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Former Toronto Raptors and current Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan still “has a healthy distaste” for the Raptors. According to previous reports, Raptors president Masai Ujiri told DeRozan in Las Vegas during the summer league that he wasn’t going to trade him. However, after seeing an opportunity to get […]

DeMar DeRozan had a few words to say after his first preseason game of the year, which was also his debut as a member of the San Antonio Spurs. DeRozan was traded from the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster deal for Kawhi Leonard. While DeRozan considered himself a Raptor for life, he’s open to his […]

The blockbuster trade between the Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs this offseason will definitely be one for the books. Even though the dust has finally settled between the two teams, the All-Stars involved in Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan might be forever intertwined in their careers. Mired by controversy and rumors, the All-Star […]

DeMar DeRozan has officially scored his first basket with the San Antonio Spurs. In the Spurs’ first preseason game against the Miami Heat this afternoon, DeRozan was able to knock down one of his patented mid-range pull-up jumpers to get things going with his new team. Take a look at the video from the Spurs’ […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan says becoming a better defender is the next step he needs to take in his career, and he plans on doing that this season. Speaking to reporters after practice Thursday, DeRozan said he wants people to see he’s become a better defender without him saying anything, implying he’s […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich won’t commit the same mistake he made with All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge after trying to transform his game, noting his new star, DeMar DeRozan, won’t be victim of the same mold. “DeMar is already an All-Star. He’s played a certain way,” Gregg Popovich admitted during Media Day, according […]

As the legendary San Antonio Spurs Big 3 era finally comes to a close, the league looks forward and ushers in the age of DeMar DeRozan. Part of the All-star swap that moved former Spurs star Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors, DeRozan’s Texas arrival was full of mixed emotions, most of them coming from himself […]

Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry has recently exhibited how he is a true model professional. It was one of the busiest and ugliest summers in the history of the franchise, but the 32-year-old guard made it abundantly clear where his loyalty remains. When asked about what type of mindset he will have following a tumultuous […]

San Antonio Spurs newly-acquired superstar, DeMar DeRozan, has posted a cryptic tweet about revenge on his official Twitter account. DeRozan’s message seems to be a hint of bad blood against his former team, Toronto Raptors. Revenge is a dish best served cold… — DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) September 20, 2018 It could be recalled that the […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan will face off against his former team, the Toronto Raptors, for the first time on Jan. 3, and the four-time All-Star has big plans for that night. In a recent video shot with former teammate Serge Ibaka, DeRozan said he’ll score 50 points on the Raptors, and even […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri expressed confidence in star point guard Kyle Lowry getting past the heartbreak of seeing former backcourt mate DeMar DeRozan traded to the San Antonio Spurs. Ujiri said he wasn’t surprised by Lowry’s reaction to the trade, but “is confident he’ll be a pro and lead the team once camp opens, […]

Former teammates DeMar DeRozan and Serge Ibaka have teamed up for the latest episode of “How hungry are you?” The YouTube series stars Ibaka where he basically cooks a meal with a guest whom he shares a word or two. In episode four, Ibaka’s guest is none other than DeRozan — his teammate for two […]

Several teams around the NBA landscape made moves this offseason in an attempt to bolster their respective rosters. One such team is the San Antonio Spurs, who sent Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for DeMar DeRozan. Though the move was met with a certain level of speculation at that time, former Raptors […]

The San Antonio Spurs, now led by LaMarcus Aldridge, DeMar DeRozan, and Dejounte Murray, are one of the last remaining old-school teams in the NBA. Outside of a few H-E-B commercials, executives run this organization with great fundamentals, precision, and very little fluff. This classy culture has even rubbed off on their fans, which may […]

The deal that sent San Antonio spurs forward Kawhi Leonard to Toronto for DeMar DeRozan shocked the basketball world. The Spurs were losing confidence in their ability to keep the two-time Defensive Player of the year and 2014 NBA Finals MVP. At some point along the line, there was a disconnect between Leonard and the […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan became the latest advocate of fair pay for WNBA players after several of the stars had raised concern about the exorbitant disparity between what they make compared to NBA stars. Golden State Warriors point man Stephen Curry recently penned a “personal” piece on The Players’ Tribune about women’s […]

While the thought of Tim Duncan returning to the NBA is definitely a myth, San Antonio Spurs fans got a treat as newly acquired superstar DeMar DeRozan was seen mixing it up with Duncan, Spurs teammates and Gregg Popovich. DeMar DeRozan x San Antonio Spurs pic.twitter.com/9KGuVHKpZC — Ballers Hype (@BallersHype) August 30, 2018 This is […]

One of the blockbuster trades of the 2018 offseason was the swap of forward Kawhi Leonard and guard DeMar DeRozan between the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors. Both players had been franchise icons and had only played for one team in their short but successful careers. DeRozan had voiced his intentions of staying with […]

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas has had most of the offseason to process the change of direction by the front office, as DeMar DeRozan in a Raptors uniform is no longer a reality. Yet the 7-footer won’t place blame on either side, despite the new San Antonio Spurs star’s claims that he was blindsided by […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter believes that San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan deserved to finish his career with the Toronto Raptors. As reported by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Raptor legend looked back on the things DeRozan has done for the franchise. He didn’t blame anyone for the ugly breakup between DeRozan and the […]

