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The San Antonio Spurs’ loss on Monday to the Memphis Grizzlies stung, as the Spurs were close to pulling off an upset over the Western Conference’s surprise title contender. They were unable to overcome late-game heroics from Ja Morant on his franchise-record-breaking night. For Dejounte Murray, the pain from that loss will sting even longer. The […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is officially past its halfway mark and the race towards the postseason is now on. With this in mind, basketball card collectors are looking forward to knowing who’s going to end up with the major awards in the league. While everyone is looking forward to the MVP race, the fight for […]

The NBA is set to return from the All-Star break on Thursday night, as the second half of the season gets underway. The San Antonio Spurs struggled in the first half of the year, getting off to a 23-36 start, though they’re still within reach of the play-in tournament seeds. After parting ways with Derrick […]

The San Antonio Spurs are far removed from the perennial title candidate they were throughout the 2000s. Father Time proved to be too big of a foe, as did the Kawhi Leonard situation, and the Gregg Popovich-led team is now in a rebuild. They still have some good pieces, but they will likely not contend […]

Dejounte Murray came out with another eye-popping performance on Saturday as he led the San Antonio Spurs to a 124-114 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The 25-year-old has been making waves of late. So much so, that even Spurs legend Manu Ginobili had to take notice. Ginobili could not help but take to Twitter […]

Dejounte Murray has ascended into greatness. The San Antonio Spurs guard has always flashed the potential to be a star in the NBA, but inconsistency has held him back. This season, though, Murray has been electric all throughout the season, being the lone bright spot on a struggling team. The Spurs’ All-Star guard put on […]

The San Antonio Spurs did not exactly add a superstar to their roster during Thursday’s trade deadline, but it can be said that this team has emerged as one of the biggest winners of the day. The Spurs pulled the trigger on a flurry of moves which sent even All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray into […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics agreed to an NBA trade deadline deal involving Spurs guard Derrick White, who was sent to the Celtics in exchange for forward Josh Richardson. White’s former Spurs teammate Dejounte Murray had a, er, interesting instant reaction to White being dealt to the Celtics at the NBA trade deadline. […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has been selected to replace Draymond Green in the All-Star game this February. Naturally, he got emotional when he learned the news. Ahead of their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Murray opened up about how he learned that he will be going to the All-Star game along […]

When the NBA All-Star reserves were announced last week, it looked like the incredible rise of San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray was going to fall just short of getting him to the nod. As one of just four players in the NBA this season to average at least 19 points and nine assists per […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t be more hyped after the NBA selected San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray as an All-Star replacement. Murray and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball were named as All-Stars on Monday, replacing the injured Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Brooklyn Nets scorer Kevin Durant, respectively. Upon hearing […]

On Monday, the San Antonio Spurs received some wonderful news when they learned that their star player, Dejounte Murray, has been named to the NBA All-Star Game and will take Draymond Green’s position. Dejounte Murray represents the Spurs’ future, and there is no doubt that he deserves to be an All-Star. He is an elite-level […]

The 2022 NBA All-Star rosters were recently revealed, and as is tradition, fans were quick to point out what players were snubbed. Well, two more players are now being given the chance to take part in the All-Star Game this year, stepping in as injury replacements for the ailing Kevin Durant and Draymond Green. With […]

On Tuesday, the NBA announced the rosters for the All-Star weekend Rising Stars Challenge. The San Antonio Spurs sophomore Devin Vassell was surprisingly left off the roster. He posted his disappointment on social media later in the day. Despite not feeling his best emotionally, he still brought plenty of energy into the game Tuesday night […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr firmly believes San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray should be in the All-Star game, which is why he voted for him. Kerr admitted as much on Tuesday ahead of the Warriors’ showdown with the Spurs at AT&T Center. The veteran tactician didn’t hold back in his praise of […]

Dejounte Murray has arrived. The young San Antonio Spurs guard is having a breakout season, posting career-highs in nearly every stat. His arrival as a star has breathed new life into the franchise, and has them looking at a potential All-Star candidate. If you ask former Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan, though, Dejounte Murray is already […]

Dejounte Murray of the San Antonio Spurs has been playing like one of the best players in basketball all season. There isn’t much out there on the court that he can’t do and he even has a great chance to be one of the league’s All-Stars. On the season, Murray is averaging 19.3 points per […]

The San Antonio Spurs may have suffered a blowout loss to the the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, but it is not without any positive thanks to Dejounte Murray. Murray kept the Spurs afloat for much of the contest before the Nets ran away in the fourth quarter. He recorded a triple-double of 25 points, 12 […]

So far in the 2021-22 NBA season, San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray has looked every bit the part of an all-star. If it were up to NBA ball-handling legend, Jamal Crawford, Murray’s name would already be etched in stone as a participant in this year’s game. While dribbling the ball up the court […]

The Phoenix Suns pulled off a comfortable 14-point victory over the San Antonio Spurs, but Dejounte Murray still left the opponents impressed. Suns guards Devin Booker and Chris Paul were nothing but complimentary of the Spurs guard after the game, showing the respect that Dejounte Murray has garnered amid his breakout season. Via Spurs: “The […]

