said. It just gives us more zip, more life, more experience. Thats not any detriment to anyone else or what theyve done.The Kings had trailed at halftime by 26 points.dddddddddddd He said the smaller lineup energized the team in the second half, and thats what hell try moving forward.Along with sliding Cousins to center, Joerger inserted point guard Darren Collison to play alongside Ty Lawson, and he moved Arron Afflalo to small forward and Rudy Gay to power forward.We have five skill guys then, Joerger said. You cant cheat, you cant roam, you have to play everybody. It gave us another dimension in the pick-and-roll, having two playmakers out there.Said Collison: Its easier to get in the paint when two bigs are not there. ' ' '