Matthew Tynan
@matthewtynan.bsky.social
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Spurs getting their money's worth in Kornet
San Antonio's biggest offseason acquisition will have to play a pivotal role in the weeks to come with Victor Wembanyama hitting the shelf.
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The Spurs didn’t sign Luke Kornet solely as ‘Wemby insurance,’ but for the next few weeks that’s what they’re getting. And it’s difficult to ask for a better situation under the circumstances.
“He’s a seamless fit for our organization...”
New CK:
“He’s a seamless fit for our organization...”
New CK:
Mailbag time! Get those questions in:
Submit questions for the CK Mailbag!
With an eventful five-game homestand coming to an end, let's get to some queries from the subscribers. Get 'em in!
matthewtynan.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Mailbag time! Get those questions in:
The Spurs didn’t sign Luke Kornet solely as ‘Wemby insurance,’ but for the next few weeks that’s what they’re getting. And it’s difficult to ask for a better situation under the circumstances.
“He’s a seamless fit for our organization...”
New CK:
“He’s a seamless fit for our organization...”
New CK:
Spurs getting their money's worth in Kornet
San Antonio's biggest offseason acquisition will have to play a pivotal role in the weeks to come with Victor Wembanyama hitting the shelf.
matthewtynan.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The Spurs didn’t sign Luke Kornet solely as ‘Wemby insurance,’ but for the next few weeks that’s what they’re getting. And it’s difficult to ask for a better situation under the circumstances.
“He’s a seamless fit for our organization...”
New CK:
“He’s a seamless fit for our organization...”
New CK:
Spurs say Steph Castle is out for the rest of the game with a hip injury.
November 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Spurs say Steph Castle is out for the rest of the game with a hip injury.
Three things for this afternoon!
1) No Vic means perimeter defense is going to have to contain penetration, guessing that means more Sochan too
2) We already expect usage from Fox and Castle, who's gonna be the third today?
3) Is "Vanilla" as good without the "French?"
1) No Vic means perimeter defense is going to have to contain penetration, guessing that means more Sochan too
2) We already expect usage from Fox and Castle, who's gonna be the third today?
3) Is "Vanilla" as good without the "French?"
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Three things for this afternoon!
1) No Vic means perimeter defense is going to have to contain penetration, guessing that means more Sochan too
2) We already expect usage from Fox and Castle, who's gonna be the third today?
3) Is "Vanilla" as good without the "French?"
1) No Vic means perimeter defense is going to have to contain penetration, guessing that means more Sochan too
2) We already expect usage from Fox and Castle, who's gonna be the third today?
3) Is "Vanilla" as good without the "French?"
Reposted by Matthew Tynan
New at CK newsletters — So close, yet still so far away:
So close, yet still so far away
On a tense, dramatic evening in San Antonio, the Spurs were outgunned by Steph Curry and the Warriors in what felt like a taste of playoff competition.
matthewtynan.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
New at CK newsletters — So close, yet still so far away:
New at CK newsletters — So close, yet still so far away:
So close, yet still so far away
On a tense, dramatic evening in San Antonio, the Spurs were outgunned by Steph Curry and the Warriors in what felt like a taste of playoff competition.
matthewtynan.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
New at CK newsletters — So close, yet still so far away:
Julian Champagnie was questionable to play this morning, fwiw
November 15, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Julian Champagnie was questionable to play this morning, fwiw
Three things to watch:
1) Can Castle stay out of foul trouble and contain Curry? Gonna need it
2) Spurs need a night from De'Aaron Fox
3) Almost a guarantee the Warriors are gonna throw something different at Victor defensively. How does he respond?
1) Can Castle stay out of foul trouble and contain Curry? Gonna need it
2) Spurs need a night from De'Aaron Fox
3) Almost a guarantee the Warriors are gonna throw something different at Victor defensively. How does he respond?
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Three things to watch:
1) Can Castle stay out of foul trouble and contain Curry? Gonna need it
2) Spurs need a night from De'Aaron Fox
3) Almost a guarantee the Warriors are gonna throw something different at Victor defensively. How does he respond?
1) Can Castle stay out of foul trouble and contain Curry? Gonna need it
2) Spurs need a night from De'Aaron Fox
3) Almost a guarantee the Warriors are gonna throw something different at Victor defensively. How does he respond?
New pod is up!
Glad to be joined by @jaredweissnba.bsky.social for a winding convo (that didn't follow ANY sort of show outline) about the Wembanyama development plan, as well as how the rest of the young core is playing off his gravity (🎙️ @bleavnetwork.bsky.social):
Glad to be joined by @jaredweissnba.bsky.social for a winding convo (that didn't follow ANY sort of show outline) about the Wembanyama development plan, as well as how the rest of the young core is playing off his gravity (🎙️ @bleavnetwork.bsky.social):
Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast: Diving deep into the Wembanyama development plan
Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins Matthew Tynan for a deep dive into the Victor Wembanyama development plan that’s unfolding for all to see.
bleav.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
New pod is up!
