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NBA mulls not sending top stars to Olympics

The NBA is proposing to withdraw its top players from Olympic basketball after the London Games and instead model the competition on the under-23 tournament used for football.

NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a press conference in 2011. The NBA is proposing to withdraw its top players from Olympic basketball after the London Games and instead model the competition on the under-23 tournament used for football.

NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday the plan would be discussed with world basketball authorities, due to fears from players and teams about potential burn-out from too many games.

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