Pistons' Grant reportedly joins Team USA as Harden withdraws

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Brooklyn Nets star James Harden won't join the United States at the Tokyo Olympics as he recovers from a hamstring injury, USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo told ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant will take Harden's spot, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.

The reported addition of Grant completes Team USA's 12-man Olympic roster.

Player Team
Kevin Durant Brooklyn Nets
Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers
Bradley Beal Washington Wizards
Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics
Devin Booker Phoenix Suns
Zach LaVine Chicago Bulls
Kevin Love Cleveland Cavaliers
Bam Adebayo Miami Heat
Draymond Green Golden State Warriors
Jrue Holiday Milwaukee Bucks
Khris Middleton Milwaukee Bucks
Jerami Grant Detroit Pistons

San Antonio Spurs bench boss Gregg Popovich will coach the team. He's joined by Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, former Atlanta Hawks bench boss Lloyd Pierce, and Villanova coach Jay Wright.

The U.S. is the three-time defending Olympic gold medalist.

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