According to reports, out of an abundance of caution, Friday's game between the United States Men's Basketball Team and Australia has been canceled because of health and safety protocols.
The USA's next game is scheduled for July 18 vs. Spain. As of now, that game is still on.
Friday’s @usabasketball exhibition game against Australia in Las Vegas has been canceled. Full announcement on the men’s and women’s teams upcoming schedules before leaving for Tokyo: pic.twitter.com/HRFBZU9vNH
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 16, 2021
Earlier today, it was announced that Bradley Beal has been ruled out for the Olympics due to COVID health and safety protocols, while Jerami Grant of the Detroit Pistons has been placed under health and safety protocols.
Also official from @usabasketball:
Out of an abundance of caution, Detroit's Jerami Grant has been placed under health and safety protocols.— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 15, 2021