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LeBron James suffers sprain in basketball team practice

LOS ANGELES
Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:34am EDT
LeBron James of the United States men's Olympic basketball team points during a team promotional event at Rockefelller Center in New York, June 30, 2008. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - LeBron James suffered what Team USA officials described as "a mild sprain" to his right ankle during the American Olympic basketball team's practice on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

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The injury took place when James landed on Kevin Durant's foot during a practice game between the American team and a squad comprised of young NBA players, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Trainers at the Las Vegas high school gymnasium wrapped James's ankle in a black brace and James left the practice facility without offering any comment for reporters.

"He thinks it's a mild sprain," Coach Mike Krzyzewski told reporters. "Our trainers think it's a mild sprain. So we'll find out tomorrow. But I don't think it's anything serious. Obviously, we'll look and see what happens tomorrow."

Team USA plays an exhibition game against Canada on Friday.

(Writing by Roger Lajoie in Toronto; Editing by Ossian Shine)



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