The Spurs’ New Ceiling, Plus the Top of the 2026 NBA Draft Class With Sam Vecenie

Ryen opens the show by reexamining the San Antonio Spurs’ ceiling for the 2025–26 season and Deandre Ayton’s fit with the Lakers. Then The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie joins to discuss the top of the 2026 NBA draft class and college basketball’s talent glut. Finally, Ryen and Kyle close the show with Life Advice, including why standing to pee is important and Boston parking space–saving etiquette. NBA OPEN (1:43) Spurs 2025-26 Ceiling (12:55) DeAndre Ayton as a Laker SAM VECENIE (18:53) The Darryn Peterson Mystery (30:16) Cam Boozer (39:57) A.J. Dybantsa (46:49) Caleb Wilson (51:55) Keaton Wagler (57:50) Kingston Flemings (1:02:58) What to make of Saint John’s (1:07:41) College Basketball is back! LIFE ADVICE (1:18:32) _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _