Which NBA players will fill out the roster for Team USA ahead of the 2019 FIBA World Cup?
That’s the big question as head coach Gregg Popovich looks to lead Team USA to a FIBA three-peat. Several NBA stars have already passed on the opportunity to play for this year’s squad, so the path to another gold medal could be difficult with strong challengers hoping to upset the red, white and blue.
With the international tournament fast approaching, here’s a breakdown of Team USA’s roster and its FIBA World Cup schedule.
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Team USA roster for 2019 FIBA World Cup:
Player | Position | NBA Team |
Harrison Barnes | Forward | Sacramento Kings |
Jaylen Brown | Forward | Boston Celtics |
Joe Harris | Guard | Brooklyn Nets |
Kyle Kuzma | Forward | Los Angeles Lakers |
Brook Lopez | Center | Milwaukee Bucks |
Khris Middleton | Guard/Forward | Milwaukee Bucks |
Donovan Mitchell | Guard | Utah Jazz |
Mason Plumlee | Center | Denver Nuggets |
Marcus Smart | Guard | Boston Celtics |
Jayson Tatum | Forward | Boston Celtics |
Myles Turner | Center | Indiana Pacers |
Kemba Walker | Guard | Boston Celtics |
Derrick White | Guard | San Antonio Spurs |
Players not participating: Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards), DeMarcus Cousins (Los Angeles Lakers), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers), Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons), Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), De’Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings), Paul George (Los Angeles Clippers), Eric Gordon (Houston Rockets), Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), Blake Griffin (Detroit Pistons).
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James Harden (Houston Rockets), Montrezl Harrell (Los Angeles Clippers), Tobias Harris (Philadelphia 76ers), Kyrie Irving (Brooklyn Nets), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers), Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers), Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers), Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors), CJ McCollum (Portland Trail Blazers), Paul Millsap (Denver Nuggets), Julius Randle (New York Knicks), JJ Redick (New Orleans Pelicans), Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors), PJ Tucker (Houston Rockets), Russell Westbrook (Houston Rockets)
Team USA scrimmage schedule:
Matchup | Date | Time |
USA White vs. USA Blue | Aug. 9 | 10 p.m. ET |
USA vs. Spain | Aug. 16 | 10 p.m. ET |
USA vs. Australia | Aug. 22 | 5:30 a.m. ET |
USA vs. Australia | Aug. 24 | Midnight ET |
USA vs. Canada | Aug. 26 | 5:30 a.m. ET |
Team USA schedule for 2019 FIBA World Cup
Matchup | Date | Time |
USA vs. Czech Republic | Sept. 1 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
USA vs. Turkey | Sept. 3 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
USA vs. Japan | Sept. 5 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
Second round | Sept. 6-9 | TBD |
Quarterfinals | Sept. 10-11 | TBD |
Semifinals | Sept. 13 | TBD |
Finals | Sept. 15 | TBD |
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