Matthew Tynan
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Matthew Tynan
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· Dec 26
'Press them where it hurts': Eye-opening Spurs attack spells trouble for OKC
The last two weeks of San Antonio basketball have put the rest of the league on alert, if it wasn't there already.
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‘Press them where it hurts’
The Spurs are in a tear and growing stronger with every hit of dopamine they get:
The Spurs are in a tear and growing stronger with every hit of dopamine they get:
Victor Wembanyama, who said he didn’t feel comfortable as “a foreigner” fully expressing his thoughts, did have some things to say today about the ongoing situation In Minneapolis:
“Every day I wake up and see the news, and I’m horrified.”
“Every day I wake up and see the news, and I’m horrified.”
January 27, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Victor Wembanyama, who said he didn’t feel comfortable as “a foreigner” fully expressing his thoughts, did have some things to say today about the ongoing situation In Minneapolis:
“Every day I wake up and see the news, and I’m horrified.”
“Every day I wake up and see the news, and I’m horrified.”
Working on free throws
January 27, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Working on free throws
Vassell says he’s going to be back for tomorrow night against the Pelicans.
Devin is here getting work in this morning at shootaround
January 24, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Vassell says he’s going to be back for tomorrow night against the Pelicans.
Devin is here getting work in this morning at shootaround
January 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Devin is here getting work in this morning at shootaround
Three Things + game thread — come on by: open.substack.com/chat/posts/d...
January 21, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Three Things + game thread — come on by: open.substack.com/chat/posts/d...
If you've got questions, I MIGHT have answers. We'll just have to find out together. Get your mailbag questions in!
It's CK Mailbag time!
Please submit your questions in the comment section below.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:08 PM
If you've got questions, I MIGHT have answers. We'll just have to find out together. Get your mailbag questions in!
Spurs say Devin Vassell (adductor strain) remains OUT tonight in Houston, but the rest of the injury report is clear of any other additions.
January 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Spurs say Devin Vassell (adductor strain) remains OUT tonight in Houston, but the rest of the injury report is clear of any other additions.
Victor Wembanyama on what he was thinking trying to intentionally miss that second free throw in the final seconds while up by 3 points:
“Not much thought, I can guarantee you.”
“Not much thought, I can guarantee you.”
January 18, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Victor Wembanyama on what he was thinking trying to intentionally miss that second free throw in the final seconds while up by 3 points:
“Not much thought, I can guarantee you.”
“Not much thought, I can guarantee you.”
Three Things + game thread for Spurs-Thunder Part IV. Come on in! open.substack.com/chat/posts/f...
January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Three Things + game thread for Spurs-Thunder Part IV. Come on in! open.substack.com/chat/posts/f...
Wembanyama developing that shot going either direction from both elbows is just lethal. The ability to dump it down and let him face up and go could be a total trump card if that thing gets truly consistent.
January 11, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Wembanyama developing that shot going either direction from both elbows is just lethal. The ability to dump it down and let him face up and go could be a total trump card if that thing gets truly consistent.
Great test for the Spurs. Not just because Boston is obviously good, but because they protect against rim attempts better than anyone else, which is where SA loves to set up/get its shots.
Good defense keeping the Spurs in this one while they figure things out offensively.
Good defense keeping the Spurs in this one while they figure things out offensively.
January 11, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Great test for the Spurs. Not just because Boston is obviously good, but because they protect against rim attempts better than anyone else, which is where SA loves to set up/get its shots.
Good defense keeping the Spurs in this one while they figure things out offensively.
Good defense keeping the Spurs in this one while they figure things out offensively.
Game chat + Three Things! Come join: open.substack.com/chat/posts/1...
January 11, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Game chat + Three Things! Come join: open.substack.com/chat/posts/1...
Reposted by Matthew Tynan
Jeremy Sochan has been moved all over the place his entire life, both on and off the court. But in the midst of the toughest, most uncertain season of his young career, he needn’t look far for reassurance things can indeed get better:
Two Spurs on separate paths, but similar search for 'clarity and peace'
In this time of uncertainty, Jeremy Sochan doesn't need to look too far for a reminder that the 'dark' times can be temporary.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Jeremy Sochan has been moved all over the place his entire life, both on and off the court. But in the midst of the toughest, most uncertain season of his young career, he needn’t look far for reassurance things can indeed get better:
Jeremy Sochan has been moved all over the place his entire life, both on and off the court. But in the midst of the toughest, most uncertain season of his young career, he needn’t look far for reassurance things can indeed get better:
Two Spurs on separate paths, but similar search for 'clarity and peace'
In this time of uncertainty, Jeremy Sochan doesn't need to look too far for a reminder that the 'dark' times can be temporary.
matthewtynan.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Jeremy Sochan has been moved all over the place his entire life, both on and off the court. But in the midst of the toughest, most uncertain season of his young career, he needn’t look far for reassurance things can indeed get better:
New SMB pod is up (feat. @trevorz.bsky.social)!
