Russell Westbrook will not participate for Team USA in the 2014 World Cup of Basketball, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Westbrook won't participate for Team USA in the 2014 FIBA World Championship, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Analysis:
Westbrook's decision is probably what his keeper league owners were hoping for. His struggles with knee injuries likely spearheaded this decision to play it safe heading into the 2014-15 NBA season.