Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time live from the Frost Bank Center after a brutal 127-114 Spurs loss to the Utah Jazz. It was a classic trap game situation — returning home for a three-game homestand after more than a month of taxing travel — and San Antonio fell right into it. This serves as yet another reminder there’s a ton of talent all across the NBA, and there is no such thing as a night off from the grind. The Spurs were not crisp offensively, their defense allowed the Jazz to get hot and stay hot, and San Antonio couldn’t answer the bell from the perimeter in response. As both Mitch Johnson and Keldon Johnson mentioned afterward, that was far from the standard that’s been set by the team this season. We talked at length about it. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app then subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, or you can watch on your desktop. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time live from the Frost Bank Center after a 130-110 Spurs beatdown of the Oklahoma City Thunder. What is happening? That was thorough, convincing, eye-opening, and a little bit of a shock to the system. Suddenly, San Antonio looks like a real matchup problem for the defending champs. And while there’s still a long way to go, this is a group that, if healthy, is positioned to be a real threat this spring. Not two springs from now, or spring of next year, this spring. In our first live test run from the arena, we attempt to contextualize all of it. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app and subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Andrew Claudio take a look back at Spurs-Knicks after what was an excellent NBA Cup tournament. Then, they dive into what's different about New York with former San Antonio assistant Mike Brown now in charge. After the break, Tynan outlines highlights the Spurs' struggles once the game turned into a halfcourt affair down the stretch -- something they will have to address ahead of postseason play. And finally, after 12 games without him, San Antonio's offense still needs to adjust to Victor Wembanyama's return. You can check out more of Andrew's work and the rest of the Knicks Film Room folks over on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 132-119 Spurs win in Los Angeles during the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. San Antonio is now bound for Las Vegas and a semifinal date with the Oklahoma City behemoth. Now 9-3 without Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs continue to make the case they belong in that second tier of playoff contenders. On Wednesday night, they relentlessly ripped apart a Lakers team whose defense simply could not keep up with San Antonio’s three-headed monster at guard, and whose offense was forced into a prodding and repetitive mid-range attack. Eventually, the math won out for the Spurs, who now get a chance to at least attempt a takedown of the seemingly unstoppable Thunder. Show topics included: Spurs ran it down the Lakers’ throats as often as they could — off steals, misses, makes… you name it San Antonio opted for a conservative drop coverage defense, forcing Los Angeles into the mid-range and limiting shots from 3 and at the rim Stephon Castle was a monster in just his second game back from injury The Lakers eventually made their run, and once again the Spurs thwarted an opponent’s late-game surge For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app and subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 135-132 Spurs win in New Orleans. Just days after losing the third quarter 44-19 in Cleveland on its way to a seventh loss, San Antonio was once again dragged 45-23 in the 12 minutes after halftime. I wish I had an exact answer for what’s going on, but I do not, dear reader/listener. It’s not as if there’s one recurring issue, or one player in particular performing poorly on the regular. The ailments are myriad, and I will be diving into them more. But in a crowded Western Conference, you do not apologize for any win, no matter how ugly. And against the Pelicans, you saw a teenager take the game into his own hands for the eventual game-sealing bucket, which gives everyone a good enough reason to celebrate. Show topics included: You guessed it: What the hell is happening in these third quarters? Harrison Barnes kept San Antonio afloat as everything slipped away; his baskets kept them in a game that could’ve gotten away even further. Dylan Harper, a 19-year-old, ultimately saves the day. What to make of the trio of Harper, De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle in their first game together this season. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app and subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Postgame show topics included: The third quarter doomed the Spurs, and there simply wasn’t enough left in the tank to make any sort of real run Cleveland took 54 percent of its shots at the rim and scored 80 points in the paint. That’s crazy, and a nearly impossible stat to overcome. The absence of Luke Kornet was obvious on the defensive end, but they badly missed his screening, rolling, passing and rebounding on the offensive end as well. This schedule is just nuts — basically like another Rodeo Road Trip — and San Antonio is going to have to take advantage of these two days off in New Orleans to refuel. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app and subscribing to Corporate Knowledge. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf break down San Antonio's recent performances and discuss why there are signs that all this success could be sustainable. Getting into dangerous territory here. Then, conversation about how all the injuries since the start of training camp have allowed so many players to embrace their roles and find their footing, and the critical signing and performance of Luke Kornet during Victor Wembanyama's absence. Finally, because y'all love the transaction talk, Tynan transforms into a wet blanket once again to throw cold water on the Giannis rumors. Episode produced by Tyler Prince. For more of Matthew Tynan's work, check out the Corporate Knowledge newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 125-112 Spurs loss in chilly Minnesota. It was a rough fourth quarter that overshadowed what had been looking like another great road performance, but San Antonio lost steam just as the ‘Wolves were gathering it. Postgame show topics included: Going 2-2 on a trip through Phoenix, Portland, Denver and Minnesota is a damn good outcome, and that victor over the Nuggets was an eye-opener Spurs aren’t letting the other shoe drop, they look legit San Antonio played an ultra-aggressive defensive scheme that reminded of the 2024 Mavs during their Finals run, Sean Sweeney’s former team It’s been fun watching Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell grow into their own with this iteration of the team; Keldon has been on a roll all season, now let’s see if Devin can sustain When the opposition’s shot starts to fall and they take better care of the ball, the Spurs can’t get out and run; and when they couldn’t get out and run Sunday, the halfcourt offense could not find any rhythm For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to Corporate Knowledge (matthewtynan.substack.com), then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day (like this), and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge Live, the day after San Antonio lost 111-102 in Phoenix. It was the start of a difficult road trip which continues Wednesday in Portland before moving on to Denver and Minnesota after Thanksgiving Day. And they’ll have to do it all without key players. Not great! Topics included: What went wrong against the Suns It’s good San Antonio has the depth it does, but there are a lot of bodies missing in action Devin Vassell is having the most balanced season of his career, but the shooting numbers are really lagging Then, after the game recap, we finish the leftover questions from the most recent mailbag For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app. Once you're subscribed to Corporate Knowledge, you’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day (like this), and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed (wherever you get your podcasts). