Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast

Wemby's Rib Injury, Winning with Defense, and Potential Round 1 Matchups

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:42:00 +0000

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid to discuss:

(01:15) The latest news regarding Victor Wembanyama's left rib contusion injury, his chances of logging 20 minutes to qualify for end-of-season awards, and how Wemby's injury might impact him early in the playoffs.
(14:45) The Spurs' wins over the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers were led by their team defense, and Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox, and rookie Carter Bryant had standout games.
(24:29) Ranking which teams among the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, and Portland Trail Blazers could be the toughest round one matchups against the Spurs.

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Spurs Fall to Denver in Overtime Thriller

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 03:59:00 +0000

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses:

(01:05) The San Antonio Spurs' thrilling overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday afternoon.
(05:04) What stood out from what Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie said after the game?
(06:30) The game Wemby, Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, and Julian Champagnie had, and who some of the key defenders were for each player.
(11:51) The kind of game Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cameron Johnson had for Denver, and how the Spurs defended them.
(16:58) Looking at how the Spurs haven't been tested lately in crunch time, Wemby's endurance, what it would mean for the Spurs or Oklahoma City Thunder to draw Denver in the playoffs, and where the Spurs stand in the race for the best record in the league.

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Another Spurs 8-Game Win Streak, Wemby's MVP Case, and Keldon Johnson for 6MOY

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:53:00 +0000

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid to discuss:

(03:52) The San Antonio Spurs blowing out the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, and Milwaukee Bucks to stretch their winning streak to 8 games.
(21:14) How Victor Wembanyama has been scoring more often in the paint, with eight double-digit paint scoring games in a row.
(27:54) Wemby's case for MVP over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic. Also, why Wemby playing fewer minutes than the other three players might hurt his case.
(40:41) Looking at Keldon Johnson moving into the frontrunner position according to Vegas for the 6th Man of the Year award.

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Corporate Knowledge, After Dark: Sometimes you've just gotta win ugly

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:27:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the most recent edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark following yet another Spurs win, this time in a 110-107 slugfest in Toronto.

Producer of Small Market Bias Tyler Prince joined the show once again to discuss a game that wasn’t necessarily pretty, but a tenth consecutive win nonetheless. San Antonio was outrebounded, committed more turnovers and missed 10 of their 23 free-throw attempts (including a bunch in the fourth quarter), but it was the hot shooting from the perimeter that carried the day. We also got a little sidetracked by a discussion about the 65-game rule.

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CK After Dark: Spurs add another contender to the takedown list

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the most recent edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following an emphatic 114-103 Spurs win over the league-leading Pistons in Detroit.

Producer of Small Market Bias Tyler Prince joined the show once again to discuss Devin Vassell’s explosive offensive performance, Victor Wembanyama’s otherworldly display of defense, Steph Castle’s all-around game and lockdown of Cade Cunningham, and a lot more.

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Surging Spurs, last-second All Stars, and difficult goodbyes

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:14:00 +0000

First, Matthew and Trevor get into San Antonio's strong run into the break, impressive wins over the Lakers and Warriors to send them out on a high note, and the emergence of Carter Bryant.

Then, after the break, they get into De'Aaron Fox's last-minute selection as an All Star before saying farewell to Jeremy Sochan.

Episode produced by Tyler Prince.

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Gettin' your lick back in Houston

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:11:00 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf talk Spurs-Rockets Part III and the impressive nature of San Antonio's statement win against its I-10 foes. Topics included:

Dylan Harper's abuse of Reed Sheppard in the fourth quarter
Steph Castle's defense on Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant
Keldon Johnson's massive game off the bench (again)
All things Victor Wembanyama
Mitch Johnson's defensive adjustments

Then after the break, the guys jump into the latest news regarding Jeremy Sochan and the request from his camp to explore potential trade suitors ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

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Pull up a chair, it's mailbag time!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:14:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for the midway-point mailbag, and a big thank you to Tyler Prince for helping facilitate the proceedings.

Show topics include:

The Jeremy Sochan situation in San Antonio and what that looks like moving forward
The slow but steady emergence of Carter Bryant
How Spurs fans should feel about this season
Ball knowledge
And, oh yeah, trade-deadline talk!

Please rate, review, subscribe if you enjoyed the show! See ya next time!

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Spurs' lead-blowing problems persist

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who joined live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following a 111-106 Spurs loss to the Rockets.

It was never going to be as easy as the first half appeared to be for San Antonio, especially on the second night of a back-to-back on the road against a team you know is going to turn things into a wrestling match. And still, one of the next steps this Spurs team has to take is figuring out how to hang on to these leads against good teams.

Once the postseason comes around, that is going to be a necessary trait.

In this episode, we discussed San Antonio blowing a 16-point lead, the offense sticking, Wemby struggling, Reed Sheppard leading the Houston charge, and much more in the post-postgame show.

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CK After Dark: It was bound to happen at some point

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned into the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following a 119-98 loss to the Thunder that featured a handful of items from the ‘You Can’t Afford To Do That Against This Team’ list I just created.

