Listen to Team USA, Zach Lavigne Health and safety protocols approved, US Basketball Association announced Tuesday night.

He will join the rest of the US Olympic team in Tokyo on Thursday afternoon. The Olympics begin on Friday, as the United States prepares for its first match against France on Sunday.

LaVine was the third player affected last week, as Bradley Bell Had to leave the team due to protocols and Jeramy Grant He was in contact with a four-day quarantine tracer.

LaVine started the last two cross games at Bale’s place and looked strong in the lead up to the Olympics. He averaged 10.3 points in the four exhibition games, ranking third behind the team Damian Lillard s Kevin DurantAnd he had many impressive crossovers.

The US team will also be accompanied by Chris MiddletonAnd the Jrue holiday s Devin Booker, whose teams were playing in the NBA Finals that wrapped up Tuesday night. Sources told Mark Spears of The Undefeated that the three players will travel on a private jet to Tokyo departing on Friday.

Information from ESPN’s Brian Windhurst was used in this report.