Parker won’t play for France until 2009

Steve Kerr said Team USA will consider Jalen Brunson for their roster this summer for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Brunson is part of a 41-player pool that will be cut down to 12 before the Olympics.

“There’s a reason he’s on our list. Because he’s a great, great player and high character, a leader,” Kerr said. “He’s everything you want as a player. He’s high on our list and he’s definitely somebody we’re considering.”

Brunson played for the United States in the FIBA World Cup in 2023.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is dealing with a muscle injury in his right hand. The injury causes pain and tightness for Giddey, especially when making certain movements with his right hand and arm. But the versatile Bulls guard says it won’t keep him out of Wednesday’s Play-In Tournament game against the Miami Heat.

“I’m good to go,” Giddey said. “Play-in game, must-win game, there’s no way I’m going to sit out.”

The pending restricted free agent said about the injury that “It’s just about managing the pain.” Giddey also said it’s something that will need to be addressed in the offseason.

The Bulls host the Heat in the 9-10 game in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament on Wednesday. The winner will advance to play at the Atlanta Hawks on Friday for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The loser will head to the NBA Draft Lottery.