The Spurscast

In Spurscast episode 719, Spurscast host Paul Garcia looks at the San Antonio Spurs’ six game losing streak (2:50), and he takes an in-depth look at where the team ranks offensively and defensively through 11 games. Losing Streak Extends to Six Since the last Spurscast episode, where the losing streak stood at three losses, the Spurs still haven’t found a way to end the streak. Last Friday San Ant...

In Spurscast episode 718, Spurscast host Paul Garcia dives into the San Antonio Spurs’ 3-game losing streak (2:25), and he discusses Victor Wembanyama’s play in recent games (10:24). The 3-Game Losing Streak As of Wednesday evening when the episode was recorded, the Spurs are in the midst of a 3-game losing streak. They lost to the Toronto Raptors in overtime Sunday, got blown out in Indiana Monda...

In Spurscast episode 717, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Collin Reid discuss the San Antonio Spurs’ two wins in Phoenix (2:47), where Victor Wembanyama scored a new career high 38 points (9:45), and Jeremy Sochan’s play through five regular season games (26:28).  Wemby’s Trip to Phoenix The Spurs won two surprising games Tuesday and Thursday in Phoenix. Tuesday, the Spurs made...

In Spurscast episode 716, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses the Spurs’ first three games of the regular season (1:40), as well as Victor Wembanyama (6:40), Devin Vassell (11:30), and Cedi Osman’s play (12:55) in the early season.  1-2 in First Three Games The San Antonio Spurs opened the season last week with a close loss to the Dallas Mavericks, an overtime win over the Houston Rockets, and th...

In Spurscast episode 715, Spurscast host Paul Garcia is joined by Project Spurs writers Collin Reid and Benjamin Bornstein. The trio discuss Victor Wembanyama’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors (1:15), the starting lineup (5:30), and Zach Collins’ contract extension (16:00). Preseason Wemby vs the Warriors In the San Antonio Spurs’ preseason finale last Friday on the road against t...

In Spurscast episode 714, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses how the Spurs have played in their last three preseason games (0:45), the new starting lineup (2:48), Victor Wembanyama (8:30), Point Sochan (14:35), and Khem Birch being waived (18:38). Last 3 Preseason Games Since the last Spurscast episode was recorded, the Spurs have played three preseason games. They defeated the Miami Heat, lost...

In Spurscast episode 713, Spurscast host Paul Garcia is joined by Project Spurs writer Collin Reid to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s first preseason game (2:12), the lineups the Spurs used against the Oklahoma City Thunder (17:00), and some recent roster moves by the team (28:53). Wemby’s First Preseason Game  The San Antonio Spurs’ 2023-2024 preseason schedule kicked off Monday evening on the road i...

In Spurscast episode 712, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses Devin Vassell’s multi-year contract extension (1:45), training camp opening (6:09), and the latest roster moves (18:50) by the San Antonio Spurs. Devin Vassell’s Contract Extension Tuesday the Spurs announced Devin Vassell had been signed to a multi-year rookie contract extension. According to ESPN, Vassell’s deal will be for 5 years,...

In Spurscast episode 711, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses the latest roster updates by the San Antonio Spurs (1:47), training camp approaching next week (4:05), and the team shooting around Victor Wembanyama (6:15). Roster Updates Over the last two weeks, the Spurs have made a few tweaks to the roster. The Spurs filled their last open two-way roster spot by signing Seth Millner Jr. to a two-w...

In Spurscast episode 710, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Collin Reid discuss the San Antonio Spurs waiving Cameron Payne, the Spurs’ point guard situation, two more players who may be traded or waived, and Vegas over/under wins for the Spurs. Payne Waived Monday The Spurs waived point guard Cameron Payne Monday . The Spurs acquired Payne in mid-July for a future second round p...

In Spurscast episode 709, Project Spurs’ Paul Garcia discusses the following: A prediction of minutes for next season for some of the Spurs’ players Sandro Mamukelashvili through two FIBA World Cup games  Predicting Minutes of Core Players for Next Season In the first topic, a minutes prediction is given for Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell, Tre Jones, Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branha...

In Spurscast episode 708, Project Spurs’ Paul Garcia discusses the following: The Spurs’ 2023-2024 schedule News and notes regarding the team Thursday the San Antonio Spurs' 2023-2024 regular schedule was released by the NBA. The Spurs begin play on October 25 against the Dallas Mavericks. The Spurs will see an increase in nationally televised games, with 19 national TV games on the schedule....

