Is San Antonio Spurs’ Wembanyama the new NBA villain? + De’Aaron Fox backlash, Dylan Harper hype & more | Spurs In Focus

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama's contract sacrifice sparks discussion + Spurs news | Spurs In Focus

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In Focus San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama’s new contract extension has the NBA world talking — and not everyone’s happy about it. Host Jeff Garcia is joined by James Pledger (San Antonio Sports Star and host of Extra Innings) to break down the backlash to Wembanyama leaving $50 million on the table, why fans and the media are split on it, and what it could mean for Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper down the road. Plus: the Spurs bring back Jordan McLaughlin, a breakdown of the team’s crowded frontcourt, an update on Keldon Johnson’s offseason, and a nerdy detour into X-Men ‘97. Subscribe to Spurs in Focus on YouTube for more Spurs analysis, hoops previews, and also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and Pocket Cast.Pocketcast: https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569 [https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569]YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocus [https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocus] Apple: Spotify: buff.ly/36NvW12 [http://buff.ly/36NvW12]Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode] Follow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone [http://www.twitter.com/jeffgspurszone]. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe [https://spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

San Antonio Spurs offseason update: Wembanyama's new deal, Summer Spurs & fans leery on another game away from home | Spurs In Focus

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In Focus Victor Wembanyama has officially signed his contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, and host Jeff Garcia is joined by AP Sports’ Raul Dominguez to break down what it all means. They dig into the reported 5-year, $252 million rookie-scale max extension, the player option in year five, and why Wemby reportedly left roughly $50 million on the table to help the Spurs build around him — following in the footsteps of past Spurs legends like Tim Duncan, David Robinson, and Manu Ginóbili. They also cover the NBA Players Association’s pushback on stars taking discounts, then shift to Summer Spurs action: how rookies Terrance Reed Jr., Ja’Kobi Gillespie, and Maliq Brown are looking, plus Carter Bryant’s breakout game. The guys wrap with fan reaction to the Spurs’ push for a fourth away game. Subscribe to Spurs in Focus on YouTube for more Spurs analysis, hoops previews, and podcasts — also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and Pocket Cast.PocketCasts: https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569 [https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569]YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocus [https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocus]Apple: Spotify: buff.ly/36NvW12 [http://buff.ly/36NvW12]Amazon Podcasts:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode] Follow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone [http://www.twitter.com/jeffgspurszone]. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe [https://spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

San Antonio Spurs start Vegas Summer League & latest Spurs news | Spurs In Focus

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In Focus The Summer San Antonio Spurs start the Las Vegas Summer League with a loss, but there are bright spots in player development. Host Jeff Garcia and Rudy Campos (The Sports Answers) break down the Vegas Summer League opener, talk Terrence Reed’s strong play, Carter Bryant’s rough-then-solid first Summer League game, and other Spurs news, including the latest Spurs mural in San Antonio. Subscribe to Spurs in Focus on YouTube for more Spurs analysis, hoops previews, and podcasts — also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and Pocket Cast. PocketCasts: https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569 [https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocus [https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocus] Spotify: buff.ly/36NvW12 [http://buff.ly/36NvW12] Amazon Podcasts:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode] Follow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone [http://www.twitter.com/jeffgspurszone]. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe [https://spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Spurs Summer League California Classic recap + Spurs want more home games away | Spurs In Focus

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In Focus The San Antonio Spurs wrapped up the California Classic 0-3, but wins and losses weren’t the point — player development was. In this episode of Spurs in Focus, host Jeff Garcia and Rudy Campos (The Sports Answer) break down how the Spurs’ three rookies looked over three summer league games, plus a couple of undrafted standouts worth watching. We also cover the Spurs’ request to play another “home” game away from San Antonio, what it could mean for Project Marvel, and get Corliss Williamson’s first reaction to the Tobias Harris signing. Subscribe to Spurs in Focus on YouTube for more Spurs analysis, hoops previews, and podcasts — also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and Pocket Cast. PocketCasts: https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569 [https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569]YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocus [https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocus]Apple: Spotify: buff.ly/36NvW12 [http://buff.ly/36NvW12]Amazon Podcasts:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode] Follow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone [http://www.twitter.com/jeffgspurszone]. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe [https://spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The LeBron James whiteboard + Summer Spurs talk | Spurs In Focus

By Jeff Garcia, Spurs In Focus LeBron James to the San Antonio Spurs rumors just won’t die after his agent, Rich Paul, revealed a whiteboard listing San Antonio among the teams in play. Host Jeff Garcia and Rudy Campos (The Sports Answer) break down whether there’s any real smoke here, dig into the Spurs’ cap situation, and more. Then it’s on to the 2026 Summer Spurs at the California Classic — Maliq Brown’s surprising Game 1 performance, Ja’Kobi Gillespie’s early struggles, and why RJ Davis and Miles Kelly are turning heads. Plus, Spurs In Focus fan comments. Note: Recorded before any LeBron free agency announcement — keep that in mind if you’re watching after the fact! Subscribe to Spurs in Focus on YouTube for more Spurs analysis, hoops previews, and podcasts — also available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and Pocket Cast.PocketCasts: https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569 [https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode/f4d228f0-0705-013f-f77f-0266a93d1569]YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocus [https://www.youtube.com/@spursinfocus]Apple: Spotify: buff.ly/36NvW12 [http://buff.ly/36NvW12]Amazon Podcasts:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08563941-73c2-48a0-a5f9-100071587822/listen-to-spurs-in-focus-episode] Follow me on X at @JeffGSpursZone [http://www.twitter.com/jeffgspurszone]. Get full access to Spurs In Focus at spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe [https://spursinfocus.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]