2020–21 San Antonio Spurs season

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2020–21 San Antonio Spurs season
Head coachGregg Popovich
General managerBrian Wright
OwnersPeter Holt
ArenaAT&T Center
Results
Record33–39 (.458)
PlaceDivision: 3rd (Southwest)
Conference: 10th (Western)
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionBally Sports Southwest, KENS, KMYS
Radio1200 WOAI
< 2019–20 2021–22 >

The 2020–21 San Antonio Spurs season was the 54th season of the franchise, its 45th in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its 48th in the San Antonio area. The Spurs, despite earning the number 10 seed with a 33–39 record, were able to play in the newly formed play-in tournament for a chance to return to the playoffs following a one-year absence. However, they lost their first game to the Memphis Grizzlies 96–100, ending their season. It marks the first time in franchise history that the Spurs missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons.[1]

Draft[]

Main article: 2020 NBA draft
Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club
1 11 Devin Vassell SG  United States Florida State
2 41 Tre Jones PG  United States Duke

Roster[]

2020–21 San Antonio Spurs roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY-MM-DD) From
F 31 Bates-Diop, Keita (TW) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 229 lb (104 kg) 1996-01-23 Ohio State
G/F 10 DeRozan, DeMar 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1989-08-07 Southern California
C 7 Dieng, Gorgui 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 252 lb (114 kg) 1990-01-18 Louisville
F/C 14 Eubanks, Drew 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1997-02-01 Oregon State
G/F 22 Gay, Rudy 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1986-08-17 Connecticut
G/F 55 Jeffries, DaQuan 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1997-08-30 Tulsa
G/F 3 Johnson, Keldon 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1999-10-11 Kentucky
G 33 Jones, Tre 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-01-08 Duke
F 41 Lyles, Trey Injured 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 234 lb (106 kg) 1995-11-05 Kentucky
G 8 Mills, Patty 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1988-08-11 Saint Mary's
G 5 Murray, Dejounte 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1996-09-19 Washington
C 25 Pöltl, Jakob 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1995-10-15 Utah
F 19 Šamanić, Luka Injured 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 227 lb (103 kg) 2000-01-09 Croatia
G/F 24 Vassell, Devin 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2000-08-23 Florida State
G/F 1 Walker, Lonnie 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 204 lb (93 kg) 1998-12-14 Miami (FL)
G 15 Weatherspoon, Quinndary (TW) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1996-09-10 Mississippi State
G 4 White, Derrick Injured 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1994-07-02 Colorado
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: May 15, 2021

Standings[]

Division[]

Southwest Division
W L PCT GB Home Road Div GP
y – Dallas Mavericks 42 30 .583 10.0 21–15 21–15 7–5 72
x – Memphis Grizzlies 38 34 .528 14.0 18–18 20–16 6–6 72
San Antonio Spurs 33 39 .458 19.0 14–22 19–17 6–6 72
New Orleans Pelicans 31 41 .431 21.0 18–18 13–23 6–6 72
Houston Rockets 17 55 .236 35.0 9–27 8–28 5–7 72

Conference[]

Western Conference
# Team W L PCT GB GP
1 z – Utah Jazz * 52 20 .722 – 72
2 y – Phoenix Suns * 51 21 .708 1.0 72
3 x – Denver Nuggets 47 25 .653 5.0 72
4 x – Los Angeles Clippers 47 25 .653 5.0 72
5 y – Dallas Mavericks * 42 30 .583 10.0 72
6 x – Portland Trail Blazers 42 30 .583 10.0 72
7 x – Los Angeles Lakers 42 30 .583 10.0 72
8 x – Memphis Grizzlies 38 34 .528 14.0 72
9 Golden State Warriors 39 33 .542 13.0 72
10 San Antonio Spurs 33 39 .458 19.0 72
11 New Orleans Pelicans 31 41 .431 21.0 72
12 Sacramento Kings 31 41 .431 21.0 72
13 Minnesota Timberwolves 23 49 .319 29.0 72
14 Oklahoma City Thunder 22 50 .306 30.0 72
15 Houston Rockets 17 55 .236 35.0 72

Game log[]

Preseason[]

