The San Antonio Spurs improved to 4-0 in the preseason following a 16-point win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday evening in Indiana.

In this video, Paul Garcia provides his observations on:

* Stephon Castle playing in his first preseason game of the 2025-26 season. (00:19)

* Victor Wembanyama’s double-double against the Pacers. (01:56)

* Dylan Harper playing off the bench in his second preseason game. (04:58)

* Luke Kornet’s play off the bench. (06:43)

* Keldon Johnson scoring efficiently off the bench. (07:37)

* Julian Champagnie shooting well from outside as he continues to start. (08:33)

* The rotation Head Coach Mitch Johnson used in the game. (09:09)

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

* Observations from the Spurs’ first two preseason games against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions and Miami Heat, focusing on the players in the rotation, how several players have had to run point, and the Victor Wembanyama-Luke Kornet frontcourt lineup. (00:42)

* Then, some initial thoughts on Wemby, Keldon Johnson, Julian Champagnie, Kornet, Devin Vassell, Carter Bryant, Adam Flagler, and Lindy Waters III in the preseason games. (06:23)

* Reviewing the annual NBA General Managers survey and which Spurs players were mentioned. (17:03)

* The clock is ticking for the Spurs and Jeremy Sochan to reach a contract extension. Should Nikola Jovic’s rookie scale extension serve as an example? (21:56)

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

* Offseason injuries for De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Jeremy Sochan, and Kelly Olynyk. How will each player’s injury impact the rotation during the preseason? (00:58)

* Head Coach Mitch Johnson and numerous players mentioned how defense will be the focal point of the team this season. (07:27)

* Can the Spurs’ offense work with multiple lead guards? (10:50)

* What expectations have some of the players set for the team this upcoming season? (13:33)

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

* Bismack Biyombo re-signing with the San Antonio Spurs and a breakdown of the Spurs’ current training camp roster. (00:44)

* Key questions for training camp include who will fill the backup point guard role with Dylan Harper injured, whether anyone can take the backup wing spot from Julian Champagnie, where Kelly Olynyk fits into the rotation, and if one of the training camp invites will earn a standard roster spot. (05:31)

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

* Dylan Harper injured his left thumb, which may force him to miss training camp and the preseason. (00:38)

* Looking at whether or not the San Antonio Spurs should extend Jeremy Sochan’s contract with an October 20 deadline approaching. (05:45)

* The Spurs signing Stanley Umude to a training camp contract(15:41)

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

* The San Antonio Spurs reportedly registering interest in Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans. (00:52).

* Breaking down each month of the Spurs’ 2025-26 regular season schedule. (07:34).

* Features on Kelly Olynyk and a new section in The Spot Up Shot newsletter. (15:06).

* The latest staff additions and promotions the Spurs made for their team (18:00).

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

* Jeremy Sochan’s calf injury that will keep him from playing in Eurobasket with Poland. (00:48).

* Breaking down De’Aaron Fox’s contract extension with the Spurs and looking at the Spurs’ cap sheet during the four years of Fox’s extension (02:25).

* Going over the free agent signings the Spurs made this past week of signing Riley Minix and Harrison Ingram to two-way contracts, and adding Micah Potter and Adam Flagler to training camp deals (12:16).

* The Spurs once again playing on Christmas Day this upcoming season and potentially opening the regular season in Dallas. (18:32)

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

* The options between De’Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs on a potential contract extension that Fox is eligible to sign on August 3 (00:30).

* Looking at the projected roles for David Jones Garcia and Lindy Waters III, who were recently signed by the Spurs (08:15).

* Going over the state of the Spurs’ roster and previewing the preseason schedule (13:14).

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

* Final takeaways from Summer League for Dylan Harper (00:50), Carter Bryant (03:35), David Jones Garcia (06:26), Riley Minix (11:45), and Harrison Ingram (13:17).

* A preview of the offseason calendar for the Spurs that might include extensions for De’Aaron Fox and Jeremy Sochan (15:41).

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

* The open roster spots for the San Antonio Spurs and which free agents would fit well on the team (00:32). Free agents discussed are David Jones Garcia (04:29), Garrison Matthews (04:54), Johnny Juzang (05:19), Amir Coffey (05:43), Caleb Houstan (06:10), Riley Minix (06:32), and Bismack Biyombo (07:10).

* Checking in on the play of Dylan Harper (08:56), Carter Bryant (12:48), Jones Garcia (17:30), Minix (21:00), and Harrison Ingram (22:18) at the Summer League. (08:39)

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