As LeBron James clings onto his playoff life with the injury-riddled Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving attempts to maintain the slumping Boston Celtics’ positioning in the standings, the third member of the former Cleveland Cavaliers big three is relishing the chance to play the game he loves. “I feel like a big part of
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In his post-game interview, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson kind of called out the fans for their lack of energy. There are a number of firsts happening for the Golden State Warriors this season, and none really for the better. This is the first season (of the Steve Kerr era) that they’ve lost
DeMarcus Cousins looked surprisingly spry in his first game back from a torn Achilles, which is bad news for all the NBA teams who aren’t the Golden State Warriors. There were idiots (read: this writer) who figured DeMarcus Cousins would not add that much to the Golden State Warriors due to the severity of the
As we move into the final stretch of the regular season, it’s important for the real contenders around the league to narrow down exactly what combinations of players they want to use during the postseason. Matchups will, of course, dictate personnel in most playoff series, but that doesn’t mean teams can’t start preparing for the
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a photo to celebrate his 15,000 point career milestone after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 17, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using
On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks dropped 50 points in the first quarter against the Wizards. A few hours later, the Warriors piled up 49 in the third quarter against the Spurs. Could someone actually hit 200 in a game? Warriors GM Bob Myers is an overzealous fourth-grader balling-up newspaper against the side of his
Three hundred regular-season wins. Four consecutive trips to the finals. Back-to-back championships. The Golden State Warriors have enjoyed unprecedented success over the last four-and-a-half seasons. And, yet, even the best team in the league has room for improvement. Coach Steve Kerr wants to make sure that the Warriors maintain their edge on the competition, so
Robin Lopez surely wants to play for a contender, and some contenders will want him, but the Chicago Bulls aren’t moving toward the easiest path to allow the move. At first glance, a veteran player on an expiring contract who’s averaging 16.3 minutes per game doesn’t have much value to a team with a 10-33
The craziness that was the NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone with multiple deals being made, including some big ones that sort of shook up the landscape of the Eastern Conference. Not only that, but buyout season has arrived as well with teams looking to add pieces for a playoff push. Here at Basketball
Remember when the consensus with the NBA Trade Deadline was that it was going to be pretty boring with more buyers than sellers? Those were some good times, because a lot has changed since then. Suddenly, the Grizzlies decided to end their golden age of basketball, Kristaps Porzingis and the Knicks divorced and rumors are swirling
If you asked me to, off the top of my head, name the top 3 scariest sights for an NBA defender, it would probably go something like this: Steph Curry sprinting to the corner following an offensive rebound James Harden rhythmically dribbling and rearing back at the top of the arc LeBron James cocking back
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game at ORACLE Arena on December 17, 2018 in Oakland, California. The basket gave Curry 15,000 points for his career. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or
The 2010s have brought us a rarity in the modern world of sports — all four major sports leagues have had a dynasty team in this decade. Creating a professional sports dynasty is a one of a kind achievement, especially in today’s world. With the way professional sports leagues are designed in the modern era
Remember when the consensus with the NBA Trade Deadline was that it was going to be pretty boring with more buyers than sellers? Those were some good times, because a lot has changed since then. Suddenly, the Grizzlies decided to end their golden age of basketball, Kristaps Porzingis and the Knicks divorced and rumors are swirling
DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 25: Stanley Johnson #7 of the Detroit Pistons is introduced during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 25, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and
DeMarcus Cousins will play his first game for the Golden State Warriors tonight. What should we expect to see? Tonight, DeMarcus Cousins will make his long-awaited debut for the Golden State Warriors, starting at center in place of Kevon Looney. It has been nearly a year since Cousins played an NBA game and, accordingly, there
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 15: Stephen Curry #30 hi-fives Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors on January 15, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images
On Thursday, the NBA released the first returns of voting for next month’s All-Star Game. Within the hour, people everywhere — both fans and media members alike — were sharing their thoughts. Of course, this is hardly a new phenomenon and, more often than not, the shakier results end up smoothing out by the final
C.J. McCollum made the rookie mistake of trying to verbally box with offseason Kevin Durant. Poor C.J. McCollum. He had Kevin Durant on his “Pull Up” podcast, hoping to get some insight from the two-time Finals MVP. Instead, Durant entered his home, didn’t take his shoes off and stomped all over McCollum’s couch. The Portland
ESPN announced its NBA Christmas Day schedule Wednesday, lined with marquee teams and signature stars. Here’s what you should make your priority among the mistletoe and hot chocolate this winter. 5. Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks The NBA, by scheduling this match for its vaunted Christmas-Day slate, is establishing a Mendoza Line of Knicks
In the NBA, tough decisions must be made. Sometimes it’s a front office deciding to go in another direction with a trade or release. Other times, it’s a coach having to pull a guy out of the active rotation. Most of the time, however, it’s a player figuring out the next move to benefit his
Draymond Green is a terrific player, but he might lead to the Golden State Warriors undoing if he continues to miss all of his shots. The Los Angeles Lakers easily beat the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, even with LeBron James missing much of the game because of a groin strain. In addition to
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 14: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors warms up against the Sacramento Kings on December 14, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of
Steph Curry just can’t escape being trolled about his moon landing comments, as he found out in Sacramento on Friday night. In what was one small step for the Kings but a giant leap for trolling Curry, Sacramento’s Twitter account joined the dog pile of folks ribbing the former MVP for his very unscientific take
Kevin Durant became the third member of the Golden State Warriors to drop at least 50 points last night, but that didn’t stop Charles Barkley from continuing his comedy career. The Golden State Warriors had a marquee game on Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors that could end up being a preview for the NBA Finals,
Ever since taking hold of the Golden State Warrior reins in 2014, Steve Kerr has had an embarrassment of riches to work with. The mainstays—a two-time NBA MVP in Stephen Curry, a three-time All-Defensive first-teamer in Draymond Green, a four-time All-Star in Klay Thompson—got their first taste of gold in year one of Kerr’s tenure.
Channing Frye is apparently not a fan of Draymond Green. Draymond Green has a lot of enemies, with one being Channing Frye. The Los Angeles Lakers forward has history battling against Green from his time with the Cavaliers, which makes him an astute observer of the way Green reacts on the court to calls that
The Cleveland Cavaliers knew going into Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals that a win was absolutely necessary. Forget about them winning the series if the Cavs went down 0-3–it would be an absolute struggle not to get swept. That knowledge did not end up being enough thanks to one Kevin Durant. Cleveland’s desperation
After Kevin Durant’s masterpiece in Game 3, the only question left isn’t who will win the NBA Finals but, rather, who will be named its Most Valuable Player. At this point, it’s a far more interesting thing to ask. Prior to Durant’s 43-point performance to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 3-0 series lead
The end of an era Well, they say it’s not over until the fat lady sings, but really, it’s pretty much over when the announcers start speculating about LeBron’s summer plans instead of actually discussing the game happening in front of them. As the Warriors lead reaches 25 with less than five minutes remaining, the