Rockets' James Harden: Will not participate in Olympics

Harden announced Friday that he will not participate in this summer's Olympics, Jonathan Feign of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Harden, who said the decision not to play was "painstaking," is the latest in a string of star players who have announced they will not be part of Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics. While Harden will not be part of the American squad, there is no shortage of players available to take his place.