Charania: Spurs Have Exploratory Interest In Murray

[Sugus]

Here he goes again. We all knew it was a matter of time.

https://x.com/speakcontext/status/1750204115831931384?s=46

Disgusting. What a low-IQ player, and I don't mean on the court.

Am I the only one who hard-passes on bringing him back? He's the same player he was in SA at a higher price tag. Still flawed and not a good influence for the baby Spurs. I don't want his ego anywhere near the team, tbh.

Liked him in his time here and his growth was quite tangible (still :lol at all that IG Baller talk here) but we're much better off keeping the past where it belongs. Shoot for a higher ceiling, let him rot in ATL or go to the bright lights of LA, like he clearly wants to.

[Kevin]

DJM has a 15% trade kicker so he'll average roughly a 32M a season. As other have said the Spurs need to aim higher for that type of investment. He's an above average starter not a star like Trae Young.

[KingKev]

Bring my boy home!!!!

Also, Spurs all-time great Stephen Jackson speaking Malik Rose’s praises today saying the Spurs should retire his jersey!!

Wemby will benefit from having a couple of teammates like these gents once he is a few years deep in the league.

[SpurSpike]

Well DJ isnt wrong, it is a soft ass league that almost doesn't let you play defense. Just look at Embiids 70 point game and all the soft ass fouls he collected.

Of course DJ could be a bit more professional about his online presence but as long as he respects his players and coaches I'm not holding a few immature posts online against him.

[KingKev]

Well DJ isnt wrong, it is a soft ass league that almost doesn't let you play defense. Just look at Embiids 70 point game and all the soft ass fouls he collected.

Of course DJ could be a bit more professional about his online presence but as long as he respects his players and coaches I'm not holding a few immature posts online against him.

Preach. I don’t like the online shit but it’s a new day and age. I know DJ will have him teammates back and has a genuine interest in winning. You need personalities like his to balance out a team. Can’t be a team full of choir boys.

[scott]

I'm proud of DJM's professional development and how he is no longer using a Capitalize Each Word format. Dejounte this is your opportunity to adapt to his new writing style in your quest to manifest him home.

[scott]

Preach. I don’t like the online shit but it’s a new day and age. I know DJ will have him teammates back and has a genuine interest in winning. You need personalities like his to balance out a team. Can’t be a team full of choir boys.

It would be entertaining as hell if DJM ever discovered SpursTalk and chose to participate in the forums :lol

[Seventyniner]

It would be entertaining as hell if DJM ever discovered SpursTalk and chose to participate in the forums :lol

Maybe we at ST can scrounge up a couple of firsts and a starting level player to send to the Hawks and they can send us DJM directly. Any volunteers?

[Dverde]

Maybe we at ST can scrounge up a couple of firsts and a starting level player to send to the Hawks and they can send us DJM directly. Any volunteers?

I volunteer Branham as the player to be named.

[DAF86]

It would be entertaining as hell if DJM ever discovered SpursTalk and chose to participate in the forums :lol

What makes you think he doesn't know Spurstalk? :lol You google "Spurs forum" and it is the first thing that pops up, that's why I'm here. I don't know why people think that players don't check out the most popular forums of the teams they play for to see what they say about them. Athletes are some of the people with the most time on their hands, of course they are gonna check the forums.

[Dejounte]

I'm proud of DJM's professional development and how he is no longer using a Capitalize Each Word format. Dejounte (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=51342) this is your opportunity to adapt to his new writing style in your quest to manifest him home.

Nope This Is Bait And I’m Not Falling For It

Rule #1 Of Manifestation - Be Consistent

I Will Not Be Led Astray

[VBM]

What makes you think he doesn't know Spurstalk? :lol You google "Spurs forum" and it is the first thing that pops up, that's why I'm here. I don't know why people think that players don't check out the most popular forums of the teams they play for to see what they say about them. Athletes are some of the people with the most time on their hands, of course they are gonna check the forums.

Now we know why free agents never sign here.

