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Brooklyn Nets superstar made his long-awaited return to action on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. The former league MVP, however, was involved in a bit of controversy surrounding what many consider to be an intentional trip on Spurs guard Dejounte Murray. Murray himself has since seen the replay of the play in question and […]

The San Antonio Spurs fell short on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Despite the 116-111 loss, Dejounte Murray achieved something that has never been done before in Gregg Popovich’s 25 years with the franchise, not even during Tim Duncan’s era. Murray tallied his fourth triple-double this season, making him the first Spurs player to do […]

A lot of avid basketball fans expected the San Antonio Spurs to just cruise along the regular season and miss the playoffs like they did last year. Rightfully so, because DeMar DeRozan can’t be the lone star to carry his team consisting of young and unproven players. And with the departure of LaMarcus Aldridge, it […]

It was Dejounte Murray and the San Antonio Spurs who came up on top after an end-to-end battle against the red-hot Washington Wizards. Gregg Popovich’s men needed five extra minutes to take care of business on the road with a huge 146-143 win in DC to help them keep their playoff hopes alive. The 24-year-old […]

Ever since the departure of Kawhi Leonard in 2018, the San Antonio Spurs have been on the hunt for a franchise star to build around and lead them to the future. The team that made their money with quiet success has continued to chug along competently since they traded Leonard away, but to the eyes […]

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 […]

In case you still don’t know by now, San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray is quite the athlete. He reminded Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield of that fact on Wednesday with a filthy one-handed poster jam. In the Spurs’ road game against the Kings at Golden 1 Center, Murray and Derrick White ran circles […]

It was a tale of two halves for San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray after his team fell to the visiting Sacramento Kings on Monday. Murray had a red-hot start to the game and erupted for 21 points in the opening half, with his team down by just eight points at the break. To the […]

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 […]

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has always been a man of few words. On Sunday, the legendary mentor once again chose to cut down on his word count and dished out three simple words with regards to the Spurs’ 35-point blowout loss against the Philadelphia 76ers (via News 4 San Antonio). “We played badly.” […]

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 […]

Dejounte Murray just helped the San Antonio Spurs escape a tight game against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night with a heads-up defensive play against Celtics point-guard Kemba Walker. The 24-year-old starting guard for the Spurs picked Walker’s pocket with the game hanging in the balance en route to a crucial basket to seal San […]

The San Antonio Spurs suffered a huge blow amid their highly anticipated Texas showdown with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Apparently, Dejounte Murray suffered a left ankle sprain, forcing him out for the rest of the contest. Spurs say Dejounte Murray (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight's Spurs-Mavericks game. — Marc J. […]

The San Antonio Spurs got a stellar performance from DeMar DeRozan in Saturday night’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, prompting his teammates to applaud him for his efforts. Following the victory, Dejounte Murray called out ESPN for ranking DeRozan as the No. 82 player in the NBA for this season: Murray has something to say […]

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich may have been ejected on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but it paved the way for Becky Hammon to become the first woman to serve as an NBA head coach. Dejounte Murray and DeMar DeRozan shared their thoughts on Hammon’s milestone, calling the coach part of the crew […]

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan has seemingly taken a step back in the team’s scrimmage games, opting to let the young guns handle some of the offensive chores. Head coach Gregg Popovich revealed that this move is part of his strategy to develop the team’s younger players. Ahead of the Spurs’ scrimmage on Tuesday, […]

The NBA is beaming with young talent, from blazing fast speed demons like De’Aaron Fox to deadeye shooters like Jamal Murray, to high-flying studs like Zion Williamson. All three of these players have one thing in common — they’re all promising, budding stars under 24 years of age. Here at ClutchPoints, we’ll give you the […]

The San Antonio Spurs announced Monday that an MRI revealed that point guard Dejounte Murray has a right calf strain, which he apparently suffered during San Antonio’s 129-132 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Murray will be out indefinitely. #Spurs announce that an MRI revealed Dejounte Murray suffered a right calf strain against the […]

CHARLOTTE- The Spurs came into town looking to capture a must win to stay relevant in their Western Conference playoff hunt. They managed to do that without their Hall of Fame coach in Gregg Popovich. His former go to option on the court, Tim Duncan, filled his shoes as the acting head coach for the […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray hit Utah Jazz All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell with a filthy behind-the-back crossover on Friday in Utah. Murray finished the crossover right as well, as the Spurs guard was able to hit a jumper over Jazz center and reigning two-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert: DEJOUNTE. […]

