In Spurscast episode 720, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Collin Reid discuss the Spurs in the last six games (2:00), the 12-game losing streak, and whether expectations were set too high for the team (8:40). From there, they have a deep dive discussion about the Spurs and the 3-point line (15:50). 0-6 in Last Six Games, Losing Streak Extended to 12 Over the last six games, the San Antonio Spurs have lost to the Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers...

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 Antonio hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost by 7, then they faced the Miami Heat two nights...

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 Monday, and then recently in New York Wednesday, lost to the Knicks by 21. One of the early trends...

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 a 20-point comeback to defeat Phoenix in the final minute. Wembanyama scored 18 points and...

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 then finally, a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Wemby, Vassell, and Osman Wembanyama’s...

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 the Warriors, Wembanyama finished with 19 points, 5 blocks, and 4 rebounds. Wembanyama’s five...

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 to the Houston Rockets, and then defeated the Rockets two nights later. During these preseason...

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 in Oklahoma City, where the Spurs fell to the Thunder 122-121. Wembanyama made his preseason debut...

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, at $146 million. Vassell’s new extension begins next season where he’ll earn $29.3 million in the...

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-way contract, they signed Javonte McCoy to a training camp deal and then waived him, and the most...

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 pick and cash. With Payne waived, the team now has 17 players on guaranteed contracts and two...

In Spurscast episode 709, Project Spurs’ Paul Garcia discusses the following: A prediction of minutes for next season for some of the Spurs’ playersSandro 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 Branham, Zach Collins, and Doug McDermott for next season. From there, the remaining minutes may be up...

In Spurscast episode 708, Project Spurs’ Paul Garcia discusses the following: The Spurs’ 2023-2024 scheduleNews 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. The Spurs will have 13 back-to-back sets during the 82 game schedule. In October, the team will play...

In Spurscast episode 707, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Collin Reid discuss:  The latest signings by the SpursWhether or not the Spurs and Devin Vassell will agree to a contract extensionPlayers most likely to get traded or waivedTeams with trade player exceptionsThe latest signings by the Spurs Since the last Spurscast episode, the San Antonio Spurs officially re-signed Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Dominick Barlow to a two-way contract, and they signed second-round...

In Spurscast episode 706, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses:  The latest transactions by the SpursUpcoming moves and decisions by the teamWho gets waived or traded before opening night?Brainstorming potential starting lineupsThe 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, and officially re-signed Tre Jones. The Spurs are now over the salary cap and still have access to the...

In Spurscast episode 705, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Collin Reid discuss:  Options with the Spurs’ remaining cap spaceVictor Wembanyama’s short Vegas runOther Spurs players at Summer LeagueMore 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 cap space until Tre Jones and Sandro Mamukelashvili sign their new deals. The interesting...

In Spurscast episode 704, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses:  Victor Wembanyama’s first Summer League gameThe Spurs’ opening days of free agencyWhere the Spurs’ roster currently standsWemby'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 showed how he's going to have an immediate impact on the defensive end of the floor with his five blocks...

In Spurscast episode 703, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Collin Reid discuss:  Draft night for the SpursThe latest news and notesThe state of the Spurs’ roster entering free agencyAvailable free agents that would fit with San AntonioDraft Night Last Thursday the San Antonio Spurs used the first overall pick to draft Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs then traded the 33rd pick in the second round and with the 44th pick in round two, they drafted Sidy Cissoko. The Spurs looked at...

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 lotteryLate first-round prospects in the event the Spurs move up in the draftDraft prospects at 33 and 44 in the event the Spurs don’t move their two second-round picksLatest Trade Rumblings to Move Up In an interview with San Antonio Spurs General Manager Brian Wright,...

In Spurscast episode 701, Spurscast host Paul Garcia discusses the following topics: Victor Wembanayama possibly being at Summer LeagueThe Spurs targeting starting centers this summerThe Pacers putting the 7th pick on the trade tableA new CBA detail regarding minimum team salaryWemby at Summer League? According to Marc Stein on his latest Substack newsletter, there's a chance Victor Wembanyama will be at Summer League in Las Vegas and participate with the team to some degree. The Spurs will...

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 becomes fully guaranteed on June 28, and if not, they'll look to waive him and possibly see if...

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 VanVleetWhat a trade would look like if the Spurs traded for Jaylen BrownWhat an offer sheet would look like if the Spurs tried to sign Austin ReavesFred VanVleet VanVleet has until June 15 to exercise or decline his $22.8 million player option with the Toronto Raptors. If VanVleet declines the player option, he'll be an unrestricted free agent on...

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 the NBA Draft Lottery and landing the number one overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Landing...

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 deadlineTre Jones signing an extension or going into restricted free agencyWhen the Spurs can start making tradesKeldon Johnson’s extension beginning in the new seasonA new note about the tax distributionDevin Vassell’s upcoming extension deadline The San...

In Spurscast episode 696, Spurscast host Paul Garcia and Project Spurs writer Benjamin Bornstein discuss:  Lottery Prospects in the 1st through 7th RangeSecond Draft ProspectsLottery 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 first round. Lottery prospects in the Top-7 range are Victor Wembanyama (1st) from France, Scoot Henderson...