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Report: Love added to preliminary Team USA roster for 2012 Olympics

According to Sheridan Hoops, Kevin Love is one of 19 NBA players to be named to the preliminary Team USA roster for the 2012 Olympics. The roster will eventually be cut down to 12 players, but it's quite the accomplishment for the Timberwolves' best player.
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According to Sheridan Hoops, Kevin Love is one of 19 NBA players to be named to the preliminary Team USA roster for the 2012 Olympics. The roster will eventually be cut down to 12 players, but it's quite the accomplishment for the Timberwolves' best player.

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