The Sports Answer Podcast

The Answer Now: NBA, SPURS, and WNBA News

Get the answers to the biggest questions burning up the sports world with your host, Rudy Campos Jr., alongside UTSA and future ABA Hall of Famer, Derrek Garvin. This isn't just a recap; it's the Sports Answer—sharp, fearless, and always bringing the edge.The Sports Answer Sponsor:Salem Surround is proud to be San Antonio's premier digital marketing agency, offering a wide array of services like digital audio, email marketing, online reputation management, SEO, social marketing, and more.https://salemsurround.com/sanantonio

Friday Night Drive - NBA Trades, Spurs Draft Picks, and More

Rudy and Derrick Gerving grade the Spurs Draft as well as breakdown the NBA Trade Frenzy

6-12-26 Friday Night Drive

6-12-26 Friday Night Drive

5/29 The Friday Drive

Rudy Campos Jr. and former NBA player Derek Gervin are LIVE in the Salem Surround Studios breaking down the two biggest words in sports: GAME 7. The San Antonio Spurs just blew out OKC by 27 points in Game 6 behind a dominant 28-point, 10-rebound performance from Victor Wembanyama. Now, the series is tied 3-3 heading back to Oklahoma City. Can the young Spurs block out the noise, duplicate their lock-down defensive intensity, and handle a hostile road environment? Derek and Rudy deep dive into what this winner-take-all matchup means for the league, why the legacy pressure is firmly on regular-season MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and how the physical defensive play of Stefan Castle could decide the game by halftime. Plus, in this episode: * Spurs Chisme: Associate Head Coach Sean Sweeney accepts the head coaching gig with the Orlando Magic. How does this massive front-office move affect the locker room chemistry right before tip-off? * The Next Great NBA Duo: Can the Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper connection reach elite, legendary status like Magic & Kareem or Kobe & Shaq? * Anti-Tanking Drama: Breaking down the NBA's controversial new "3-2-1 Anti-Tanking System." Why the worst teams are being penalized and how Adam Silver is locking down on the lottery. * NBA Legend Stories: Derek shares a classic, unfiltered story about getting into it on the court with 2-time Sixth Man of the Year Ricky Pierce—and how they finally became friends 30 years later.

The Friday Night Drive | Spurs & OKC Game 3!

The Friday Drive is LIVE from the Salem Surround Studios! Rudy Campos Jr. and former NBA player Derek Gervin are breaking down everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s massive Game 3 between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the series tied 1-1, the guys deep dive into the adjustments Coach Pop and the squad need to make to counter OKC’s highly physical play style. From Victor Wembanyama dominating the paint to Stefan Castle’s role at point guard, we map out the blueprint for a silver and black victory. Plus, Derek and Rudy hold nothing back on today's modern NBA trends. They tackle the "biggest joke in the NBA"—flopping—and react to the internet's latest wild take comparing Evan Mobley to the legendary Tim Duncan. To wrap it all up, the guys look ahead to the 2026 NFL season with early training camp thoughts on the Rams, Broncos, and Josh Allen. * 00:00 – Intro & Welcome to the Friday Drive * 01:45 – Spurs vs. Thunder Game 2 Recap: Turnovers & Fatigue * 04:30 – How Victor Wembanyama Can Dominate the Paint in Game 3 * 08:15 – Matching the Physicality: Bringing in the Enforcers * 12:20 – The SGA MVP Debate: Deserved or "False MVP"? * 16:05 – Fans: Celebrate the Spurs Way this Memorial Day Weekend * 18:15 – The Biggest Joke in the NBA: Flopping & "London Bridges" * 21:40 – Generation Gap: The Disrespect to Tim Duncan & Past Eras * 26:10 – Is Victor the Greatest Shooting Big Man of All Time? * 29:45 – 2026 NFL Season Preview: Rams, Broncos, & Cowboys Predictions