San Antonio Spurs’ veteran Manu Ginobili and Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James may find themselves at different stages of their career, but the duo share a unique piece of NBA playoff history. Only two players in NBA history have tallied at least 800 rebounds, 800 assists and 300 three-pointers in the postseason: LeBron James […]

The Toronto Raptors newly acquired superstar Kawhi Leonard is keeping an open mind about his future heading into the upcoming NBA season. Despite his constant and relentless links with the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, the 27-year-old will not rule out re-signing with the Raptors, according to Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News. “Based off […]

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan is familiar with some of the mental health struggles that some of his peers might face, but the All-Star wing is genuinely concerned that the lack of support for it in the NBA has caused players to take matters into their own hands, erroneously. DeRozan was the first of […]

DeMar DeRozan has grown tired of putting up an act. The Compton native is often expected to carry himself a certain way due to his humble origins, but having revealed his inner battle with depression and anxiety last season, there’s no longer a need to conceal anything about his persona. “If you grow up in […]

The date when San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan will make his return to Canada to face the Toronto Raptors has been set and it comes with a hefty price tag. DeRozan and the Spurs will visit the Scotiabank Arena on February 22, 2019. Fans have to shell out at least $180 to get to see […]

DeMar DeRozan is expected to carry a tremendous chip on his shoulder after being blindsided in a trade to the San Antonio Spurs, as his former team of nine years, the Toronto Raptors, made him expendable by swapping him with Kawhi Leonard. Rudy Gay, his longtime friend, warned he is not the only one on […]

New Orleans Pelicans center Jahili Okafor could finally get over the hump. In a ‘transformation picture’ that he posted on his Instagram account, Okafor talked about how he fought through anxiety and stress. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlysmThXIQ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=xcc2h1b0pn8b “Often times because of my size and profession people may view me in a certain way, but in reality I deal […]

DeMar DeRozan ended his stint with the Toronto Raptors with a heartbreak. But the San Antonio Spurs and its community have welcomed with open arms via a mural. Below is a photo of DeRozan’s mural in San Antonio: DeMar DeRozan mural in San Antonio. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ox3gLzEnug — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 17, 2018 DeRozan hasn’t […]

In a culture where perfect becomes the enemy of the very good, DeMar DeRozan’s struggle is an interesting contrast. DeRozan has pushed tirelessly against his ceiling only to continuously be surpassed by an elite few. Still, he fights. It’s an entirely relatable battle that makes him perfect for the San Antonio Spurs. Steph Curry’s relatively […]

The San Antonio Spurs introduced center Jakob Poeltl, part of the package the team received in exchange after trading Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan. Shortly after his formal welcome to the club, the 7-footer expressed his sincere worry for the rest of the league, knowing that his partner DeRozan would unleash […]

The last time we saw Glen Davis on an NBA basketball court was back in 2015 as part of the Los Angeles Clippers. More recently, he spends his days as part of BIG3 squad Nation Wide Souljas, which recently took part in the tournament’s championship weekend. When the lights shone the brightest, Davis came to […]

The sneakerhead community was absolutely pumped when San Antionio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan recently debuted Nike’s latest Kobe Bryant sneakers. Perhaps none more than Los Angeles Lakers incoming sophomore Kyle Kuzma, who took to Twitter to share his enthusiasm. Good lord!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to rock these on the court🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/GyPNsdPWD3 — kuz (@kylekuzma) August 12, […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan appears to be the chosen one. This is with regard to being the prime candidate to publicly debut Nike’s latest unreleased Kobe Bryant kicks. This is not the first time DeRozan was among the first to test out an exclusive pair of Nike sneakers, as he has debuted […]

The NBA regular season schedule has yet to be announced, but on Friday afternoon, Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports has reported that DeMar DeRozan and the San Antonio Spurs will be visiting Toronto to take on the Raptors on February 22, 2019. Per source, DeMar DeRozan will make his emotional return to Toronto for […]

Rudy Gay was having none of Stephen Jackson’s criticism after the latter called him a “brown-noser” for coming into the defense of the San Antonio Spurs following their trade of Kawhi Leonard for DeMar DeRozan. While Gay gave an answer that could have been suited for a Spurs public relations handout, his words were actually […]

A Redditor ranked the 20 US state rosters based on the players’ birth state. Guess which state produced the best players? Redditor u/tagless1 sorted out, by his words, “the best states in the country by current (last year) active NBA players.” The Redditor didn’t use any metric or advanced system to come up with the list. […]

Every NBA superstar has a weakness. They may be the best players in the world, but there’s at least one thing on the court each superstar struggles with. Reddit user, neautralfan, posted a list of NBA superstars with a weakness for each player. The post is as follows: The list covers 14 players including Kevin […]

DeMar DeRozan was clearly hurt by the Toronto Raptors’ decision to trade him to the San Antonio Spurs in order to acquire Kawhi Leonard, and one of the biggest reasons was because DeRozan had met with the Raptors’ front office before the trade and came away thinking there was almost no way he would be […]

Vince Carter, a legendary Raptors figure, is shocked that Toronto decided to trade DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs. Here is Carter, by way of Jon Krawczynski, discussing the ordeal: “Wow. That’s it. Simple as that. DeMar has done so many great things there. He deserves to finish his career there, if he wanted, […]