TORONTO — Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Canada Basketball announced on Wednesday.
Murray, who attended Canada's training camp earlier this month in Toronto, stated that, after consulting with his team and medical staff, it was decided that he needed additional recovery following a long and demanding season.
Murray is two months removed from the end of his NBA season after the Nuggets won their first title in franchise history in June. Serbia's Nikola Jokic, the two-time NBA MVP and Murray's Golden State teammate, is also skipping the World Cup to rest.The World Cup takes place from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
The Canadians, who have been placed in Group H at the World Cup, will play France on Aug. 25, Lebanon on Aug. 27 and Latvia on Aug. 29 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The final phase of the 32-team tournament will be played in Manila, Philippines.
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