Poor shooting, turnovers, sloppy execution — they all reared their ugly heads, not necessarily all night long, but certainly in high-leverage situations. Against the defending champs, after already beating them three times this season, in Oklahoma City, nothing but peak performance was going to work. Because as we all witnessed, that team and those fans were out for blood. The chippiness was palpable, though we love that stuff regardless of game outcome.

We talked about all of that, plus the current two-dimensionality of the absence without Devin Vassell, the need for a more assertive De’Aaron Fox, and the future of this matchup. Not sure if there will be a playoff series between these two this postseason, but man it would be fun.

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CK After Dark: Spurs go 1-1 in back-to-back, prep for OKC (again)

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:32:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned into the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 1-1 back-to-back in Boston and Minneapolis that reflected well the ebbs and flows of January dog days.

It also showed how matchups can dictate the course of an entire 48-minute game, and how a flight from one city to the next can mean the difference in your best player getting to his spots with ease and being pushed off them in a fist fight. Personnel and physicality matter, and when the temperature is cranked up, it’s the tiny details you may not even think about in real time that can make a massive difference in a close game.

We talked about it all!

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The state of the Spurs, and early trade deadline discussion

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 03:21:00 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf jump into a conversation about the re-emergence of Jeremy Sochan in the Spurs' rotation before talking about Mitch Johnson's decision tree when it comes to those lineups.

Then, after the break, a conversation about how important Devin Vassell has been to the team's success this season, and thoughts about the type of approach San Antonio should be taking as the countdown to the trade deadline keeps ticking.

Episode produced by Tyler Prince.

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Corporate Knowledge, After Dark: No Vic, no problem (again)

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 3 Jan 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a relatively smooth 123-113 Spurs win over the Pacers in Indy despite the absences of Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.

The three-headed guard attack once again took center stage, as it has all season whenever Wemby has been forced out due to injury. De’Aaron Fox went for 24 points, Stephon Castle pitched in 19, and Dylan Harper dropped 22 off the bench to provide a full 48 minutes of ball-handling stability, which is invaluable against the pesky perimeter defenders employed in Indiana.

Remember when San Antonio’s point guard rotation was Tre Jones, Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley? Remember the ‘Point Sochan’ experiment? What a difference a year and some change can make.

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Corporate Knowledge, After Dark: Woof, that was bad

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:14:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time live from the Frost Bank Center after a brutal 127-114 Spurs loss to the Utah Jazz.

It was a classic trap game situation — returning home for a three-game homestand after more than a month of taxing travel — and San Antonio fell right into it.

This serves as yet another reminder there’s a ton of talent all across the NBA, and there is no such thing as a night off from the grind. The Spurs were not crisp offensively, their defense allowed the Jazz to get hot and stay hot, and San Antonio couldn’t answer the bell from the perimeter in response.

As both Mitch Johnson and Keldon Johnson mentioned afterward, that was far from the standard that’s been set by the team this season. We talked at length about it.

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Corporate Knowledge, After Dark: Spurs beat the Thunder again??

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:37:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time live from the Frost Bank Center after a 130-110 Spurs beatdown of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

What is happening?

That was thorough, convincing, eye-opening, and a little bit of a shock to the system. Suddenly, San Antonio looks like a real matchup problem for the defending champs. And while there’s still a long way to go, this is a group that, if healthy, is positioned to be a real threat this spring. Not two springs from now, or spring of next year, this spring.

In our first live test run from the arena, we attempt to contextualize all of it.

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Knicks finally get to raise a trophy at Spurs' expense

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:04:00 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Andrew Claudio take a look back at Spurs-Knicks after what was an excellent NBA Cup tournament.

Then, they dive into what's different about New York with former San Antonio assistant Mike Brown now in charge.

After the break, Tynan outlines highlights the Spurs' struggles once the game turned into a halfcourt affair down the stretch -- something they will have to address ahead of postseason play.

And finally, after 12 games without him, San Antonio's offense still needs to adjust to Victor Wembanyama's return.

You can check out more of Andrew's work and the rest of the Knicks Film Room folks over on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts.

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Corporate Knowledge, After Dark: Spurs' Vegas Vacation

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:48:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 132-119 Spurs win in Los Angeles during the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.

San Antonio is now bound for Las Vegas and a semifinal date with the Oklahoma City behemoth.

Now 9-3 without Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs continue to make the case they belong in that second tier of playoff contenders. On Wednesday night, they relentlessly ripped apart a Lakers team whose defense simply could not keep up with San Antonio’s three-headed monster at guard, and whose offense was forced into a prodding and repetitive mid-range attack. Eventually, the math won out for the Spurs, who now get a chance to at least attempt a takedown of the seemingly unstoppable Thunder.