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Tynan fields questions from subscribers over at the Corporate Knowledge newsletter (matthewtynan.substack.com), covering a wide range of topics. In the show: Would the Spurs consider playing at a slower pace to help prevent all these soft-tissue injuries moving forward? What if San Antonio leaned into Victor Wembanyama as a No. 2 option rather than a No. 1, allowing him to conserve energy and wear and tear? What do we make of the early seasons of Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan? Plus, more... Episode produced by Tyler Prince Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Jared Weiss take a long look at the ongoing Wembanyama evolution, and what to expect going forward as the Spurs big man continues to adjust to everything defenses are throwing his way. Then, the discussion shifts to how the rest of San Antonio's young core is benefitting from the gravitational pull of both Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after Victor Wembanyama went crazy in the fourth quarter to lead the Spurs to a 121-117 comeback win in Chicago. This is why we watch sports, people. The ups and downs and ebbs and flows are all part of the wonderful rollercoaster ride, and Wemby put on a show worth the ticket price. Tonight’s topics included: Vic scores 18 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter to bring his team back from a 12-point deficit and burying the Bulls with two dagger 3-pointers on back-to-back late possessions. Welcome back Luke Kornet, who spent much of the final frame on the court next to Wemby and played a major role on both sides of the ball. “French Vanilla” is back in action. Steph Castle just keeps hitting singles. Plus, other stuff… For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter at matthewtynan.substack.com, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed (wherever you get your podcasts). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf discuss the Spurs' loss to the Suns, Wemby's struggles, and Dylan Harper's bummer of an injury. Then, after the break, they break down how the rotations will be affected by players who will soon be returning from injury -- specifically De'Aaron Fox, once he finally hits the court once again. Podcast produced by Tyler Prince. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Isaac Levy-Rubinett of The Ringer talk about San Antonio's early season developments, and whether or not any of them are surprising. Then, after the break, they get into which of those trends are here to stay, and which ones may be temporary. Episode produced by Tyler Prince. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics included: The ebbs and flows of a team relying on young but talented rising stars Somehow winning a grind-it-out game on a night when the Spurs were outscored while Victor Wembanyama was on the court San Antonio’s 3-point shooting was a problem, until it wasn’t Keldon Johnson is a bull in a China shop, and we all support it Devin Vassell comes back online Big fourth-quarter surge led by Dylan Harper And more… For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter at matthewtynan.substack.com. Then, downloard the Substack app, and you’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed (wherever you get your podcasts). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in live for the first Corporate Knowledge: After Dark of the 2025-26 season, and what a show it was. I’m of course talking about Victor Wembanyama, not me. Whew, what a night! Topics included: Vic is preposterous, and I’m running out of descriptive terms for what he’s doing Steph Castle taking control of the offense in De’Aaron Fox’s stead, and building on where he left off last season Dylan Harper overcame what looked like normal, early rookie jitters to find his sea legs off the bench Keldon Johnson was everywhere, has never looked better in that reserve role The Spurs are going to be more and more lethal in the open and broken court as these guys get reps and develop together Second-side actions and attacking voids created by Wembanyama’s gravity are going to be key in mitigating the effects of San Antonio’s relative lack of shooting depth, and it has as many advantage creators off the dribble as it’s had in a long time This is what a team looks like when it’s trying to win for real (I explain) For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat (and especially those from the Small Market Bias universe), you can do so by subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter for free (or paid!) at matthewtynan.substack.com and downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter and on the podcast feed either late that night or at some point the next morning (like this). See everyone Friday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, the fellas somehow fall into a discussion about the NBA Cup and general health of the NBA before any Spurs talk. It was Trevor's fault. Then, it's more injury news -- this time regarding Jeremy Sochan, who will miss the season opener in Dallas due to a wrist sprain. After the break, it's time to take a look at the promising preseason performances of a number of Spurs, including the big man who looks like he's about to take over the league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf dive into the recently released ESPN top-100 player rankings ahead of the NBA season. Four Spurs made the list, and we'll bet you can guess who they are. Then, after the break, the guys take a look at the win totals out of Vegas and attempt to nail down a high-end trajectory for San Antonio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, apologies for the poor audio. Will be fixed next time! Second, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf field a slew of questions from the community. What is Brian Wright's roster theory? Will lineups featuring a bunch of ball-handling guards work? Did Chris Paul's influence effectively rub off on the young roster during his brief time in San Antonio? All this, and more mailbag to come at the Corporate Knowledge newsletter this week (matthewtynan.substack.com). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, the guys discuss the report by Pablo Torre of The Athletic and Meadowlark Media that Kawhi Leonard was paid by a fraudulent tree-planting company for "no-show" work, allegedly in an effort by the Clippers to circumvent the league's salary cap upon his signing back in 2019. Yes, seriously. Then, after the break, more normal conversation. Is the De'Aaron Fox contract fair? Is Jeremy Sochan next, or should the Spurs wait on that extension? All that and more on the latest episode of SMB. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.