Who says Gregg Popovich hates the “three-point shot”? In an attempt to save a 22-year old streak, the San Antonio Spurs are breaking off from tradition. The Spurs were in the midst of a slump back in November; losing eight straight at one point. A team known for their enduring excellence; the five-time NBA champions […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich praised his young guards Dejounte Murray and Derrick White on Friday before the team’s home tilt with the Phoenix Suns. Despite sporting a losing record at the moment, the longtime Spurs head coach and five-time NBA champion sees a bright future for the young backcourt. “They complement each […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray is available for Sunday afternoon’s contest against the Miami Heat after previously being listed as questionable, according to Project Spurs’ Paul Garcia: The Spurs now say Dejounte Murray is available for the game today. — Paul Garcia (@PaulGarciaNBA) January 19, 2020 Murray has been dealing with an illness […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay is doubtful to play on Sunday against the Miami Heat, while guard Dejounte Murray is listed as questionable. Both players are dealing with illnesses. Murray has been a solid starter for the Spurs. Despite suffering a season-ending ACL injury last year, Murray has been phenomenal for the team this […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was served a dose of his own medicine by San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray on Friday at the AT&T Center. The marvelous 21-year-old second-year player has been breaking a lot of ankles in the 2019-20 NBA regular season, but he found himself on the receiving end of one early […]

The San Antonio Spurs will be without point guard Dejounte Murray on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Murray won’t play for what the Spurs are calling personal reasons. Dejounte Murray (personal reasons) is OUT for Saturday's game at Milwaukee, #Spurs just announced. #KSATsports #KSATnews #NBA pic.twitter.com/b58aShatre — RJ Marquez (@KSATRJ) January 3, 2020 Whenever a […]

In his first game back from an ankle sprain, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic went right back to work. Against Dejounte Murray of the San Antonio Spurs, the Slovenian sensation unleashed a tip-toe pump fake to shake the guard off. Once free, Doncic knocked down the triple for the Mavs. Doncic seemingly controlled Murray like […]

Dejounte Murray has a message for San Antonio Spurs fans. The Spurs, who have made the playoffs 22 straight seasons, are just 10-16 on the season. They are in the 12th spot in the Western Conference standings. Despite the slow start to the season, Murray is remaining positive on the Spurs’ outlook and promises the […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray downplayed the importance of a shoving match with Houston Rockets star James Harden during Monday night’s game, calling it “nothing.” Asked what happened between him and the NBA’s leading scorer, the young floor general said “it’s just basketball,” hoping not to make much of it, according to Tom Orsborn […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is currently engaged in a physical and verbal duel with San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray in their respective teams’ game at Toyota Center on Monday. After getting chippy with each other since the opening bell, Murray got the better of Harden in this play at the 8:43 mark of […]

James Harden and Dejounte Murray got the Houston Rockets-San Antonio Spurs match to an intense start with a heated exchange midway through the first quarter. After Murray stole the ball from Harden and coasted for an easy layup, Harden bumped him while retrieving the ball. Of course, Murray didn’t like it and pushed Harden back […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray knows the Houston Rockets will be out for revenge after a crazy end to their last matchup. The Spurs managed to rally from down 18 to tie the game by the end of regulation, forcing two overtimes and walking away with the win after a pair of DeMar DeRozan […]

Dejounte Murray has come off the bench for the San Antonio Spurs in three out of his last four games. However, he isn’t bothered by it. Murray, who entered the season as the Spurs’ starting point guard, says he’s not stressing over his role despite what the outside noise is saying. “I am just here […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has been ruled out of his team’s game against the New York Knicks on Saturday night, per the NBA injury report. Murray is listed out with an illness and for injury recovery. Remember: during the preseason last year, Murray suffered a torn ACL and ended up missing the entire […]

Ahead of their matchup on Monday, San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray shared his thoughts on Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. According to the Spurs guard, the Mavs’ point-forward is already a “star” in just his second year in the league. Per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Murray recalled the early impressions […]

The San Antonio Spurs will rest point guard Dejounte Murray on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs played on Friday versus the Orlando Magic, so the team is just being cautious with Murray, who is coming back from a right ACL tear after missing all of last season: Spurs Injury Report: Dejounte Murray (Right […]

It was a memorable occasion for the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, as they provided team legend Tony Parker with the ultimate honor by retiring his No. 9 jersey. From now on, no one will be wearing the No. 9 for the Spurs, out of respect and honor for Parker, who helped bring four NBA […]

San Antonio Spurs icon Tony Parker has the utmost faith in young point guard Dejounte Murray, making it clear that the franchise is in “good hands” with him as the long-term floor general. Parker ceded his spot as the team’s starting point guard in 2018, once Murray was showing flashes of brilliance and some consistent […]

Dejounte Murray of the San Antonio Spurs played against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night and carved up OKC on the offensive end to the tune of a career-high 9 assists – in the third quarter, no less: Make it a career-high nine dimes for Dejounte Murray. Just carving up the OKC defense. — […]