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(Associated Press) – Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next coach of the U.S. men’s basketball team for the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Sources say USA Basketball is closing in on an announcement that could be finalized in the coming days.
Spoelstra would replace Steve Kerr, who led the team to a gold medal at the Paris Games.
Spoelstra is entering his 18th season as coach of the Heat.
He’s won two NBA titles as head coach and was part of USA Basketball’s coaching staff under Kerr.
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