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The 2020-21 NBA season is officially over for the San Antonio Spurs after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies 100-96 on Wednesday night in the play-in tournament. It was a tough year for the Spurs as they finished with just a 33-39 record and the 10th seed in the Western Conference. They only had a shot […]

DeMar DeRozan and the San Antonio Spurs had their playoff hopes dashed in an instant against the Memphis Grizzlies. In that contest, DeRozan led the Spurs in scoring with 20 points, tied along with Rudy Gay, but he did so on a brutal 5-for-21 shooting clip from the field. But based on DeRozan’s playoff history, […]

The San Antonio Spurs will miss the NBA Playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in team history. But while it’s not fair to pin the blame solely on DeMar DeRozan, it’s also hard to overlook his dismal showing against the Memphis Grizzlies in their play-in tournament battle on Wednesday. DeRozan, who’s had his […]

The Toronto Raptors carry the proud banner as the only NBA team in Canada. Winning their first NBA championship in 2019 was a massive feather in their cap and although they struggled in 2021, there’s still a promising core. Being in a different country, however, Toronto isn’t a destination that most free agents consider. In […]

The San Antonio Spurs are ready to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in game. Head coach Greg Popovich has coached in many big games and that will help the Spurs tremendously. The Grizzlies on the other hand are a very young team lacking playoff experience which will make it tough for them to […]

The San Antonio Spurs had an epic meltdown on Friday night as they saw Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics storm back from a 32-point deficit to the 143-140 win in overtime. Spurs leader DeMar DeRozan clearly wasn’t happy with the way they let go of the gas pedal in the second half, especially with […]

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan oddly compared his performance in crunch time to getting a pineapple first during a postgame interview after they broke the Washington Wizards’ eight-game win streak on Monday night. Afterward, he hilariously requested to have a pineapple tee to wear before the summer in reference to the analogy that he […]

The New York Knicks have made a statement as the surprise of the NBA during the course of the 2020-21 season. Might New York’s inspired performance help it nab impending free agents this summer? Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported the Knicks have their eyes on four players ahead of free agency. One of those guys […]

In spite of the fact that San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan has shown time and again that he’s the type of player who thrives under pressure, there are still some folks who question whether or not he possesses the clutch gene. DeRozan showcased just that on Saturday when he hit a couple of key […]

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan is all about stepping it up when it matters most. The 31-year-old showcased his clutch gene yet again on Saturday as he lifted the Spurs to a 110-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. With less than a minute remaining on the clock, DeRozan went one-on-one with Pels star […]

DeMar DeRozan and the San Antonio Spurs were embarrassed at home by the visiting Miami Heat on Wednesday. The Spurs fell to a 107-87 blowout loss, their biggest home loss against the Heat in team history. Not surprisingly, this got the highly competitive DeRozan a bit worried for his young squad with the NBA Playoffs […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been fined $25,000 for violating the NBA’s resting policies despite winning by 26 points. The NBA has fined the San Antonio Spurs $25,000 for violating league's player resting policy. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 18, 2021 This occurs in the wake of the Toronto Raptors being fined for the same […]

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan faced off with his old team and saw a new and improved OG Anunoby. After the game, DeRozan shared his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors forward’s improvement. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN, DeRozan revealed that he actually worked out with Anunoby last summer. The Spurs guard recalled that just […]

On the five-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s legendary final game with the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs wing DeMar DeRozan—then with the Toronto Raptors—recounted watching the epic and on-brand performance from his late idol and friend. DeRozan penned a guest column for the Los Angeles Times describing the unforgettable experience watching Bryant will his way […]

San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan had a huge game against state rival, Dallas Mavericks last Sunday. His performance was capped with a tough, mid-range jumper in the dying seconds of the game to put Dallas away. He was asked by Tom Orsborn of San Antonio Express-News about what he was thinking during that crucial […]

DeMar DeRozan delivered the game-winning shot on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. After the game, San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray compared DeRozan with the legendary Kobe Bryant. Per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Murray shared his thoughts on the DeRozan’s game-winning shot. The Mavericks opted to let the four-time All-Star size up […]

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan just spoiled the comeback attempt by Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks by draining the game-winning jumper. Peep DeRozan’s cold-blooded jumper below. With 0.5 seconds left, it proved to be the game-winning shot. DeRozan has always been a master at perimeter shots. It’s quite amazing how much damage he’s […]

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis brought his A-game early against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. The 7-foot-3 Latvian was off to a fast start at American Airlines Center, already amassing a double-double to his name after just the first 24 minutes of action. Porzingis tallied 20 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks in just […]

With a 34-18 record, the Denver Nuggets sit comfortably in fourth place in the Western Conference. They’re one of the hotter teams right now and have a legitimate chance to win an NBA championship this year. Thanks to Nikola Jokic’s leadership, Denver won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. Averaging 26.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 8.8 […]

DeMar DeRozan believes the San Antonio Spurs don’t need some sort of divine intervention to salvage their 2020-21 season. After dropping their fifth game in a row on Friday following a close 121-119 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the four-time All-Star said the team just needs to dig deep to get out of the funk […]

