Trae Bell-Haynes, Abu Kigab and Jean-Victor Mukama have been added to Canada's roster for the team's FIBA World Cup qualifying game against Panama on Monday.

The trio replace NBA players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Cory Joseph, who are all unavailable.

Canada (7-0) is the only undefeated team in the Americas after a 99-87 win over Argentina on Thursday in Victoria.

The Canadians can qualify for the 2023 World Cup with a win over Panama (2-5), and if Venezuela beats the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas beat Argentina.

Monday's game is the last time Canada will have NBA players at its disposal, as the final two qualifying windows are Nov. 7-15, 2022, and Feb. 20-28, 2023.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Olynyk lead Canada past Argentina in World Cup qualifier in Victoria

Canada's national men's basketball team responded to a solid test in defeating world No. 7 Argentina 99-87 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C., on Thursday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 23 points to help lead Canada past world No. 7 Argentina 99-87 on Thursday in FIBA 2023 World Cup qualifying play at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C.

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Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, seen above during World Cup qualifying July, is among the men's players to commit to the national program through the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Canada Basketball CEO says the country could bring home four medals.

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Eighty national teams are playing in six qualifying windows for a spot in the 32-team World Cup, Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, 2023, in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia. The World Cup is a direct qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Detroit Pistons forward Kelly Olynyk, Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell, Zach Edey, Melvin Ejim, Kevin Pangos, Kassius Robertson, Kalif Young and brothers Phil and Thomas Scrubb make up the remainder of Canada's roster versus Panama.

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada past Argentina in FIBA World Cup qualifier

Canada improves to 7-0 in qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup with a 99-87 victory over Argentina, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander records team-high 23 points and eight assists.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, pictured, is among the NBA players unavailable for Canada's World Cup qualifying game on Monday against Panama. He scored a team-high 23 points in last week's victory over Argentina in Victoria.

Canada minus Gilgeous-Alexander, other NBAers for Monday attempt at World Cup berth

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