Narrator: It did not bode well

Looks like we’re about to have a Sochan sighting

Another 40-point first quarter for the Spurs. Usually bodes well.

Steph Castle has an absurd number of rim assists this season. Having to choose between him attacking the basket and Vic rolling is not an enviable task.

Three things + game thread #31: Jazz @ Spurs (Wembanyama back in starting lineup open.substack.com/chat/posts/2...

Mitch Johnson says Victor Wembanyama will start tonight

Spurs say De’Aaron Fox is questionable for tomorrow; left adductor tightness. So, groin tightness.

‘Press them where it hurts’ The Spurs are in a tear and growing stronger with every hit of dopamine they get:

The Spurs are about to start a 3-game homestand, which is the same number of home games they’ve played over the last 35 days. So not only has San Antonio been winning a lot over the last month+, it’s been doing so almost exclusively on the road.

Three Things + game thread for SA-OKC Part III. Spurs back in the Christmas Day rotation: open.substack.com/chat/posts/b...

Spurs beat the Thunder again and appear to be a real matchup problem for the defending champs — for now, at least. We went live from the arena postgame for our first Corporate Knowledge: After Dark test run on location:

Spurs say Victor Wembanyama is officially available for tonight’s game

Mitch Johnson said they feel good about Victor Wembanyama’s chances to play tonight, but nothing is official yet. Here was his explanation on the status change in yesterday’s injury report:

Victor Wembanyama is questionable tonight (calf injury management) but he’s here getting work in this morning at shootaround.

Spurs say Victor Wembanyama is questionable for tomorrow’s game against OKC (calf injury management).

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

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.

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...

“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:

Wembanyama checked back into the game with 3:52 left in the half. 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...

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.

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:

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:

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.

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...

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.

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...

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:

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...

Postgame show is now in your inboxes, ICYMI live!

Game chat is live! Follow the link to join the fray: open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...

The Grizzlies are a matchup that requires French Vanilla

Three things for tonight: 1. Grizz have been rebounding monsters since Ja went down; Wemby-less Spurs gonna have to gang up on the glass. 2. SA is shooting 38.7% from 3 at home this year, top 5 in the league. Gotta keep it up. 3. Aim for 12 turnovers or fewer and you're good.

Mitch Johnson said Victor Wembanyama and Steph Castle will NOT be on the plane out of town with the team tonight. But he said they’re both progressing well, and didn’t rule out either of them joining the upcoming road trip at some point.

Late-night recap is up at CK! We got into a bunch of stuff: matthewtynan.substack.com/p/spurs-post...

Considering he comes off the bench there’s sort of a built-in minute restriction. But regardless, he’ll for sure be monitored closely upon return from a calf strain.

Spurs have officially listed Dylan Harper as questionable for tomorrow in Portland. Barring any setback, his return looks imminent.

Mitch Johnson on David Jones-Garcia:

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: