Led by Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and head coach Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors remain competitive in a blistering Western Conference. The trio feels like, health permitting, they can compete with the best of the NBA like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets.
The Golden State Warriors knew what they were signing up for when they flipped disgruntled wing Jonathan Kuminga and veteran shooter Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline for former All-Star big man Kristaps Porziņģis.
“As far as the demand, I’m aware of that,” Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. told reporters on Jan. 20. “In terms of demands, when you make a demand, there needs to be demand.” Two weeks later, the Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Kristaps Porzingis has missed the Golden State Warriors' last five games with an illness, but it appears he'll be returning to the court soon. ESPN's Anthony Slater reported that Porzingis will join the Warriors on their three-game road trip that starts Thursday in Houston.
If Milwaukee had been willing to make a deal at last month’s trade deadline, the Warriors likely would’ve given up several of their future first-round picks – and swaps – to acquire star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said it would be a surprise if star guard Stephen Curry were forced to miss the remainder of the season due to his ongoing knee injury.
From a public opinion standpoint, there may not be an NBA player in history more fascinating than Kobe Bryant. The Lakers legend is known today as one of the best to ever lace them up, and due largely to the good works and girl dad persona he cultivated later in his life, he’s also seen as a role model by millions.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Draymond Green has responded after being name-checked in a song by K-pop group Blackpink. The Golden State Warriors forward was mentioned in the track “Me and My,” from Blackpink’s third studio album “Deadline.” The lyric referencing Green quickly caught the attention of both basketball and music fans.
It does not look like Stephen Curry will sign with any franchise other than the Golden State Warriors anytime soon, but the Chef officially remains in sneaker free agency after cutting ties with Under Armour earlier this season.
Jeremy Lin spoke candidly about a falling out he had with Kobe Bryant when the two were teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers. Lin spent one year on the Lakers during the 2014-15 season, which was Bryant’s penultimate season in the league.
The Golden State Warriors are at an odd point in their franchise history. Steph Curry is still around, as are Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr.
Draymond Green's struggles this season have been well documented. His shooting percentage (40.6) is a six-year low. His assist-to-turnover ratio (1.9) is a 12-year low.
Add Al Horford to the list. The veteran Warriors big man — who began his career with Atlanta — publicly supported Luke Kornet after Kornet criticized the Hawks’ planned “Magic City Night” promotion.
Late February basketball in Los Angeles hit different this time around. The Golden State Warriors walked into Crypto.com Arena and walked out with an L, but somewhere in the middle of that loss, a name started trending for all the right reasons.
The Golden State Warriors traded for veteran Kristaps Porzingis and expected him to be healthy post All-Star break. But the reality is different, as the Latvian star has played in just one game for his new team.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has expressed regret over his comments about Kristaps Porzingis’ medical woes. Porzingis has played in only one game since the Warriors acquired him from the Atlanta Hawks before the Feb.
Stephen Curry will be reevaluated in 10 days as he seeks to return from the right knee injury that has kept him sidelined since January 30, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reports (Twitter link).
NBA fans think Steph Curry is getting a little bit tired of Draymond Green based on a video that made its way around social media on Sunday. The video,
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he misspoke while discussing Kristaps Porzingis and his health during a recent radio appearance. Speaking Friday on 95.7