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Ranking Warriors' best center upgrades to target in 2025 NBA offseason
A perfect fit at center for the Golden State Warriors is hard to come by. Bigs who warp the court on both ends by splashing jumpers from beyond the arc and swatting shots at the rim are skeleton keys in the modern NBA, unlocking more lineup configurations and stylistic flexibility that make the game much easier on their coaches and teammates, especially in the playoffs. But players who fit that archetype remain extremely rare, not to mention highly valued by their incumbent teams.
How Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler complicate Warriors' center pursuit
The Golden State Warriors already tried shoehorning a traditional center and shooting-challenged forward next to Draymond Green in the starting lineup. It didn't work. “I don't want to start next season with Draymond as our starting 5,” Steve Kerr said at his end-of-season media availability less than 48 hours after the Stephen Curry-less Dubs fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Did Warriors’ two-timeline dreams close Steph Curry’s title window for good?
Steve Kerr, it turns out, didn’t need the benefit of hindsight to ultimately deduce whether his team could’ve won the title had Stephen Curry avoided injury. Less than an hour after the Golden State Warriors’ season officially came to a close, the nine-time NBA champion was already comfortable lamenting their realistic opportunity to raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy come June. “Umm, yes.
Did Warriors’ two-timeline dreams close Steph Curry’s title window for good?
Steve Kerr, it turns out, didn't need the benefit of hindsight to ultimately deduce whether his team could've won the title had Stephen Curry avoided injury. Less than an hour after the Golden State Warriors' season officially came to a close, the nine-time NBA champion was already comfortable lamenting their realistic opportunity to raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy come June. “Umm, yes.
The Warriors' big problem vs. Timberwolves, even if Stephen Curry returns
Jonathan Kuminga's eighth consecutive make in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Thursday was another sign he could still make a real difference for the Golden State Warriors before their already-arduous playoff run ends. Watching from the strong corner as the Minnesota Timberwolves defense stonewalled Jimmy Butler's drive, he faked up the floor around a flare screen from Brandin Podziemski before moving along the baseline.
Steve Kerr is taking Ime Udoka to school with Warriors-Rockets masterclass
Don’t be fooled by Steve Kerr’s well-worn blend of affability and self-deprecation. Despite suggesting otherwise on the national broadcast, hindsight reveals the Golden State Warriors coach knew exactly how to best manage Draymond Green’s foul trouble late in his team’s pivotal Game 4 battle with the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Monday. “I don’t know.
Steve Kerr is taking Ime Udoka to school with Warriors-Rockets masterclass
Don't be fooled by Steve Kerr's well-worn blend of affability and self-deprecation. Despite suggesting otherwise on the national broadcast, hindsight reveals the Golden State Warriors coach knew exactly how to best manage Draymond Green's foul trouble late in his team's pivotal Game 4 battle with the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Monday. “I don't know.
Why Stephen Curry must shake Amen Thompson for Warriors to beat Rockets
The Golden State Warriors weren't even 10 seconds into the shot clock when a fed up Steve Kerr decided he'd seen enough. The third quarter wasn't two minutes old, and the Dubs' two-possession deficient had only extended to seven points since halftime began. There was still ample time for Golden State to not only salvage that specific offensive trip, but certainly fight their way back for a crucial, comeback victory over the Houston Rockets at Chase Center.
How Jimmy Butler unlocked Warriors' X-factor after disaster start to season
Brandin Podziemski has always insisted he's most comfortable playing point guard, and the Golden State Warriors finally gave him the chance to prove it in mid-November after a season-ending injury to De'Anthony Melton. Barely more than a month later, the acquisition of Dennis Schroder pushed Golden State's sophomore guard back to the off-ball role he played while sharing the backcourt with Stephen Curry and Chris Paul.
Steph Curry's new Big Three provides inevitable edge as Warriors pass playoff tests
Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and the surging Golden State Warriors finally faced a real test—two of them, actually. Road wins over the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers will go a long way toward the Warriors’ hopes of not only avoiding the play-in tournament but also earning home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Jimmy Butler needs to put money where his mouth is for Warriors to contend
Jimmy Butler caught at the top of the floor with eight seconds left on the shot clock, his defender lunging toward halfcourt after shooting the gap for a steal. Only Tyler Herro was between Butler and the rim as he quickly turned on his pivot foot, seemingly primed to attack downhill. Instead of going right at the chest of his former team’s most exploitable defender, though, Butler waited for Gary Payton II to set a ball screen, losing the initial advantage yielded by Haywood Highsmith’s gamble.
