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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. — […]

We just got an early candidate for one of the most ridiculous shots of the 2019-20 NBA regular season. A minute into the second quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder versus San Antonio Spurs match at the AT&T Center on Thursday, Dejounte Murray found himself at the heart of the Thunder defense inside the shaded […]

The San Antonio Spurs will rest point guard Dejounte Murray on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. The Spurs played on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, so the team is just being cautious with Murray, who is coming back from a right ACL tear after missing all of last season: As expected, Dejounte Murray […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ promising point guard Dejounte Murray just got one hell of a compliment from Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers. Ahead of their respective teams’ match-up at the AT&T Center on Thursday, Rivers was asked what he thinks of  San Antonio’s versatile playmaker. “Westbrook-ish because of his speed. Rondo…probably not the […]

The San Antonio Spurs could be looking to increase Dejounte Murray’s workload at some point in the next few games. According to head coach Gregg Popovich, the point guard could start receiving five-to-six more minutes a night once he gets past the 10-game mark, per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. Murray has played […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray has an incentive in his contract extension that pays him a bonus based on his true shooting percentage, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. Murray signed a four-year, $64 million rookie-scale extension with the Spurs: Speaking of the Spurs, I’m proud to report that the nerds have […]

The San Antonio Spurs signed point guard Dejounte Murray to a four-year, $64 million extension on Monday, a move head coach Gregg Popovich and the front office in San Antonio were very comfortable with. Popovich on Dejounte Murray’s character off the court, helping others with small tasks around facility and why franchise felt comfortable with extension. […]

Monday was a great day for San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray. Murray not only got a four-year, $64 million contract extension from the Spurs, but the guard also signed a multi-million dollar shoe endorsement deal with New Balance, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Charania also reports Murray’s extension with […]

The San Antonio Spurs have signed point guard Dejounte Murray to a four-year, $64 million extension, according to Shams Charania. San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has agreed to a four-year, $64M fully guaranteed contract extension, agent Rich Paul tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2019 Murray missed the entire 2018-19 season […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray is eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension with the club. If Murray and the Spurs can’t agree to a deal before Oct. 21, Murray would enter restricted free agency next summer if San Antonio offers him a qualifying offer worth $3.5 million. Murray wants to be on the […]

The San Antonio Spurs are no longer the Spurs we came to know and love over the years. Tim Duncan isn’t walking through that door, and neither are Manu Ginobili nor Tony Parker. It’s a new era in San Antonio, one that might not exactly yield the best results in the 2019-20 campaign. However, while […]

The San Antonio Spurs are getting back starting point guard Dejounte Murray for next season and the franchise is viewing his return as the team’s “biggest” offseason addition, according to Jabari Young of The Athletic. Murray missed the entire 2018-19 season after tearing his right ACL last preseason. The Spurs can’t wait to see Murray […]