[scott]

What makes you think he doesn't know Spurstalk? :lol You google "Spurs forum" and it is the first thing that pops up, that's why I'm here. I don't know why people think that players don't check out the most popular forums of the teams they play for to see what they say about them. Athletes are some of the people with the most time on their hands, of course they are gonna check the forums.

I only presume because if he read any of this I'd imagine he'd register and tell us all what dumb motherfuckers we are. :lol

[Dejounte]

Majority Of People Don’t Search For Forums Anymore. Forums Were A Thing Ten Years Ago. Now It’s Social Media Like Twitter Or Reddit For Places People Go To To Discuss Topics They’re Interested In.

[ginobilized]

I don't see DJ coming here

[Atl Spur]

Bring my boy home!!!!

Also, Spurs all-time great Stephen Jackson speaking Malik Rose’s praises today saying the Spurs should retire his jersey!!

Wemby will benefit from having a couple of teammates like these gents once he is a few years deep in the league.
Nice to have you back……

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Klutch and the media trying their hardest to get Dejounte to LA.

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What sort of trade assets could LA even offer?

[exstatic]

What sort of trade assets could LA even offer?

They have ONE tradeable FRP, and DLo, who no one apparently wants as a third team who would contribute assets to go to ATL.

[Atl Spur]

Dlo as a bridge ain’t bad .

[venitian navigator]

if we're really interested in taking back DJM, KJ plus Chicago and Charlotte protected plus a second round pick should work...I don't think anybody would give them two unprotected picks, and Johnson for them should have a lot more value at the moment than DLo (another playmaker with Tre Young? doesn't make a lot of sense and anyway Young presence on the starting five relegate Dlo on the bench so he
cant be considered a starting five prospect ...

[spursparker9]

I think DJM is the kind of player that will not be happy if Wemby get the Finals MVP over himself.

Whereas Trae Young would be happy for Wemby if he get the Finals MVP over Trae.

[exstatic]

I think DJM is the kind of player that will not be happy if Wemby get the Finals MVP over himself.

Whereas Trae Young would be happy for Wemby if he get the Finals MVP over Trae.

You don’t understand Trae Young very well. He won’t be happy if he isn’t considered the franchise guy, let alone anything related to the Finals.

[LkrFan]

:cry bring him home :cry

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:lol

[mo7888]

Dlo as a bridge ain’t bad .

I agree, but I wouldn't pay much for the privilege... a couple 2nd's...Branham... no more..

[RC_Drunkford]

You don’t understand Trae Young very well. He won’t be happy if he isn’t considered the franchise guy, let alone anything related to the Finals.

yeah but you do, you hang out with him all the time :lmao

[exstatic]

yeah but you do, you hang out with him all the time :lmao

A player openly flirting with another team with multiple years left on his deal isn’t hard to understand, nor is he long for that flirt team with any success there. The fact that he got fewer player votes for the ASG than he has teammates speaks volumes. They don’t like him. It’s always someone else’s fault though, never Trae’s.

[Atl Spur]

A player openly flirting with another team with multiple years left on his deal isn’t hard to understand, nor is he long for that flirt team with any success there. The fact that he got fewer player votes for the ASG than he has teammates speaks volumes. They don’t like him. It’s always someone else’s fault though, never Trae’s.
You are correct, a lot of people speak ill of dude here in Atlanta. I actually do know someone who’s in the know regarding this…..so RC can stop being a kiddo in every post.

[TDMVPDPOY]

might as well go sign danny green, he show wendy or the young players what to do after a loss...

[RC_Drunkford]

You are correct, a lot of people speak ill of dude here in Atlanta. I actually do know someone who’s in the know regarding this…..so RC can stop being a kiddo in every post.

were you also the one having threesomes with Dwight Howard when he played there? :lol

[Pauleta14]

Seems to be close to a done deal with 3 teams LA / ATL / NETS

ATL getting only Dinwiddie + LA 29th pick...

DJ to LA and Russel to Nets

[scott]

LOL, what a reaming ATL is taking on that one. At least it helps those juicy Hawks picks!

