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Not trading DeMar DeRozan was the right decision for the Spurs
For now, it makes sense for the veteran wing to remain in San Antonio. For now...
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A deep dive into Jakob Poeltl’s overall impact
Jakob Poeltl has developed into a top 10 defensive player in the league, but how much does his offense limit his overall impact?
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What could make Luka Samanic the most important player on the Spurs’ roster
Spurs fans are right to be ecstatic about the progress of the young big man, since his development could play a key role in the next step of the youth movement.
LaMarcus Aldridge is a huge defensive liability for the Spurs
Aldridge has served the Spurs well in the past as a starter, but his defense has deteriorated to the point that a demotion to the bench makes sense.
The Spurs’ second unit is the main reason for their success
The Spurs have one of the best benches in the league, which has carried them through slow starts and bad performances by the starters.
What we know about the Spurs at the season’s quarter pole
The Spurs have been a pleasant surprise in their first 18 games, but now the challenge will be to maintain that level going forward.
The Spurs have a transition defense problem
Like most young teams, the Spurs often struggle with getting back on defense in an orderly manner.
What the James Harden trade means to the Spurs
It’s the end of an era for one of San Antonio’s division foes and a monumental shift in the league’s power balance that will affect the Spurs.
Lonnie Walker IV and Keldon Johnson’s next areas to improve
The two young wings are already valuable rotation players, but if they could address a couple of specific weaknesses, their ceilings would be instantly raised.
How the Spurs can use Bubble Ball’s chaos to find their new order
Faster pace and fewer plays may be the team’s best path to a brighter future. Expect a few bumps along the way.
In ways big and small, the Spurs must reinvent themselves
The fiesta jerseys shouldn’t be the only dramatic change to the Spurs experience in 2020-21.
Jakob Poeltl’s contract sheds light on what the Spurs may be doing
As the front office juggles all that 2021 cap space and a glut of interchangeable pieces on the perimeter, the Poeltl re-signing lends some structure to their vision.
What we’ve learned from 2 years of LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan
A retrospective on the numbers and takeaways as San Antonio approaches a likely third (and final?) year with both players on the the roster.
A flow chart determining who will the Spurs take in the 2020 NBA Draft
There’s a number of ways the Spurs may go with their first-round pick this year. If you know the thought process they’ll bring to draft night, the rest is easy.
The Spurs need LaMarcus Aldridge to do more with less
Another big man has already left a blueprint for how Aldridge’s game can continue to evolve and suit the Spurs’ future.
Keldon Johnson has been a Restart revelation for the Spurs
Making the most of opportunity and his team’s new focus on development, the rookie wing has earned a role and consideration as a 2019 draft steal.
The Disney Spurs are shorthanded, undersized and refreshingly unpredictable
A four-guard starting lineup. Less DeMar DeRozan. Drew Eubanks. The Spurs are giving themselves a puncher’s chance at the postseason by reinventing who they are on the fly.
DeMar DeRozan has taken a timely backseat in Orlando
The lone Spurs star who made the trip to Orlando, DeRozan’s willingness to accept a smaller role is giving San Antonio’s youngsters the chance to stretch their legs.
The Spurs veer towards a reset in their Disney restart
Conditions seemed ripe for experimentation and an emphasis on development in Orlando, and the Spurs’ opening scrimmage only affirmed that.
What to expect from Luka Samanic in Orlando
Samanic will probably get a chance to show his enormous potential in Orlando, but expecting him to excel right away might not be realistic.
Dejounte Murray’s leap as a shooter may be sustainable
If Murray proves his improvement as a shooter is real, the Spurs’ future will be bright.
Handicapping the Spurs’ 2020 draft picks, ver. 1.0
A pre-lottery look at the college and international prospects the Spurs may select with their two picks.
The Spurs’ best players are dropping like flies
San Antonio keeps losing rotation players to injury at the worst possible time.
Hopefully Trey Lyles won’t become the Spurs’ next Bryn Forbes
Lyles has stepped up his production with the other bigs out with injury, but nothing he does this year should guarantee him a role next season.
The DeMarre Carroll Affair is becoming a black eye for the Spurs
The mere thought of DeMarre Carroll playing for the Spurs seems far-fetched, and that points to serious problems.
The Spurs’ late collapse vs. the Hawks, in their words
After fumbling away another lead down the stretch, this time at home to the Hawks, a frustrated Gregg Popovich and his players offered some insights and telling soundbytes about how it all went down.
The Spurs have turned their offense on its head
LaMarcus Aldridge is taking a step back on his jumpers and helping propel the Spurs into the modern era as a result. In their own way.
How the 2020 draft class could impact the Spurs at the trade deadline
The Spurs have several veteran players that could generate interest before the trade deadline, but the uncertainty of the upcoming draft could affect trade discussions.
Rudy Gay is looking like himself again
Gay is playing with more effort and finally hitting his three-pointers, which is an encouraging sign for a Spurs team that desperate for his versatility.
Dejounte Murray’s playmaking hasn’t caught up to the rest of his game
Murray’s defense and rebounding are already great and his scoring is progressing — but creating for others...
Finding a working theory of DeMar DeRozan, three-point shooter
The Spurs guard has shown he can take and make the long ball. What could keep him from abandoning it again, like he did last season?
What’s behind the Spurs’ three-point shooting woes and where they go from here
Three of last season’s shooters are in a serious slump. Can they recover and save the season?
Why DeMar DeRozan is having his most efficient season on offense
The Spurs’ throwback guard is shooting less threes than ever while putting up career-best true shooting and effective field goal percentages. Here are some reasons why.
What the Spurs’ starting lineup change means for the team
Moving Dejounte Murray to the bench in favor of Derrick White may shore up the problems with the starting unit, but it only raises questions in the short term and future.