Timberwolves block Juancho Hernangomez from playing in Olympics

Timberwolves block Juancho Hernangomez from playing in Olympics
Field Level Media
25 Jul 2021, 06:40 GMT+10
The Spanish Basketball Federation said that Juancho Hernangomez has been blocked from playing for Spain in the Tokyo Olympics by the Minnesota Timberwolves, his NBA team.
Hernangomez injured his left shoulder 2 1/2 weeks ago but Spain included him on its final roster for the Olympics, submitted Monday.
Hernangomez traveled to Tokyo and went through Opening Ceremonies on Friday. He was intending to play but the Spanish Basketball Federation was informed by the Timberwolves that Hernangomez will not be allowed to compete.
"Juancho wants to play in the Olympic Games, but Juancho won't be able to play," federation president Jorge Garbajosa said in a press conference from Tokyo. "We've had countless medical meetings and we've never received a 'no.' We have received a 'yes.'

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