[Dejounte]

Seems to be close to a done deal with 3 teams LA / ATL / NETS

ATL getting only Dinwiddie + LA 29th pick...

DJ to LA and Russel to Nets

That’s Reading As Pure Speculation

https://x.com/jweinbachnba/status/1750641779601215541?s=46&t=SruoshPxBN1Th5Jk_Axizg

[LeBowen]

The worse return Atlanta gets, the better.
Just accelerates Trae wanting out which results in either Spurs getting him or Hawks being awful with Spurs owning their picks.

[Dverde]

We all know DJ will be moved the D’Lo trade asset position when the Lakers struggle next year.

[manufan10]

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[manufan10]

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[NASpurs]

IG baller going off

[Dverde]

I bet DJ wants his car back after his “Father” putting his business on twitter again.

[bluebellmaniac]

I bet DJ wants his car back after his “Father” putting his business on twitter again.

Someone took his car?

[Dverde]

11020675 (tel:11020675)[/URL]]Someone took his car?

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/06/20/spurs-dejounte-murray-gifts-dad-suv-for-fathers-day-says-he-wanted-relationship-before-its-too-late/

[Dejounte]

Unfortunately, With The Momentum The Spurs Have Right Now I Think This Becomes Less Likely. If They Were Still Discombobulated As A Team, I Could See It… I Don’t See Them Getting Murray After Wesley’s Rise And Tre’s Undeniable Chemistry With Wemby. If Only One Of These Things Were Happening, Then Sure. But Not Both.

I Also Don’t See Them Going For A Point Guard Anymore In The Upcoming Draft. It Would Be Discouraging To A Player Like Wesley To Suddenly Put Someone Ahead Of Him In The Rotation After Showing So Much Growth. A Combo Guard Maybe But Not A Full On Point Like Topic Or Dilly.

What Message Are You Sending To The Team If You Draft A Player Who Is Weaker On Defense (Dilly) And Play Him Ahead Of Someone Who Is Giving A Big Boost On That End? It’s A Bad One.

For The Draft, I Think Their Focus Will Be On Replacing Julian, Keldon, And Cedi In The Rotation

[Dejounte]

My Personal Preference Is Still To See The Spurs Trading For Murray So I’m Going To Keep This Writing Style Up Until The Trade Deadline. I Think Murray Starting And Wesley Backing Up Would Still Be Better For The Team Long Term, I Just Believe That It’s Not Looking Realistic Now Especially After Pop Saying Tre Is The Heart And Soul Of The Team… But We Will See.

[Atl Spur]

I don’t think pop wants to deal with DJ; you can’t trust him to lead.

[CGD]

I don’t think pop wants to deal with DJ; you can’t trust him to lead.

Agreed. I only think they do the deal if it was too good a bargain to pass on.

[DPG21920]

Ya - he has shown no growth in maturity IMO. Fine player but not the type I think I want around the team

[TD 21]

Not that it's everything and it lacks context that Murray is playing out of position on a team waiting to be broken up, but it is interesting that he's ranked 97th and Jones 119th in what's considered by stats geeks and people within' the league to be one of, if not the most credible publicly available advanced stats.

Estimated Plus-Minus (EPM) (dunksandthrees.com) (https://dunksandthrees.com/epm)

It doesn't seem like the Spurs are in the mix, but either way, I wonder if Jones has enough value to be the "good, young player" portion of a package for a top starter or star PG. Even if the team receiving him doesn't necessarily want him, maybe he can fetch a good 2nd or multiple 2nds.

[Dejounte]

https://x.com/basketballonx/status/1751714764340797899?s=46

I Can Keep Dreaming

[CGD]

^ not surprising. The Hawks devalued their assets the moment they said everyone but Trae and Johnson are on the table.

[Mr. Body]

It's less devaluing their assets (in this case) and more that the Lakers don't have anything to trade.

