In his current position, Rosas assists Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey in all basketball operations of the franchise and continues to be responsible for the team’s player personnel matters, which includes leading the organization’s efforts in evaluating draft prospects, free agents and potential trade targets. However, Griffin is a lock to make the team as a pure power forward. They just weren’t, and it’s a little bit of a disservice in some ways, but the National Basketball Association was looking to promote young, up-and-coming stars, and I get that.
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Now rumours are swirling around whether James will participate in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio as the part of Team USA. Durant and Love are not expected to compete due to injury.
As of now, 41 players are invited, though that’s down to 40 without Lillard.
In the end, unless Irving bows out, put him down as the third point guard.
Stein says Durant will not play during the minicamp.
Rounding up the list of participants are Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Harrison Barnes, Andre Drummond, Mason Plumlee, Bradley Beal, Gordon Hayward, Mike Conley, Jr., Michael Carter-Williams, Tobias Harris and Victor Oladipo, per ESPN.
“This year’s minicamp is an opportunity to continue and expand the brotherhood and camaraderie that has been built”, said Colangelo, who has overseen the squad since 2005.
Gay and DeRozan have the advantage of playing for the team in ’14, but don’t count the others out yet-especially George, who’s committed to coming back after getting injured during a scrimmage prior to the championship past year.
Colangelo spoke about the team back when James first played in 2004 in Athens along with Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire. George will unlikely play, per Stein.
Expect DeMarcus Cousins to be part of the final 12.
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This could be the biggest toss-up of any group, with everyone vying for a spot very talented. In all likelihood, LeBron will be raising another medal in 2016; however, team officials don’t seem clear yet on what the four-time MVP will decide about minicamp this August. Paul was a member of the 2008 and 2012 Olympic squads.
