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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. 

Three teams that should target Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard

As the Portland Trail Blazers (32-42) continue to struggle for the second consecutive season, the probability of Damian Lillard being traded looks more likely.

Why Pelicans should make this drastic call on Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson's absence is the biggest reason for the Pelicans to consider dealing the former No. 1 overall pick. 

Why Oklahoma City Thunder could be NBA's next great team

In the thick of the Western Conference playoff hunt, the Oklahoma City Thunder is playing with house money.

Paul George injury news puts Clippers in precarious position

The Los Angeles Clippers lost a nailbiter Tuesday to the surging Oklahoma City Thunder, 101-100 -- a gut-wrenching defeat for a team trying to solidify its playoff position. But it wasn't the only bad news for Los Angeles.

The Warriors have a dilemma on their hands

Jordan Poole signed a four-year, $140 million contract in October, but the pricey deal looks terrible now for the Warriors.

The best NBA landing spot for international star Victor Wembanyama

International star Victor Wembanyama has said he doesn't have a preference for where he begins his NBA career. But is one team a particularly good fit for the prospect?

Stephen Curry might not be enough to save Warriors

Despite Curry's stellar play, Golden State has struggled, especially on the road, where it is tied for the third-worst record in the NBA (7-27). It is one of the strangest phenomena this season.

Plummeting Mavericks could be in danger of missing playoffs

The Dallas Mavericks (35-35) are eighth in the Western Conference, 1.5 games from falling into 12th.

Without Kevin Durant, Suns appear out of their depth in West

Phoenix has lost three straight games and won only once since a rolled ankle sidelined Kevin Durant. The Suns (37-32), only one game ahead of Golden State (36-33) and the Los Angeles Clippers (36-33), have also lost their cushion on the fourth seed.  

Nets' Mikal Bridges looks like a different player since trade

Mikal Bridges, once a superb role player, looks like a potential star since being traded to the Brooklyn Nets as part of the Kevin Durant trade.

Knicks in playoff hunt thanks to 'historical' guard

The New York Knicks, who have missed the postseason nine of the past 10 seasons, are in the thick of the playoff hunt thanks to the stellar play of guard Jalen Brunson. 

Reeling Grizzlies dealt another blow with news on big man

The Memphis Grizzlies relayed that center Steven Adams is expected to miss at least another four weeks after receiving a stem cell injection as he recovers from a PCL sprain. He might miss the rest of the regular season.

Why the surprising Sacramento Kings are dangerous

The Sacramento Kings (37-26), the NBA's biggest surprise, find themselves third in the Western Conference.

Warriors' Draymond Green makes accusation against media regarding Europeans

Green's comments came on the heels of ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith's release of his list of NBA stars under the most pressure this postseason. 

Why 76ers' Joel Embiid should be the next superstar to demand a trade

Since the Joel Embiid era began in 2014, the Philadelphia 76ers have yet to make a conference finals despite having contending rosters.

With LeBron out, Lakers' Anthony Davis faces defining stretch of his career

With LeBron James expected to miss multiple weeks with an ankle injury, the pressure on the Los Angeles Lakers shifts to Anthony Davis.

Jordan Poole's contract extension looks bad for Warriors

Before this season started, the Golden State Warriors signed Jordan Poole to a four-year, $140 million contract extension. The deal made sense at the time.

MVP favorite Nikola Jokic lacks the hardware that really matters

At the end of the day, Jokic's numbers and his team's standing in the Western Conference don't lie. Without an injury or a standing/numerical freefall, it will be tough for someone else to take the award this season. 

Steve Kerr's confounding lineup decisions hold back Warriors

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr continues to make head-scratching lineup decisions.

Worrisome Stephen Curry injury update untimely for Warriors

Stephen Curry has been sidelined since Feb. 4 after suffering two partially torn ligaments in his left leg against the Dallas Mavericks.

Why the Warriors should extend Draymond Green

Golden State's core is aging, but it's not time to pull the plug yet. Given all his intangibles and the chemistry he's developed with Steph Curry and Klay Thompson over the years, and it would only hurt to let Green walk.

GM Bob Myers compares Golden State's core to a 'boxer'

The Golden State Warriors are ninth in the Western Conference (29-29), staggering but still standing with 24 games to go in the regular season. But to beat the champs, you must knock out the champs.

Three problems for the Warriors at the All-Star break

At the All-Star break, the Warriors are 29-29, ninth in the Western Conference. Here are three issues keeping Golden State from rising in the West.

Why Golden State needs Gary Payton II

For Golden State, Payton -- who is dealing with a core muscle injury -- is the perfect plug-and-play player.