Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, and they discussed the following topics:

• (03:58) Victor Wembanyama dominating inside the paint in the first two weeks of the season.
• (08:45) De'Aaron Fox starting off the season with consistent, steady play.
• (12:32) Dylan Harper adapting to his new role as a starter.
• (16:31) The new starting lineup improving through six games and why there's a stark difference between the first and third quarter.
• (23:58) The most intriguing matchups for the week ahead as the Spurs face the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, and Portland Trail Blazers.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:

• (00:36) The San Antonio Spurs opened the season 1-2, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets and beating the Dallas Mavericks.
• (03:59) Observations on the new starting five through 3 games and why Stephon Castle has morphed into a high-volume outside shooter in the opening week.
• (12:43) Notes on Tarris Reed Jr. playing real rotation minutes, De'Aaron Fox's steady play, and what's going to happen in the forward rotation when Tobias Harris returns.
• (19:16) A look at this week's upcoming games against the Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, and Minnesota Timberwolves on Halloween night.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, and they discussed the following topics:

• (00:50) The upside and concerns of the San Antonio Spurs' new starting five, De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie, and Victor Wembanyama, on both ends of the floor.
• (10:35) Discussing what happens when Tobias Harris returns from his left calf strain.
• (15:36) More preseason observations on Carter Bryant, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, and Tarris Reed Jr.
• (23:24) Lightning round predictions for the team and players for the upcoming season.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:

• (00:46) Dylan Harper starting in the first two Spurs preseason games against Atlanta and Phoenix and playing well.
• (03:37) More preseason observations of some of the sets the Spurs are running, and how teams are scheming for Wemby on defense.
• (08:51) Some clues emerged about who might be in the opening-night starting lineup.
• (12:45) Tobias Harris' calf strain injury will keep him out for the preseason and could linger into opening night.
• (14:50) The extension window currently open for Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:

• (00:49) The question that keeps popping up: Who will be in the San Antonio Spurs' starting lineup? Will Dylan Harper start, or will it be Tobias Harris, Devin Vassell, or Julian Champagnie?
• (14:28) Team and individual player goals for the upcoming season, per some of the players at training camp.
• (20:28) More training camp topics on Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Tobias Harris, Jayden Quaintance, and Carter Bryant.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:

• (00:52) News and notes on the San Antonio Spurs signing Jon Elmore, Malik Williams, and RJ Davis to training camp contracts, and the team releasing their 21-player training camp roster.
• (06:19) Upcoming questions for second-year guard Dylan Harper.
• (12:13) Season and postseason questions for Keldon Johnson.
• (17:25) Questions about the type of role Julian Champagnie will have this season.
• (19:13) Season questions ahead for second-year forward Carter Bryant.
• (24:05) Upcoming season and playoff questions for Luke Kornet.
• (28:04) Questions for the reserve players like Harrison Barnes, Tarris Reed Jr., Jordan McLaughlin, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, and David Jones Garcia.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:

• (00:47) News and notes on the Spurs signing guard Jayden Nunn to a training camp contract, an increase in the 2027-28 salary cap, and how it can impact the Spurs.
• (07:27) Upcoming questions for the season and playoffs for De'Aaron Fox.
• (12:25) Upcoming season questions for Stephon Castle.
• (15:25) Questions for the season and a contract extension question for Devin Vassell.
• (18:11) Season and playoff questions ahead for the newest Spur, Tobias Harris.
• (23:10) Upcoming season and playoff questions for Victor Wembanyama.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:

• (02:03) Training camp is approaching at the end of the month, and Collin's reaction to the Spurs' regular season schedule.
• (07:09) Looking at whether the Spurs should shake up their starting lineup by starting either Tobias Harris or Dylan Harper.
• (17:12) Discussing Tarris Reed Jr.'s role for the upcoming season and whether he'll be in the rotation every night.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:

• (00:53) Breaking down the San Antonio Spurs' 2026-27 regular season schedule, with a look at some notable opponents and the difficulty of each month based on which postseason-level teams the Spurs will face.
• (25:15) The Spurs signed Taelon Peter to a training camp contract. A look at where the Spurs' offseason roster stands after adding Peter.
• (27:16) Victor Wembanyama being named captain of the French National team and France's narrow exhibition loss to Nikola Jokic and Serbia.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:

• (00:59) Some of the San Antonio Spurs players recently joined Victor Wembanyama in France for workouts.
• (05:17) Even though he's an unsigned free agent, Kelly Olynyk was also in France with his Spurs teammates. What are the contract options if he and the Spurs had interest in a new deal together?
• (10:40) Breaking down the data from Tobias Harris' playmaking with the Detroit Pistons last season, with a focus on his scoring, shooting, passing, and crashing the offensive glass.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:

• (00:45) David Jones Garcia re-signing with the San Antonio Spurs on a two-way contract.
• (05:38) Looking at changes the projected Top-8 teams out West have made so far in the offseason.
• (18:43) Examining the changes the projected Bottom-7 teams out West have made so far this summer.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:

• (01:17) Victor Wembanyama's 5-year contract extension, where he left $50 million on the table to help the Spurs build the roster in the next couple of years.
• (11:24) Looking at whether Tobias Harris or Julian Champagnie will start at the 4 this upcoming season, and why each player has a good argument to start.
• (17:37) Jayden Quaintance's offseason knee surgery and why Tarris Reed Jr. will fill the reserve center minutes behind Wemby and Luke Kornet.
• (21:54) The Spurs bringing back reserve point guard Jordan McLaughlin and what that means for two-way point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:

