After elevating the Golden State Warriors’ defense once again with his positional versatility, teammate communication and opponent trash talk, Draymond Green completed another routine that has become critical in ensuring those qualities endure.
SAN FRANCISCO– Opportunities in the NBA are few and far between, especially for the guys fighting on the fringes. And for the 14th and 15th men at the end of the bench, the players on two-way deals fighting for a guaranteed contract, it’s on them to be ready when those rare moments arise.
The Golden State Warriors needed everyone to step up on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Fortunately for the Warriors, the players received the message, and almost everyone did their part.
Golden State didn’t dominate the night, and it wasn’t pretty for long stretches, but it was the kind of win that quietly matters in an 82-game season. The Warriors survived cold spells, turnovers, and the Grizzlies team that controlled the game for most of the night, yet still found a way to steal it late.
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Gui Santos turned a scramble under the hoop into a go-ahead layup with 19.4 seconds remaining and the Golden State Warriors rallied from 17 points down in the second half to stun the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 114-113 on Monday night.
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A right knee injury will prevent Warriors superstar Stephen Curry from competing in the All-Star game, head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Monday (story via Anthony Slater of ESPN).
Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Warriors in 2016 instantly reshaped the NBA landscape. Pairing his abilities with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green created a nearly un-guardable lineup.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler underwent successful right knee surgery in Los Angeles on Monday, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). The 36-year-old tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee in a January 19 game against Miami.
D’Angelo Russell may never actually suit up for the Wizards. Russell technically landed in Washington as part of last week’s Anthony Davis trade, but general manager Will Dawkins made it clear the situation is fluid.
Draymond Green created another viral moment by shouting a Stephen Curry reference during a game that also featured LeBron James. The Golden State Warriors forward hit a rare three-pointer late in the shot clock and immediately turned the play into on-court theatre.
The Golden State Warriors have been scrambling to find answers ever since Jimmy Butler went down with a season-ending ACL tear that threw their plans into chaos.
Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy was always going to face tough questions after what turned out to be an underwhelming trade deadline for Dub Nation.
Golden State Warriors fans will have to be a little more patient with Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian big man was the Warriors’ major acquisition ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, but it will take time before he gets the chance to make his debut in Golden State threads.
The Golden State Warriors upgraded guard Pat Spencer from a two-way contract to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season as they square away their roster following this week's trade deadline.