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Doug Robinson: The NBA sending a junior varsity team to the Rio Olympics

Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) gestures after scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Preparations are underway for the U.S. Olympic basketball team. Time to pull the roster together for the gold medal march. Roll call, please

LeBron James? He’s taking his talents to … the off-season. “I could use the rest,” he said.

James Harden? He’s resting, too.

Stephen Curry? Ditto. He wants to rest up and heal up late-season knee and ankle injuries.