Kawhi Leonard Withdraws from 2024 Olympic Team USA

Kawhi Leonard has withdrawn from Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics due to concerns over his right knee, and will focus on preparing for the upcoming NBA season. Leonard, who missed several games last season due to knee inflammation, had been ramping up for the Olympics with strong practices but ultimately agreed with USA Basketball and the Clippers that it was best for him to rest. He will be replaced by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, who has previous international experience with Team USA. Despite Leonard's absence, the U.S. team remains a strong contender with a roster that includes stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Team USA's first exhibition game is against Canada in Las Vegas.