Beijing 2008 - Injury fears for NBA star James

Eurosport - Wed, 23 Jul 07:15:00 2008

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James sprained his right ankle on Tuesday in practice with the US Olympic basketball team.

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According to US media, James rolled his ankle on the foot of Oklahoma City swingman and reigning Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant, who was playing for a team of NBA players brought in to practice against the Olympians prior to next month's Games in Beijing.

"After it happened, I went right over to him," Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd said.

"He said, 'It's OK.' He's important, a guy we desperately need. We need him healthy."

James, 23, didn't answer questions after the workout.

He will be examined in the coming days as Team USA prepares for an Olympic warm-up against Canada on Friday in Las Vegas.

The United States will play two exhibition games in Macao and two more in Shanghai before its Olympic opener against hosts China on August 10.

AFP

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  1. Does anybody knows if the usa matches are televised on eurosport?

    From ady_03_1991@..., on Fri 25 Jul 9:20AM

  2. coach K must see to it all DT players are healthy comes aug. 10. LBJ must be rested the sooner.

    From monteronaallan, on Wed 23 Jul 3:27PM
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