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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. 

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.

49ers' players exposed 'lucky' Eagles before Super Bowl

Leading up to Super Bowl LVII, several 49ers picked the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Philadelphia Eagles. On top of that, San Francisco players called Philadelphia's defense overrated and said the Chiefs, with QB Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid, would expose them.

Golden State made the right call by keeping Jonathan Kuminga

Before Thursday's trade deadline, Golden State tried to acquire 25-year-old OG Anunoby, but Toronto's asking price was too much. He would have been the perfect addition for Golden State, filling two glaring holes: defense and depth.

Kevin Durant trade shines light on Timberwolves' lame deal for Rudy Gobert

We can't offer a final assessment of the Jazz-T-Wolves deal until Utah makes all its first-round picks, but it looks like one of the more lopsided trades in NBA history now.

Giants QB Daniel Jones' price tag reportedly revealed

Impending free-agent QB Daniel Jones' price tag is "somewhere between $35 and $37 million" annually.

Why Giants should consider bringing back Sterling Shepard

When healthy, Shepard is as dependable as any slot receiver in the league, and when not, he's still one of the best leaders in that locker room.

Why Golden State can survive injury to Stephen Curry

In Golden State's first game without Stephen Curry this season, it dominated Oklahoma City on Monday night, 141-114 -- a sign the Warriors can get by fine without their injured superstar.

Three players Warriors should target at the trade deadline

The Golden State Warriors (26-26) have lost two straight games and are ninth in the Western Conference. With the trade deadline Thursday, the time to make a move is now.

Analyst offers solution to combat overpaying middling starting QBs

Middle-tier quarterbacks such as Giants' Daniel Jones making $35 million or more seems outrageous. Something must change.

Why Giants should target Tee Higgins over this five-time Pro Bowl WR

The Giants' weakest link is their receiving corps. In his first three seasons with Cincinnati, Higgins has amassed 215 receptions for 3,028 yards and 19 TD passes.

Who is the second-best player on the Warriors?

Is it Andrew Wiggins? Has Klay Thompson taken those reins? Is Draymond Green still impactful? Has Jordan Poole reached that level? All four play different games, but each complements Curry well.

What Golden State should do with James Wiseman

The second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft has only played in 58 games but is already receiving comparisons to Greg Oden, the infamous NBA bust.

While Warriors flounder, Klay Thompson soars on offense

After a worrying start to this season, Klay Thompson is nearing his pre-major injury self. While the Warriors (24-24) struggle, he soars. 

Is this GM Bob Myers' farewell tour with Warriors?

Golden State GM Bob Myers, who built the Warriors into a dynasty, will become a free agent in the offseason if he can't strike a new deal. 

Why Warriors must keep Jonathan Kuminga

Golden State should slam the door on any deal for Kuminga, a raw talent with riveting potential.

What it might cost Giants to re-sign pending free-agent RB Saquon Barkley

After two consecutive disappointing seasons, Giants running back Saquon Barkley reminded critics this season how dangerous he can be. But is the pending free agent worth a lucrative, long-term deal?

Warriors in search for a 'spark,' add Jordan Poole to starting lineup

Before the Golden State Warriors took the floor against the Boston Celtics, Steve Kerr announced that Jordan Poole would be plugged into starting lineup, replacing Kevon Looney.

Warriors starters are to blame for season's woes

If the starters don't step up their game, the Warriors can forget about a repeat.