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The San Antonio Spurs sit at 2-3 and 10th in the Western Conference Division as they prepare for their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Victor Wembanyama leads the league in GM survey MVP voting while the new three-guard starting lineup of De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper makes its regular-season debut.

Hosts Emily and Chris analyze the tactical fit of the starting five, discuss Dylan Harper’s 19-point performance against Sacramento, and evaluate whether Devin Vassell will have a breakout year. They also address Perkins’ critique on Wemby’s physicality and the impact of Tobias Harris’s absence on bench depth.

Key players discussed include Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Luke Kornet, and Malik Monk. Topics cover pick-and-roll efficiency, rim protection, spacing, and the upcoming challenge against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder.

In this episode: Three-Guard Lineup Analysis · Roster Depth & Bench Battles · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nba/sa/2026-10-18/transcript.html

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