Glad to be joined by @jaredweissnba.bsky.social for a winding convo (that didn't follow ANY sort of show outline) about the Wembanyama development plan, as well as how the rest of the young core is playing off his gravity (🎙️ @bleavnetwork.bsky.social):
Glad to be joined by @jaredweissnba.bsky.social for a winding convo (that didn't follow ANY sort of show outline) about the Wembanyama development plan, as well as how the rest of the young core is playing off his gravity (🎙️ @bleavnetwork.bsky.social):
Reposted by Matthew Tynan
If you’re not coming to CK: after dark, you’re missing out
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Corporate Knowledge | Matthew Tynan | Substack
On the San Antonio Spurs beat with an alternative kind of coverage. Click to read Corporate Knowledge, by Matthew Tynan, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
matthewtynan.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you’re not coming to CK: after dark, you’re missing out
ICYMI over CK last night: The Vic Show made a triumphant return.
Plus, welcome back Luke Kornet, Steph Castle keeps hitting singles, and De'Aaron Fox is still finding his rhythm:
Plus, welcome back Luke Kornet, Steph Castle keeps hitting singles, and De'Aaron Fox is still finding his rhythm:
The return of the Vic show
Victor Wembanyama scores 18 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter as the Spurs overcome a 12-point deficit to win on the road in Chicago.
matthewtynan.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
ICYMI over CK last night: The Vic Show made a triumphant return.
Plus, welcome back Luke Kornet, Steph Castle keeps hitting singles, and De'Aaron Fox is still finding his rhythm:
Plus, welcome back Luke Kornet, Steph Castle keeps hitting singles, and De'Aaron Fox is still finding his rhythm:
Jotting down some notes and going live soon! Click link below to subscribe and download the Substack app to join the live show. It’s all free, no paywall!
Corporate Knowledge | Matthew Tynan | Substack
On the San Antonio Spurs beat with an alternative kind of coverage. Click to read Corporate Knowledge, by Matthew Tynan, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
matthewtynan.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Three things for tonight:
1) Playing with force: Spurs players/coaches spoke the other night about not having the road letdowns/lack of energy they did in Phoenix/LA.
2) Kornet returns! That’s 48 minutes of rim protection.
3) Limit turnovers, avoid “trap” game with Giddey out.
1) Playing with force: Spurs players/coaches spoke the other night about not having the road letdowns/lack of energy they did in Phoenix/LA.
2) Kornet returns! That’s 48 minutes of rim protection.
3) Limit turnovers, avoid “trap” game with Giddey out.
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Three things for tonight:
1) Playing with force: Spurs players/coaches spoke the other night about not having the road letdowns/lack of energy they did in Phoenix/LA.
2) Kornet returns! That’s 48 minutes of rim protection.
3) Limit turnovers, avoid “trap” game with Giddey out.
1) Playing with force: Spurs players/coaches spoke the other night about not having the road letdowns/lack of energy they did in Phoenix/LA.
2) Kornet returns! That’s 48 minutes of rim protection.
3) Limit turnovers, avoid “trap” game with Giddey out.
Three things I'm watching tonight, btw:
1) How does De'Aaron Fox look and what changes schematically now that he's back?
2) Will defenses still sell out against Vic now that Fox is back?
3) This is the starting lineup they'd basically envisioned to start the season, good fits?
1) How does De'Aaron Fox look and what changes schematically now that he's back?
2) Will defenses still sell out against Vic now that Fox is back?
3) This is the starting lineup they'd basically envisioned to start the season, good fits?
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Three things I'm watching tonight, btw:
1) How does De'Aaron Fox look and what changes schematically now that he's back?
2) Will defenses still sell out against Vic now that Fox is back?
3) This is the starting lineup they'd basically envisioned to start the season, good fits?
1) How does De'Aaron Fox look and what changes schematically now that he's back?
2) Will defenses still sell out against Vic now that Fox is back?
3) This is the starting lineup they'd basically envisioned to start the season, good fits?
