Durant’s LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra’s desk, and the US Olympic coach is listening

If Kevin Durant ultimately decides to chase more Olympic gold, Erik Spoelstra seems interested in coaching him. Spoelstra, the Miami Heat coach who will lead the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said Saturday he's aware of Durant's recent comments about the potential of playing for what would be a fifth gold medal. “Just him saying that is incredible," Spoelstra said before the Heat hosted Durant and the Houston Rockets.

By TIM REYNOLDS