[CGD]

True, and I suspect they are having an incredibly hard time finding a third party that sees D’Angelo as an asset

[Ocotillo]

Before all this Murray being traded stuff came up, the Lakers were going to be getting Lavine. Same thing applies, the media thinks they are going to get all sorts of assets but at the end of the day, unless someone wants to bend over for the Lakers, they don't have anything to trade that anyone wants for these big names.

[JPB]

After all what Murray said on the spurs... Being better than TP and Mills as a rookie because (cough) he was ruining them in practice, but spurs playing "mind games" with him...Then letting SJAx spread his BS on SA. Now Pop is a "father" to him...

Probably doesn't want to come back but his agent using spurs and/or asking him to praise Pop in case it happens... Would be VERY surprised spurs had any kind of interest after Murray showed he's not a leader, nor a good teammate, and you're not contending with him as your starting PG... Do I want this guy running a Wemby lead team? Certainly not, but would the Hawks even do that anyway? They're not getting back what they gave to SA, giving drama king Murray back to SA for less would make they look terrible.

[ginobilized]

I've gone back and forth on Murray returning. I don't see him fitting in with the current vibe of the team. DJ is seeming like the type who will sour on any team that takes him.

Defense would improve, for sure. Ultimately, I don't see the Spurs trying to re-live the past. They'll take their chances on a new player. I am very curious to see where DJ ends up, though.

[scott]

I don't think it will be SA, but I do hope Murray gets moved this week to get things moving for an active trade deadline around the league.

[Dverde]

Dejounte stock is trending downward today. Spurs may have a chance with an offer if no one steps up. Hawks should hold him out until the deadline.

[spurraider21]

Dejounte stock is trending downward today. Spurs may have a chance with an offer if no one steps up. Hawks should hold him out until the deadline.
the lakers are just less thirsty with russell suddenly playing really well for them

[Mr. Body]

the lakers are just less thirsty with russell suddenly playing really well for them

It's like being poisoned by your own snake.

[mo7888]

Not sure I believe them, but there are reports now that Snyder is lobbying to keep DJ. I'm guessing that's going to be the 'save face' angle they are going to use if they can't move him.

[scott]

DJM totally seems like the kind of guy who will respond well to a team openly shopping him and then being unable to secure any decent offers. (Actually, the last part I could see being a motivator for DJM, but not the part about him being shopped)

[couchman]

At this point my bet is on them keeping him, which is not a great outcome for us.
I prefer they trade him for scraps and are even worse next year, begging us for their picks back for Trae.

[buttsR4rebounding]

At this point my bet is on them keeping him, which is not a great outcome for us.
I prefer they trade him for scraps and are even worse next year, begging us for their picks back for Trae.

The Spurs should facilitate a trade as long as it doesn't involve the Atlanta assets. That would increase the value of those assets. Heck, the 2026 Spurs pick with the swap attached could become the most valuable draft pick in the league.

[Mr. Body]

Murray isn't really the issue with Atlanta. Quinn knows this.

[callo1]

I am not certain that trying to bring him back is the best thing for the Spurs at this point. My concern is that he might stunt the growth of Victor.

Build this team through the draft, it is too early to start moving assets when so many positions need to be addressed. Find a team for McDermott, Collins and Osman and stockpile more picks. Too bad the value of Collins has dropped so far of late.

[$pursDynasty]

I am not certain that trying to bring him back is the best thing for the Spurs at this point. My concern is that he might stunt the growth of Victor.

Build this team through the draft, it is too early to start moving assets when so many positions need to be addressed. Find a team for McDermott, Collins and Osman and stockpile more picks. Too bad the value of Collins has dropped so far of late.
Two schools of thought don't bring in anyone that can channel Victor for leadership of team. The next is get the team as good as possible as soon as possible. I would like to think Victor is mature enough to not be beta'd or threatened by a good player with experience on the team. Why woud DJM being on the team hamper Victor's development? The problem with just drafting with the draft picks is that might mean a couple of years of lots of losing before those players are good enough to help the Spurs to be a contender. That might sour Victor on San Antonio. The Spurs are better off winning with a challenge to Victor for alpha than the Spurs perennial losers with Victor being the only player worth a dange on the roster.

