Kirk Hinrich was a late addition to Team USA last year. This time, he could be a late subtraction.

The U.S. National squad is looking at some difficult roster cuts before the Olympic qualifying tournament begins in Las Vegas, while Hinrich is facing difficult competition.

It?s probably safe to assume Orlando?s J.J. Redick will not make the final roster, so Team USA will need to get from 16 players down to 12 once practice resumes Aug. 13.

At the July 22 intrasquad scrimmage, only Redick played fewer minutes than Hinrich?s 13. The Bulls guard finished with a mundane 4 points, 1 assist and 3 turnovers.

The Team USA coaching staff recognized last year that Hinrich is not a true point guard and played him behind New Orleans? Chris Paul during the FIBA World Championships in Japan.