In Spurscast episode 707, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Collin Reid discuss:  The latest signings by the Spurs Whether or not the Spurs and Devin Vassell will agree to a contract extension Players most likely to get traded or waived Teams with trade player exceptions The latest signings by the Spurs Since the last Spurscast episode, the San Antonio Spurs officially re-signed...

In Spurscast episode 706, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses:  The latest transactions by the Spurs Upcoming moves and decisions by the team Who gets waived or traded before opening night? Brainstorming potential starting lineups The latest transactions by the Spurs Since the last Spurscast episode, the San Antonio Spurs have waived Lamar Stevens, acquired Cameron Payne from the Phoenix Suns, an...

In Spurscast episode 705, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Collin Reid discuss:  Options with the Spurs’ remaining cap space Victor Wembanyama’s short Vegas run Other Spurs players at Summer League More In-season tournament details  Options with the Spurs’ remaining cap space With the Reggie Bullock trade now complete, the San Antonio Spurs are operating with up to $15.5 million...

In Spurscast episode 704, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses:  Victor Wembanyama’s first Summer League game The Spurs’ opening days of free agency Where the Spurs’ roster currently stands Wemby's First Summer League Game In his first NBA Summer League game Friday evening, Victor Wembanyama finished with nine points, eight rebounds, five blocks, and three assists in 27 minutes. Wembanyama sho...

In Spurscast episode 703, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Collin Reid discuss:  Draft night for the Spurs The latest news and notes The state of the Spurs’ roster entering free agency Available free agents that would fit with San Antonio Draft Night Last Thursday  the San Antonio Spurs used the first overall pick to draft Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs then traded the 33rd pick i...

In Spurscast episode 702, Spurscast host Paul Garcia, Project Spurs writer Benjamin Bornstein, and former Project Spurs writer Trevor Zickgraf discuss:   The latest trade rumblings about the Spurs trying to move up into the lottery Late first-round prospects in the event the Spurs move up in the draft Draft prospects at 33 and 44 in the event the Spurs don’t move their two second-round picks Lates...

In Spurscast episode 701, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses the following topics: Victor Wembanayama possibly being at Summer League The Spurs targeting starting centers this summer The Pacers putting the 7th pick on the trade table A new CBA detail regarding minimum team salary Wemby at Summer League? According to  Marc Stein on his latest Substack newsletter,  there's a chance Victor Wemb...

In Spurscast episode 700, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses the Spurs’ reported interest in Chris Paul and he continues to answer questions sent in from fans. Spurs interest in Chris Paul? According to multiple outlets like ESPN and the Athletic, the Phoenix Suns are most likely moving on from point guard Chris Paul. The Suns will try to find a trade for Paul before his contract for next season...

In Spurscast episode 699, Spurscast host Paul Garcia answers questions sent in about:   What a deal would look like if the Spurs tried to sign Fred VanVleet What a trade would look like if the Spurs traded for Jaylen Brown What an offer sheet would look like if the Spurs tried to sign Austin Reaves Fred VanVleet VanVleet has until June 15 to exercise or decline his $22.8 million player option with...

In Spurscast episode 698, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Benjamin Bornstein discuss: The Spurs win NBA Draft Lottery to draft Victor Wembanyama The Spurs’ offseason approach going forward The Spurs’ different cap space outlooks Spurs land number one pick to draft Victor Wembanyama Tuesday was a memorable day for the San Antonio Spurs franchise, with the team participating in t...

In Spurscast episode 697, Spurscast host Paul Garcia participates in a question and answer session with Project Spurs staff member Evan Townsend on Twitter Spaces. Topics discussed in the episode are:  Devin Vassell’s upcoming extension deadline Tre Jones signing an extension or going into restricted free agency When the Spurs can start making trades Keldon Johnson’s extension beginning in the new...

In Spurscast episode 696, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Benjamin Bornstein discuss:  Lottery Prospects in the 1st through 7th Range Second Draft Prospects Lottery Prospects in the 1st through 7th Range On May 16, the San Antonio Spurs will take part in the NBA Draft lottery where they'll find out whether they'll be drafting anywhere from 1st overall to 7th in the firs...

In Spurscast episode 695, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Collin Reid discuss:  The Random Drawing Between the Spurs and Rockets 11 Players on Guaranteed Deals 7 Players Entering Free Agency Spurs’ Cap Space Potential Devin Vassell Extension Watch The Random Drawing Between the Spurs and Rockets Monday the NBA announced the results of a random drawing between the San Antonio Sp...