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• Erik Spoelstra backs NBA players joining national teams - TalkBasket.net

  Erik Spoelstra believes international basketball can be one of the best ways for NBA players to prepare for a new season while continuing their development. The Miami Heat and USA Basketball head coach discussed the benefits as Heat players Simone Fontecchio and Nikola Jovic represented Italy and Serbia, respectively, during the 2027 FIBA World Cup […] The post Erik Spoelstra backs NBA players joining national teams appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

  Publisher:TalkBasket.netArticle published: 2026-09-01 10:31:40 UTC

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• Erik Spoelstra shares FIBA takeaway after watching Heat players go at it

  Having a FIBA World Cup qualifying window in the middle of the NBA offseason can provide a major boost for some teams looking to cement their place in Qatar in 2027. For Italy and Serbia, they got reinforcements in the form of Simone Fontecchio and Nikola Jovic, respectively. In fact, Italy and Serbia faced off […] The post Erik Spoelstra shares FIBA takeaway after watching Heat players go at it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published: 2026-09-01 05:56:10 UTC