“I twisted it in a game last Friday and again in practice [Thursday] and I know they’re about to go to Australia,” Tucker told Houston’s KRIV-TV. “I didn’t want to be hobbling and then come back [injured] in camp. It just made sense.”
Houston’s PJ Tucker is withdrawing from USA Basketball ahead of FIBA World Cup because of an ankle injury, and will prepare for Rockets training camp, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 16, 2019
It’s not looking to good for Team USA. Players dropping like flies.
Team USA after everyone withdraws: pic.twitter.com/3X0EQYDqnC
— Vert 🗣💯 (@PrimeLeVert) August 16, 2019
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