[Dejounte]

Murray Deactivated His IG So He Is No Longer The IG Baller

My Guy Will Be Traded Here Because Of My Capital Letter Voodoo For The Past Month. Bank On It

[SpurSpike]

It was recently reported that Atlanta prefers expiring contracts in a deal with Dejounte as well as 2 1st round picks. No teams have so far offered 2 1st round picks. This seems like exactly the type of offer that the Spurs would be able to make while not screwing up future draft capital. I like McDermott and he wants to be a Spur so we just sign him back in the summer for cheaper lol. If they want more expiring contracts to make Atlanta happy i guess you could throw in Cedi in the deal too but 1st i would try...

Spurs: Dejounte

Atlanta: McDermott, 2024 Toronto 1st round pick, 25 Bulls 1st round pick, 24 lakers 2nd round pick, 25 Bulls 2nd round pick

This seems much better than any other team would offer because these are good picks with chances to be in the lottery, way better than what most teams are offering. Atlanta can continue to "try to contend" with Trea because the picks are not tied to Atlantas success. If they must have one of their own picks back I would take out Torontos pick this year and replace it with Atlantas 2027 pick. That gives Atlanta a few more options with Trae, the option to tank in a few years or use as draft capital in a trade to continue to "contend".

[CGD]

Sounds like NOLA interested, let them have him.

[mo7888]

It was recently reported that Atlanta prefers expiring contracts in a deal with Dejounte as well as 2 1st round picks. No teams have so far offered 2 1st round picks. This seems like exactly the type of offer that the Spurs would be able to make while not screwing up future draft capital. I like McDermott and he wants to be a Spur so we just sign him back in the summer for cheaper lol. If they want more expiring contracts to make Atlanta happy i guess you could throw in Cedi in the deal too but 1st i would try...

Spurs: Dejounte

Atlanta: McDermott, 2024 Toronto 1st round pick, 25 Bulls 1st round pick, 24 lakers 2nd round pick, 25 Bulls 2nd round pick

This seems much better than any other team would offer because these are good picks with chances to be in the lottery, way better than what most teams are offering. Atlanta can continue to "try to contend" with Trea because the picks are not tied to Atlantas success. If they must have one of their own picks back I would take out Torontos pick this year and replace it with Atlantas 2027 pick. That gives Atlanta a few more options with Trae, the option to tank in a few years or use as draft capital in a trade to continue to "contend".



If we put that on the table it'll be the best offer they have. I'd do that myself..

[KingKev]

Murray Deactivated His IG So He Is No Longer The IG Baller

My Guy Will Be Traded Here Because Of My Capital Letter Voodoo For The Past Month. Bank On It

This is why fandom is great Dejounte and I in complete agreement. Can we be pals again man?!?

Seriously though it probably doesn’t happen but I think one snippet from an interview with All The Smoke isn’t an impediment. Ya’ll need to remember we brought Stephen Jackson back right? Do you recall we had interest in Spreewell even with PJ Carlisimo as an assistant? DJ’s contract is pretty damn good and he is an exciting player to watch. He’d also take some pressure off of Wemby on the boards tbh allowing him to leak out on the break. DJ would be averaging 15 assists a night as he isn’t scared to throw it up top. DJ made Jak a genuine scoring threat in the PnR some nights. Like those two had chemistry. This could be a great duo ehile we fill and develop the rest of the roster.

[Ariel]

Sounds like NOLA interested, let them have him.
Hmmm... I don't like it, NOLA has a lot of interesting pieces that could fit Atlanta, like Herb Jones. I'd prefer them to stand pat if that's the case.

[CGD]

Hmmm... I don't like it, NOLA has a lot of interesting pieces that could fit Atlanta, like Herb Jones. I'd prefer them to stand pat if that's the case.

The gossip rags it sounds like NOLA also like Okongwu. So probably could be something like Jonas/Herb for DJ/Okongwu, with some lesser picks to ATL.