We talk about the current state of the Spurs, including the reappearance of Sochan, the impact of Devin Vassell’s absence, and some trade deadline thoughts.
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We talk about the current state of the Spurs, including the reappearance of Sochan, the impact of Devin Vassell’s absence, and some trade deadline thoughts.
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The state of the Spurs, and early trade deadline discussion
Matthew Tynan is joined by Trevor Zickgraf to discuss the state of the Spurs, the reinsertion of Jeremy Sochan into the rotation, the absence of Devin Vassell, and some early trade deadline ideas.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:09 AM
New SMB pod is up (feat. @trevorz.bsky.social)!
We talk about the current state of the Spurs, including the reappearance of Sochan, the impact of Devin Vassell’s absence, and some trade deadline thoughts.
Spotify: tinyurl.com/mr3npa33
Apple: tinyurl.com/46sntffh
open.substack.com/pub/matthewt...
We talk about the current state of the Spurs, including the reappearance of Sochan, the impact of Devin Vassell’s absence, and some trade deadline thoughts.
Spotify: tinyurl.com/mr3npa33
Apple: tinyurl.com/46sntffh
open.substack.com/pub/matthewt...
Victor Wembanyama will be on a minutes restriction off the bench again tonight, per Mitch Johnson.
When asked about whether or not he goes back after these games to review how those Victor minutes were distributed, Johnson had this to say:
When asked about whether or not he goes back after these games to review how those Victor minutes were distributed, Johnson had this to say:
January 8, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Victor Wembanyama will be on a minutes restriction off the bench again tonight, per Mitch Johnson.
When asked about whether or not he goes back after these games to review how those Victor minutes were distributed, Johnson had this to say:
When asked about whether or not he goes back after these games to review how those Victor minutes were distributed, Johnson had this to say:
Victor Wembanyama is nearing a return to the court, but those moments he spent on the Frost Bank Center floor on New Year’s Eve reminded us all how fragile the season (and future) can be.
A reminder that life in the NBA is fragile
Victor Wembanyama's injury scare reinforced the idea there's no time like the present to go for gold.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Victor Wembanyama is nearing a return to the court, but those moments he spent on the Frost Bank Center floor on New Year’s Eve reminded us all how fragile the season (and future) can be.
Victor Wembanyama is traveling with the team to Memphis. He’ll be reevaluated tomorrow, but is questionable for now.
He did play 5-on-5 today, per team.
He did play 5-on-5 today, per team.
January 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Victor Wembanyama is traveling with the team to Memphis. He’ll be reevaluated tomorrow, but is questionable for now.
He did play 5-on-5 today, per team.
He did play 5-on-5 today, per team.
Victor Wembanyama is back on the bench in his warm-ups, and he's celebrating Luke Kornet's And-1...
Great sign. Potentially a huge sigh of relief.
Great sign. Potentially a huge sigh of relief.
January 1, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Victor Wembanyama is back on the bench in his warm-ups, and he's celebrating Luke Kornet's And-1...
Great sign. Potentially a huge sigh of relief.
Great sign. Potentially a huge sigh of relief.
On a night Victor Wembanyama goes down with a knee injury, Julian Champagnie sets a career high with 36 points and a franchise record 11 threes in a game.
Still 4:09 left.
Still 4:09 left.
January 1, 2026 at 2:35 AM
On a night Victor Wembanyama goes down with a knee injury, Julian Champagnie sets a career high with 36 points and a franchise record 11 threes in a game.
Still 4:09 left.
Still 4:09 left.
Spurs say Devin Vassell (left adductor strain) is OUT and Stephon Castle (left thumb sprain) is questionable for tomorrow night’s rematch with the Knicks.
December 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Spurs say Devin Vassell (left adductor strain) is OUT and Stephon Castle (left thumb sprain) is questionable for tomorrow night’s rematch with the Knicks.
De’Aaron Fox is officially available to play tonight
December 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
De’Aaron Fox is officially available to play tonight
Narrator: It did not bode well
Another 40-point first quarter for the Spurs. Usually bodes well.
December 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Narrator: It did not bode well
Looks like we’re about to have a Sochan sighting
December 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Looks like we’re about to have a Sochan sighting
Another 40-point first quarter for the Spurs. Usually bodes well.
December 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Another 40-point first quarter for the Spurs. Usually bodes well.