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DeMar DeRozan was devastated after learning he had been traded to the San Antonio Spurs after nine years playing for the Toronto Raptors, the same organization that said goodbye in the blink of an eye when the opportunity to acquire Kawhi Leonard suddenly arose. The mid-range artist insisted he got lied to a week before […]

DeMar DeRozan hasn’t been happy with the Toronto Raptors brass since the trade went down last week, unexpectedly shipping him to the San Antonio Spurs despite reportedly being told there was “nothing imminent” taking place the week before. Raptors president Masai Ujiri said in his press conference that he was indeed “loyal,” but he needed […]

One could only imagine how tough the past several days has been for San Antonio Spurs swingman DeMar DeRozan. The All-Star guard was the centerpiece of a package that the Toronto Raptors sent to the Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green last week. DeRozan, however, looks to be coping just fine. In […]

Without a doubt, DeMar DeRozan is going to bring plenty to the San Antonio Spurs’ table. DeRozan was the top prize the Spurs got after finally parting ways with Kawhi Leonard by trading the embattled forward to the Toronto Raptors along with Danny Green. Apart from DeRozan, the Spurs also got young big man Jakob […]

After the controversial trade which sent DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs, the star guard is now speaking in front of the camera on how he was kept in the dark by the Toronto Raptors. In a recent interview, DeRozan narrated his side of the story. He said that he simply wanted to know […]

It may take some time for people to get used to the fact that DeMar DeRozan is now a member of the San Antonio Spurs after he was traded to the Western Conference by the Toronto Raptors. That said, the superstar forward is making his moves to build a stronger link between him, his new […]

It just got interesting. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, Kawhi Leonard will be at the USA Basketball Camp in Las Vegas this week. Others that will be there are DeMar DeRozan, formerly of the Toronto Raptors, and Kyle Lowry, currently of the Raptors. As of now, Kawhi Leonard is expected to be in Vegas […]

After a Drew League game, DeMar DeRozan of the San Antonio Spurs gave his game-worn shoes to a lucky fan wearing his old Toronto Raptors jersey. As posted by Twitter user @DrewRuiz90, below is a footage of DeRozan handing out the shoes and posing for a picture: .@DeMar_DeRozan gives a fan at the @DrewLeague his […]

For the San Antonio Spurs’ newly-acquired star in DeMar DeRozan, it hasn’t exactly been the smoothest week for him. The four-time NBA All-Star was involved in a trade on Wednesday that sent the basketball world into a frenzy, as both DeRozan and seven-footer Jakob Poeltl were both sent from the Toronto Raptors to the Spurs […]

The internet is not going to forget the Toronto Raptor’s unexpected decision to ship off DeMar DeRozan anytime soon. A Redditor has recently succeeded in giving readers the feels, after revising the lyrics of Drake’s “Marvin’s Room” in an attempt to encapsulate the emotions going through DeRozan’s head right now. Here’s the full transcript of […]

When Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan were traded for each other earlier this week, it shocked a lot of people but the most surprised person was probably DeRozan. DeRozan gave everything he had to the city of Toronto and to the Raptors for nine years and it seemed like it was where he wanted to spend […]

The Toronto Raptors made headlines for all the wrong reasons after essentially trading shooting guard DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for small forward Kawhi Leonard. Former Raptors head coach Dwane Casey, now with the Detroit Pistons, had a rather interesting take on the whole ordeal. Many have criticized the Raptors for trading their […]

DeMar DeRozan clearly didn’t like the way things went down in Toronto. After he believed his spot on the roster was safe, Raptors president Masai Ujiri dealt the All-Star to San Antonio for Kawhi Leonard. On Friday, Ujiri tried to explain the situation, but DeRozan doesn’t appear to buy the explanation. The newest Spur posted […]

DeMar DeRozan felt betrayed after word of a trade involving him and Kawhi Leonard went viral, reportedly having been assured that he wouldn’t be traded just the week before the trade went down. Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri briefly explained what went on last week in Las Vegas, when the two sides met during the […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri apologized for the upheaval surrounding the organization after he traded star DeMar DeRozan in a blockbuster trade for Kawhi Leonard earlier this week. The front office boss urged that he would do “anything in his power” to honor DeRozan in the near future. “He’s the greatest player to play for […]

The Toronto Raptors front office and president Masai Ujiri have faced an onslaught of concern after shooting guard DeMar DeRozan blasted the organization on his Instagram story, claiming he had been lied to. Ujiri cleared up matters somewhat during his media availability Friday, apologizing for “a gap in communication” with his former star. “I’m a […]

After LeBron James signed with the LA Lakers the spotlight has rightfully shifted back on the NBA’s biggest drama this year – the Kawhi Leonard situation. At one point it seemed like the star forward had the entire basketball media world at his feet because everybody was waiting for something to happen with him. Yet […]

This is LeBron James’ fault. Last May, the Toronto Raptors suffered a 4-0 sweep in back-to-back seasons at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers after a historic playoff series by the four-time Most Valuable Player. That ultimately led to the firing of coach Dwane Casey who ironically won Coach of the Year honors at the […]