This summer, impending free agent DeMar DeRozan is looking to cash in. The San Antonio Spurs — who recently bought out LaMarcus Aldridge — are expected to fully turn the page this offseason and allow $78 million to come off their books, thereby freeing up enough cap space to add a max contract. That includes 31-year […]

If there’s any doubt that DeMar DeRozan is one of the best bucket-getters in the game today then this should definitely squash that. The 31-year old came up huge for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday as they slugged it out against the Atlanta Hawks. DeRozan stepped up to the plate with under 10 seconds […]

WNBA star and TNT analyst Candace Parker sent high praises towards San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan. Parker suggested that DeRozan would have wound up as one of the best to ever play the game had he played in the 1990s. However, Shaquille O’Neal, who played nearly half of his Hall of Fame in that […]

The NBA trade deadline is just two days away and DeMar DeRozan — despite continuously denying reports of him wanting a trade — may be a player who would welcome a change of scenery. In an article about what insiders are saying ahead of the deadline, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported that DeRozan could have […]

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan is gunning for PJ Tucker’s throne as the league’s undisputed sneaker king. Well, probably not. Nevertheless, DeRozan is definitely getting Ja Morant’s vote if there ever was an election for the NBA’s top sneaker dawg. Check this (really short) story out. Morant recently took to Twitter to share his […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been a surprising success so far this year. They are currently 21-16 with an even Net Rating, good for 7th in the Western Conference. This success was not something many predicted preseason but Popovich and the Spurs always manage to stick around. However, the Spurs have two routes to go […]

With last Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game still on the minds of many, Rudy Gay boldly said there was only one thing missing from the contest: DeMar DeRozan. According to Spurs beat reporter Jeff Garcia on Twitter, Gay was vocal on the surprising omission of his teammate. "The only thing missing from the All-Star Game was […]

Mike Conley Jr. is finally an All-Star. Thus ends the longstanding claim that the Utah Jazz guard is the most deserving star to never make it. While most NBA circles are celebrating the 14-year veteran’s triumph, not everyone is particularly thrilled. That list apparently currently includes San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan. Gets to a […]

Before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs in the summer of 2018, Toronto Raptors icon DeMar DeRozan spent the first nine seasons of his NBA career and helped establish the team into a perennial playoff contender in the Eastern Conference. He was a four-time All-Star with the Raptors and was instrumental in helping the […]

The San Antonio Spurs currently sit at sixth in the loaded Western Conference with a 16-12 record. Despite their standing, there are rumblings that the team is reportedly dangling star players DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge in trade talks ahead of the March 25th trade deadline. During an episode of ESPN’s The Jump, as the […]

Imagine a shooting guard who is 6’6,  220-pound, and whose main role on offense is being a mid-range assassin. In one of his all-NBA seasons, he averaged 27.3  points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 assists per contest, while shooting 46.7% from the field. He is not exactly known for his three-point shooting. Done? Chances […]

The All-Star reserves were announced on Tuesday afternoon just a few days after the starters were named. The list always surprises people and the debate of who got left off is the hot topic of the couple weeks leading up to the game itself. Sources: 2021 NBA All-Star reserves: West: Chris Paul, Paul George, Damian […]

The father of San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan just passed away, the four-time All-Star shared in a touching social media post. The 31-year-old penned a heartfelt public tribute for his dad, Frank DeRozan, and expressed what his father meant to him. The post accompanied a picture of Frank, along with his son and grandchildren, […]

The San Antonio Spurs blessed Twitter with Valentine’s Day vibes that caught Song Writing Hall of Famer Mariah Carey’s attention. The diva of all divas is a very tough person to impress, but Demar DeRozan and crew were up for the challenge during the team’s Finish the Lyric segment. For Valentine’s Day, the team decided […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry wanted to give everyone a good laugh during a tightly-contested game against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. DeMar DeRozan chuckled after seeing Curry pump-fake his free-throw attempt with two minutes left in the fourth quarter. Video via The NBA Hustle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNBAHustle/status/1358993442731220996?s=20 On the floor, the […]

The Tokyo Olympics are set to take place next year due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though he’s been invited to play for Team USA next summer, San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan revealed his true thoughts on playing in the Olympics again. DeRozan says he's hasn't thought much about playing […]

Dejounte Murray of the San Antonio Spurs had his best game of the season in their hard-earned 105-110 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday. He finished with a team-high 27 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and more astoundingly, a career-high eight steals. After the game, DeMar DeRozan had the perfect joke for Murray’s […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar DeMar Derozan has been one of the most consistent swingmen in the NBA. This, according to Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, should definitely put the four-time All-Star in HOF considerations. Kerr has seen a fair amount of Hall of Famers in his time as a player and a coach, […]

DeMar DeRozan powered the San Antonio Spurs’ amazing fourth-quarter comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday at the AT&T Center. His thunderous tomahawk at the 6:30 mark of the fourth completely shifted the momentum to the home team’s favor, allowing the team to complete a rousing 111-108 win. Here’s the breathtaking and-one 1 from the […]