In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:

* The San Antonio Spurs defeating the Memphis Grizzlies (00:34) and the Orlando Magic (01:38). Then the Spurs fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers (04:20), going 2-1 this past week and surpassing expectations (08:44).

* Injured players could be returning soon, with Stephon Castle and Luke Kornet being listed as questionable to play Monday in New Orleans. Plus, Wemby and Castle were back at practice on Sunday (09:20).

* Trade rumors could start to heat up involving the Spurs if Giannis Antetokounmpo asks out of Milwaukee (11:08). Plus, if the Pelicans start listening to trade proposals for Trey Murphy III, could the Spurs resurface as an interested team (23:03)?

* A preview of the games ahead this week against the New Orleans Pelicans (26:50) and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals (27:04). Then an explainer on the Spurs’ two scenarios, whether they defeat the Lakers or fall in Los Angeles, to know who their next opponent will be (28:16).

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