Basketball

Kyle Kuzma out for Team USA; World Cup roster finalized


One day after Kyle Kuzma was ruled out of Saturday’s Team USA exhibition against Australia due to left ankle soreness, the Lakers forward will not participate in the tournament, USA Basketball announced.

Thus, Team USA’s roster for the tournament in China has been finalized and will be comprised of the following players:

Kemba Walker, Derrick White, Marcus Smart, Joe Harris, Donovan Mitchell, Jaylen Brown, Khris Middleton, Jayson Tatum, Harrison Barnes, Brook Lopez, Mason Plumlee and Myles Turner.

Meanwhile, Team USA lost an international game for the first time in 12 years. Patty Mills had 30 points as Australia rallied from a 10-point deficit in the  second half to stun the Americans, 98-94, and snap a 78-game U.S. winning  streak.

After a series of injuries and players pulling out of the tournament, Team USA has assembled its complete roster. After one final exhibition game against Canada in Sydney on Monday, Team USA will head to China aiming for gold.





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