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The Spot Up Pod

The official podcast of the Spot Up Shot newsletter with a focus on the San Antonio Spurs and NBA. thespotupshot.substack.com

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27:12

Ep. 39: The Kevin Durant Trade Situation Goes On

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2025/06/16

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The latest trade rumors about Kevin Durant indicate that the San Antonio Spurs are one of his top three preferred destinations. (00:30)* Trade rumors about the second and 14th picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. (09:55)* Looking at some players who fit with the Spurs via free agency or trade. (12:24)Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Get full access to The Spot Up Shot at thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

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48:18

Ep. 38: Spurs' Trade Decisions as Draft Approaches

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2025/06/07

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia and guest Collin Reid of Reid the Floor discuss: * The latest trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant and the San Antonio Spurs. (01:51)* Other players in trade rumors, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trey Murphy III, and Cam Johnson. (13:57)* Draft prospects in the 14th pick range, like Thomas Sorber, Egor Demin, and Noa Essengue. (34:07)Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Get full access to The Spot Up Shot at

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28:17

Ep. 37: The Spurs' Options with 2025 Draft Picks

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2025/05/19

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:• The San Antonio Spurs getting lucky in the NBA Draft lottery and landing the 2nd pick. The Spurs will also have the 14th and 38th picks. (00:32)• The Spurs’ options with the 2nd, 14th, and 38th picks in the draft. (04:54)• A brief scouting report on draft prospect Dylan Harper from Rutgers and his fit with the Spurs. (12:41)* Mapping out the road ahead for the Spurs as the NBA Draft approaches. (26:17)Sign up for the newsletter

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35:17

Ep. 36: Coaching Changes, Another Offseason Question,...

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2025/05/09

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:• Gregg Popovich becoming ‘El Jefe’ as the President of Basketball Operations for the San Antonio Spurs, and Mitch Johnson being named the new head coach for the team. (00:37)• Stephon Castle winning the Rookie of the Year award. (14:11)• Open-ended trade questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo if he asks out of Milwaukee. (15:28)* The upcoming NBA Draft Lottery on Monday, May 12. (29:20)Sign up for the newsletter at

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39:18

Ep. 35: Lottery Odds, Offseason Questions, and Season...

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2025/04/23

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:• The lottery odds for the San Antonio Spurs as they head into the NBA Draft Lottery on May 12. (00:48)• Various offseason questions regarding the draft, free agents, trades, and a potential Jeremy Sochan extension. (07:20)• Analyzing where the Spurs made improvements and where they declined compared to the 2023-24 team. (23:18)Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Get full access to The Spot Up Shot at

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28:36

Ep.34: Heading into the final week of the season

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2025/04/08

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs going 1-3 in their last four games against the Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Portland Trail Blazers. (01:00)* The Spurs' current position in the lottery order and its potential impact on the team's future. (14:35)* An interesting quote from Chris Paul about the Spurs going into next season. (20:52)* Previewing the final four games of the regular season against the Los Angeles

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28:15

Ep. 33: Wrapping up March for the Spurs

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2025/04/01

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs going 0-4 in their last four games against the Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors. (01:06)* The Spurs on offense and defense in March. (09:58)* Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and Keldon Johnson being the three go-to players for the Spurs in March. (13:07)* Previewing the upcoming four games for this week against the Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, Cavaliers, and

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24:46

Ep. 32: A Spurs winning streak and Devin Vassell in...

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2025/03/25

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs going 3-1 in their last 4 games, with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, but then, a 3-game winning streak against the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors. (00:40)* Devin Vassell’s improved play on both ends of the floor in the month of March. (12:52)* Previewing the upcoming 4 games for this week against the Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors

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25:41

Ep. 31: The season goes on without Fox and Wemby

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2025/03/16

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* De’Aaron Fox having to miss the rest of the season to undergo finger surgery. (00:45)* The San Antonio Spurs going 2-1 against the Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets, and New Orleans Pelicans. (02:09)* The remaining schedules for the Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers for lottery positioning. (11:38)* Previewing the upcoming 4 games for this week against the Los

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30:55

Ep. 30: Keldon Johnson's shooting improvement and...

