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Derrick White Joins USA Basketball Olympic Team as Kawhi Leonard Withdraws

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Exciting news in the basketball world as Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard in Team USA for the Paris Olympics!

In a surprising turn of events for USA Basketball, Derrick White from the Boston Celtics has been named to the 2024 USA Basketball Men's National Team, stepping in for the injured Kawhi Leonard. Leonard's withdrawal was due to a knee injury, leaving Team USA with 10 players for their upcoming exhibition games. The decision to replace Leonard with White was made jointly by USA Basketball and the Los Angeles Clippers.

As Team USA gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, they faced off against Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase exhibition game. The team, led by players like Anthony Davis and Stephen Curry, started their journey with a solid win. The game was attended by notable figures including President Barack Obama and NBA coaches, marking a special occasion for USA Basketball's 50th anniversary celebration.

The road to the Olympics is not without its challenges, as seen with Leonard's unexpected withdrawal. Despite the setbacks, Team USA remains focused on their goal of bringing home the gold in Paris. With players like Derrick White stepping up and delivering strong performances, the team is determined to showcase their skills on the international stage.

In the midst of the excitement and anticipation surrounding the upcoming Olympics, USA Basketball continues to capture the attention of fans worldwide. As the games draw near, all eyes will be on Team USA as they strive to make their mark in the world of basketball.

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Derrick White Named to 2024 USA Basketball Men's National Team ... (USA Basketball)

Derrick White (Boston Celtics) has been named to the 2024 USA Basketball Men's National Team, which will compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, ...

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Kawhi Leonard withdraws from USA basketball squad for Paris ... (The Guardian)

Leonard has withdrawn from the roster due to a knee injury. With Kevin Durant also sidelined, the US are down to 10 players for their first exhibition game.

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Derrick White to replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA's basketball ... (Olympics)

He will be replaced on Team USA by reigning NBA Champion Boston Celtics guard Derrick White. Per a press release, both Team USA and the Clippers reached the ...

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Why USA Basketball decided to replace Kawhi Leonard on the ... (USA TODAY)

Why USA Basketball decided to replace Kawhi Leonard on the Olympic team ... LAS VEGAS – USA Basketball, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Clippers, made the ...

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Team USA opens USA Basketball Showcase vs. Canada | NBA.com (NBA.com)

Team USA takes on Canada on Wednesday in the first of five exhibition games ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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USA vs Canada live score updates: Time, TV channel, streaming for ... (Oklahoman.com)

It's the United States vs. Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase tuneup exhibition for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las ...

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Kawhi Leonard withdrawing from Team USA Basketball (Arizona Sports)

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard is withdrawing from Team USA Basketball and will not participate in the Paris Olympics.

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Kawhi Leonard no longer on USA men's basketball Olympic team ... (CNN)

USA Basketball announced Wednesday that Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard no longer will be on the men's basketball Olympic roster.

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Team USA Opens USA Basketball Showcase vs. Houston Rockets ... (Sports Illustrated)

Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks will face NBA peers amid an Olympics showcase between Team USA and Canada.

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Kawhi Leonard is off the U.S. men's basketball Olympic team (The Associated Press)

Derrick White has been named to the U.S. men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics as a replacement for Kawhi Leonard.

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USA Basketball tops Canada 86-72 in exhibition opener on the road to Paris Olympics (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

President Barack Obama was at the game, as were many NBA coaches and dozens of USA Basketball dignitaries in town for the federation's 50th anniversary celebration. By Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press • Published 12 seconds ago.

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Team USA basketball - The biggest takeaways from the exhibition ... (ESPN Australia)

Team USA kicked off its exhibition schedule ahead of the 2024 Olympics with a win over Team Canada. What were the biggest takeaways?

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USA Basketball tops Canada 86-72 in exhibition opener on the road ... (Mount Airy News)

For USA Basketball, the road to the Paris Olympics has started with a win. Anthony Davis scored 13 points, Stephen Curry added 12 and the United States ...

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For USA Basketball, the long road to Paris gets off to a good start (Alton Telegraph)

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Stephen Curry drove to the basket, laid the ball in, got fouled and ended up on the floor after drawing the contact.

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USA Basketball tops Canada 86-72 in exhibition opener on the road ... (NBC Chicago)

Anthony Davis scored 13 points, Stephen Curry added 12 and the United States opened its tune-up schedule for the Paris Games by topping Canada 86-72 on...

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Team USA men's basketball cruises past Canada in first look before ... (NBC News)

With former U.S. President Barack Obama sitting courtside, Team USA's Olympic men's basketball team showed why it's favored to win gold in Paris, ...

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USA Basketball see off Canada in Paris tune-up as Obama watches ... (The Guardian)

Anthony Davis scored 13 points, Stephen Curry added 12 and the United States opened their tune-up schedule for the Paris Olympics by topping Canada.

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Thanks, Obama: USA Basketball survives rust, roster drama in ... (The Washington Post)

With the former president sitting courtside, a star-studded U.S. team beat Canada in its first tune-up before the Paris Olympics.

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Team USA pulls away from Canada in 1st Paris Olympics exhibition ... (NBA.com)

Despite a slow start and some sloppy play, Team USA figures things out and sprinkles in some highlights in an 86-72 victory over Canada.

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Team USA basketball alternates: How does it work if a player gets ... (NBC Chicago)

Here's how alternates will work for the two Team USA basketball squads at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Yes, Caitlin Clark is reportedly on the list.

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For USA Basketball, the long road to Paris gets off to a good start (KGET 17)

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Stephen Curry drove to the basket, laid the ball in, got fouled and ended up on the floor after drawing the contact.

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'Kind of can't go wrong': USA Basketball's Olympic depth on display ... (USA TODAY)

Canada, fielding its best Olympic team, felt the onslaught of USA's depth in Wednesday's exhibition game in preparation for the Paris 2024 Games.

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For USA Basketball, the long road to Paris gets off to a good start (Mount Airy News)

Stephen Curry drove to the basket, laid the ball in, got fouled and ended up on the floor after drawing the contact. He noticed he was near the on-court ...

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USA Open Showcase with 86-72 Win over Canada - USA Basketball (USA Basketball)

The USA Men's National Team defeated Canada 86-72 on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The USA's star-studded squad – bound for the Olympic ...

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Another Celtics star is heading to the Olympics, but it may not be the ... (The Patriot Ledger)

Another Celtics star is heading to the Olympics, but it may not be the one you think ... The US Olympic basketball team just picked up another Boston Celtics star ...

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USA Basketball Plays Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' After Defeating ... (Billboard)

It was just a minor victory over Canada for Team USA in Wednesday night's (July 10) basketball exhibition in Las Vegas, but the U.S. Olympic team celebrated ...

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