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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. 

A Dwyane Wade clone? This U.S. player is opening eyes at FIBA World Cup

With a 109-81 victory over Greece on Monday in the FIBA World Cup, Team USA continued to showcase its dominance. Now, it's setting its sights on lowly Jordan (0-2) on Wednesday.

Michael Jordan stirs pot on Stephen Curry-Magic Johnson debate

After Stephen Curry said he was the greatest point guard in NBA history over Ervin "Magic" Johnson, discussions erupted among NBA pundits, fans and former players. 

Victor Wembanyama catches NBA's eye and other schedule takeaways

The NBA unveiled its 2023-24 schedule last week, sparking numerous storylines and speculation. Here are four big takeaways.

Warriors' Stephen Curry calls himself the greatest point guard ever

Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry recently declared himself as the greatest point guard ever on Gilbert Arenas' podcast.

Could James Harden actually end up in China?

Harden has consistently demonstrated a pristine ability to manipulate circumstances to his liking. This pattern began in Houston, persisted in Brooklyn and is now as evident as ever in Philadelphia. However, as Father Time catches up with "The Beard," his capacity to dictate his situation diminishes — a reality that's been unfolding all summer long.

Why Celtics should hit the panic button on Kristaps Porzingis

After consecutive seasons of losing in the conference and NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics made a seismic shift in their roster construction in June, trading for Kristaps Porzingis and dumping Marcus Smart.

Warriors' Klay Thompson leaps over another mental block

After coming back from two devastating injuries, four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson has cleared his final mental block: offseason training. He's scrimmaging in preparation for training camp in early October and the 2023-24 season.

Unexpected source comes to the defense of James Harden

In an unexpected turn, Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has come to the defense of former teammate James Harden as the Harden-Daryl Morey feud erupted Monday.  

Hall of Famer trashes Jaylen Brown and his massive contract

In today's edition of old NBA stars trashing the current generation, Rick Barry took aim at Jaylen Brown.

Why Josh Hart is so valuable to the New York Knicks

Josh Hart was an inevitable re-signing for the Knicks as he is one of the best role players across the NBA and the heartbeat of the team. 

Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson makes bold claims about rookie season

Scoot Henderson, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has no doubt he'll achieve NBA superstardom.

NBA legend betting big on 'Ant-Man'

Former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards has quickly found his footing in the NBA, evolving into a star and now bidding to be the league's next superstar.

Lakers want to keep Anthony Davis long term, but is he worth it?

The biggest question is whether Davis' body will withstand the test of time. Not everyone can age like "The King," so a huge investment in "The Brow" seems like it could become problematic. 

Warriors HC Steve Kerr reveals plan to integrate Chris Paul

It seems like Golden State knows precisely how it wants to integrate CP3.

If the Clippers don't want James Harden, who will trade for him?

James Harden — who has played for three different teams since 2020 — wants to be traded from the Philadelphia 76ers. But it's clear the 33-year-old guard is no longer an MVP-caliber player and doesn't have the leverage he once did.

Suns' Bradley Beal vows to become something he's never been

Beal has consistently displayed a deep offensive bag as a three-level scorer, but beyond that, his career contributions don't feature much else. That makes his recent comments all the more interesting.

Patrick Beverley says Tracy McGrady 'in that conversation' with Kobe Bryant

Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley had some interesting comments on a recent episode of his podcast while talking with seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady.

Damian Lillard receives heat from another player for trade demand

Lillard's demand to be traded from the Trail Blazers isn't sitting well with at least one other NBA player.

Why the Warriors need Draymond Green to be elite now more than ever

Four-time NBA champion Draymond Green has recently been making numerous headlines and for not great reasons.

Suns big man Deandre Ayton hopes to 'change the narrative'

Ayton's disappointing play these past two playoff runs with the Phoenix Suns has really put him in the spotlight, particularly after the addition of Bradley Beal — making the Suns the new powerhouse in the Western Conference. 

Stephen Curry proposes three-point shootout with WNBA star

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu set the all-time record for the highest score in a three-point contest (37) at the WNBA All-Star Game. The most points Stephen Curry—the greatest shooter in history—has ever made during an NBA All-Star Game three-point contest is 31, the league record.

Victor Wembenyama has competition for NBA Rookie of the Year

Chet Holmgren, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft last season by Oklahoma City, has played exceptionally well this summer. Despite not playing in the Association last season because of a right foot injury, he may be more NBA-ready than 7-foot-5 French phenom Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 draft.

Why Chris Paul is a short-term upgrade for Warriors

First-year general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.'s first official act as head basketball decision-maker for the Golden State Warriors was jettisoning home-grown guard Jordan Poole for future Hall of Famer Chris Paul.

What Warriors' free-agency mindset says about their team

The Warriors have tried to quickly retool this roster into a smarter and more consistent group than last season. However, there's still one glaring hole that must be addressed.