Could the Olympic men’s basketball roster deadline be extended?

FIBA and the IOC are reviewing a USA Basketball petition to change the rules for when Olympic men’s basketball rosters must be submitted, a FIBA spokesperson said, confirming part of an ESPN.com report.

USA Basketball has not officially commented on the petition.

ESPN reported that USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo said U.S. officials asked to allow roster changes closer to and even during the Olympics.

The NBA season started later and runs later this year, bumping close to the Olympics. A potential NBA Finals Game 7 would be the day before the July 23 Opening Ceremony.

The current deadline for nations to submit Olympic teams is July 5, though there is a late athlete replacement…