• (00:50) Where the San Antonio Spurs' roster stands with free agency slowing down. The Spurs signed Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr. to rookie-scale contracts, then second-round draftees Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Maliq Brown to two-way contracts.
• (06:47) Takeaways on Reed, Gillespie, Brown, and Emanuel Miller from the Spurs' first three Summer League games in the California Classic.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:

• (01:25) The San Antonio Spurs signing Julian Champagnie to a new 3-year, $45 million contract extension.
• (04:52) Harrison Barnes will be returning to the team on a 1-year, $8 million deal.
• (06:56) The Spurs reached an agreement with Tobias Harris on a 2-year, $31 million contract. Looking at how Harris will fit in with San Antonio.
• (17:20) With two open standard roster spots left, looking at the Spurs' cap sheet and which other positions they can address on the roster.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:

• (01:29) Breaking down the San Antonio Spurs' roster heading into free agency, where they have 11 players under standard contracts and four roster openings. What needs on the roster do the Spurs need to fill with those four spots?
• (03:45) Going through an overview of the resources the Spurs will have to sign free agents or acquire players in trades, and why a Julian Champagnie contract extension may happen after the Spurs are done with their initial free agent moves.
• (08:06) Looking at different power forwards who could start or come off the bench if signed in free agency by the Spurs.
• (21:05) Discussing reserve shooters off the bench, reserve point guards, and locker room veterans as free agent fits.
• (24:57) Looking at starting and backup power forward players who have to be acquired in trades that would fit with the Spurs.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:

• (00:50) Instant reactions to the San Antonio Spurs drafting Jayden Quaintance with the 20th pick in the first round, and then acquiring the draft rights for Tarris Reed Jr. in a trade with the Denver Nuggets for the 26th pick.
• (04:56) Breaking down Quaintance's game on each end of the floor and why there are some injury concerns from a past knee injury.
• (11:52) Looking at what Reed will bring to the team as a reserve center off the bench.
• (16:10) Discussing potential roles for Quaintance and Reed and why they'll provide the Spurs more frontcourt depth both short-term and long-term.
• (21:04) Looking at the limited roster space the Spurs are now facing after adding two rookies to the team in the first round of the draft.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by Draft Analyst David Lee, where they discussed the following topics:

• (01:22) Lee shares his draft knowledge on Allen Graves, Chris Cenac Jr., and Jayden Quaintance, and why Quaintance has the most upside in his draft analysis. Plus, a few more draft prospects who would fit with the Spurs, such as Joshua Jefferson.
• (16:04) Discussing draft prospects in the second round, where the Spurs will have the 35th, 42nd, and 44th picks.
• (23:46) After the draft analysis, Paul breaks down a Friday trade rumor linking the Spurs to Detroit Pistons defensive big Isaiah Stewart.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Benjamin Bornstein, where they discussed the following topics:

• (04:15) With 11 players under contract for the upcoming season, the San Antonio Spurs will have 10 open roster spots in the offseason. What team needs do they need to address in the draft?
• (07:38) Looking at draft prospects in the 20th pick range, with a focus on Allen Graves, Jayden Quaintance, and Chris Cenac Jr.
• (20:30) Discussing draft prospects in the second round, where the Spurs will have the 35th, 42nd, and 44th picks. A number of players are mentioned here, like Joshua Jefferson, Zuby Ejiofor, Alex Karaban, Emanuel Sharp, and more.
• (30:31) Pondering whether the Spurs will or should trade some of these picks and whether anyone in the 20th pick range could be ready by next spring to play at the level of competition the Spurs saw in the Western Conference Finals and NBA Finals.

Regarding the draft prospects discussed in this episode, you can see the full list by visiting the 2026 Spurs Draft Board 1.0

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:

• (02:30) A similar trend followed the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs led by 16 points, but when the New York Knicks made their comeback and forced the game into crunch time, New York pulled away to win 94-90, clinching the NBA title in five games, 4-1.
• (06:46) Offense was once again the Spurs' downfall, especially in crunch time, where the Spurs had trouble generating quality looks. Rookie Dylan Harper and Victor Wembanyama led the way for the Spurs.
• (14:37) The Spurs had their best defensive game of the series, holding the Knicks to just 94 points, but were unable to secure the win because of San Antonio's shortcomings on offense. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 45 points in a close-out game.
• (22:00) Reflecting on the season for the Spurs, going from being a team projected to be in the play-in to turning into a contender. Then, getting an early picture of the upcoming offseason for the Spurs.

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In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:

• (00:52) After building a 29-point lead in Game 4, the San Antonio Spurs couldn't hold on to their largest lead of the series, and the New York Knicks were able to make the full comeback, with OG Anunoby winning the game on a putback layup.
• (07:23) The Spurs started off well offensively, making a playoff record 14 threes in the first half as they were on fire from outside. In the second half, the Spurs went ice-cold from beyond the arc and relied too much on jump shots, not going into the paint much. Victor Wembanyama and rookie Dylan Harper led the way for the Spurs on offense.
• (18:09) The Spurs held the Knicks to 107 points, but one of the final possessions that led to the Spurs' loss was their inability to box out OG Anunoby for the game-winning putback layup.
• (20:42) Looking ahead to Game 5 on Saturday to see how the Spurs respond after a gut-wrenching loss.

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