Sports & Athletics Why don’t NBA players play 3×3 Olympics? March 12, 2026 by pups | Leave a Comment NBA players generally don’t participate in the Olympics’ 3×3 basketball format due to a combination of factors. These include scheduling conflicts with their demanding NBA season, the risk of injury in a different, more physically taxing style of play, and the fact that the 5v5 format is the traditional and more prestigious Olympic basketball event. […] Read more »