Kawhi Leonard will not be playing in the upcoming Olympics for Team USA, as he has been replaced by Derrick White. Leonard's absence was noted after observations made during training camp in Las Vegas. This decision comes after Leonard missed multiple games in the previous season due to a knee injury. While Leonard was initially preparing for the Olympics, it has been decided that focusing on the upcoming NBA season would be more beneficial. White, who recently signed a $126 million extension with the Boston Celtics, will now be representing Team USA in the Olympics. Despite Leonard's disappointment, he has been focusing on rehabbing his knee and showed improvement over the past few weeks. It has also been reported that NBA teams do not have the authority to prevent players from participating in international competitions.