The dictionary definition of a back to the basket big man might have his picture next to it but lately, LaMarcus Aldridge has become a proficient 3-point shooter. LaMarcus Aldridge has had a lot of success over the course of his career, averaging 19.6 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, as a traditional post-up, back to
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Dejounte Murray is blazingly fast, and a lengthy and impactful defender. But until he adds a jump-shot, the Spurs’ future won’t be as bright as its past. The Spurs were winning 51-40, midway through the third quarter, when the Houston announcer couldn’t help himself. “Murray lined up on Harden…Harden takes him to school!” To him,
In 2017, the San Antonio Spurs extended LaMarcus Aldridge because they had no other option. When it comes to DeMar DeRozan, however, they do. Extensions should be reserved for cornerstone pieces in the NBA. Tying up future cap space in a player that may not positively impact the team’s title odds is a move losing
For the San Antonio Spurs to set a new record for consecutive playoff appearances, they’ll need to find the right balance of minutes for their young backcourt. The San Antonio Spurs are on perhaps the longest run of sustained success in the history of the NBA. San Antonio has made the postseason every single year
Back by the popular demand of pretty much only myself, it’s the second annual edition of Around the NBA in 15 Trades. We’re taking all 30 teams in the lead up to the Feb. 7 trade deadline and finding a happy middle ground for prosperous barterdom. As far as messy franchises go, few can top the
SAN ANTONIO, TX – OCTOBER 5: Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Detroit Pistons during a pre-season game on October 5, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting
Kawhi Leonard will make his much anticipated epic return to the Spurs court on Jan. 3, before DeMar DeRozan gets revenge on the Raptors on Feb. 22. Kawhi Leonard might have penned a letter thanking the San Antonio Spurs organization and its fans the other day on Twitter, but let’s keep it real for a
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 26: DeMar DeRozan #35 of the United States talks with head coach Gregg Popovich during a practice session at the 2018 USA Basketball Men’s National Team minicamp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Chill out, Twitter, Capitals
SAN ANTONIO, TX – MARCH 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs goes to the basket against Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors on March 10, 2015 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user
Multiple teams may be interested in Kawhi Leonard, but according to one online sportsbook there’s a team that quite literally has the best odds. Kawhi Leonard seems to be all but done with the San Antonio Spurs, and alongside his reported preference to play in Los Angeles a few other teams have surfaced as potential
The San Antonio Spurs could lose a different small forward this offseason as Kyle Anderson signs an offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies are hoping to get back to a little grit-and-grind by stealing Kyle Anderson from the San Antonio Spurs. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Anderson has signed a four-year, $37.2
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the clock, and the San Antonio Spurs are between a rock and a hard place The San Antonio Spurs are speaking with many teams about Kawhi Leonard at the moment, but the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the conversation. When Leonard made his trade demand public it essentially
Apparently it is now a matter of when and not if Kawhi Leonard gets traded by the San Antonio Spurs The NBA offseason is about to heat up faster than a Volvo in the desert. The major players are LeBron James and Paul George, but Kawhi Leonard has entered the mix as well. The San
The San Antonio Spurs are one of the smartest teams in the NBA. That’s why they have to make the best deal for Kawhi Leonard, even if it’s with a team in the Western Conference. No one other than Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs front office can really know what’s transpired between both
David Robinson knows a little about the draft, having been selected No. 1 overall by the San Antonio Spurs in 1987. He’s on the road this week, checking in on the draft and repping Verizon. He took a few minutes out of his schedule to talk with The Step Back about the draft, this year’s
SAN ANTONIO, TX – JANUARY 5: Kawhi Leonard Jimmy Butler wants Andrew Wiggins to be more like Jimmy Butler by Jeremy Lambert The Los Angeles Clippers could be in the mix for Kawhi Leonard, and they appear to have their starting point in any trade talks. It seems fairly certain Kawhi Leonard will not be
As teams consider their best trade offers for Kawhi Leonard, the Phoenix Suns may have one of the best chips to dangle. Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio, and it’s unclear if the Spurs will oblige. He apparently has his eye on Los Angeles, more specifically the Lakers, even if it means foregoing his
Spurs Twitter was set ablaze by the news of Kawhi Leonard demanding a trade from San Antonio. San Antonio is a city full of anger right now. They’re angry because Kawhi Leonard, their “Chosen One,” now wants out of the Alamo City. That’s according to multiple reports that state what those in NBA circles have
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 02, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 02, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting