{
  "id": 17496796,
  "title": "Mitch Johnson: Spurs taking ' very methodical' approach to Harris' rehab",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/mitch-johnson-spurs-taking-very-methodical-approach-to-harris-rehab",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T23:52:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mitch-johnson-spurs-taking-very-235234088.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson has revealed that the team is taking a very cautious and methodical approach when it comes to rehabilitating forward Tobias Harris, who suffered a left calf strain during the NBA season opener. Johnson emphasized the importance of patience and ensuring that Harris is fully recovered before he returns to play, considering the fast-paced style of play the Spurs are known for. Harris, signed to a two-year, $31 million contract in the offseason, has been out since the first week of training camp. Johnson highlighted the increased risk of Achilles tendon rupture due to calf injuries in NBA players, which has influenced the cautious strategy. The medical staff has been working diligently to keep Harris engaged and progressing, but Johnson stressed the need to remain patient and not get ahead of themselves, given the remaining 70 games in the season.",
  "summary": "The coach indicated before Saturday's game the team is in no rush to get the 16th-year forward on the court.",
  "key_points": [
    "Spurs adopting cautious, methodical approach for Harris rehab.",
    "Coach Mitch Johnson emphasizes patience, full recovery priority.",
    "Increased Achilles rupture risk due to calf injuries influences strategy."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing long-term health over immediate availability protects the team's significant offseason investment and mitigates the heightened risk of catastrophic tendon injuries associated with calf strains.",
  "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."
}