[Ariel]

The gossip rags it sounds like NOLA also like Okongwu. So probably could be something like Jonas/Herb for DJ/Okongwu, with some lesser picks to ATL.
Yeah, that sounds like a very reasonable framework. We'll find out soon enough.

[Atl Spur]

It would be dope to steal herb jones…

[SpurSpike]

Nola no longer interested, price was too high.

[Mr. Body]

It would be dope to steal herb jones…

That report was false. He's a very good player on a good contract.

[Dverde]

The Hawks dragged DJ’s name for almost a month in trade rumors only to say Nevermind :lol I bet he has a new found appreciation for The Spurs and how they do business now

[Mr. Body]

The Hawks dragged DJ’s name for almost a month in trade rumors only to say Nevermind :lol I bet he has a new found appreciation for The Spurs and how they do business now

Nurse put the kibosh on the trade about two weeks ago.

[mo7888]

If we put that on the table it'll be the best offer they have. I'd do that myself..

Looking at the deals happening today, this feels like an overpay now.

[Frenchfred]

It was recently reported that Atlanta prefers expiring contracts in a deal with Dejounte as well as 2 1st round picks. No teams have so far offered 2 1st round picks. This seems like exactly the type of offer that the Spurs would be able to make while not screwing up future draft capital. I like McDermott and he wants to be a Spur so we just sign him back in the summer for cheaper lol. If they want more expiring contracts to make Atlanta happy i guess you could throw in Cedi in the deal too but 1st i would try...

Spurs: Dejounte

Atlanta: McDermott, 2024 Toronto 1st round pick, 25 Bulls 1st round pick, 24 lakers 2nd round pick, 25 Bulls 2nd round pick

This seems much better than any other team would offer because these are good picks with chances to be in the lottery, way better than what most teams are offering. Atlanta can continue to "try to contend" with Trea because the picks are not tied to Atlantas success. If they must have one of their own picks back I would take out Torontos pick this year and replace it with Atlantas 2027 pick. That gives Atlanta a few more options with Trae, the option to tank in a few years or use as draft capital in a trade to continue to "contend".



If Atlanta accepts that, I'll go for it. The Spurs would keep all Atlanta's FRP to add talent or use in a trade.

[LeBowen]

If Atlanta accepts that, I'll go for it. The Spurs would keep all Atlanta's FRP to add talent or use in a trade.

That would be a fleece they just might accept if it was any other team offering it.
Too embarrassing to make that trade with the Spurs.

[Dex]

The Hawks dragged DJ’s name for almost a month in trade rumors only to say Nevermind :lol I bet he has a new found appreciation for The Spurs and how they do business now

Dejounte doesn't seem like the most self-aware guy in the world.

Dude trashed Pop and the Spurs on his way out the door, then turns around and is like "I'd welcome going back to San Antonio"

[scott]

Worst case scenario for us is that DJM somehow uses this as motivation and takes his game up a notch, lifting Atlanta into the playoffs for the next couple of years.

[Ariel]

Worst case scenario for us is that DJM somehow uses this as motivation and takes his game up a notch, lifting Atlanta into the playoffs for the next couple of years.
But hopefully he takes this as a diss and takes a blow torch to Atlanta's locker room

[manufan10]

Well, if the Hawks are going to trade DJM it looks like it won't be to the Lakers:

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[Seventyniner]

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[poopbox]

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:lmao

[SpurSpike]

Seems like such a missed opportunity...

Well at least a certain poster Doesn't Have To Post Like This Anymore. That must be a relief!

[Dejounte]

IG baller commented on Spurs official IG on their Wemby post with: “He different!”

…I’m Bringing Back My Caps…

[CGD]

IG baller commented on Spurs official IG on their Wemby post with: “He different!”

…I’m Bringing Back My Caps…

Please don’t!

[scott]

Some interesting DJM/Tre Jones comparisons (which I don't think are particularly apples to apples, but are still interesting:

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[Sugus]

Some interesting DJM/Tre Jones comparisons (which I don't think are particularly apples to apples, but are still interesting:

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It really was a beautiful swindle of a trade. The DWhite trade was good as well, but him exploding as a player afterwards kind of dampers the return.