Show topics included:

Spurs ran it down the Lakers’ throats as often as they could — off steals, misses, makes… you name it
San Antonio opted for a conservative drop coverage defense, forcing Los Angeles into the mid-range and limiting shots from 3 and at the rim
Stephon Castle was a monster in just his second game back from injury
The Lakers eventually made their run, and once again the Spurs thwarted an opponent’s late-game surge

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Corporate Knowledge, After Dark: A win's a win, eh?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 21:33:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 135-132 Spurs win in New Orleans.

Just days after losing the third quarter 44-19 in Cleveland on its way to a seventh loss, San Antonio was once again dragged 45-23 in the 12 minutes after halftime. I wish I had an exact answer for what’s going on, but I do not, dear reader/listener. It’s not as if there’s one recurring issue, or one player in particular performing poorly on the regular. The ailments are myriad, and I will be diving into them more.

But in a crowded Western Conference, you do not apologize for any win, no matter how ugly. And against the Pelicans, you saw a teenager take the game into his own hands for the eventual game-sealing bucket, which gives everyone a good enough reason to celebrate.

Show topics included:

You guessed it: What the hell is happening in these third quarters?
Harrison Barnes kept San Antonio afloat as everything slipped away; his baskets kept them in a game that could’ve gotten away even further.
Dylan Harper, a 19-year-old, ultimately saves the day.
What to make of the trio of Harper, De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle in their first game together this season.

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Corporate Knowledge, After Dark: Terrible third quarter dooms Spurs

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 6 Dec 2025 20:23:00 +0000

Postgame show topics included:

The third quarter doomed the Spurs, and there simply wasn’t enough left in the tank to make any sort of real run
Cleveland took 54 percent of its shots at the rim and scored 80 points in the paint. That’s crazy, and a nearly impossible stat to overcome.
The absence of Luke Kornet was obvious on the defensive end, but they badly missed his screening, rolling, passing and rebounding on the offensive end as well.
This schedule is just nuts — basically like another Rodeo Road Trip — and San Antonio is going to have to take advantage of these two days off in New Orleans to refuel.

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Quarter-season checkpoint: We think the Spurs might be an ACTUAL good team

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 12:05:00 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf break down San Antonio's recent performances and discuss why there are signs that all this success could be sustainable. Getting into dangerous territory here.

Then, conversation about how all the injuries since the start of training camp have allowed so many players to embrace their roles and find their footing, and the critical signing and performance of Luke Kornet during Victor Wembanyama's absence.

Finally, because y'all love the transaction talk, Tynan transforms into a wet blanket once again to throw cold water on the Giannis rumors.

Episode produced by Tyler Prince.

For more of Matthew Tynan's work, check out the Corporate Knowledge newsletter.

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Sure, the Spurs lost, but that was a darn good road trip

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:40:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 125-112 Spurs loss in chilly Minnesota.

It was a rough fourth quarter that overshadowed what had been looking like another great road performance, but San Antonio lost steam just as the ‘Wolves were gathering it.

Postgame show topics included:

Going 2-2 on a trip through Phoenix, Portland, Denver and Minnesota is a damn good outcome, and that victor over the Nuggets was an eye-opener
Spurs aren’t letting the other shoe drop, they look legit
San Antonio played an ultra-aggressive defensive scheme that reminded of the 2024 Mavs during their Finals run, Sean Sweeney’s former team
It’s been fun watching Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell grow into their own with this iteration of the team; Keldon has been on a roll all season, now let’s see if Devin can sustain
When the opposition’s shot starts to fall and they take better care of the ball, the Spurs can’t get out and run; and when they couldn’t get out and run Sunday, the halfcourt offense could not find any rhythm

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CK Live: A recap of what went wrong in Phoenix, and some leftover mailbag questions

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:23:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge Live, the day after San Antonio lost 111-102 in Phoenix.

It was the start of a difficult road trip which continues Wednesday in Portland before moving on to Denver and Minnesota after Thanksgiving Day. And they’ll have to do it all without key players. Not great!

Topics included:

What went wrong against the Suns
It’s good San Antonio has the depth it does, but there are a lot of bodies missing in action
Devin Vassell is having the most balanced season of his career, but the shooting numbers are really lagging
Then, after the game recap, we finish the leftover questions from the most recent mailbag

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CK Mailbag: Would pace and role adjustments for Wemby help avoid injuries?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:45:00 +0000

Matthew Tynan fields questions from subscribers over at the Corporate Knowledge newsletter (matthewtynan.substack.com), covering a wide range of topics.

In the show:

Would the Spurs consider playing at a slower pace to help prevent all these soft-tissue injuries moving forward?
What if San Antonio leaned into Victor Wembanyama as a No. 2 option rather than a No. 1, allowing him to conserve energy and wear and tear?
What do we make of the early seasons of Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan?
Plus, more...

Episode produced by Tyler Prince

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Diving deep into the Wembanyama development plan

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:57:00 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Jared Weiss take a long look at the ongoing Wembanyama evolution, and what to expect going forward as the Spurs big man continues to adjust to everything defenses are throwing his way.

Then, the discussion shifts to how the rest of San Antonio's young core is benefitting from the gravitational pull of both Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox.

