Myles Turner a not added to Team USA but a Genius on Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Pacers center Myles Turner had an interesting weekend dealing with some disappointing Team USA news while also having a fun segment he took part in for
The Jimmy Kimmel Live Show air prior to the NBA Finals on ABC.
It appeared Turner may be in line to fill a much-needed rim protector role for Team USA after Kevin Love played garbage time minutes against Argentina and then decided to leave the team late last week which left a couple of openings thanks to COVID also rearing its ugly head again.
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The US Olympic men s basketball team has been together for two weeks. There have been six practices. The team played four exhibitions. A pair of roster changes have already been required and the Americans have no idea when three other players will join the team for the first time.
If that wasn t enough, shortly before they were scheduled to fly on Monday, they found out Zach LaVine has entered the health and safety protocols and wouldn t be accompanying them on the flight to Tokyo.
All that probably isn t the formula for Olympic success, but ready or not, Tokyo awaits.
Team USA may be in search of a forward after
Zach LaVine was placed under health and safety protocols following a string of exhibition games in Las Vegas last week. LaVine will not travel with the nation s men s basketball team as they plan to travel to Tokyo on Monday. However, he hopes to rejoin his teammates later this month.
Shams Charania of
Athletic broke the news via Twitter on Monday afternoon. Team USA s Zach LaVine has been placed under health and safety protocols and will not travel with the team to Tokyo today. USAB hopes LaVine will be able to join the team in Tokyo later this week, the basketball insider tweeted.
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