Matthew Tynan
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'This is the next step we have to pass'
On Victor Wembanyama's return, the collective efforts of a team finding its place in the league, and why it's OK to celebrate achievements on the way to the top.
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“This is the next step we have to pass”
On Victor Wembanyama's return, the collective efforts of a team finding its place in the league, and why it's OK to celebrate achievements on the way to the top:
On Victor Wembanyama's return, the collective efforts of a team finding its place in the league, and why it's OK to celebrate achievements on the way to the top:
Even as we’ve seen their consistent growth throughout the season, it’s still wild to me to watch the Spurs just thoroughly dominate a quality opponent on their home floor like this. They’ve improved so much, so quickly.
December 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Even as we’ve seen their consistent growth throughout the season, it’s still wild to me to watch the Spurs just thoroughly dominate a quality opponent on their home floor like this. They’ve improved so much, so quickly.
If you’re losing to the Spurs by a lot at halftime just start the 3rd quarter in a zone defense and you might get lucky
December 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
If you’re losing to the Spurs by a lot at halftime just start the 3rd quarter in a zone defense and you might get lucky
Three Things + tonight’s CK game thread. Come join! ⬇️ open.substack.com/chat/posts/a...
December 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Three Things + tonight’s CK game thread. Come join! ⬇️ open.substack.com/chat/posts/a...
Mitch Johnson said Victor Wembanyama will remain on a minutes restriction for at least the next few games. Mentioned specifically the back-to-back today and tomorrow.
December 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Mitch Johnson said Victor Wembanyama will remain on a minutes restriction for at least the next few games. Mentioned specifically the back-to-back today and tomorrow.
Victor needs a take a lil breath. A bit antsy early on.
December 17, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Victor needs a take a lil breath. A bit antsy early on.
Three things for tonight + Spurs vs Knicks game thread:
Let’s have a fun one! open.substack.com/chat/posts/8...
Let’s have a fun one! open.substack.com/chat/posts/8...
December 17, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Three things for tonight + Spurs vs Knicks game thread:
Let’s have a fun one! open.substack.com/chat/posts/8...
Let’s have a fun one! open.substack.com/chat/posts/8...
“This is the next step we have to pass”
On Victor Wembanyama's return, the collective efforts of a team finding its place in the league, and why it's OK to celebrate achievements on the way to the top:
On Victor Wembanyama's return, the collective efforts of a team finding its place in the league, and why it's OK to celebrate achievements on the way to the top:
'This is the next step we have to pass'
On Victor Wembanyama's return, the collective efforts of a team finding its place in the league, and why it's OK to celebrate achievements on the way to the top.
matthewtynan.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
“This is the next step we have to pass”
On Victor Wembanyama's return, the collective efforts of a team finding its place in the league, and why it's OK to celebrate achievements on the way to the top:
On Victor Wembanyama's return, the collective efforts of a team finding its place in the league, and why it's OK to celebrate achievements on the way to the top:
Wembanyama checked back into the game with 3:52 left in the half.
Spurs finished the second on a 15-2 run.
Spurs finished the second on a 15-2 run.
December 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Wembanyama checked back into the game with 3:52 left in the half.
Spurs finished the second on a 15-2 run.
Spurs finished the second on a 15-2 run.
Three Things + game thread for this evening. Let’s have some fun, friends! open.substack.com/chat/posts/8...
December 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Three Things + game thread for this evening. Let’s have some fun, friends! open.substack.com/chat/posts/8...
Reposted by Matthew Tynan
Mitch Johnson indicated Sochan’s significant dip in minutes (just 4 over the last two games) is solely a coaching decision. “Jeremy has been great,” the coach said. “We have been on the same page, a lot of communication.”
December 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Mitch Johnson indicated Sochan’s significant dip in minutes (just 4 over the last two games) is solely a coaching decision. “Jeremy has been great,” the coach said. “We have been on the same page, a lot of communication.”
Spurs make it OFFICIAL official: Victor Wembanyama is in tonight.
December 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Spurs make it OFFICIAL official: Victor Wembanyama is in tonight.
Some Saturday afternoon reading from yesterday ICYMI 👇
Five for Friday: Catching your breath, the Return of the Vic, and Mitch goes full Pop.
Plus a Keldon observation, and early returns on the Spurs’ full guard trio:
Plus a Keldon observation, and early returns on the Spurs’ full guard trio:
Five for Friday: Catching your breath, the Return of the Vic, and Mitch goes full Pop
Plus, Keldon has to be in the running for Sixth Man of the Year.
matthewtynan.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Some Saturday afternoon reading from yesterday ICYMI 👇
Reposted by Matthew Tynan
Five for Friday: Catching your breath, the Return of the Vic, and Mitch goes full Pop.
Plus a Keldon observation, and early returns on the Spurs’ full guard trio:
Plus a Keldon observation, and early returns on the Spurs’ full guard trio:
Five for Friday: Catching your breath, the Return of the Vic, and Mitch goes full Pop
Plus, Keldon has to be in the running for Sixth Man of the Year.
matthewtynan.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Five for Friday: Catching your breath, the Return of the Vic, and Mitch goes full Pop.