I still vividly remember telling my wife that the Spurs were going to trade Dejounte the following off-season, and going all-out for "this Wenbyana kid in the draft who's like 8 feet tall", as it was clear that there was no future with DJ here. Back when he was getting dared to shoot 3's by the Celtics.

Just beautiful how it all turned out.

[CGD]

It really was a beautiful swindle of a trade. The DWhite trade was good as well, but him exploding as a player afterwards kind of dampers the return.

I still vividly remember telling my wife that the Spurs were going to trade Dejounte the following off-season, and going all-out for "this Wenbyana kid in the draft who's like 8 feet tall", as it was clear that there was no future with DJ here. Back when he was getting dared to shoot 3's by the Celtics.

Just beautiful how it all turned out.

Agree on the DJ deal. Way too early to say on the White trade given how amazing he's been for Boston. All hinges on that swap, bc Blake and a few SRPs is looking very meh right now.

[RC_Drunkford]

to be fair it's pretty clear that Dejounte is a much better basketball player than Tre Jones, stats aside

[exstatic]

Agree on the DJ deal. Way too early to say on the White trade given how amazing he's been for Boston. All hinges on that swap, bc Blake and a few SRPs is looking very meh right now.

Better we got something for him. Derrick was always one of my favorite Spurs,but he was 23 when drafted, and will be 30 around free agency. He’s a guy that’s far more valuable to a contender than a rebuilding team.

[Pauleta14]

Tre sucks, he's just smart enough to know how to make his stats

[spursparker9]

Murray just hit the game winner against Boston.

Great battle between him and Derrick White as well.

IG baller is balling! How many game winner has he hit already? Clutch gene!

[scott]

Homeboy took 44 shots, including 19 threes?!?!? Holy cow. Since 1990, that's the 7th highest number of shots in a single game, and outside of Kobe's 50 in 2016, all others game before 2006. https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/most-shots-taken-in-an-nba-game-since-1990

[itzsoweezee]

44 shots to get 44 points. lol.

[LeBowen]

And only 2 free throws.
I caught the end of the 4th and OT, it was disgusting to watch.
He kept shooting over the entire Celtics team in the OT.

If I was a Celtics fan, I'd be really concerned, they still keep reverting to hero ball in close games.

[Seventyniner]

Homeboy took 44 shots, including 19 threes?!?!? Holy cow. Since 1990, that's the 7th highest number of shots in a single game, and outside of Kobe's 50 in 2016, all others game before 2006. https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/most-shots-taken-in-an-nba-game-since-1990

I'm putting a bit of an asterisk next to this one due to the fact the game went to OT. He only had 36 shot attempts at the end of regulation.

[baseline bum]

Who else should have been shooting with Trae and Jalen Johnson both out?

[SpursBills]

I wonder if, given the way that Dejounte is playing, the Wolves might try and trade for him. Something like Dejounte + Capela for for KAT

Why the Wolves do it: If they flop this year, they're staring down the barrel of a very expensive roster. Naz Reid has played very well in the absence of KAT. Capela's an expiring next season, and they get to change KAT's $55+ million/year salary for Dejounte's $30 million/year salary. Dejounte gets to utilize his size at the PG position next to Ant so he doesn't have to guard the better backcourt player anymore.

Why the Hawks do it: Trae and KAT are a disaster defensively, but they have very few other outs to improve the roster immediately. Trae/Hunter/Johnson/KAT/Okongwu is probably theoretically a playoff team in the east, and may be a better option to Hawk's ownership than either dealing with an unhappy Trae or losing him altogether. However, Hawks ownership is cheap and may not want to pay tax, so that's a big reason they may not do it.

[r0drig0lac]

Kobeee

[Chinook]

There are rumors the Bucks might want to trade for DJM. I wonder if there's anyway the Spurs could get in on that can get Middleton for a decent price. Khris would fill a huge need on and off the court. The Spurs could probably take some of his contract into cap space, and ATL might want to use the Spurs to get some draft flexibility back anyway.