2020 preseason game log
Total: 0–3 (Home: 0–1; Road: 0–2)
Preseason: 0–3 (Home: 0–1; Road: 0–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 December 12 Oklahoma City L 108–121 Patty Mills (24) Jakob Pöltl (9) Jakob Pöltl (10) AT&T Center 0–1
2 December 15 @ Houston L 98–112 Lonnie Walker (17) Trey Lyles (9) Dejounte Murray (7) Toyota Center 0–2
3 December 17 @ Houston L 106–128 DeMar DeRozan (21) Dejounte Murray (10) Dejounte Murray (4) Toyota Center 0–3
2020–21 season schedule

Regular season[]

2020–21 game log
Total: 33–39 (Home: 14–22; Road: 19–17)
December: 2–2 (Home: 1–1; Road: 1–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 December 23 @ Memphis W 131–119 DeMar DeRozan (28) DeMar DeRozan (9) DeRozan, Murray (9) FedExForum
0 		1–0
2 December 26 Toronto W 119–114 DeMar DeRozan (27) Dejounte Murray (10) Dejounte Murray (10) AT&T Center
0 		2–0
3 December 27 @ New Orleans L 95–98 Rudy Gay (22) Keldon Johnson (11) DeMar DeRozan (9) Smoothie King Center
0 		2–1
4 December 30 L. A. Lakers L 107–121 Dejounte Murray (29) Murray, Pöltl (7) Dejounte Murray (7) AT&T Center
0 		2–2
January: 9–7 (Home: 4–5; Road: 5–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
5 January 1 L. A. Lakers L 103–109 Keldon Johnson (26) Keldon Johnson (10) DeMar DeRozan (9) AT&T Center
0 		2–3
6 January 3 Utah L 109–130 Keldon Johnson (22) Trey Lyles (9) Dejounte Murray (5) AT&T Center
0 		2–4
7 January 5 @ L. A. Clippers W 116–113 Patty Mills (27) Keldon Johnson (11) DeMar DeRozan (6) Staples Center
0 		3–4
8 January 7 @ L. A. Lakers W 118–109 LaMarcus Aldridge (28) Dejounte Murray (8) DeMar DeRozan (8) Staples Center
0 		4–4
9 January 9 @ Minnesota W 125–122 (OT) DeMar DeRozan (38) Dejounte Murray (14) DeMar DeRozan (5) Target Center
0 		5–4
10 January 10 @ Minnesota L 88–96 Lonnie Walker IV (25) Trey Lyles (7) Dejounte Murray (5) Target Center
0 		5–5
11 January 12 @ Oklahoma City W 112–102 Lonnie Walker IV (24) LaMarcus Aldridge (10) Dejounte Murray (7) Chesapeake Energy Arena
0 		6–5
12 January 14 Houston L 105–109 Keldon Johnson (29) Dejounte Murray (8) DeRozan, Murray (7) AT&T Center
0 		6–6
13 January 16 Houston W 103–91 DeMar DeRozan (24) Dejounte Murray (10) DeMar DeRozan (4) AT&T Center
0 		7–6
14 January 18 @ Portland W 125–104 LaMarcus Aldridge (22) Dejounte Murray (9) DeRozan, Murray (11) Moda Center
0 		8–6
15 January 20 @ Golden State L 99–121 Dejounte Murray (22) Keldon Johnson (8) Johnson, DeRozan, Murray, Mills, Gay (3) Chase Center
0 		8–7
16 January 22 Dallas L 117–122 DeMar DeRozan (26) Keldon Johnson (14) DeMar DeRozan (6) AT&T Center
0 		8–8
17 January 24 Washington W 121–101 Patty Mills (21) Dejounte Murray (11) Dejounte Murray (10) AT&T Center
0 		9–8
– January 25 @ New Orleans Postponed (COVID-19) (Makeup date: April 24)[2]
18 January 27 Boston W 110–106 DeMar DeRozan (21) Dejounte Murray (11) DeMar DeRozan (7) AT&T Center
0 		10–8
19 January 29 Denver W 119–109 DeMar DeRozan (30) Keldon Johnson (9) DeMar DeRozan (10) AT&T Center
0 		11–8
20 January 30 Memphis L 112–129 Derrick White (18) Jakob Pöltl (7) Dejounte Murray (7) AT&T Center
0 		11–9
February: 6–3 (Home: 4–2; Road: 2–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
21 February 1 Memphis L 102–133 Keldon Johnson (25) Keldon Johnson (10) DeMar DeRozan (6) AT&T Center
