Dec. 15 is a holiday for many NBA fans as trade restrictions are lifted for many of the offseason’s free-agent acquisitions.

DeRozan chipped in 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 117-103 loss to the Timberwolves.

With the score tied and mere seconds on the clock, the Spurs executed a well-orchestrated play that culminated in a three-pointer from beyond the arc. The crowd erupted as the ball swished through the ...