"However difficult it will be to not be with my teammates, my family's health and well-being must come first," he told ESPN, thanking the club for showing understanding of his decision.

Also Portland Trail Blazers Trevor Ariza, Washington Wizards Davis Bertans, Los Angeles Lakers Avery Bradley and Dallas Mavericks Willie Cauley-Stein have chosen to skip the NBA League reboot.

After just over three weeks of training, the league is expected to restart in Orlando on July 30.

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