由于专注于 NBA 赛季准备，科怀·伦纳德 (Kawhi Leonard) 被从美国队奥运名单中除名。 Kawhi Leonard removed from Team USA's Olympic roster due to NBA season preparation focus.

快船队总裁劳伦斯·弗兰克对科怀·伦纳德被从美国队奥运名单中除名表示失望，并表示这是美国男篮的决定，而不是快船队的决定。 Clippers President Lawrence Frank expressed disappointment over Kawhi Leonard's removal from Team USA's Olympic roster, stating it was a decision made by USAB, not the Clippers. 伦纳德最初被选中参加奥运会，但被德里克·怀特取代，因为美国男篮认为这对伦纳德最有利。 Leonard was initially selected for the Olympics but replaced by Derrick White, with USAB citing Leonard's best interest.