FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019: 5 Team USA players who have withdrawn from the tournament

#3 Bradley Beal

Beal will have a new addition to his family as the USA plays in the World Cup

While Team USA could use someone like Bradley Beal, they'll have to play without him.

According to Chris Hayes of Yahoo Sports, Beal withdrew from Team USA. His reason for withdrawing is the slated birth of his child in late August/early September. The World Cup starts around that time and would interfere with his availability. So, Beal is putting family first.

Beal has not played for Team USA as an NBA player but was a part of Team USA's under 16 and 17 teams. He won a gold medal with Team USA's under-16 team in the FIBA Americas U16 Championship and their FIBA World U17 Championship team. He averaged 19 points and 18.3 points respectively.

Last season, Beal averaged 25.6 points, 5.5 assists, and five rebounds. He played all 82 games of the season. This is his second straight season playing 82 games. Beal would play well with Team USA, but he needs to rest.

Beal played well for the Wizards last season, but his future with the team is in jeopardy. The Wizards have a chance to offer him a three-year, $111 million extension to remain with the team. The Wizards want to offer the extension as soon as possible. Beal has until October to make his decision. He can stay with the Wizards, be it with a smaller extension. Or, he can prepare for his exit.

If Beal signs a shorter extension, he can sign a one-year $34.5 million contract or a two-year deal worth nearly $72 million. So, Beal has an important decision to make. If he decides to decline, the Wizards could find a way to trade him to a team such as the Miami Heat. It all depends on what he does.

With the birth of his child and his upcoming negotiations with the Wizards, it makes sense why Beal withdrew from Team USA. But, the team would have benefited from his presence.