Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for the midway-point mailbag, and a big thank you to Tyler Prince for helping facilitate the proceedings. Show topics include: The Jeremy Sochan situation in San Antonio and what that looks like moving forward The slow but steady emergence of Carter Bryant How Spurs fans should feel about this season Ball knowledge And, oh yeah, trade-deadline talk! Please rate, review, subscribe if you enjoyed the show! See ya next time! 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 joined live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following a 111-106 Spurs loss to the Rockets. It was never going to be as easy as the first half appeared to be for San Antonio, especially on the second night of a back-to-back on the road against a team you know is going to turn things into a wrestling match. And still, one of the next steps this Spurs team has to take is figuring out how to hang on to these leads against good teams. Once the postseason comes around, that is going to be a necessary trait. In this episode, we discussed San Antonio blowing a 16-point lead, the offense sticking, Wemby struggling, Reed Sheppard leading the Houston charge, and much more in the post-postgame show. 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, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will 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 into the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following a 119-98 loss to the Thunder that featured a handful of items from the ‘You Can’t Afford To Do That Against This Team’ list I just created. Poor shooting, turnovers, sloppy execution — they all reared their ugly heads, not necessarily all night long, but certainly in high-leverage situations. Against the defending champs, after already beating them three times this season, in Oklahoma City, nothing but peak performance was going to work. Because as we all witnessed, that team and those fans were out for blood. The chippiness was palpable, though we love that stuff regardless of game outcome. We talked about all of that, plus the current two-dimensionality of the absence without Devin Vassell, the need for a more assertive De’Aaron Fox, and the future of this matchup. Not sure if there will be a playoff series between these two this postseason, but man it would be fun. 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, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will 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 into the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 1-1 back-to-back in Boston and Minneapolis that reflected well the ebbs and flows of January dog days. It also showed how matchups can dictate the course of an entire 48-minute game, and how a flight from one city to the next can mean the difference in your best player getting to his spots with ease and being pushed off them in a fist fight. Personnel and physicality matter, and when the temperature is cranked up, it’s the tiny details you may not even think about in real time that can make a massive difference in a close game. We talked about it all! 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, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will 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 jump into a conversation about the re-emergence of Jeremy Sochan in the Spurs' rotation before talking about Mitch Johnson's decision tree when it comes to those lineups. Then, after the break, a conversation about how important Devin Vassell has been to the team's success this season, and thoughts about the type of approach San Antonio should be taking as the countdown to the trade deadline keeps ticking. 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.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a relatively smooth 123-113 Spurs win over the Pacers in Indy despite the absences of Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell. The three-headed guard attack once again took center stage, as it has all season whenever Wemby has been forced out due to injury. De’Aaron Fox went for 24 points, Stephon Castle pitched in 19, and Dylan Harper dropped 22 off the bench to provide a full 48 minutes of ball-handling stability, which is invaluable against the pesky perimeter defenders employed in Indiana. Remember when San Antonio’s point guard rotation was Tre Jones, Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley? Remember the ‘Point Sochan’ experiment? What a difference a year and some change can make. 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, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will 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 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.