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Jimmy Butler's In-Game Message to Buddy Hield Catches Attention

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler became the center of attention on Tuesday night after a brief exchange with teammate Buddy Hield during their game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. The moment happened in the final seconds of the first quarter when Butler attempted to pass to Hield as he cut toward the basket.

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Warriors’ Steve Kerr says NBA pace, schedule fueling injury spike

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he is “very concerned” that the NBA’s blistering pace combined with an 82-game schedule is playing a role in the surge of soft-tissue injuries around the league.

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The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score at least 30 points in 30 different games over the course of one season can you name in seven minutes?

The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA's all-time 30-point game leaders' quiz

The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA triple-doubles' quiz

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State of Mind / November 19

Warriors’ loss to Magic highlights their consistently inconsistent nature across the board

At the 5:28 mark of the first quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 121-113 loss to the Orlando Magic, Steve Kerr simultaneously substituted Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and Moses Moody.

Jimmy Butler News / EssentiallySports / November 19

Warriors vs Magic: What Happened Between Jimmy Butler and Wendell Carter Leading to Tech Foul?

Tonight’s game between the Golden State Warriors and the Orlando Magic took an unexpected turn when Jimmy Butler became the focus of a sudden incident that roused the crowd at Kia Center.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 18

Worrisome Golden State Warriors trend continues in bad loss to shorthanded Orlando Magic

The Golden State Warriors suffered a tough 121-113 loss to the shorthanded Orlando Magic. The Golden State Warriors couldn’t put away an Orlando Magic team that was without Paolo Banchero.

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The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / November 18

3 Takeaways from Warriors' Loss to Magic

The Golden State Warriors (9-7) had their three-game winning streak snapped with a 121-113 loss to the Orlando Magic (8-7) on Tuesday. Stephen Curry (34 points) and Jimmy Butler (33 points) combined for 67 points, but the Magic still won pretty comfortably with six players in double figures.

Steph Curry News / Larry Brown Sports / November 18

Steph Curry debuts a bizarre new celebration

Steph Curry appears to be a few weeks late for Halloween. The Golden State Warriors star Curry debuted an odd new celebration in the middle of Tuesday’s game against the Orlando Magic.

Steve Kerr News / Larry Brown Sports / November 18

Steve Kerr 'very concerned' about worrisome trend plaguing NBA

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is sounding the alarm on a troubling trend affecting the league that could potentially worsen down the line.

Warriors' Buddy Hield joins Steph Curry on all-time NBA list

NBA makes an admission about no-call on James Harden's three-pointer

Spurs' Stephon Castle out at least two weeks with a hip injury

NBA punishes Cavaliers for decisions on Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley

Details emerge on Victor Wembanyama's calf injury

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 18

LeBron James, Steph Curry reveal whether they will play in 2028 Olympics

James is now 40 and will be 43 by the time the L.A. Olympics roll around. Meanwhile, Curry is not far behind at 37 right now and set to be 40 in 2028.

Youth movement: Five new players who should be part of Team USA basketball's future

The 25 greatest journeymen in NBA history

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / November 18

Warriors Test Stephen Curry’s Family’s Patience as Steve Kerr Keeps Key Decision Secret

After being waived by the Golden State Warriors in October, Seth Curry‘s journey has turned into a patience test for many. Though the plan has always been to bring him back once the numbers work, it still appears that all Curry could do right now is grind behind the scenes.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / November 18

Warriors Rank Top Two in Defensive Stat They've Struggled with for Decades

Steve Kerr has drilled the phrase "defend without fouling" into the Golden State Warriors' players for his entire 12-year coaching tenure. This year's team is actually doing it.

Moses Moody News / HITC / November 18

Key stats highlight why Moses Moody should start for Warriors – and it’s not just about his shooting

Moses Moody’s impressive night played a key role in the Golden State Warriors’ win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Moody set a new career high with 32 points, hitting seven threes in the first quarter alone, as Golden State took home a 124-106 victory.

Golden State Warriors News / Field Level Media / November 18