{
  "id": 13034633,
  "title": "3 Takeaways as Dylan Harper assumes starting mantle in Spurs preseason opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/3-takeaways-as-dylan-harper-assumes-starting-mantle-in-spurs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T05:12:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-takeaways-dylan-harper-assumes-051212991.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three key points emerged from the San Antonio Spurs' preseason opener against the Atlanta Hawks at Frost Bank Center:\n\n1. Dylan Harper stepped up as the starting guard, contributing 16 points, four rebounds, and four assists in his debut. Victor Wembanyama, the All-Star center, also impressed, tallying nine points, six rebounds, and a blocked shot.\n\n2. Victor Wembanyama showed he was fully recovered from his summer break, immediately finding his offensive rhythm. He scored easily early on, hitting a three-pointer and a dunk, and dominated the glass.\n\n3. The return of Atlanta's Kingston Flemings was notable, as the hometown product used this opportunity to prove his NBA fit. After struggling initially, Flemings found his groove in the second half, finishing with 17 points and three assists, showcasing his potential as the Hawks' top reserve.",
  "summary": "The Spurs' starters, including Dylan Harper, looked good in a 123-116 preseason-opening loss against the Atlanta Hawks. De'Aaron Fox rested with general soreness.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dylan Harper started for Spurs, scoring 16 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists",
    "Victor Wembanyama impressed, scoring 9 points, 6 rebounds, blocked shot",
    "Kingston Flemings returned, finishing with 17 points, 3 assists"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Dylan Harper's strong preseason debut as a starter suggests he is poised to play a significant role for the Spurs this season, alongside All-Star center Victor Wembanyama.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}