Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast

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Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast episodes

July 02Spurs to Sign Tobias Harris: Breakdown of New Deals and Roster Moves
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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24 min
June 28The 2026 Spurs Free Agency Preview
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:
(01:29) Breaking down the San Antonio Spurs' roster heading into free agency, where they have 11 players under standard contracts and four roster openings. What needs on the roster do the Spurs need to fill with those four spots?

(03:45) Going through an overview of the resources the Spurs will have to sign free agents or acquire players in trades, and why a Julian Champagnie contract extension may happen after the Spurs are done with their initial free agent moves.

(08:06) Looking at different power forwards who could start or come off the bench if signed in free agency by the Spurs.

(21:05) Discussing reserve shooters off the bench, reserve point guards, and locker room veterans as free agent fits.

(24:57) Looking at starting and backup power forward players who have to be acquired in trades that would fit with the Spurs.
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35 min
June 24New Spurs Bigs, Draft Night Reactions, and Roster Fit
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 min
June 21Pre-Draft Breakdown with Draft Analyst David Lee & Isaiah Stewart Trade Rumor
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 min
June 18Mapping the Spurs' Draft: Who Should They Target at 20 and Beyond?
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 min
June 14Spurs Fall in Game 5, Knicks win 2026 Championship
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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34 min
June 11The 29-Point Collapse: Spurs Fall to Knicks in Game 4 of NBA Finals
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 min
June 09The Breakthrough: Castle and Wemby Lead Spurs Past Knicks in Game 3 of Finals
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discussed the following topics:
(00:51) The San Antonio Spurs have won their first game of the NBA Finals, going into New York on the road and defeating the Knicks by four points in crunch time. The Spurs had a better game offensively, and Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox made some clutch shots in the final two minutes.

(05:48) The Spurs scored 115 points, their most in any game of the series. San Antonio was led by an All-NBA performance from Victor Wembanyama, and Stephon Castle had a bounce-back game.

(13:23) On the surface, the Spurs allowed 111 points on defense, their most in any game of the series, but when in the halfcourt, their defense held up.

(20:42) Looking ahead to Game 4 on Wednesday and what's going on in the second quarters for the Spurs so far in the playoffs.
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29 min
June 06The 0-2 Hole: Spurs Must Make History After Game 2 Crunch Time Heartbreak
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discussed the following topics:
(00:58) The San Antonio Spurs fell in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in crunch time, allowing the New York Knicks to not only take a 2-0 series lead, but to do so in San Antonio.

(05:44) The Spurs' offense once again struggled against the Knicks' defense, scoring only 104 points on the night. Victor Wembanyama had a strong second half, but in crunch time, he had a critical turnover and missed his final two contested shots down the stretch.

(12:43) The Spurs held the Knicks to 105 points on the night, but in a game decided by one point, there were some factors that stood out, like the Knicks' outside shooting and offensive rebounding in the fourth quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the Knicks as he continues to present problems for the Spurs' defense.

(19:09) Looking ahead to Game 3 on Monday as the series shifts to New York, where the Spurs need to find some adjustments that can help them get their first win of the series in Game 3.
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23 min
June 04Sean Elliott Discusses Spurs - Knicks After Game 1 of the Finals
In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by special guest Sean Elliott, who shared his experiences as a former NBA player and provided his observations of the San Antonio Spurs-New York Knicks NBA Finals series:
(00:16) Introducing Elliott, who won a championship with the Spurs in 1999 against the Knicks

(01:12) Elliott provided his initial reaction to the Spurs falling in game one to the Knicks by 10 points.

(02:50) Being a former player, Sean mentioned the challenge of guarding left-handed players, especially with the Knicks' go-to player, Jalen Brunson, being a lefty.

(04:55) Since the Spurs' local broadcast stopped calling games once the regular season, Sean provided his thoughts on the Spurs making it through the first three rounds of the playoffs, where they're now competing for an NBA Championship with such a young roster.

(07:43) What do the Spurs need to do to try to get Victor Wembanyama more looks near the basket in Game 2?

(10:13) Something Head Coach Mitch Johnson mentioned after game one was that the Spurs need to try to run their offense inside-out, not outside-in. Sean echoed that strategy when asked about how the Spurs can get more paint scoring in Game 2.

(12:16) Spurs rookie Dylan Harper came off the bench with 16 points on efficient shooting. Elliott provided his observations on the young rookie so far in the playoffs.

(14:33) While the Spurs' defense still played well enough to win the game by holding the Knicks to 105 points, there are still some areas they can clean up, according to Sean.

(19:24) Lastly, Sean knows what it's like to go to Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals and try to win in that arena. He shared his perspective on what the Spurs players have to be ready for in that environment.
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21 min

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