[itzsoweezee]

I’m remembering now all the reasons I was happy for the DJM trade. Let’s not mess it up and bring this guy back.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Resounding no thanks on Murray

[Chinook]

One thing that gets overlooked with Jones is the impact he has a defense. With Tre on the court, the Spurs have what would be the 13th-best defense. With him on the bench, the defense would be last in the league.

[Knoxxx]

One thing that gets overlooked with Jones is the impact he has a defense. With Tre on the court, the Spurs have what would be the 13th-best defense. With him on the bench, the defense would be last in the league.

What do you attribute this too?

[slick'81]

https://youtu.be/zj4tZMRKlgU?si=dQTIAvsEqGkYACQo

[Pauleta14]

What do you attribute this too?

Playing next to Victor most of the time

Correlation isn’t causation

[Chinook]

What do you attribute this too?

Tre graded out as arguably the team's best defender last year by measures like RAPTOR which no longer exist for this year. By this year's on/offs, it looks like Jones is a defensive positive, Wesley is neutral and Branham is a negative -- which doesn't seem too surprising by the eye-test.

[Splits]

Homeboy took 44 shots, including 19 threes?!?!? Holy cow. Since 1990, that's the 7th highest number of shots in a single game, and outside of Kobe's 50 in 2016, all others game before 2006. https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/most-shots-taken-in-an-nba-game-since-1990

the thing is though....

https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/v2/in-this-jan-27-2020-file-photo-NU3YPN7M3JG25FG7U75WY4HQHM.jpg?auth=5c591e3160bf97 70544cda54c06b81a2ecb5fdfd0fa0e3bfa1e82843554b8eb9&height=506&width=900&smart=true

Kirby dead. He suicide/murdered his daughter by forcing that pilot to fly in weather that had grounded the entire LAPD fleet. No more shots for him

[KingKev]

He even conceded he wasn’t happy with the efficiency but he was a stone cold killer in OT. Not too many guys can get up 44 shots and still finish that strong when it counted.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/DejounteMurray/status/1773904342447173921

[Dejounte]

Bring him home tbh

[TimmehC]

He can at least throw a decent lob tbh

[spursparker9]

Imagine peak defensive form of Wemby, Nephew and Murray together on a team

[slick'81]

Imagine peak defensive form of Wemby, Nephew and Murray together on a team


murray
white
leonard
wemby

[Knoxxx]

Tre graded out as arguably the team's best defender last year by measures like RAPTOR which no longer exist for this year. By this year's on/offs, it looks like Jones is a defensive positive, Wesley is neutral and Branham is a negative -- which doesn't seem too surprising by the eye-test.

Tre was certainly RAPTORed by yellow shoes guy tonight (technically now last night).

[timtonymanu]

murray
white
leonard
wemby

Ugh Derrick White just came to us at the wrong time. He would be so perfect with Wemby right now.

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4CRTR8t4OU

[John B]

Still Derrick >>> Dejounte for me. To me Derrick is about team basketball, while Dejounte is more about his stats

[Dverde]

I can’t see them wanting to bring this guy back when he’s reposting stuff like this.

https://x.com/janiaabaniaaaa/status/1796563813174776168?s=46

[SpursFan86]

I can’t see them wanting to bring this guy back when he’s reposting stuff like this.

https://x.com/janiaabaniaaaa/status/1796563813174776168?s=46

Yeah, I’d much rather have high character guys like Branham and Wesley helping out at PG.

[Ignazzz]

Primo is a nice Guy!

[timtonymanu]

Murray is an immature goofball on social media. This is nothing new. I’m not even the biggest Murray fan, but that shouldn’t be the reason they don’t bring him back.

[Pauleta14]

Not sure where to post this, but why do ATL have a child as GM??

First time I listen to him and it's a sketch tbh. Could be an NBA version of "The Office" :lol


https://youtu.be/hoYERKj8IE4?si=fqx6IJUFzAelbPpu

[scott]

Someone tell Dejounte likes are private now