ClutchPoints Feb 23, 2020
Thunder’s Chris Paul jokingly blames Billy Donovan for failing to get a triple-double vs. Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder has been one of, if not the biggest surprises this season. In addition to currently having the sixth spot, their 34-year-old starting point guard Chris Paul was selected an All-Star, his first since 2016. In fact, they grabbed another win on Sunday night with a 131-103 blowout against the San Antonio Spurs. […] The post Thunder’s Chris Paul jokingly blames Billy Donovan for failing to get a triple-double vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 22, 2020
Gregg Popovich claims DeMarre Carroll buyout was Spurs’ way to help him
DeMarre Carroll’s time with the San Antonio Spurs was confusing, to say the least. It was thus no surprise when news came that he’d been bought out, and will instead play for the small-ball Rockets in the latter half of the season. Long-time head coach Gregg Popovich later claimed that this move was about the Spurs […] The post Gregg Popovich claims DeMarre Carroll buyout was Spurs’ way to help him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
FOX Sports Feb 21, 2020
Murray leads balanced attack as Spurs top Jazz 113-104
Dejounte Murray had 23 points and seven rebounds, leading a balanced attack that helped the San Antonio Spurs beat the Utah Jazz 113-104
ClutchPoints Feb 21, 2020
VIDEO: Spurs’ Dejounte Murray fools Donovan Mitchell with behind-the-back crossover
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. […] The post VIDEO: Spurs’ Dejounte Murray fools Donovan Mitchell with behind-the-back crossover appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The J-Notes Feb 21, 2020
Game Thread: All-Star break is over, Utah Jazz host San Antonio Spurs
With the All-Star break behind us, the Utah Jazz must now get back to business. The first challenge post-break is the San Antonio Spurs. Most teams can’t wait for the All-Star break to come around. It’s the perfect opportunity to get some rest, heal up and regroup for the remainder of the regular season. For […] Game Thread: All-Star break is over, Utah Jazz host San Antonio Spurs - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Feb 17, 2020
DeMarre Carroll on ‘what went wrong’ with the Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs recently reached a buyout agreement with 11-year veteran DeMarre Carroll. In a recent interview with Tom Orsborn of My San Antonio, Carroll revealed that he didn’t know what went wrong in San Antonio. “I don’t know what went wrong, what happened,” Carroll said. “I felt like San Antonio was going to […] The post DeMarre Carroll on ‘what went wrong’ with the Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 17, 2020
Spurs’ DeMarre Carroll says he didn’t ‘jell’ with Gregg Popovich
Veteran NBA guard DeMarre Carroll has nothing bad to say about San Antonio Spurs legendary head coach Gregg Popovich. However, the swingman — who has agreed to a buyout with the Spurs and plans to signs with the Houston Rockets — says he was never able to jell with Popovich on the basketball court: “Coach […] The post Spurs’ DeMarre Carroll says he didn’t ‘jell’ with Gregg Popovich appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 17, 2020
Report: DeMarre Carroll gets buyout from Spurs, plans to sign with Rockets
DeMarre Carroll and the San Antonio Spurs have reached a buyout agreement, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Houston Rockets are the front-runners to sign Carroll: San Antonio and forward DeMarre Carroll have agreed to a contract buyout, agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Houston is a frontrunner to sign Carroll once he […] The post Report: DeMarre Carroll gets buyout from Spurs, plans to sign with Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 17, 2020
Kevin Garnett reveals how Spurs icon Tim Duncan used to trash talk
Kevin Garnett used to have some legendary battles with San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan back in the day. Garnett and Duncan are widely considered two of the best power forwards in NBA history. KG was aggressive and loud with his trash talking, while Duncan was quiet and subtle. Garnett was on the latest […] The post Kevin Garnett reveals how Spurs icon Tim Duncan used to trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 16, 2020
Kobe Bryant’s 8 greatest moments against the San Antonio Spurs
Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players to ever lace them up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Given Kobe’s status in the game, it’s understandable if the San Antonio Spurs have a complicated relationship with the future Hall of Famer. Fans spent many years hating on Kobe due to the many heartbreaks he gave […] The post Kobe Bryant’s 8 greatest moments against the San Antonio Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 16, 2020
DeMarre Carroll explains why the Spurs failed to trade him at Feb. 6 deadline
San Antonio Spurs wing DeMarre Carroll has played for eight different teams across his 11-year NBA career, so it’s safe to say he knows how the league works by now. Carroll’s name also circulated throughout trade rumors earlier this month during the NBA trade deadline. As a veteran 3-and-D player, Carroll offers an enticing option […] The post DeMarre Carroll explains why the Spurs failed to trade him at Feb. 6 deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 15, 2020
Spurs’ Patty Mills spends All-Star break visiting Australian bushfire-ravaged areas
The All-Star break is a much-awaited event not only for fans but for the players as well. For the vast majority of players that do not take part of the All-Star Weekend festivities, this mid-season interval is an opportunity to take a break from the grueling season. For San Antonio Spurs veteran Patty Mills, he […] The post Spurs’ Patty Mills spends All-Star break visiting Australian bushfire-ravaged areas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 13, 2020
Robert Horry claims Spurs are ‘not a destination where guys want to go play’
Former San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry claims San Antonio is “not a destination where guys want to go play.” LaMarcus Aldridge is the last big time free agent to sign with the Spurs, who are in danger of missing the playoffs this season: “People forget, that when you are that good, you don’t get […] The post Robert Horry claims Spurs are ‘not a destination where guys want to go play’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 11, 2020
Spurs’ DeMar DeRozan to get USC jersey retired
San Antonio Spurs All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan will get his USC jersey retired on Thursday. DeRozan played one season at USC and averaged 13.5 points per game before being selected by the Toronto Raptors with the ninth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. #USC is set to retire current Spurs G Demar Derozans […] The post Spurs’ DeMar DeRozan to get USC jersey retired appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 11, 2020
Spurs’ historic 22-season streak of making the playoffs is in grave danger
Over the last two-plus decades, the San Antonio Spurs have never really known what rock bottom feels like. Until now. On Monday night, the Spurs blew a 23-point lead in a 127-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets for their fifth straight defeat, dropping them to 22-31 on the season and causing them to fall a […] The post Spurs’ historic 22-season streak of making the playoffs is in grave danger appeared first on ClutchPoints.