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CK After Dark: The return of The Vic Show

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:29:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after Victor Wembanyama went crazy in the fourth quarter to lead the Spurs to a 121-117 comeback win in Chicago.

This is why we watch sports, people. The ups and downs and ebbs and flows are all part of the wonderful rollercoaster ride, and Wemby put on a show worth the ticket price.

Tonight’s topics included:

Vic scores 18 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter to bring his team back from a 12-point deficit and burying the Bulls with two dagger 3-pointers on back-to-back late possessions.
Welcome back Luke Kornet, who spent much of the final frame on the court next to Wemby and played a major role on both sides of the ball. “French Vanilla” is back in action.
Steph Castle just keeps hitting singles.
Plus, other stuff…

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Banged up Spurs need reinforcements, adjustments after loss

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 06:26:00 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf discuss the Spurs' loss to the Suns, Wemby's struggles, and Dylan Harper's bummer of an injury.

Then, after the break, they break down how the rotations will be affected by players who will soon be returning from injury -- specifically De'Aaron Fox, once he finally hits the court once again.

Podcast produced by Tyler Prince.

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Surprised or not surprised? That is the question...

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:42:00 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Isaac Levy-Rubinett of The Ringer talk about San Antonio's early season developments, and whether or not any of them are surprising.

Then, after the break, they get into which of those trends are here to stay, and which ones may be temporary.

Episode produced by Tyler Prince.

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Clutch Spurs survive overtime in New Orleans

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:43:00 +0000

Topics included:

The ebbs and flows of a team relying on young but talented rising stars
Somehow winning a grind-it-out game on a night when the Spurs were outscored while Victor Wembanyama was on the court
San Antonio’s 3-point shooting was a problem, until it wasn’t
Keldon Johnson is a bull in a China shop, and we all support it
Devin Vassell comes back online
Big fourth-quarter surge led by Dylan Harper
And more…

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Corporate Knowledge: After Dark -- Spurs 125, Mavs 92

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:47:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the first Corporate Knowledge: After Dark of the 2025-26 season, and what a show it was. I’m of course talking about Victor Wembanyama, not me. Whew, what a night!

Topics included:

Vic is preposterous, and I’m running out of descriptive terms for what he’s doing
Steph Castle taking control of the offense in De’Aaron Fox’s stead, and building on where he left off last season
Dylan Harper overcame what looked like normal, early rookie jitters to find his sea legs off the bench
Keldon Johnson was everywhere, has never looked better in that reserve role
The Spurs are going to be more and more lethal in the open and broken court as these guys get reps and develop together
Second-side actions and attacking voids created by Wembanyama’s gravity are going to be key in mitigating the effects of San Antonio’s relative lack of shooting depth, and it has as many advantage creators off the dribble as it’s had in a long time
This is what a team looks like when it’s trying to win for real (I explain)

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See everyone Friday night.

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Another Spur is injured, but at least Wemby looks stupid good

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:20:00 +0000

First, the fellas somehow fall into a discussion about the NBA Cup and general health of the NBA before any Spurs talk. It was Trevor's fault.

Then, it's more injury news -- this time regarding Jeremy Sochan, who will miss the season opener in Dallas due to a wrist sprain.

After the break, it's time to take a look at the promising preseason performances of a number of Spurs, including the big man who looks like he's about to take over the league.

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Rankings, win totals, and ... playoff predictions?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:40:00 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf dive into the recently released ESPN top-100 player rankings ahead of the NBA season. Four Spurs made the list, and we'll bet you can guess who they are.

Then, after the break, the guys take a look at the win totals out of Vegas and attempt to nail down a high-end trajectory for San Antonio.

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Mailbag time means it's basketball time

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:38:00 +0000

First, apologies for the poor audio. Will be fixed next time!

Second, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf field a slew of questions from the community. What is Brian Wright's roster theory? Will lineups featuring a bunch of ball-handling guards work? Did Chris Paul's influence effectively rub off on the young roster during his brief time in San Antonio?

All this, and more mailbag to come at the Corporate Knowledge newsletter this week (matthewtynan.substack.com).

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Kawhi Leonard will not plant trees for you

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 21:35:00 +0000

First, the guys discuss the report by Pablo Torre of The Athletic and Meadowlark Media that Kawhi Leonard was paid by a fraudulent tree-planting company for "no-show" work, allegedly in an effort by the Clippers to circumvent the league's salary cap upon his signing back in 2019. Yes, seriously.

Then, after the break, more normal conversation.

Is the De'Aaron Fox contract fair? Is Jeremy Sochan next, or should the Spurs wait on that extension? All that and more on the latest episode of SMB.

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The Summer of David Jones-Garcia continues in Vegas

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:45:39 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf revisit the Summer Spurs' exciting win over the Jazz on a Riley Minix buzzer-beater, and Trev wonders just what the hell he is as a player.

Then, the guys dive into the much-celebrated emergence of David Jones-Garcia, and whether or not he's actually going to be a Spur during the 2025-26 season. The answer is probably a little more complicated than you'd think.

