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Knicks' Lee won't play in Team USA minicamp


Posted Jul 17 2009 12:12AM

NEW YORK (AP) -- David Lee's unresolved contract situation will keep him on the sideline next week when USA Basketball holds its minicamp in Las Vegas.

Mark Bartelstein, Lee's agent, said Thursday the New York Knicks forward will travel to Las Vegas but won't take part in competition. The Americans are scheduled to practice July 23-24 and play an intrasquad scrimmage on July 25.

Lee was one of 25 young players invited to participate. The minicamp is being used to identify potential candidates for available spots on the 2010 world championship team.

Lee is a restricted free agent and the Knicks can match any offer he receives. Bartelstein said there's nothing really new to report on contract talks.

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