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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