Finally, after the break, a look at the Vegas performances of Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant -- two guys whose summers may be ending soon.

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Spurs summer rundown with Tyler Rucker of No Ceilings

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:05:18 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Tyler Rucker briefly discuss San Antonio's additions of Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk before beginning a deep dive on Dylan Harper's game, and how he projects to fit in as part of the Spurs' future.

Then, after the break, what can be expected of Carter Bryant during his rookie season and beyond, and just what is his ceiling?

Please be sure and subscribe to No Ceilings on Substack if you're a fan of the NBA Draft. They cover college ball as exhaustively as anyone doing it.

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Free agency is dead but the Spurs got their guy

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 16:41:25 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf dive into free-agency talk and Luke Kornet's fit in San Antonio.

Then, after the break, they discuss the strengths and weaknesses of rookies Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, and how the two will impact rotations during their first seasons as pros.

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Spurs get No. 2 overall pick, everything is fine

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 14 May 2025 17:42:35 +0000

Matthew Tynan, Trevor Zickgraf and Bruno Passos discuss everything from conspiracy theories, to draft prospects, to what the Spurs' approach should be during this draft cycle.

The main focus was on Dylan Harper, and whether San Antonio just needs to draft him and call it a day. But there's a bigger conversation to be had about fit, long-term identity, and the idea it's almost time for the Spurs to start streamlining their roster construction.

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Spurs question roulette

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 06:15:35 +0000

Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf explore some pressing questions about everything Spurs as the team heads into a very important offseason.

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Corporate Knowledge mailbag and chill

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 9 Mar 2025 18:52:11 +0000

Matthew Tynan answers questions from Corporate Knowledge newsletter subscribers during a live show.

Topics include:

The status of De'Aaron Fox's broken pinky and the point guard's comments about perhaps electing for surgery when he returns to Los Angeles in the coming weeks.
A breakdown of the Devin Vassell rollercoaster ride and what his future looks like in San Antonio.
The No. 1 thing we're looking for down the stretch of the season.
The Spurs' (somehow) still-alive Play-In hopes.

Finally, at the end, a moment of zen for all Spurs fans.

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The Rodeo Road Trip from hell

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:25:22 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan gives a quick update on Gregg Popovich, who released an official statement Thursday announcing he would not return to the sidelines this season, but hopes to return to coaching. Wishing Pop the best.

Then, Matthew and Trevor Zickgraf get into a long discussion about Devin Vassell's tough season, what's gone wrong, and what's led to his struggles.

After the break, the guys open up the can of worms that is Stephon Castle's minutes situation and role within the rotation.

Also, more De'Aaron Fox talk, and flowers for Keldon Johnson.

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No Wemby, no Pop ... what now?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:35:59 +0000

Matthew Tynan is joined by Isaac Levy-Rubinett of The Ringer to discuss Victor Wembanyama's second season in San Antonio and its much-too-early ending. Where did Vic thrive? Where is improvement needed? Were there any surprises? What about his status as a No. 1 option?

Then, after the break, they get into MORE questions moving forward, particularly as it pertains to the team's mindset, its goals, Mitch Johnson's rotation decisions without Wemby, and how to best develop for the future while still remaining competitive in the present.

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Post-deadline mailbag pod: All your questions answered in an hour

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 21:28:18 +0000

Host Matthew Tynan fields mailbag questions from Corporate Knowledge newsletter subscribers.

Topics range from trade-deadline inquiries, to buyout-market speculation, to questions about the current rotation, to what Mitch Johnson eats for breakfast.

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Trade season goes damn near perfectly for your San Antonio Spurs

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 01:48:08 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf discuss the Spurs' deadline dealings, as well as teams like Chicago and Atlanta making things even sweeter for San Antonio.

Then, after the break, they reflect on De'Aaron Fox's excellent debut for his new team.

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Spurs leave United States in search of reset button

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:25:37 +0000

First, Matthew and Trevor discuss what San Antonio can do to hit the reset button in Paris, and remind listeners of the obvious importance of Jeremy Sochan.

Then, after the break, they try to figure out the Spurs' thought process as the February trade deadline approaches. Moves are coming in the near future, but will it be sooner rather than later?

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Warning: Watching meaningful basketball again may take years off your life

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 23:23:58 +0000

Matthew Tynan is joined by Trevor Zickgraf to talk about almost everything under the sun as it pertains to the current state of your San Antonio Spurs. From late-game struggles, to Devin Vassell's shooting, to Mitch Johnson's decisions, to Jeremy Sochan's role, to Victor Wembanyama's rough clutch-time performances -- it's all mostly covered. They'd need another hour to get to every single issue, but one should do just fine for now.

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An NBA Cup postmortem, starting lineup convos, and a quarter-season reflection

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 23:28:18 +0000

First, Trevor and Matthew discuss the NBA Cup and San Antonio's loss to Phoenix, including the uncharacteristic lack of poise from a team that's done so well remaining organized this season.

