Spokesman: Kevin Durant contract report a misunderstanding
Kevin Durant's withdrawal from USA Basketball less than a month before the 2014 FIBA World Cup kicked off in Spain was a big surprise to the international basketball world. Even though Paul George had just suffered a gruesome leg injury that left many wondering whether or not stars would participate in these global contests, Durant wasn't expected to take his name out of the hat this time around. The Oklahoma City Thunder star cited fatigue as the reason for his withdrawal.
Kevin Love also withdrew from Team USA this summer, with many believing the trade situation swirling around the Minnesota Timberwolves and their star player was cause. On Thursday, president of USA Basketball Jerry Colangelo told reporters a "contractual situation" was what kept Kevin from participating on Team USA. Which Kevin was he referring to, Durant or Love?
Nancy Armour of USA Today had the same "contractual situation" comment from Colangelo here and also believed it was in reference to Durant:
Colangelo said Durant's decision was because of his "contractual situation." The 2014 NBA MVP is under contract in Oklahoma City through 2016, but there's already speculation he'll return to his hometown of Washington D.C. when he's a free agent. And with his Nike contract done, Baltimore-based Under Armour is reportedly making a run at him.
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