DeMar DeRozan was a fan favorite in Toronto, and all of Canada for that matter, but it wasn’t just from the fans. Beat writers also had a fond respect for him, and it was because of the way he treated them. Doug Smith of The Star wrote an article about everything DeRozan meant to him, […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin believes there was one clear winner of the DeMar DeRozan-Kawhi Leonard trade between the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors — the team that took the biggest risk. “This is almost a no-lose situation for Toronto,” said Griffin as a guest in NBA TV. “DeRozan is owed a […]

NBA veteran Anthony Morrow wasn’t thrilled by the way the Toronto Raptors went about trading for Kawhi Leonard after reports of their brass lying to DeMar DeRozan were made known hours prior to the deal getting done. The report explained how DeRozan met with members of the front office last week and addressed the recent […]

The Toronto Raptors were believed to be the odds-on favorites to land Kawhi Leonard last week, yet no one saw how the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference could trump the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, or the Philadelphia 76ers in this process. According to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks, the […]

Permanence is a myth in the NBA. Even if you’re the team’s franchise player, the reality is, if the organization sees a greater opportunity, they would be willing to trade you. Ex-NBA player Charlie Villanueva recalled the time when the Toronto Raptors promised to not trade him but was sent to another team the following […]

The NBA or any other professional sports organization is first and foremost a business. But no matter how many times that intangible piece of reality is recited, most people will always overlook it. The line between sports allegiance and business can be easily blurred, which is why feelings always get hurt whenever transactions like that […]

The Toronto Raptors are the talk of the NBA world today after the franchise acquired Kawhi Leonard via a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs’ problem is now Toronto’s to worry about, as there have been rumors that the beset superstar forward has no plans of playing the final year of his contract […]

The Kawhi Leonard trade saga has finally concluded, only that the former San Antonio Spurs star is not landing in Los Angeles as he planned, but in the bitter cold of Northern Canada to join the Toronto Raptors. And as the hours go by, the details slowly begin to form — including some additional perks […]

DeMar DeRozan was reportedly promised by Toronto Raptors executives about a week ago during the Summer League phase that he would not get traded. Shortly afterwards, DeRozan was sent to the San Antonio Spurs in a blockbuster trade that netted the Raps the services of disgruntled forward Kawhi Leonard. And now, DeRozan is seemingly having […]

The San Antonio Spurs will look much different next year. The most notable change will be DeMar DeRozan taking the place of Kawhi Leonard. DeRozan joins incumbent starter Dejounte Murray in the backcourt next season and the Spurs’ young guard welcomed his new teammate with an emoji-filled tweet: https://twitter.com/DejounteMurray/status/1019611990241603584 DeRozan is coming off of an All-NBA […]

DeMar DeRozan gave the Raptors and the city of Toronto everything he had for nine seasons. They never achieved the ultimate goal of winning an NBA championship or even made it to the NBA Finals, but that won’t diminish DeRozan’s legacy in Toronto. The 28-year-old guard 19.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.0 steal […]

Drake is the most famous fan of the Toronto Raptors. He’s often found sitting courtside at the games of his hometown team and he’s always in the building during the playoffs. Earlier today, he took to Instagram to thank DeMar DeRozan for his time in Toronto while simultaneously welcoming Kawhi Leonard. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYnf_ZnZRJ/?hl=en&taken-by=champagnepapi Drake expresses a […]

After only playing in nine games last season for the San Antonio Spurs, Kawhi Leonard’s health is still a huge concern. The Toronto Raptors took the gamble on Leonard by trading star DeMar DeRozan for him, and according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, are now the team will await the results of his physical. Here’s Windhorst […]

Isaiah Thomas claimed his spot as president of maligned athletes, calling out the Toronto Raptors for their lacking any sense of loyalty to DeMar DeRozan, having traded him after nine seasons with the team. “Just learn from my story,” Thomas said in a tweet. “Loyalty is just a word in this game SMH.” The Raptors […]

The San Antonio Spurs went through with the move to trade All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday morning that involved All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan being sent back in return. Paul George, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, has thoughts about this. This has generated much reaction around the league regarding the deal […]

Head coach Gregg Popovich addressed the media for the first time since his wife’s passing, immediately addressing the recent trade that sent San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard and sharpshooter Danny Green packing. The Spurs traded Leonard and Green for swingman DeMar DeRozan, center Jakob Poeltl and a first-round pick in next year’s draft, protected […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors have engaged in a trade involving their star players in what has been an offseason filled with surprising trades and acquisitions all throughout the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs traded Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a potential 1st round […]

Oh, how time has passed … After Wednesday morning’s blockbuster trade that sent DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs for estranged forward Kawhi Leonard, the lone player from the 2009 NBA Draft to still remain with the team that drafted him is none other than Stephen Curry. Funny how time flies. It was only nine […]

The Toronto Raptors’ trade with the San Antonio Spurs has ended the NBA’s best bromance, separating All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan from backcourt friend Kyle Lowry, who played all of his last six seasons alongside the Compton native. The duo was inseparable on and off the court, providing some of the sweetest and most endearing moments […]

The San Antonio Spurs are finally done with Kawhi Leonard. The drama that his injury issue brought last season was more than the Spurs franchise bargained for. Now, San Antonio is headed in a different direction with a new All-Star player on its roster. According to a recent report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Leonard and […]

The Toronto Raptors are projected to get a major boost by bringing in one of the league’s top talents in Kawhi Leonard after a blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs. Based on NBA analyst Jacob Goldstein’s projected win totals, the Raptors will be a feather shy of eight wins better than their projection before […]