Then, after the break, they get into the different possible lineup constructions the Spurs will have on the table once Victor Wembanyama returns from his newest injury and Devin Vassell finally makes his way back into the starting lineup.

Finally, a brief reflection on the first quarter of the Spurs' season.

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Corporate Knowledge, After Dark: Shorthanded Spurs had no chance

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 21:14:35 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan reacts live to the Spurs' 110-93 loss to the Mavs on Saturday night, then gets to some mailbag questions from Corporate Knowledge subscribers.

Note: Matthew does a live postgame show on the Substack app after most Spurs road games. You can find the Corporate Knowledge newsletter and the link to download the app at matthewtynan.substack.com. Come participate live!

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Beating the teams you're supposed to beat

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:44:20 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf discuss the Spurs taking advantage of the tired Kings, something real teams do to opponents who are playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

Then, they take a look at San Antonio's 3-point-heavy approach and whether it's the right strategy to employ for this roster.

Finally, after the break, they answer a few mailbag questions. Thanks to all who contributed!

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Sochan's strong start, Wemby under the weather, and "Thing or no thing?"

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:57:43 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf offer up a number of observations from the first three games of San Antonio's young season, including positive outlooks on the big performances of Jeremy Sochan and Victor Wembanyama's ramp-up to full playing time.

Then, after the break, the guys play a new game called "Thing or no thing?" So clever and original.

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Spurs season-preview pod: Some bold predictions and dig through the mailbag

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:08:52 +0000

Welcome to the official Small Market Bias Spurs season-preview pod!

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf go back and forth with some predictions for the year ahead, with a good blend of spicy and warm takes to go around.

Then, after the break, they answer some great mailbag questions from Corporate Knowledge subscribers.

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Presenting Corporate Knowledge: After Dark

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:51:46 +0000

Welcome to Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, a new postgame show for the Small Market Bias podcast feed!

First, Matthew Tynan hits on five topics from Spurs-Heat, including starting-lineup observations, the performances of Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan, and Malaki Branham's bounce-back game.

Then, subscriber questions are answered live on the Substack app.

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Schedule analysis, award predictions, and Bally bankruptcy

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:42:13 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf assess the ebbs and flows of San Antonio's recently released 2024-25 game schedule.

Then, they take a look at some major NBA award predictions made by ESPN staff writers in a recent article, which featured a number of Spurs.

Finally, what's the status of Diamond Sports Group's (Bally) bankruptcy situation?

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Corporate Knowledge Mailbag Pod

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Trevor Zickgraf joins Matthew Tynan to answer an array of questions from Corporate Knowledge newsletter readers.

First, the guys discuss the potential impact of the arrivals of Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes both on and off the court, as well as which players from last season's roster will benefit the most from their presence.

Then, they dive into questions about Keldon Johnson expectations and what his future may hold.

Finally, some trade-value conversation before finishing with a quick Victor Wembanyama Olympics update.

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A winding conversation about the NBA Draft with Tyler Rucker of No Ceilings NBA

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 19:05:10 +0000

From overrated to underrated, to sound draft philosophy, to smart swings and players to maybe avoid, this podcast featuring Tyler Rucker of No Ceilings has you covered.

We're supposed to provide notes for the pod but Matthew Tynan doesn't know where to start.

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An NBA Draft flowchart, and offseason priorities

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:28:04 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Bruno Passos discuss Bruno's NBA Draft flowchart at Pounding the Rock. Who were the most interesting players, and which crossroads were the trickiest to navigate?

Then, after the break, a back-and-forth on hierarchies and priorities. What's the most critical element to address right now in San Antonio?

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What the Spurs can learn from the NBA Finals, pre-draft analysis

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:33:56 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf discuss the biggest factors that have led to the Celtics' 3-0 lead before talking a little about the Luka Doncic drama.

Then, the guys analyze what the Spurs can learn from a roster-building standpoint when watching the NBA Finals.

Finally, a lookahead at player combinations for picks Nos. 4 and 8 in the upcoming draft.

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Injuries, improved play, a patient Wembanyama, and a fill-in general manager

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 01:21:16 +0000

First, Trevor and Matthew have a discussion about Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey -- the three highest-rated NBA prospects left in the NCAA tournament -- and whether they may be on the Spurs' watch list.

Then they jump into a conversation about San Antonio's improved play even in the face of season-ending injuries to Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan, as well as Victor Wembanyama's refined offensive process.

Finally, after the break, Trev puts his general manager hat on to break down upcoming roster decisions while Matt plays the role of assistant to the general manager.

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The Austin discussion, Spurs playing better without Wemby, and mailbag questions!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:52:13 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and former KENS 5 do-it-all Tom Petrini hold a winding conversation about the 'I-35 Series' in Austin, how this year's weekend went, and what the future holds.

Then, after the break (43:58), they dive into the Spurs' recent run of play, and discuss why they've looked so solid of late whenever Victor Wembanyama doesn't play.

Lastly, a bunch of mailbag questions! This episode should tide everyone over for the weekend, if not longer...