Plus a Keldon observation, and early returns on the Spurs’ full guard trio:
Plus a Keldon observation, and early returns on the Spurs’ full guard trio:
Five for Friday: Catching your breath, the Return of the Vic, and Mitch goes full Pop.
Plus a Keldon observation, and early returns on the Spurs’ full guard trio:
Plus a Keldon observation, and early returns on the Spurs’ full guard trio:
Five for Friday: Catching your breath, the Return of the Vic, and Mitch goes full Pop
Plus, Keldon has to be in the running for Sixth Man of the Year.
matthewtynan.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Five for Friday: Catching your breath, the Return of the Vic, and Mitch goes full Pop.
Plus a Keldon observation, and early returns on the Spurs’ full guard trio:
Plus a Keldon observation, and early returns on the Spurs’ full guard trio:
Spurs @ Lakers game thread, plus three quick things: open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...
December 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Spurs @ Lakers game thread, plus three quick things: open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...
Spurs have officially listed Victor Wembanyama as OUT for their NBA Cup knockout game against the Lakers tomorrow night.
December 10, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Spurs have officially listed Victor Wembanyama as OUT for their NBA Cup knockout game against the Lakers tomorrow night.
So far, even with Fox on the floor, it’s pretty much been Castle running the show
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
So far, even with Fox on the floor, it’s pretty much been Castle running the show
Game thread is live, and here are three simple things for tonight: open.substack.com/chat/posts/9...
December 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Game thread is live, and here are three simple things for tonight: open.substack.com/chat/posts/9...
Spurs make it official: Stephon Castle and Luke Kornet are available to play basketball tonight.
It will be the debut of the Castle, De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper trio.
It will be the debut of the Castle, De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper trio.
December 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Spurs make it official: Stephon Castle and Luke Kornet are available to play basketball tonight.
It will be the debut of the Castle, De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper trio.
It will be the debut of the Castle, De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper trio.
Reposted by Matthew Tynan
The Spurs got some familiar faces back at practice Sunday in New Orleans, including one Victor Wembanyama.
What does that mean for Wemby, Castle, etc moving forward? The Express-News -- and only the Express-News -- was there to find out:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
What does that mean for Wemby, Castle, etc moving forward? The Express-News -- and only the Express-News -- was there to find out:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Victor Wembanyama is back (at practice)
Victor Wembanyama was chief among the injured players to join the Spurs for practice Monday, the next step in his return
www.expressnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Spurs got some familiar faces back at practice Sunday in New Orleans, including one Victor Wembanyama.
What does that mean for Wemby, Castle, etc moving forward? The Express-News -- and only the Express-News -- was there to find out:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
What does that mean for Wemby, Castle, etc moving forward? The Express-News -- and only the Express-News -- was there to find out:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Gonna go ahead and post last night’s postgame show before I turn into a Texas Tech account for the next couple of hours.
As Isaac Newton once wrote, an object in motion stays in motion until halftime brings it to a screeching halt:
As Isaac Newton once wrote, an object in motion stays in motion until halftime brings it to a screeching halt:
Terrible third quarter dooms Spurs
Watch now | The difference in energy levels between the first and second half was jarring for a San Antonio team in the middle of a crazy travel schedule.
matthewtynan.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Gonna go ahead and post last night’s postgame show before I turn into a Texas Tech account for the next couple of hours.
As Isaac Newton once wrote, an object in motion stays in motion until halftime brings it to a screeching halt:
As Isaac Newton once wrote, an object in motion stays in motion until halftime brings it to a screeching halt:
The difference in Spurs’ energy level from the first half to the second has been jarring
December 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The difference in Spurs’ energy level from the first half to the second has been jarring
Three things (plus link for CK newsletters game chat):
1) Everyone has to rebound. Everyone.
2) No Kornet — gotta pack the paint and contain the dribble. To quote Stan Van Gundy, “Form a f***ing wall!”
3) Pray for 3-pt variance to be on your side
open.substack.com/chat/posts/3...
1) Everyone has to rebound. Everyone.
2) No Kornet — gotta pack the paint and contain the dribble. To quote Stan Van Gundy, “Form a f***ing wall!”
3) Pray for 3-pt variance to be on your side
open.substack.com/chat/posts/3...
December 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Three things (plus link for CK newsletters game chat):
1) Everyone has to rebound. Everyone.
2) No Kornet — gotta pack the paint and contain the dribble. To quote Stan Van Gundy, “Form a f***ing wall!”
3) Pray for 3-pt variance to be on your side
open.substack.com/chat/posts/3...
1) Everyone has to rebound. Everyone.
2) No Kornet — gotta pack the paint and contain the dribble. To quote Stan Van Gundy, “Form a f***ing wall!”
3) Pray for 3-pt variance to be on your side
open.substack.com/chat/posts/3...
Postgame show is now in your inboxes, ICYMI live!
So much for 'schedule losses'
Watch now | Nobody would've blamed San Antonio had it fallen short on the second night of a back-to-back in Orlando, but the Spurs had zero interest in such things.
matthewtynan.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Postgame show is now in your inboxes, ICYMI live!