{
  "id": 18308377,
  "title": "Erik Spoelstra on Austin Reaves: 'He's a winning player'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/erik-spoelstra-on-austin-reaves-hes-a-winning-player",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:01:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/erik-spoelstra-austin-reaves-hes-130147902.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat coach, praised Austin Reaves, citing his competitive nature, offensive skill level, and ability to compete on both sides of the floor. Reaves has proven himself to be a winning player, maintaining high intensity and never settling for less. In fact, he has improved significantly since joining the NBA as an undrafted rookie five years ago. Currently averaging 23.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 5 assists per game, Reaves has consistently proven his value for the Lakers, who have a 7-2 record. However, his defense and ball security remain areas of concern.",
  "summary": "Heat coach Erik Spoelstra knows that Lakers guard Austin Reaves has some special qualities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}