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Pat Spencer says what he’s not expecting when Stephen Curry returns for the Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have been in tough without Stephen Curry, who’s out with a left quad contusion. The Golden State Warriors have done their best to stay afloat without their superstar Stephen Curry.

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Golden State Warriors may have found a hidden gem who could become Draymond Green‘s successor

The Golden State Warriors have cultivated success with two-way contract players throughout recent history. Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damion Lee contributed to the 2022 championship run, while Quin Cook and Ty Jerome also developed through the system before finding NBA success.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Warriors’ Draymond Green’s Slam Dunk Contest diss is a shot at Mac McClung

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green appeared to take aim at three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung while discussing his lack of enthusiasm for the event during the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show.

Jimmy Butler News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Warriors’ Jimmy Butler did not stutter about why he can be such a pain in the butt

After the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, 123-91, the team looks for three straight wins on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with both opponents sharing one similarity: being former teams of Jimmy Butler.

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How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / December 9

Predicting Warriors' Starting, Reserve Lineups After Kuminga Benching

Several things we thought we knew about the Golden State Warriors' rotation pecking order changed last week. Jonathan Kuminga is now benched, and it could last until he's inevitably traded in mid-January.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Jonathan Kuminga News / HITC / December 9

Marc Spears launches a campaign for Jonathan Kuminga after DNP vs. Bulls

The Golden State Warriors are once again at a crossroads regarding Jonathan Kuminga’s future. This past offseason, the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga engaged in a tug of war over the young star’s future with the franchise.

Golden State Warriors News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Could the Warriors Actually Pull Off a Giannis Trade?

Tension is rising around Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future as the Warriors face pressure to maximize the final years of Stephen Curry’s prime. Antetokounmpo may be the final key for a Warriors team that needs a dramatic shift to remain in championship contention, not just for this season but for the future ahead.

Jonathan Kuminga News / EssentiallySports / December 9

NBA World Responds After Kings Confirm Interest In Jonathan Kuminga Trade

Anyone who believed that $48 million anticlimax was the end was naive. The Warriors front office and Jonathan Kuminga ended the offseason stalemate with the grown-up equivalent of a kindergarten schoolyard pinky promise.

Golden State Warriors News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

Is Steph Curry’s Return Enough to Save the Warriors’ Sinking Ship?

Let’s be honest, watching the Golden State Warriors without Stephen Curry is like watching a blockbuster movie without its lead star—painfully dull and frankly, a bit of a letdown.

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The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

Steve Kerr News / Golden State of Mind / December 9

On Steve Kerr giving the ‘thumbs up’ on the Warriors running a pick-and-roll offense

With eight minutes and 51 seconds left in the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ scintillating upset victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBC Sports Bay Area broadcast fortuitously panned over to Steve Kerr, in the process of calling a play during a stoppage situation.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / December 9

Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga have reached last exit, and Kings know it

At some point you stop calling it a “rough patch” and start calling it what it is. The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga feel like they’ve reached the end of whatever this partnership was supposed to be.

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Steph Curry News / Fadeaway World / December 8

Stephen Curry’s Media Bias Unfairly Overshadows Kevin Durant’s Legacy, Says Gilbert Arenas

Stephen Curry would arguably not have two of his four NBA championship rings without Kevin Durant. Yet, when the media talks about Durant’s legacy, there’s always an asterisk associated with him needing to join a superteam to win his championships.

Brandin Podziemski News / Golden State of Mind / December 8

‘Such an enjoyable game’ — Warriors fans react to Brandin Podziemski’s excellence in blowout over Bulls

The Golden State Warriors had a lot of fun on Sunday night. Taking on the Chicago Bulls, on the road, on the back end of a back-to-back, and playing without Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Al Horford proved no problem at all, as the Dubs crushed the Bulls 123-91.

Draymond Green News / The SportsRush / December 8

Draymond Green Refuses to Diss Kenyon Martin, Calls His List 'Cute'

The next page of the Draymond Green–Kenyon Martin feud has been written, and boy, is it a doozy. If you have not been keeping up, Martin has been beefing

Pat Spencer News / The Lead / December 8

Pat Spencer’s Promising Play Adds Questions for Warriors

When the Golden State Warriors entered this season, many around the organization anticipated breakout years from their promising first-round picks. After

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / December 8