{
  "id": 12994991,
  "title": "Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals preseason approach with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson compared to previous years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/heats-erik-spoelstra-reveals-preseason-approach-with-giannis",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T01:17:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/heat-erik-spoelstra-reveals-preseason-011731330.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra discussed the preseason approach with new players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson in an interview with ClutchPoints. The roster turnover includes players such as Tim Hardaway Jr., Bobby Portis Jr., rookie Ryan Conwell, and Nick Richards, who could see extended minutes in the regular season. Spoelstra downplayed the preseason as being different from previous years, stating that the team is familiar with the process. He also addressed the point guard depth concern, expressing confidence that the team has enough players to initiate offense and attack. Bam Adebayo, known for his playmaking ability, will be utilized more as a \"hub\" in the preseason, potentially driving and attacking while moving others off the ball.",
  "summary": "MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are looking to get the best versions of their newcomers such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, there’s no denying how crucial the preseason is for the team compared to prior years. While Antetokounmpo and Thompson continue to get acclimated to the Heat, head coach Erik Spoelstra would give insight into the […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals preseason…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo drops confident ‘top 10’ declaration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/heats-giannis-antetokounmpo-drops-confident-top-10-declaration",
        "published": "2026-10-08T20:20:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}