0 		11–10
22 February 3 Minnesota W 111–108 DeMar DeRozan (30) Dejounte Murray (11) Derrick White (8) AT&T Center
0 		12–10
23 February 6 @ Houston W 111–106 DeMar DeRozan (30) Jakob Pöltl (11) DeMar DeRozan (7) AT&T Center
0 		13–10
24 February 8 Golden State W 105–100 Dejounte Murray (27) Jakob Pöltl (11) DeMar DeRozan (10) AT&T Center
0 		14–10
25 February 9 Golden State L 91–114 Rudy Gay (17) Gay, Johnson, Vassell (6) DeRozan, Johnson (6) AT&T Center
0 		14–11
26 February 12 @ Atlanta W 125–114 DeMar DeRozan (23) Jakob Pöltl (12) DeMar DeRozan (8) State Farm Arena
1,451 		15–11
27 February 14 @ Charlotte W 122–110 Dejounte Murray (26) Dejounte Murray (12) DeMar DeRozan (9) Spectrum Center
0 		16–11
— February 16 @ Detroit Postponed (COVID-19) (Makeup date: March 15)[3]
— February 17 @ Cleveland Postponed (COVID-19) (Makeup date: March 19)[4]
— February 20 @ New York Postponed (COVID-19) (Makeup date: May 13)[5]
— February 22 @ Indiana Postponed (COVID-19) (Makeup date: April 19)[6]
28 February 24 @ Oklahoma City L 99–102 Dejounte Murray (27) Dejounte Murray (9) Murray, Pöltl (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
0 		16–12
29 February 27 New Orleans W 117–114 DeMar DeRozan (32) Jakob Pöltl (11) DeMar DeRozan (11) AT&T Center
0 		17–12
March: 7–9 (Home: 4–6; Road: 3–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
30 March 1 Brooklyn L 113–124 DeMar DeRozan (22) Jakob Pöltl (12) DeMar DeRozan (11) AT&T Center
0 		17–13
31 March 2 New York W 119–93 Trey Lyles (18) Jakob Pöltl (8) DeMar DeRozan (11) AT&T Center
0 		18–13
32 March 4 Oklahoma City L 102–107 DeMar DeRozan (20) Trey Lyles (10) Dejounte Murray (10) AT&T Center
1,000 		18–14
33 March 10 @ Dallas L 104–115 DeMar DeRozan (30) Rudy Gay (9) DeMar DeRozan (11) American Airlines Center
3,813 		18–15
34 March 12 Orlando W 104–77 Rudy Gay (19) Jakob Pöltl (9) Murray, Pöltl (6) AT&T Center
3,241 		19–15
35 March 14 @ Philadelphia L 99–134 Eubanks, White (17) Dejounte Murray (6) Derrick White (4) Wells Fargo Center
3,071 		19–16
36 March 15 @ Detroit W 109–99 Dejounte Murray (19) Jakob Pöltl (12) Dejounte Murray (6) Little Caesars Arena
0 		20–16
37 March 17 @ Chicago W 106–99 Jakob Pöltl (20) Jakob Pöltl (16) Derrick White (5) United Center
0 		21–16
38 March 19 @ Cleveland W 116–110 Keldon Johnson (23) Keldon Johnson (21) DeMar DeRozan (7) Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
0 		22–16
39 March 20 @ Milwaukee L 113–120 Lonnie Walker IV (31) Keldon Johnson (8) DeMar DeRozan (13) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		22–17
40 March 22 Charlotte L 97–100 DeMar DeRozan (28) Jakob Pöltl (11) DeMar DeRozan (5) AT&T Center
3,222 		22–18
41 March 24 L. A. Clippers L 101–134 DeMar DeRozan (19) Drew Eubanks (8) Dejounte Murray (5) AT&T Center
3,224 		22–19
42 March 25 L. A. Clippers L 85–98 DeMar DeRozan (23) Johnson, Pöltl (8) Dejounte Murray (7) AT&T Center
3,225 		22–20
43 March 27 Chicago W 120–104 Jakob Pöltl (20) Jakob Pöltl (9) DeRozan, White (7) AT&T Center
3,334 		23–20
44 March 29 Sacramento L 115–123 Dejounte Murray (23) Jakob Pöltl (11) Dejounte Murray (8) AT&T Center
2,876 		23–21
45 March 31 Sacramento W 120–106 DeMar DeRozan (26) Jakob Pöltl (14) DeMar DeRozan (7) AT&T Center
2,802 		24–21
