LeBron out of Olympics, leaving Melo alone to chase history

DeRozan, who was a part of the championship team at the 2015 FIBA World Cup, was on that preliminary roster as a long-time part of the national program.

Jordan reportedly is in the mix for a roster spot because Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond has decided not to play. “But let me put it in this way: It would be terrific for him”. (It may also suggest that Lowry’s elbow is just fine and that DeRozan didn’t have any insurance issues as a free agent, if that matters to you.) This is probably a really big deal to them, and it’s great that they’ll get the chance. I think it would be really good for DJ.

Shams Charania of The Vertical first reported on Twitter the news that Lillard is withdrawing his name from consideration for a spot on Team USA’s roster ahead of the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil. Two more players have since been added to the active squad: Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks. It’s a handsome city and country, but political and economical turmoil, as well as the widespread fear of the Zika Virus, have alienated many athletes.

San Antonio forward Kawhi Leonard announced Thursday he will not accept an invitation to play on the U.S. Olympic team.

Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant said earlier this week he would play in Rio and ESPN reported Paul George, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins also will join the United States roster in Brazil.

George, Green, Thompson, Cousins, Butler and Jordan would all be making their Olympic debuts.

– With files from The Associated Press.

Stephen Curry will not play, as the two-time MVP is taking the summer to rest.

Despite the “Zika” virus scare, the whole world will still pay attention to the respected countries participating in the games as well as the USA Basketball team which looks to win their third straight gold medal as a team.

Krzyzewski and his staff will hold a four-day training camp in Las Vegas from July 18 to July 21, and then the team will play five exhibition games, starting July 22 against Argentina and ending August 1 against Nigeria.

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, with 1,043 career college basketball coaching victories, finally took some losses this offseason as he endured surgeries to fix his knees in a double knee replacement procedure, a hernia and his left ankle, which required two operations in and of itself, according to NBC Sports.