• Free Agency Slowdown & California Classic Takeaways
    2026/07/09

    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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    20 分
  • Spurs to Sign Tobias Harris: Breakdown of New Deals and Roster Moves
    2026/07/02

    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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    23 分
  • New Spurs Bigs, Draft Night Reactions, and Roster Fit
    2026/06/24

    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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    27 分
  • Pre-Draft Breakdown with Draft Analyst David Lee & Isaiah Stewart Trade Rumor
    2026/06/21

    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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    30 分
  • Mapping the Spurs' Draft: Who Should They Target at 20 and Beyond?
    2026/06/18

    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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    37 分
  • Spurs Fall in Game 5, Knicks win 2026 Championship
    2026/06/14

    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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    33 分
  • The 29-Point Collapse: Spurs Fall to Knicks in Game 4 of NBA Finals
    2026/06/11

    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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    30 分