Matthew Tynan
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Covering the Spurs http://matthewtynan.substack.com Corporate Knowledge | PBWA | Formerly @TheAthleticNBA | Absolutely needs to spend less time online | 🌵
The Spurs were on the doorstep of a series-altering comeback, but with one bounce, instead find themselves on the precipice:
When results are all that matter, the pain is in what could have been
San Antonio was on the doorstep of completing one of the greatest comebacks that building has ever seen. But with one bounce of the ball, it's now on the precipice of elimination.
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Game 7 is two hours away, and I’ve got one more thing for y’all to read ahead of time. Keldon’s proclamation about to be put to the test:
Keldon's proclamation put to the test
Plus, the unbelievable third-quarter Spurs, and a deeper look at just how critical Dylan Harper is to the team.
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An unfazed Wemby expected that type of competitive response. Devin Vassell announced this team is here, experience be damned. De’Aaron Fox, bum ankle and all, knew his team had to wipe the slate clean. Three players. Three perspectives. One huge win:
'Six more wins before we can rest'
Victor Wembanyama set the tone, Devin Vassell announced San Antonio's arrival, De'Aaron Fox righted the ship, and Gregg Popovich sent a message.
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De’Aaron Fox (questionable, right ankle) is on the floor at shootaround this morning. Positive sign on that front.
Spurs say Victor Wembanyama is available to play today, has cleared concussion protocol
Up late and need some content in your face? We got you! Enjoyed talking Spurs-Blazers with @mikegrich.bsky.social, and I hope y’all enjoy the listen: m.youtube.com/watch?v=8jtg...
Does Blazers' Defense Have a CHANCE Against Victor Wembanyama?
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Spurs say Victor Wembanyama is available to play tonight
The proven roster commodities have helped transform San Antonio into a legitimate threat to win it all, but it's what we don't yet know about its youngest stars that should terrify the rest of the league:
It's the unknown about these Spurs that makes them so dangerous
San Antonio's proven commodities have been special this season, but it's the potential of its youngest stars that should strike fear in the rest of the league.
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Stuff from the last few days over at the CK newsletter, and oh god there’s another game tonight… SA-DET postgame show: tinyurl.com/2nbda29v (Article) What a difference a year makes: tinyurl.com/3b4vdzup SA-TOR postgame show: tinyurl.com/4kz4pv7f
What a difference one year can make
Last February was one of the darkest months in recent Spurs history, and now they're soaring at altitudes the young core has never experienced.
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As rebuilds unfold through extra lottery picks, the talent overlaps and fit questions that come with drafting ‘best player available’ make roster casualties inevitable. Sochan was the first piece of the new era to go, and he probably won’t be the last:
The difficult side of the feel-good
Rebuilds in the NBA always come with unfortunate casualties, and All Star Weekend has reminded us why Jeremy Sochan had to become one of them.
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Thats a professional win. Warriors running hot for nearly three full quarters, Spurs continued to defend until regression came. Keldon jumpstarted the offense in the third and Wemby and Fox took the keys from there. Down 16 in the third, could’ve packed up for the break. Nope.
One night after a hard fall on his tailbone knocked him out of the game in LA, Steph Castle is available to play against the Warriors.
Spurs have officially announced they’ve waived Jeremy Sochan
ICYMI: a very casual postgame show from my car in the Frost Bank Center parking lot. We talked about the game, Jeremy Sochan, the trade deadline and the weird vibes that always surround it, and the seriousness of the road down the stretch:
Spurs with ‘meh’ win, but a W is a W
Watch now | Postgame show live from my car in the Frost Bank Center parking lot.
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Beyond the SGA news, it looks like ESPN will be broadcasting Spurs vs the OKC Blue this evening. Presti channeling his inner Spur and sitting everyone for a nationally televised game on the second night of a back-to-back:
New SMB podcast (feat. @trevorz.bsky.social) is ready to consume! Topics o' the day: ⤵️ Downhill Dylan 6⃣ Keldon for 6MotY 🛑 Castle's defense 👽 All things Victor 🔁 Sochan trade talks Spotify: tinyurl.com/4typu2te Apple: tinyurl.com/4pks8ezn (🎙️ @bleavnetwork.bsky.social)
Gettin' your lick back in Houston
Podcast Episode · Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast · 01/30/2026 · 1h 2m
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Victor Wembanyama, who said he didn’t feel comfortable as “a foreigner” fully expressing his thoughts, did have some things to say today about the ongoing situation In Minneapolis: “Every day I wake up and see the news, and I’m horrified.”
Vassell says he’s going to be back for tomorrow night against the Pelicans.
Matthew Tynan@matthewtynan.bsky.social · 9mo agoDevin is here getting work in this morning at shootaround
Devin is here getting work in this morning at shootaround
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Spurs say Devin Vassell (adductor strain) remains OUT tonight in Houston, but the rest of the injury report is clear of any other additions.
Victor Wembanyama on what he was thinking trying to intentionally miss that second free throw in the final seconds while up by 3 points: “Not much thought, I can guarantee you.”
Wembanyama developing that shot going either direction from both elbows is just lethal. The ability to dump it down and let him face up and go could be a total trump card if that thing gets truly consistent.