Well then, halftime thoughts:
1) Where the hell did those final couple of minutes come from? Let's see if they can maintain after half
2) Wemby has made just two of his last 14 threes, gonna make life even harder for himself until he starts to hit
3) Gotta keep turnovers down
1) Where the hell did those final couple of minutes come from? Let's see if they can maintain after half
2) Wemby has made just two of his last 14 threes, gonna make life even harder for himself until he starts to hit
3) Gotta keep turnovers down
November 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Well then, halftime thoughts:
1) Where the hell did those final couple of minutes come from? Let's see if they can maintain after half
2) Wemby has made just two of his last 14 threes, gonna make life even harder for himself until he starts to hit
3) Gotta keep turnovers down
1) Where the hell did those final couple of minutes come from? Let's see if they can maintain after half
2) Wemby has made just two of his last 14 threes, gonna make life even harder for himself until he starts to hit
3) Gotta keep turnovers down
Spurs confirm De’Aaron Fox will make his season debut tomorrow night, first reported by ESPN.
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Spurs confirm De’Aaron Fox will make his season debut tomorrow night, first reported by ESPN.
Hopped on a live last night to talk about Wemby’s struggles against these unorthodox defenses lately, and gave my take on WHO’S TO #BLAME!!
(*whispers* I don’t think this is anything to worry about)
(*whispers* I don’t think this is anything to worry about)
CK: After Dark -- Spurs suddenly unsettled
Watch now | Victor Wembanyama's struggles, another loss, and issues with the offensive scheme?
matthewtynan.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Hopped on a live last night to talk about Wemby’s struggles against these unorthodox defenses lately, and gave my take on WHO’S TO #BLAME!!
(*whispers* I don’t think this is anything to worry about)
(*whispers* I don’t think this is anything to worry about)
Pop was in the building holding court today
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Pop was in the building holding court today
Pre-game thoughts:
1) Sochan back in time for Luka - curious to see how his bench minutes line up
2) Lakers are unlikely to defend Wemby the same way Phoenix did, but how quickly will he/Spurs be able to diagnose LA's gameplan? Didn't react well against Suns.
3) Will 3s fall?!
1) Sochan back in time for Luka - curious to see how his bench minutes line up
2) Lakers are unlikely to defend Wemby the same way Phoenix did, but how quickly will he/Spurs be able to diagnose LA's gameplan? Didn't react well against Suns.
3) Will 3s fall?!
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Pre-game thoughts:
1) Sochan back in time for Luka - curious to see how his bench minutes line up
2) Lakers are unlikely to defend Wemby the same way Phoenix did, but how quickly will he/Spurs be able to diagnose LA's gameplan? Didn't react well against Suns.
3) Will 3s fall?!
1) Sochan back in time for Luka - curious to see how his bench minutes line up
2) Lakers are unlikely to defend Wemby the same way Phoenix did, but how quickly will he/Spurs be able to diagnose LA's gameplan? Didn't react well against Suns.
3) Will 3s fall?!
Reminder: Not every night is gonna be fun
Reminder: Not every night is going to be fun
'Tonight showed we still have a lot to learn.'
matthewtynan.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Reminder: Not every night is gonna be fun
OK fine the late-morning crowd can listen as well.
For the late-night crowd and late-night crowd only: New pod is up!
Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast: Banged up Spurs need reinforcements, adjustments after loss
Trevor Zickgraf returns to the pod to join Matthew Tynan in a discussion about San Antonio’s loss in Phoenix, things that went wrong, and how the return of key players (EVENTUALLY) will affect the rot...
bleav.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
OK fine the late-morning crowd can listen as well.
For the late-night crowd and late-night crowd only: New pod is up!
Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast: Banged up Spurs need reinforcements, adjustments after loss
Trevor Zickgraf returns to the pod to join Matthew Tynan in a discussion about San Antonio’s loss in Phoenix, things that went wrong, and how the return of key players (EVENTUALLY) will affect the rot...
bleav.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
For the late-night crowd and late-night crowd only: New pod is up!
Postgame show after the Spurs’ first loss of the season: matthewtynan.substack.com/p/spurs-lose...
Spurs will not go 82-0
Watch now | San Antonio suffers its first loss of the season in Phoenix, and loses its star guard in the process.
matthewtynan.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Postgame show after the Spurs’ first loss of the season: matthewtynan.substack.com/p/spurs-lose...
New podcast is up! Consume the content at your convenience (🎙️ @bleavnetwork.bsky.social)
Surprised or not surprised? That is the question...
Matthew Tynan is joined by The Ringer's Isaac Levy-Rubinett to discuss the Spurs' hot start, and whether or not any of it is surprising.
matthewtynan.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
New podcast is up! Consume the content at your convenience (🎙️ @bleavnetwork.bsky.social)
Good afternoon, all. Dylan Harper has arrived:
Where best-laid plans actually do come to fruition
Dylan Harper's performance on Sunday was a reminder that the Wembanyama era could come with one hell of a supporting cast.
matthewtynan.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Good afternoon, all. Dylan Harper has arrived: