San Antonio Spurs: Should the Spurs consider trading DeMar DeRozan?

Should the San Antonio Spurs think about trading DeMar DeRozan?

When DeMar DeRozan‘s critics want to try to bring him down, they usually point to his Toronto Raptors days and his playoff letdowns as black marks on his resume. But all of that “DeFrozen” slander should halt be drowned out by how impressive he has been in the second act of his career as the catalyst of the San Antonio Spurs‘ new and fresh attack.

Heading into the All-Star break with an 18-14 record, the Silver and Black have defied expectations so far, overcoming key injuries and a long COVID stoppage to disrupt the playoff race out Western Conference. Currently in possession of the seventh seed with ample time to improve their standing, the Spurs should be primed to get back on the postseason after last year’s absence.

While things are certainly on the rise for these young Spurs, question marks remain. Still somewhere between a complete rebuild and win-now aspirations, one of the league’s winningest franchises finds itself at crossroads.

The biggest question facing the Spurs going forward is what to do with DeMar DeRozan. A perennial All-Star who has once been branded as one of the league’s most stubborn adherents to the mid-range game, his elevated play this season has undoubtedly raised his value across the league.

Averaging 20 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists per outing on some of the most efficient shooting of his career, DeRozan’s stock is as high as ever. Should the Spurs strike while the iron is hot and try to trade him while his stock is high, or commit themselves to continuity and see how far this group can go?

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