The Bounce: Do the young Spurs stars need to stop talking for a while?

The Athletic's newsletter examines recent controversial comments made by San Antonio Spurs young players Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle in a GQ feature. The author argues that Castle downplaying Jalen Brunson's scoring ability and Harper strongly rejecting coming off the bench behind De'Aaron Fox could put an unnecessary target on the team entering the new NBA season.

Alongside the Spurs' discussion, the newsletter provides previews for the Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The Bucks are adapting under new coach Taylor Jenkins after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, while the Pelicans face uncertainty regarding Zion Williamson's future under head coach Jamahl Mosley.