Williamson, Beal and Harrs make it seven players to withdraw from the team. Now 15 players remain on Team USA’s summer roster after names like Zion, Beal, Harden, Harris and A.D. withdrew

The final roster will be announced on Aug. 17

Zion Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, will not be playing with Team USA this summer at the FIBA World Cup, Team USA director Jerry Colangelo told The Athletic. This comes after Williamson missed most of Las Vegas Summer League due to a bruised knee, and discussions about whether he was out of shape. Per Shams Charania, Williamson and the Pelicans want the rookie to spend the offseason getting “fully integrated” with the franchise.

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal reportedly dropped out of consideration on Monday as well. He’ll miss the event due to the upcoming birth of his child, according to Yahoo’s Chris Haynes. Furthermore, Philadelphia 76ers swingman Tobias Harris has removed himself from consideration, per the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey.

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