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2025/03/12

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs going 1-3 against the Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Dallas Mavericks. (00:48)* Keldon Johnson’s shooting improvement post All-Star break. (10:20)* The Spurs’ defense in 11 games without Wemby. (15:58) * Will De’Aaron Fox have surgery on his finger when the Spurs visit the Lakers? (26:08)* Previewing the upcoming 3 games for this week against the Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets,

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28:38

Ep. 29: Stephon Castle's rookie season thus far

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2025/03/04

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs going 1-3 against the New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Oklahoma City Thunder. (00:45)* Stephon Castle on both ends of the floor, so far through 58 games of his rookie season. (06:43)* News and notes on Chris Paul remaining with the Spurs for the rest of the season, and Bismack Biyombo being signed for the rest of the season. (24:00)* Previewing the upcoming 3 games for this week

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28:18

Ep. 28: Wemby's Season Unfortunately Ends Early

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2025/02/25

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* Victor Wembanyama being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder and having to miss the rest of the season. Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich is expected to miss the rest of the season as well. (00:45)* The Spurs’ last 3 games against the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, and New Orleans Pelicans. Plus, how Keldon Johnson has played well post All-Star break, while Devin Vassell has struggled. (06:50)* Looking at whether the

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34:23

Ep. 27: The Spurs at the All-Star Break

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2025/02/18

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The Spurs’ last 2 games against the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics. (00:30)* The Spurs through five games with De’Aaron Fox. (01:25)* Player-by-player analysis for each Spurs rotation player through the All-Star break. (06:30)* Recapping All-Star Weekend for Stephon Castle, Victor Wembanyama, and Chris Paul. (27:15)* Previewing the upcoming 3 games for this week against the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, and New Orleans

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28:55

Ep. 26: Spurs' first 3 games with De'Aaron Fox

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2025/02/10

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The Spurs’ first 3 games with De’Aaron Fox against the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, and Orlando Magic. (1:00)* Frontcourt help on the way with the Spurs’ signing of veteran Bismack Biyombo. (13:28)* The Spurs’ play-in window shrinking if they don’t start putting a winning streak together. (16:12)* Revisiting the Spurs’ trade on Thursday of acquiring and then waiving Patrick Baldwin Jr. (23:09)* Previewing the upcoming games

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22:53

Ep. 25: Instant reaction to De'Aaron Fox being traded...

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2025/02/03

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The Sunday evening breaking news of De’Aaron Fox being traded to the SAn Antonio Spurs in a 3-team deal with the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls (0:45)* The Spurs’ roster with Fox (11:30)* An early look at the Spurs’ offseason cap sheet and Fox’s options for an extension (13:35)Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Get full access to The Spot Up Shot at thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

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29:10

Ep. 24: Spurs get a split in Paris

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2025/01/27

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs in their last 2 games against the Indiana Pacers in Paris, France. (00:39)* The Spurs through 43 games and the schedule ahead. (08:56)* The pattern of blowout losses recently. (11:26)* Should the Spurs clear roster space for next season at this trade deadline? (17:02)* News and Notes: Wemby came close to making the Western Conference All-Star starting lineup and 2026 projected number one pick AJ Dybantsa

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39:33

Ep. 23: The Spurs Midway through the Season

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2025/01/21

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The Spurs in their last 4 games against the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies twice, and Miami Heat. (00:40)* News and Notes: Stephon Castle agreeing to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Saturday night, the latest round of All-Star fan votes for Wemby, and Jeremy Sochan’s back injury. (07:30)* The Spurs midway through the season on offense, defense, in the Math game, and by each month of the season. (10:23)*

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33:45

Ep. 22: Wemby's All-Star Path, Check-in on 2025 draft...

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2025/01/13

As mentioned in the episode, please visit Cares.NBA.com/wildfire-relief-efforts to see how you can help all those in Los Angeles impacted by the wildfires. In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The Spurs in their last 2 games against the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. (01:58)* The Spurs through 37 games. (06:46)* Wemby being named a nominee for the Western Conference player of the week, Jeremy Sochan dealing with a back injury, and the NBA trade deadline

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29:40

Ep. 21: Full rotation and the Spurs battling for a...

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2025/01/06

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The Spurs in their last 7 games against the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, and Denver Nuggets twice. (00:58)* The Spurs through 35 games. (05:54)* Wemby being named the Western Conference player of the week in December and being a nominee for the Western Conference player and defensive player of the month. Stephon Castle was also a nominee for the Western

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28:57

Ep. 20: De'Aaron Fox Trade Rumor, Wemby's Big Week,...

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2024/12/23

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* Victor Wembanyama’s big week in wins for the San Antonio Spurs against the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers. (0:30)* The Spurs through 28 games. (6:25)* A Spurs -De’Aaron Fox trade rumor (8:00)* The Spurs taking care of business against below .500 teams (15:00)* The Spurs’ new starting lineup and second unit with the full rotation finally healthy (18:40)* The upcoming games this week: at Philly, at New York, at Brooklyn,

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