One of the less-heralded storylines from this NBA season is the emergence of Dejounte Murray. The San Antonio Spurs may not make the playoffs but they have a promising future thanks to the 25-year-old point guard. Murray does it all for the Spurs, averaging 18.8 points, 8.9 assists, 8.2 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game, […]

Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers took their home floor against a depleted San Antonio Spurs squad. While the Sixers came away with a win in blowout fashion, there was an underlying storyline in this matchup. That being the play of Spurs’ point guard Dejounte Murray. As we know, one of the main topics surrounding the […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in a very interesting situation because they certainly do have some talent on their team, but they could decide to get rid of some guys. It would be tough to argue that they are in a good position right now because quite frankly, they just really aren’t. They’re currently in […]

The San Antonio Spurs have gotten some promising news as Dejounte Murray who was in the Covid protocols, has finally cleared the protocols and will start reconditioning for return to the team. He had missed three games for San Antonio prior to his return. The 25-year-old has been about the only positive for the Spurs […]

The San Antonio Spurs are looking to pick up a key win against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in order to remain in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference. They suffered a key loss ahead of the game, however, as star point guard Dejounte Murray has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, […]

As of now, there is no bigger name on the NBA trade market than Ben Simmons. The three-time All-Star remains in a stalemate with the Philadelphia 76ers and a change of scenery remains the likely outcome. That being said, general manager Daryl Morey has kept his stance of wanting a high-caliber player in return for […]

Spurs forward Keldon johnson opens up after turning his ankle on Monday, expecting the worst out of the injury. Johnson, who previously won a Gold medal with Team USA during the Olympics, serves as an integral part of the Spurs’ young core and bright future. However, Spurs fans held their breath as Johnson aggravated his […]

The San Antonio Spurs entered their 2021-22 campaign with low expectations after losing key veteran players like DeMar DeRozan, Patty Mills, and Rudy Gay. Their priorities were developing their young players and improving the team chemistry of youngsters such as Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, and Keldon Johnson. After suffering six successive defeats in November, the […]

We are slightly over a month into the NBA season, and the end of the Ben Simmons saga is still nowhere in sight. The 25-year-old has been at shootarounds recently but remains mentally unprepared to rejoin his Philadelphia 76ers teammates in games. There is still no guessing what the final result of this situation will […]

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich probably still daydreams about laughing with Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker on the bench. But these days, the Spurs could hardly smile as they’ve stumbled to a lowly 4-12 record. The Spurs have been undergoing a rebuild since their vaunted All-Star trio retired. Nowadays, Popovich is left […]

It would be fair to say that the NBA today is more focused on offense. Efficiency on offense, the pace of game, and every other offensive statistic have been continuously increasing. It doesn’t help that a certain Stephen Curry added to this even more by influencing the league to maximize the three-point line. The name […]

As the NBA season is reaching its first month already, there have been players that are clearly exceeding expectations. There are some obvious ones, like Miles Bridges, Ja Morant, and Carmelo Anthony as they have expanded their repertoire to make them more of a well-rounded player on both ends of the floor. There are also […]

Even with the departure of Kawhi Leonard four years ago, the San Antonio Spurs have still been a constant staple as a contender in the deep Western Conference. Their team is not the most talented, but Gregg Popovich has manufactured ways for them to flourish as a well-oiled unit. Many of the key pieces of […]

For years, Dejounte Murray card investors have always lingered on the side of frustration and disappointment. Since 2016, the San Antonio Spurs‘ point guard has battled mediocrity and injuries on his way to becoming the franchise player everyone hoped he can be. In his sixth season in the NBA, can this be the one where […]

After Kawhi Leonard’s departure, the San Antonio Spurs have gone through a drastic drop-off from their usual deep playoff runs. RC Buford and the organization has decided to bolster their squad by drafting young individuals that have massive upside. It’s a hit-or-miss approach for any front office honcho, but one jackpot for the Spurs is […]

The San Antonio Spurs failed to defend their homecourt against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 125-121. On a night LeBron James sat out due to an injury, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook still proved to be too much for the Spurs’ side. As a silver lining, Dejounte Murray’s statistical marvel gave fans more reasons to […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most storied franchises in recent memory. Their constant level of success with coach Gregg Popovich and with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili is something that is almost impossible to replicate. However, ever since the core retired, the Texan franchise never fully recovered. […]

With the 2021-22 NBA season starting soon, The San Antonio Spurs seem to focus on rebuilding as they let Patty Mills, and Rudy Gay walk and then initiated a sign-and-trade deal to ship out superstar and leading scorer DeMar DeRozan for Thaddeus Young. In the process, with around $50 million in cap space, they have […]

The San Antonio Spurs have fallen into a mid-tier team after being perennial playoff contenders under head coach Gregg Popovich. Now, it seems they are more than ready to make a big change if it means ushering a new winning era in San Antonio. According to a report from Zach Harper of The Athletic, rising […]