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Ethan Scott

Ethan Scott is a lifelong NBA fanatic. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he is a junior at New York University. Scott has admired Stephen Curry since his March Madness run at Davidson College. Scott hasn't missed a Warriors game in years. 

With long homestand ahead, Warriors need ex-All-Star to return to form

Golden State's Andrew Wiggins, the team's second-best player during its 2022 NBA title run, is off to a terrible start.

The glaring problem that could cost Warriors a title

The Warriors have been a guard-dominant team the majority of the Steph Curry era to great success, but is that lack of size finally catching up with them?

Three takeaways from Golden State Warriors preseason

Heading into the final preseason game Friday against San Antonio, the Golden State Warriors are 4-0 and looking good. Here are three major takeaways before the tip-off of the regular season on Tuesday.

Why Warriors should tap brakes on re-signing Klay Thompson

Will this be the final season together for the Splash Brothers? Should it be?

'Basketball CGI': Spurs' Victor Wembanyama already looks like an unstoppable force

The Victor Wembanyama hype train is already in overdrive. "The kid is basketball CGI," The Athletic's Zach Harper wrote about the top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Former top-10 pick generating excitement for Warriors

A former top 10 pick is off to an explosive start for the Warriors this preseason, generating excitement over how he could possibly impact the team's outlook in 2023-24.

NBA legend makes unwarranted comparison of Jordan Poole to prime James Harden

NBA legend Kevin Garnett predicted big things for Poole. 

Lakers HC Darvin Ham makes eye-opening challenge to Anthony Davis

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has a few deep thoughts for Anthony Davis. 

Three major questions facing the Los Angeles Lakers

Despite shoring up the roster midway through last season and making some upgrades over the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers some big questions heading into 2023-24 as they look to add a second title in the LeBron James-Anthony Davis era.

Three questions for Los Angeles Clippers heading into 2023-24 season

As we approach the new season, here are three lingering questions for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Three questions for Golden State Warriors heading into 2023-24 season

After a disappointing finish to last season, the Golden State Warriors have reloaded, acquiring future hall-of-fame point guard Chris Paul and adding depth.

Despite his terrible play, Daniel Jones is not biggest reason Giants stink

Many fans and analysts are piling on the Giants QB, but he's far from the biggest issue holding back New York amid this horrid start.

What to expect from the whittled-down young core of the Warriors

Golden State's championship aspirations could hinge on the performances and development trajectories of these third-year talents. As training camp gets underway, let's examine each player:

Laughable Damian Lillard trade shines bright light on Utah's return for Rudy Gobert

The Portland Trail Blazers astonishingly received less for superstar Damian Lillard than the Utah Jazz did in their deal for Rudy Gobert.

Three areas where the New York Giants must improve

The New York Giants (1-2) are not in the same universe with NFC powers San Francisco 49ers (3-0), Dallas Cowboys (2-1) and Philadelphia Eagles (3-0). This disparity extends beyond just a talent gap, though.

Giants HC Brian Daboll must give this player a more prominent role

Jalen Hyatt, who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds at the NFL Combine, gives New York a consistent deep-ball threat, something Daniel Jones has lacked since he became the starter in 2019. 

Giants QB 'Danny Dimes' makes history with remarkable half

Jones also accomplished a feat no other quarterback in NFL history has in a half. Afterward, Jones was quick to credit nearly everyone except himself.

Eight-time NBA All-Star a 'real option' for Warriors

The Golden State Warriors seem like a real potential landing spot for eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard, who played and dominated in Taiwan last season.

Why starting Chris Paul would be disastrous for Warriors

Golden State head coach Steve Kerr apparently hasn't learned from last season's experiments that three-guard lineups are not effective in the NBA. But nonetheless, he appears to be committed to the idea.

What Team USA basketball should do to avoid another major flop on world stage

After a 113-111 loss to unbeaten Germany in the FIBA World Cup semifinals on Friday, Team USA must make significant changes with the Paris Olympics looming next summer.

Despite stellar play, this rising NBA star seems undervalued

Don't underestimate the young All-Star. He's an ascending superstar. 

How this under-the-radar loss could hurt Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets' hopes of winning back-to-back NBA titles took a significant hit when a key role player signed elsewhere earlier this summer.

Why Jaren Jackson Jr. at center is a problem for Team USA

Following Team USA's shocking 110-104 loss to undefeated Lithuania (5-0), it's time for the team to look itself in the mirror. The crux of the issue: The American team is too small for global competition.

NBA insider says this superstar will be traded before training camp

The Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers saga continues with little progress seemingly made, but that could change.

Stock up, down for Team USA men's basketball team at World Cup

The United States advanced to the second round of the FIBA World Cup with a perfect 3-0 record. Here are U.S. players whose stock is either trending up or down.