Nets forward Cameron Johnson is the latest commitment to Team USA for this summer’s FIBA World Cup, tweets ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Americans are getting closer to a full 12-man roster after Jazz center Walker Kessler was reportedly added to the team on Wednesday. There are now 10 players expected to be part of Team USA, along with Johnson’s Brooklyn teammate, Mikal Bridges, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr., Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Lakers guard Austin Reaves.
Johnson is coming off his best statistical season, even though it was disrupted by an injury and a midseason trade from Phoenix to Brooklyn. He averaged 15.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 42 games, and those numbers improved to 16.6/4.8/2.1 after the Nets acquired him in February.
A restricted free agent this summer, Johnson will be one of the most sought-after players on the market, with the Rockets and Pistons among the teams rumors to be interested.
Team USA will hold training camp in Las Vegas beginning August 3 and will play its first exhibition game four days later against Puerto Rico. It will also travel to Spain and the United Arab Emirates before the World Cup begins August 26 in the Philippines.
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