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

  1. Ep. 65: Castle's 40 Point Triple Double and A Quiet Trade Deadline for Spurs

    6 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 65: Castle's 40 Point Triple Double and A Quiet Trade Deadline for Spurs

    In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses: * The San Antonio Spurs going 3-0 this past week with a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and two victories against the Dallas Mavericks (00:46). * Stephon Castle being named the Western Conference Player of the Week after he had a standout performance with a 40-point triple-double against Dallas (04:35). * The Spurs not making a move at the NBA trade deadline as the buyout market begins to take shape (11:28). * Jeremy Sochan not getting moved at the trade deadline (13:27). * Previewing the Spurs’ two upcoming games against the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors before the All-Star break, and which Spurs players will be participating in All-Star Weekend (19:58). Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

    25 min
  2. Ep. 64: It's Trade Deadline Week

    4 FEB

    Ep. 64: It's Trade Deadline Week

    In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses: * The latest trade rumors involving the San Antonio Spurs that include Jeremy Sochan, Guerschon Yabusele, Jose Alvarado, and whether Trey Murphy III might be available for trade at the deadline. (01:15). * How the Spurs went 2-1 this past week with wins over the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic, and lost on the road to the Charlotte Hornets (19:37). * Victor Wembanyama was named the January Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month, as well as some All-Star updates (25:00). * Previewing the three upcoming games this week against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and two straight games against the Dallas Mavericks (27:00). Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

    29 min
  3. Ep. 63: Full Rotation Finally Together & Trade Deadline Draws Closer

    27 JAN

    Ep. 63: Full Rotation Finally Together & Trade Deadline Draws Closer

    In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses: * The San Antonio Spurs going 2-2 in their last four games, with wins over the Utah Jazz and losses to the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans (00:34). * The 9-man rotation returning to full health, and whether Julian Champagnie should start in place of Harrison Barnes? (08:20). * The NBA trade deadline being less than two weeks away, and a report that the Spurs may have interest in New York Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele (15:11). * Victor Wembanyama being named an All-Star starter, and teammates Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and David Jones Garcia joining him at All-Star weekend in the Rising Stars game (20:40). * Previewing the three upcoming games this week against the Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, and Orlando Magic (22:00). Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

    24 min
  4. Ep. 62: Consecutive Wins and Trade Deadline is 3 Weeks Away

    19 JAN

    Ep. 62: Consecutive Wins and Trade Deadline is 3 Weeks Away

    In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses: * How the San Antonio Spurs fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but defeated the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves in the last week (00:39). * Where the Spurs stand through 42 games this season (09:28). * The Spurs’ improved 3-point shooting in the last four games, after the team had been in a shooting slump for several weeks (10:30). * The upcoming trade deadline is on February 5. The players who might be traded and the draft picks the Spurs have to trade (13:23). * Then, looking at players who would fit via trade as shooters off the bench or starting forwards (17:00). * Previewing the four upcoming games this week against the Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets, Jazz again, and the New Orleans Pelicans (30:24). Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

    33 min
  5. Ep. 61: Relying on Defense Through Rough Storm on Offense

    13 JAN

    Ep. 61: Relying on Defense Through Rough Storm on Offense

    In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses: * The San Antonio Spurs’ one-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. (00:44) * The Spurs’ 16-point win over the Los Angeles Lakers. (02:00) * The Spurs defeating the Boston Celtics by five points. (03:48) * The Minnesota Timberwolves coming back from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Spurs in crunch time. (05:50) * Where the Spurs stand through 39 games and how they’re 10-5 against teams that are .600 and above. (09:40) * The Spurs’ struggles on offense in the last eight games. (10:58) * How the Spurs’ defense has improved in the last eight games and has kept the team afloat. (15:57) * Bismack Biyombo and Lindy Waters III’s contracts fully guaranteeing and where the roster stands with the trade deadline approaching in February. (18:13) * Jeremy Sochan getting back into the rotation lately, and whether he may be a trade candidate. (20:21) * Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones reportedly are not being made available for trade. (21:30) * Previewing the Spurs’ upcoming games this week against the Oklahoma City Thunder (22:58), Milwaukee Bucks (24:17), and the Timberwolves (24:43). Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

    26 min
  6. Ep. 60: What's up with the Spurs' Outside Shooting?

    5 JAN

    Ep. 60: What's up with the Spurs' Outside Shooting?

    In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses: * The San Antonio Spurs finishing 2-3 in their last five games, with wins over the New York Knicks (03:12) and Indiana Pacers (05:00), and losses to the Utah Jazz (01:05), Cleveland Cavaliers (02:16), and Portland Trail Blazers (06:18). * Diving deep into the Spurs’ struggles shooting the ball from outside in the last five games (09:00). * Looking at the latest injuries for Victor Wembanyama (26:46) and Devin Vassell (28:10), as well as Head Coach Mitch Johnson being named the Western Conference Coach of the Month in December (28:50), and De’Aaron Fox (29:06) and Dylan Harper ( 29:15) being recognized for their play in December. * Finally, previewing the four games this upcoming week that include a back-to-back against the Memphis Grizzlies (29:44) and the Los Angeles Lakers (30:07), and then a weekend back-to-back against the Boston Celtics (30:39) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (31:07). Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

    32 min
  7. Ep. 59: The Spurs are Rollin' Through 30 Games

    27/12/2025

    Ep. 59: The Spurs are Rollin' Through 30 Games

    In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses: * The San Antonio Spurs’ 8-game winning streak, where they’ve defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder three times, Washington Wizards twice, and Atlanta Hawks (00:55). * How the Spurs have taken down the Thunder three times in the last two weeks (7:47). * Looking at the Spurs’ strengths and weaknesses on offense (12:19) and defense (18:14) through 30 games of the season, and where the Spurs are winning in the math game (21:25). * After defeating the Thunder three times this season, are the Spurs now a championship contender (24:22)? Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

    31 min
  8. Ep. 58: Help Returns Soon and Trade Rumors on the Horizon

    08/12/2025

    Ep. 58: Help Returns Soon and Trade Rumors on the Horizon

    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). Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

    31 min
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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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  • Creator
    Paul Garcia
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
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