Steven Adams’ injury forced him out of the Rising Stars Challenge, and Jusuf Nurkic took his spot on the World team.
Now, the NBA reportedly must find a replacement for the U.S. team.
David Pick of EuroBasket:
Michael Carter-Williams has missed the 76ers’ last three games with a sore right foot. Obviously, it’s not worth pushing it for this event.
How about one of Carter-Williams teammates – Robert Covington or K.J. McDaniels – replace him?