Kevin Love Out; USA Basketball Now To Replace 2 Players
Jul 16, 2021, 10:04 AM
Kevin Love #11 of the United States reacts after getting called for a foul during an exhibition game against Nigeria at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nigeria defeated the United States 90-87. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
AP – Kevin Love has withdrawn from the Olympics because of a calf injury, forcing the U.S. basketball team to replace two players on its roster.
Love’s agent, Jeff Schwartz, confirmed the Cleveland Cavalier forward’s withdrawal Friday. It was first reported by ESPN.
Love’s withdrawal comes a day after the Americans announced the Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal would miss the Olympics because he was in health and safety protocols.
Bradley Beal and Jerami Grant have entered the COVID-19 protocol for @usabasketball ahead of the #Tokyo2020 Olympics according to reports.
The team may have to find a replacement ahead of the games. #TeamUSA https://t.co/d3owc5XRiM
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 15, 2021
The Americans canceled their exhibition against Australia scheduled for Friday night because of health and safety concerns.
.@usabasketball’s exhibition game against @BasketballAus scheduled for Friday night in Las Vegas has been canceled because of health and safety protocols and out of “an abundance of caution.” 🇺🇸🇦🇺🏀https://t.co/HSw9iUGbK9
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 16, 2021