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Victor Wembanyama says he'll be involved in offseason roster-building discussions

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:51:54 +0000

Matthew Tynan is joined by Bruno Passos of Pounding the Rock to discuss Victor Wembanyama's quotes from Thursday's practice regarding San Antonio's upcoming offseason.

How involved will he be in roster-building decisions this summer? What's the relationship like between players, coaches and front office? Have the Spurs adjusted their management philosophies now that they have their centerpiece? What kinds of players will fit best around Victor?

All that before jumping into a couple of mailbag questions following the break.

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The Wemby "patience" conversation came earlier than expected

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 03:44:38 +0000

This episode was recorded prior to knowledge of Victor Wembanyama's ankle sprain, but it doesn't affect the conversation much

First, Matthew and Bruno get into the Spurs' ugly offensive performance (and the Rockets' excellent defensive performance) Tuesday in Houston, as well as Alperen Sengun's monster game.

Then, after the break, they react to comments made on ESPN and the DraftKings Network regarding the pressure on San Antonio's front office to construct a competitive team around Wembanyama ... 62 games into his rookie season.

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Rodeo Road Trip Winners and Losers, and a look ahead toward summertime

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 00:42:51 +0000

First, Trevor Zickgraf and Matthew Tynan take a look back at the Rodeo Road Trip and name a handful of winners and losers from the annual trek around the country.

Then, after the break, they answer a couple of mailbag questions with a focus on the offseason ahead -- including a peek at a number of draft prospects, free agents and trade candidates.

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Wemby's All-Star weekend, and a look ahead at the stretch run

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:22:48 +0000

First, the guys discuss Victor Wembanyama's reaction to the general lack of competitiveness among his peers at All-Star weekend and what the league can do to get its players to buy into the festivities a little more. This went on much longer than intended!

Then, they transition to a conversation about the Spurs' upcoming stretch run and what they'd like to see from a team perspective, and whether or not there's anything more to learn about the group as a whole this season.

Finally, they take a look at a number of individual players in San Antonio and what questions need answering from a development standpoint.

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Rodeo Road Trip, Wemby's DPOY chances, and Trae Young?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:19:02 +0000

First, Trevor and Matthew discuss the chances Victor Wembanyama could legitimately enter the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, or if the team's record will be too much to overcome.

Then, they take a look back at the Spurs' win in Toronto and loss in Dallas, and how the inconsistent performances back to back were a microcosm of the season to date.

Finally, amid the way-too-early trade speculation, there's a bunch of Trae Young talk to finish the show.

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'Oh my god, please win a game'

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 07:54:04 +0000

First, Trevor and Matthew discuss the Spurs' loss to the Timberwolves and dive into the possible decision-making process behind replacing Jeremy Sochan with Cedi Osman in the starting lineup. There was a lot of conversation about the state of things in general for San Antonio.

Then, after the break, the guys hop into a couple of important mailbag questions before ending things with a round of trivia.

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The anticlimactic Kaiju uprising

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 01:37:17 +0000

First, Matthew and Bruno break down a pretty dreadful Spurs-Thunder game and discuss what WENT wrong and what's GOING wrong for San Antonio in general.

Then, of course the Point-Sochan conversation is revisited, which led to a potential new show bit.

Finally, we discuss the matchup between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama (aka 'Chemby Part 2') and analyze the difference in their current basketball situations.

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Recapping the wild finish in Phoenix, Point-Sochan, and Keldon Johnson as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 04:05:35 +0000

First, Matthew and Bruno look at the wild finish for the Spurs in Phoenix on Tuesday, a true college-basketball-type experience.

Then they break down the minutiae surrounding the Point-Sochan experiment, and the performance of Victor Wembanyama.

Also, which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is Keldon Johnson?

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A look back at Spurs-Mavs and Wemby's debut with Bleav In Mavs' Alex Tassopoulos

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:17:41 +0000

Matthew Tynan joins Alexander Tassopoulos on a Bleav in Mavs crossover pod to discuss opening night of the season for both teams before diving into the future of each side, as well as the rivalry between them. More specifically, the potential for reignited disdain. Plus, a little bit of Astros-Rangers talk.

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Follow Matthew @Matthew_Tynan

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The inaugural SMB NBA 'vibes' draft

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:04:39 +0000

First, Trevor Zickgraf and Bruno Passos join Matthew Tynan to further preview the upcoming regular season with some interesting player props.

Then, the guys go long on the first-ever Small Market Bias NBA Vibes Draft.

Finally, Bruno has a message for a certain somebody.

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Point-Sochan, big lineups, and questions about Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:43:32 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan and Bruno Passos dissect the Spurs' new-look, big lineup featuring Jeremy Sochan at point guard. While the offense gets a lot of attention, the defense is where the biggest changes should take place with this setup.

Then, after the break, they take a longer look at Devin Vassell's outlook after a great game, and wonder where Keldon Johnson is going to slot in going forward.

