Why Team USA is willing to wait for Kevin Durant's Olympic debut: 'We need him out there'
Briefly

Durant missed Team USA's five tune-up games and most practices due to a Grade 1 strain of his left calf. There's doubt about his availability for the Olympic opener against Serbia on Sunday.
Leonard was excused from the team by USA executives despite wanting to play. Derrick White replaced him, becoming a key player for defense in Durant's absence.
USA has until Friday to make a roster change. If Durant remains on the roster but unable to play, they would only have 11 players available at the Olympics.
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