Jazz's Rudy Gobert: Not expected to play in qualifier

Gobert (ankle) said he doesn't expect to play for France in the upcoming FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Kurt Kragthorpe of the Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Gobert suffered an ankle injury against Dallas on Monday and was held out of Wednesday's season finale loss to the Lakers. The ankle would likely be healed before the tournament, which begins July 4 in Belgrade, but it looks as though Gobert will lean toward getting extra rest. Gobert did note that he still intends to play for the national team should it qualify for the Rio Olympics later in the summer.