Denver Nuggets center Nene may not be able to represent Brazil in this summer’s world championships, which are held in Turkey. The right knee he injured in Game 5 of the first round of playoffs is still bothering him and he will be forced to Super Four tournament a warmup tournament.
Cleveland Cavaliers Anderson Varajeo will also miss the tournament, the world championships are from Aug. 28 to Sept. 12 and Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups will also play for the USA team.