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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1h

Bismack Biyombo is averaging 1.8 points and three rebounds during the preseason, yet has a big hand in the team's 4-0 exhibition record.

Here's why, and why that will matter as the season turns to the games that count:

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Why do the Spurs love Biyombo? Watch the final minutes of any preseason game.

Want to know why the Spurs love Bismack Biyombo? Watch the final minutes of any preseason game.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

For the second year of in a row, Harrison Barnes hasn't had the greatest of statistical preseasons.

If you're betting the house on the Spurs' Iron Man falling out of Mitch Johnson's opening-night starting lineup, however, prepare to become homeless.

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Why Harrison Barnes is a lock for the Spurs' starting five

The veteran forward is all but etched in stone as a starter despite a lackluster preseason

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BYCTOM @byctom.bsky.social · 1d

this is the most like a mike tyson's punch out guy i have ever seen anyone look

Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick making an intense face as he prepares to throw the ball

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 10h

Yes! 1 p.m. San Antonio (central) time.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

For the second year of in a row, Harrison Barnes hasn't had the greatest of statistical preseasons.

If you're betting the house on the Spurs' Iron Man falling out of Mitch Johnson's opening-night starting lineup, however, prepare to become homeless.

www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Why Harrison Barnes is a lock for the Spurs' starting five

The veteran forward is all but etched in stone as a starter despite a lackluster preseason

www.expressnews.com

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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 1d

The Spurs are 4-0 so far in exhibition games, but aren't exactly planning a river parade

Why the Spurs are unimpressed by perfect preseason record

The Spurs are 4-0 so far in exhibition games, but aren't exactly planning a river parade

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

While we got you ... The Spurs Insider pod boys (not pictured) are holding a live Zoom event. THIS FRIDAY.

Come armed with all your tough Spurs questions and we'll do our best to answer them. Best of all, it's free!

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Spurs beat writers weigh in on playoff chances, injuries and your questions

Our beat writers weigh in on the Spurs playoff chances, early injuries and your questions during this live Zoom event.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

New Spurs Insider pod: The gang discusses Dylan Harper's debut, what to make of David Jones Garcia's big game and attempts to answer the unanswerable question:

How tall is Victor Wembanyama, really?

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How San Antonio is getting healthier (and taller) for the upcoming season

Podcast Episode · Spurs Insider · 10/13/2025 · 44m

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

Only one way to consistently enjoy these kind of goofball beat writer interactions: Read the Triple Take

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

The (preseason) triple take: Spurs 124, Pacers 108

1. Castle made his exhibition debut and was the same guy

2. Wemby was again otherworldly, but yes the turnovers are a thing

3. Do these preseason wins mean anything at all?

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3 Takeaways as Wembanyama, Spurs remain undefeated in preseason

Victor Wembanyama wowed again in his longest stint of the preseason as the Spurs knock off the Indiana Pacers

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Capt. Silky @nowbacktome.bsky.social · 3d

If you still have Twitter the TAMUpolice account is gold during the games. Case in point dude had a water jug of whiskey and a BAC .337 how was he not dead?

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

Except that offensive foul, I guess.
Ah well. Nobody's perfect

Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

Trying hard to be objective and not succumb to New Rookie Syndrome ... but man, every play Dylan Harper makes seems like the right one

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

Trying hard to be objective and not succumb to New Rookie Syndrome ... but man, every play Dylan Harper makes seems like the right one

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

Spurs up 69-66 at half in Indy. Bennedict Mathurin is gunning for the preseason MVP award with 27 points, including a buzz-er beating 3-pointer.

Wemby has been so slouch, with 19 points and 10 rebounds through two quarters.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

Spurs lead Pacers 34-30 after 1Q.

Vic in the middle of everything, with 10 points, four rebounds and a block. Also has four turnovers, which have been something of a bugaboo this preseason.

Also, some more solid minutes off the bench from Dylan Harper.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 1d

Here's an appearance from former Spur Cam Payne!

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 2d

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Some updates to this story from yesterday:

Castle is back tonight. Spurs hopeful McLaughlin can play in preseason finale Friday.

There is optimism Sochan and Olynyk are cleared for the Oct. 22 opener at Dallas, with Fox possibly a game or two behind.

www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Spurs still tinkering as preseason hits final week

Thanks to injuries and inactives, coach Mitch Johnson's lineups have been "all over the place" during the Spurs' 3-0 preseason start

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 2d

Asked Mitch if it is fair to assume this will be his opening-night starting lineup w/ Fox out. Not neccesarily, he said.

“We have a lot of moving parts. Guys are still competing. There will be a lot of conversations, and those five guys will definitely be at the forefront of those conversations.”

Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 2d

Spurs starters tonight in Indy, per Mitch Johnson:

Castle, Vassell, Champagnie, Barnes, Wembanyama

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 2d

Mitch Johnson ended his pregame presser here in Indy with a nervous, "Go Mariners."

Forgive the Seattle native if he's coaching distractedly tonight.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 2d

Spurs starters tonight in Indy, per Mitch Johnson:

Castle, Vassell, Champagnie, Barnes, Wembanyama

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 2d

Rick Carlise, asked how a coach goes about scouting a player like Victor Wembanyama:

"You watch, in disbelief."

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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 2d

The Spurs' alternate uniforms feature the "San Antonio" wordmark in place of the "Spurs." Here's when the team will wear them.

Spurs roll out new Statement Edition uniforms

The Spurs' alternate uniforms feature the "San Antonio" wordmark in place of the "Spurs." Here's when the team will wear them.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 2d

Ok, the Arch Manning hype has officially gotten out of hand.

Would you believe in Indianapolis, they put up a statue of his uncle?

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 2d

Some updates to this story from yesterday:

Castle is back tonight. Spurs hopeful McLaughlin can play in preseason finale Friday.

There is optimism Sochan and Olynyk are cleared for the Oct. 22 opener at Dallas, with Fox possibly a game or two behind.

www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Spurs still tinkering as preseason hits final week

Thanks to injuries and inactives, coach Mitch Johnson's lineups have been "all over the place" during the Spurs' 3-0 preseason start

www.expressnews.com

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 2d

For the Spurs, the guards just keep on returning.

Next up is Stephon Castle, who is set to make his preseason debut tonight in Indiana.

"I'm super excited," the NBA's reigning Rookie of the Year said.

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Spurs' Stephon Castle set for preseason debut

The NBA's reigning Rookie of the Year had been nursing a knee contusion

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