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The Chemby matchup, new-age rivalries, and mailbag questions!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:31:21 +0000

First, Matthew and Trevor fawn over the way Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren performed on Monday before attempting to recognize other nice performances from the Spurs' roster (remember, other players still exist).

Then they discuss how how great it is to see San Antonio's preseason slate feature some old rivals, and how it feels like there's already some animosity brewing between the new-age versions of these teams.

And finally, your mailbag questions!

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Devin Vassell gets paid while the Saga of the Starting Lineup continues

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 7 Oct 2023 00:47:36 +0000

First, Matthew Tynan asks Bruno Passos to name the coach most likely to be fired first, per BetOnline, before then moving on to a quick conversation about Passos' interview with Julian Champagnie.

Then the two jump into the ongoing mystery behind the Spurs' starting lineup, going over strategy and perhaps coming to a surprising "conclusion" based the reading of tea leaves.

Finally, a long look at the specifics of Devin Vassell's new contract extension, and which details seem to be the most interesting.

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Thank you, Reggie Bullock

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 1 Oct 2023 05:02:38 +0000

First, Trevor is taken aback by the utter disrespect and contempt Vegas seems to have for Deandre Ayton, and the shocking realization Phoenix only has one player remaining from its 2021 NBA Finals team.

Then, the guys dive deeper into the Damian Lillard trade and try to figure out what the Trail Blazers and Suns were thinking in the deal.

Finally, the big topic of the day: Reggie Bullock and the back end of the Spurs' rotation. What was San Antonio thinking?!

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We'll see

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

First, Bruno Passos answers your pressing Cam Payne questions before he and Matthew Tynan discuss the NBA's new Player Participation Policy.

Then, the two talk about Victor Wembanyama's statement to L'Equipe that he will be representing France in next summer's Olympics, the Devin Vassell situation, and a few different roster questions as training camp approaches.

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We've got our eyes on you, Giannis Antetokounmpo

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 5 Sep 2023 02:30:55 +0000

Matthew Tynan is joined by Bruno Passos of Pounding the Rock to discuss a whole smorgasbord of topics.

First, a quick FIBA discussion before diving into Devin Vassell's case for Most Improved Player. Will he perform well enough to make it to the top of a long list? And if he does, is he public-facing enough to garner the requisite attention?

Then, a conversation about Giannis Antetokounmpo's murky-ish future in Milwaukee, and whether or not the Spurs are in position to go all in on a potential deal if things don't work out with the Bucks.

Finally, a whole variety of mailbag questions are answered!

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Thank you for the schedule release, NBA

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:22:50 +0000

First, Matthew and Trevor attempt to analyze why Vegas has docked the Spurs two wins on the season since the original release of NBA win totals earlier this summer.

After that, they take a look at the recently released schedule and talk about the increase in baseball-style series, the uncharacteristically low number of back-to-backs for San Antonio, and Trevor's hatred for the new In-Season Tournament.

Finally, following the mid-roll break, your wonderful mailbag questions are answered!

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Dead Days of Summer Conversations

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 07:47:36 +0000

First, Matthew and Bruno discuss Rookie of the Year odds and whether or not Victor Wembanyama is the rightful favorite to win the award. Then they take a look at the new acquisitions, the freshly re-signed players, and what they all have in common. Finally, they assess Keldon Johnson's recent comments about being willing to come off the bench before finishing with a convo about Devin Vassell's contract situation.

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It feels different around here, but also the same

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:59:39 +0000

Matthew Tynan, Trevor Zickgraf and Bruno Passos look back on the NBA Draft, the state of San Antonio, and what's to come during the new era of Spurs basketball.

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"I'm free in the universe"

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:16:31 +0000

Matthew Tynan and Graydon Gordian discuss the Spurs' timeline ahead of Victor Wembanyama's arrival in San Antonio, then dive into the nostalgia, analysis of the team's current roster, armchair psychiatry for the newcomer, and a jaunt around the league. Also, the joy of being a hater in sports.

Victor Wembanyama sound credit: (Podcast) The Old Man and the Three with JJ Redick and Tommy Alter

Intro and outro song credit: SOURWAH -- It's Going Down

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Just throw a bunch of picks in their lap and see what happens

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:43:26 +0000

First, Matthew inadvertently disallows microphone access on his computer and does the whole show unknowingly speaking directly into his laptop. Rookie mistake. Then he and Trevor discuss the feasibility of a draft-night deal involving Keldon Johnson before jumping into teams to target should the Spurs want to move into the middle ground of the first round. Plus, a look at prospects who fit what San Antonio is trying to do on both sides of the ball, and which fan base Jeremy Sochan will likely go after next on the Internet.

Opening sound credit: @RocketsWatch on Twitter.

Song credit: "It's Going Down" -- SOURWAH feat. Maya Miko.

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Welcome to Small Market Bias!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 9 Jun 2023 18:53:33 +0000

This is just a prequel to the real thing. Subscribe to Small Market Bias, Matthew Tynan's new podcast covering the San Antonio Spurs, so you don't miss any new episodes.

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