Washington, June 25, 2016 (AFP) -

Updated - May 24, 2017 03:01 pm IST

Published - June 27, 2016 12:00 am IST - Washington:

Irving, Barnes to complete US Olympic team: Report

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving and Golden State forward Harrison Barnes have agreed to play for the United States at the Rio Olympics, completing the American roster, ESPN reported Saturday.

Citing unidentified sources, the US-based sport's network's website said Irving, who helped the Cavaliers win their first NBA crown last weekend, and Barnes, whose Warriors were on the losing end in the finals, agreed to the Brazil trip Saturday.

Australian-born Irving, Most Valuable Player of the 2014 Basketball World Cup, averaged 19.6 points and 4.7 assists for Cleveland this season.AFP

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