USA Olympic basketball roster projections: Latest updates on LeBron James, Stephen Curry & other NBA stars
It’s a different kind of NBA summer league.
Team USA men’s basketball is usually one of the highlights of the Olympic games, and this year’s squad has been in for a longer wait than usual. With the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo postponed and being held in 2021, hoopers from around the Association — over 50 in total — are waiting to see if their names will be called for the USA Basketball Men’s National Team.
This year, though, will be without some superstars once again: Lakers star LeBron James is expected to sit out this year’s Olympics, along with teammate Anthony Davis.
Here’s what we know about this year’s roster:
Who is playing on Team USA basketball?
The roster for the 2021 Summer Olympics is starting to take shape. In March, finalists for this year’s USMNT were unveiled, with 57 players from across the NBA thrown into the pool. The official 12-man team who will take the court in Tokyo this summer will be announced later.
With LeBron James and Anthony Davis out, here are some of the other stars potentially making an appearance (or sitting out) for the Stars and Stripes this year:
