DeMar DeRozan Articles - Page 27

DeMar DeRozan’s transition into his new team, the San Antonio Spurs, was as tough as most would expect after playing for the Toronto Raptors for nine seasons. The new San Antonio Spurs guard has battled depression in the past and the sudden trade could have been a potential twist to set off a spiral. Asked […]

The San Antonio Spurs are off to a 4-2 start this season. While the team has been known for their unselfish brand of play, head coach Gregg Popovich says that DeMar DeRozan has been San Antonio’s top passer so far. ESPN’s Michael C. Wright wrote a column on how well DeRozan has adjusted to his […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle believes that DeMar DeRozan of the San Antonio Spurs is one of the best two-point players in history. As per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, Carlisle said: Rick Carlisle on DeMar DeRozan's mid-range game: "I would have to think in the annals of modern history, he is […]

In the San Antonio Spurs’ 110-106 over the Los Angeles Lakers, DeMar DeRozan looked every bit the part of a superstar, finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Spurs defeated the Lakers for the second time this season. DeRozan capped off his big performance during the closing moments of the game […]

Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan are two of the biggest names in basketball whose careers are going to be forever intertwined after a blockbuster 2018 summer trade that switched their fates. Both players are currently playing with a passion to prove their former teams wrong by sending them off to NBA cities they never wanted […]

DeMar DeRozan is on the San Antonio Spurs now, but he had to speak out on a recent video that criticized Toronto Raptors players of the past. The Sportsnet video took shots at former Raptors like Vince Carter, Chris Bosh and Tracy McGrady. The focus of the video was that those stars all left, but […]

In a very heart-wrenching scene before the Toronto Raptors’ road game against the Washington Wizards, Kyle Lowry was seen doing his pre-game routines with longtime teammate DeMar DeRozan. The NBA TV panel got wind of the sentimental scene, and Lowry explained why he still does his old pre-game handshake with DeRozan. "He's always going to […]

Kyle Lowry is in a tough position with the Toronto Raptors. On one hand, he’s under contract for two more seasons so he has to be fully invested in the team. But on the other hand, he’s still frustrated with the way DeMar DeRozan was treated by the organization. Videos captured footage of Lowry performing […]

DeMar DeRozan’s regular-season debut with the San Antonio Spurs was a success, and the All-Star guard got a shout out from Spurs legend, Manu Ginobili. In the Spurs’ 112-108 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, DeRozan scored 28 points while shooting 10-of-21 from the field, 1-of-3 from beyond the arc, and 7-of-11 from the free-throw […]

As each passing day inches us closer to the greatest spectacle in basketball, the excitement just continues to build towards the NBA season opener. For fans and wannabe GM’s that also means that the excitement of fantasy basketball season will be upon us. Before fantasy teams go head-to-head and get locked-and-loaded in their leagues, let us […]

Armed with the gifts to put up points in a hurry and score through an array of different ways, shooting guards are an essential element to any fantasy basketball team. Yet with so many personalities playing under this position, choosing one that fits your dynamic can be quite challenging. To help you prepare for this […]

Former Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey still loves himself some DeMar DeRozan. Casey, who is now the Detroit Pistons head coach, told Dave Fashuk of The Star that the Raptors did great with the addition of a top-tier superstar like Kawhi Leonard on their roster. “They did a good job this year bringing in Kawhi […]

The Toronto Raptors made major changes this summer with Dwane Casey now coaching the Pistons and DeMar DeRozan playing for the San Antonio Spurs. Those two were the biggest casualties of the offseason for Toronto, a team that needed some kind of change. Nick Nurse takes over for Casey as head coach and DeRozan was […]

San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge is quite the specimen with his unglamorous on-court display that translates to eye-popping numbers. Averaging 23.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, two assists, and 1.2 blocks per game last season, the 33-year-old All-star anchored the Spurs on both ends of the floor with his offensive and defensive prowess. In the […]

Per Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says that San Antonio Spurs All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan is “at home” in San Antonio after being traded by the Toronto Raptors in July. “He’s at home,” said Casey, who was hired to coach the Detroit Pistons after the Raptors […]

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 […]