April: 7–10 (Home: 1–4; Road: 6–6)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
46 April 1 Atlanta L 129–134 DeMar DeRozan (36) Jakob Pöltl (10) DeMar DeRozan (9) AT&T Center
2,949 		24–22
47 April 3 Indiana L 133–139 DeMar DeRozan (25) Jakob Pöltl (13) DeMar DeRozan (6) AT&T Center
3,276 		24–23
48 April 5 Cleveland L 101–125 DeMar DeRozan (20) Keldon Johnson (10) Derrick White (8) AT&T Center
2,482 		24–24
49 April 7 @ Denver L 96–106 Murray, White (18) Rudy Gay (8) Dejounte Murray (6) Ball Arena
3,715 		24–25
50 April 9 @ Denver L 119–121 Derrick White (25) Jakob Pöltl (10) DeMar DeRozan (12) Ball Arena
3,750 		24–26
51 April 11 @ Dallas W 119–117 DeMar DeRozan (33) Jakob Pöltl (8) DeMar DeRozan (8) American Airlines Center
4,054 		25–26
52 April 12 @ Orlando W 120–97 DeMar DeRozan (19) Keldon Johnson (11) DeRozan, Murray (6) Amway Center
3,107 		26–26
53 April 14 @ Toronto L 112–117 Derrick White (25) Jakob Pöltl (10) DeMar DeRozan (11) Amalie Arena
1,184 		26–27
54 April 16 Portland L 106–107 DeMar DeRozan (26) Johnson, Murray (13) DeRozan, Murray (10) AT&T Center
4,303 		26–28
55 April 17 @ Phoenix W 111–85 Rudy Gay (19) Drew Eubanks (13) Derrick White (6) Phoenix Suns Arena
5,078 		27–28
56 April 19 @ Indiana W 104–94 Derrick White (25) Drew Eubanks (13) Dejounte Murray (7) Bankers Life Fieldhouse
0 		28–28
57 April 21 Miami L 87–107 DeMar DeRozan (15) Jakob Poeltl (9) Derrick White (7) AT&T Center
4,229 		28–29
58 April 22 @ Detroit W 106–91 Derrick White (26) Jakob Poeltl (11) Derrick White (8) Little Caesars Arena
3,334 		29–29
59 April 24 @ New Orleans W 110–108 DeMar DeRozan (32) Keldon Johnson (9) DeMar DeRozan (8) Smoothie King Center
3,700 		30–29
60 April 26 @ Washington W 146–143 DeMar DeRozan (37) Dejounte Murray (17) DeMar DeRozan (10) Capital One Arena
2,133 		31–29
61 April 28 @ Miami L 111–116 Dejounte Murray (22) Dejounte Murray (10) Dejounte Murray (11) American Airlines Arena
Limited seating 		31–30
62 April 30 @ Boston L 140–143 (OT) DeMar DeRozan (30) Jakob Pöltl (10) DeMar DeRozan (14) TD Garden
2,298 		31–31
May: 2–8 (Home: 1–3; Road: 1–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
63 May 2 Philadelphia L 111–113 (OT) Lonnie Walker IV (23) Rudy Gay (10) Keldon Johnson (5) AT&T Center
3,978 		31–32
64 May 3 @ Utah L 99–110 DeMar DeRozan (22) Rudy Gay (7) DeMar DeRozan (6) Vivint Arena
6,506 		31–33
65 May 5 @ Utah L 94–126 Luka Šamanić (15) Drew Eubanks (9) Lonnie Walker IV (5) Vivint Arena
6,506 		31–34
66 May 7 @ Sacramento W 113–104 DeMar DeRozan (25) Jakob Pöltl (10) Dejounte Murray (7) Golden 1 Center
0 		32–34
67 May 8 @ Portland L 102–124 DeMar DeRozan (20) Lonnie Walker IV (8) Dejounte Murray (5) Moda Center
1,939 		32–35
68 May 10 Milwaukee W 146–125 DeMar DeRozan (23) Jakob Pöltl (10) Dejounte Murray (9) AT&T Center
3,992 		33–35
69 May 12 @ Brooklyn L 116–128 DeMar DeRozan (21) Dejounte Murray (11) DeRozan, Murray (5) Barclays Center
1,773 		33–36
70 May 13 @ New York L 98–102 DeMar DeRozan (27) Murray, Pöltl (9) Dejounte Murray (7) Madison Square Garden
1,981 		33–37
71 May 15 Phoenix L 103–140 Dieng, Johnson (18) Drew Eubanks (11) Jones, Mills, Walker IV (5) AT&T Center
4,848 		33–38
72 May 16 Phoenix L 121–123 DeMar DeRozan (23) Jakob Poeltl (10) Tre Jones (7) AT&T Center
4,738 		33–39
2020–21 season schedule

Play-in[]

2021 play-in game log
Total: 0–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–1)
Play-in: 0–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 May 19 @ Memphis L 96–100 DeRozan, Gay (20) Dejounte Murray (13) Dejounte Murray (11) FedExForum
7,019 		0–1

Transactions[]

Main article: List of 2020–21 NBA season transactions

Trades[]

March 26, 2021[7] To San Antonio Spurs
Marquese Chriss
Cash considerations 		To Golden State Warriors
Draft rights to Cady Lalanne (2015, Pick 55)

Free agency[]

Re-signed[]

Player Signed
Drew Eubanks[8] November 24, 2020
Jakob Pöltl[9] November 24, 2020

Additions[]

Player Signed Former team
Cameron Reynolds[10][11] November 21, 2020 Milwaukee Bucks
March 26, 2021 Austin Spurs (G League)
Keita Bates-Diop[12] November 29, 2020 Denver Nuggets
Kylor Kelley[13] December 10, 2020 Oregon State (Undrafted in 2020)
Khyri Thomas[14] December 14, 2020 Atlanta Hawks
London Perrantes[15] December 20, 2020 Capital City Go-Go (G League)
Gorgui Dieng[16] March 29, 2021 Memphis Grizzlies
DaQuan Jeffries[17] May 17, 2021 Houston Rockets

Subtractions[]

Player Reason left New team
Chimezie Metu[18] Waived Sacramento Kings
Kylor Kelley[13] Waived Austin Spurs (G League)
Khyri Thomas[14] Waived Austin Spurs (G League)
Cameron Reynolds[19] Waived Austin Spurs (G League)
Tyler Zeller[19] Waived N/A
London Perrantes[15] Waived Austin Spurs (G League)
LaMarcus Aldridge[20] Waived / Buyout Brooklyn Nets
Marquese Chriss[21] Waived Portland Trail Blazers

References[]

  1. ^ McDonald, Jeff (2021-05-20). "Spurs' fight not enough to keep playoff dream alive". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  2. ^ "San Antonio at New Orleans game postponed". NBA.com. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  3. ^ "Spurs-Pistons game postponed for Health and Safety protocols". NBA.com. February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  4. ^ "Upcoming Spurs and Hornets games postponed". NBA.com. February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  5. ^ "Upcoming Spurs and Hornets games postponed". NBA.com. February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  6. ^ "Upcoming Spurs and Hornets games postponed". NBA.com. February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  7. ^ "Spurs add Marquese Chriss in deal with Warriors". NBA.com. March 26, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  8. ^ "Spurs re-sign Drew Eubanks". NBA.com. November 24, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  9. ^ "Spurs re-sign Jakob Pöltl". NBA.com. November 24, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "The Spurs sign Cam Reynolds to a non-guaranteed contract". poundingtherock.com. November 21, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  11. ^ "Spurs sign Cam Reynolds to 10-day contract". NBA.com. March 26, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  12. ^ "Spurs sign Keita Bates-Diop to two-way contract". NBA.com. November 29, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  13. ^ a b "Kylor Kelley Stats - Transactions". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  14. ^ a b "G Khyri Thomas signs Exhibit 10 deal with Spurs". WOAI-TV. December 14, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  15. ^ a b "Spurs sign G London Perrantes to Exhibit-10 deal". WOAI-TV. December 20, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  16. ^ "Spurs sign Gorgui Dieng". NBA.com. March 29, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  17. ^ "Report: The Spurs have claimed DaQuan Jeffries off the waivers". poundingtherock.com. May 17, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  18. ^ "Spurs waive Chimezie Metu". NBA.com. November 20, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  19. ^ a b "Spurs waive Cam Reynolds and Tyler Zeller". NBA.com. December 19, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  20. ^ "Spurs reach buyout agreement with LaMarcus Aldridge". NBA.com. March 25, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  21. ^ "Report: The San Antonio Spurs have waived Marquese Chriss". poundingtherock.com. March 28, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
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