Is Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler's Warriors supporting cast championship material?
The revamped Golden State Warriors looked like a true contender after the first few weeks of 2024-25. Behind red-hot three-point shooting, palpable all-court chemistry and a roster overflowing with proven veteran depth, the Dubs raced out to a dominant 12-3 start, begging the question of whether they really needed to bring in a long-awaited second star behind Steph Curry.
How Jimmy Butler is pushing Steph Curry, surging Warriors to familiar heights
The Golden State Warriors’ long-awaited second star hasn’t exactly put up numbers befitting that status since arriving at the trade deadline. Andrew Wiggins was averaging 17.6 points per game when the Dubs sent him to the Miami Heat.
1 Warriors red flag during post-Jimmy Butler trade hot streak
Draymond Green just couldn’t keep his birthday wish a secret. Can you really blame him? Just less than a month after the Golden State Warriors brought in Jimmy Butler, the four-time champion celebrated his 35th birthday in New York City after yet another victory—this time over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, easily the new-look Dubs’ best win since the trade deadline.
Draymond Green reveals Warriors' game-changing difference from last season
Who says Stephen Curry needs a legitimate co-star? Nearly three weeks into the regular season, the rebuilt Golden State Warriors find themselves tied atop the typically crowded Western Conference standings at 8-2. The Dubs' statistical profile is even more impressive. Not only is their +11.6 net rating third in the NBA, but they're also the only team in basketball to rank fourth or better in both offensive and defensive rating.
De'Anthony Melton cements case for starting spot in Warriors' win over Thunder Original
Some of the most impactful basketball of Jonathan Kuminga’s career has come since he was moved to the bench. Buddy Hield is an early Sixth Man of the Year contender. The second unit needs Brandin Podziemski’s table-setting, and Moses Moody has proven he’s always ready irrespective of his planned nightly role in the rotation. Extremes of Gary Payton II’s unique skill set mean he’s most effective facing specific opponents.
Steph Curry flashes NBA Finals form in Warriors' statement win over Celtics
The third game of a long early-season road trip doesn't exactly stakes of the NBA Finals. Early November definitely isn't June. It bears stressing that the defending-champion Boston Celtics were missing two All-Stars on Wednesday—not just Jaylen Brown, but also Kristaps Porzingis. Stephen Curry didn't even quite “go off” by his historically lofty standards.
Steve Kerr's sarcastic MAGA message to Warriors before Celtics clash
Few figures in professional sports have been as proudly and aggressively outspoken against Donald Trump as Steve Kerr. After the former President was re-elected to the White House for the second time, the Golden State Warriors coach shared a special, sarcastic message with his team before Wednesday's highly anticipated clash with the Boston Celtics.
Why Warriors' Steve Kerr values Jonathan Kuminga's 'force and power' on bench
Jonathan Kuminga for Sixth Man of the Year? He's certainly proven worthy of winning that individual hardware since moving to the bench over the last four games. Now seemingly entrenched in a role he's never wanted but has paid major dividends for both player and team in the season's early going, expect the Golden State Warriors forward to cement himself as one of basketball's most impactful reserves.
Gary Payton II's surprise start for Jonathan Kuminga is proof of Warriors' concept
The Golden State Warriors entered Saturday's action leading the NBA by averaging a whopping 61 bench points per game. Though they fell one point shy of that mind-blowing number while beating the Washington Wizards 125-112, don't be surprised if the Dubs' reserves are even more productive going forward given Jonathan Kuminga's new role.
Warriors' Steve Kerr shakes up lineup with Gary Payton II, Jonathan Kuminga twist
The Golden State Warriors still aren't quite back at full-strength. De'Anthony Melton remains sidelined on Monday in the nation's capital, dealing with nagging low back pain that caused him to miss most of last season with the Philadelphia 76ers and reared its ugly head again in mid-October amid the Warriors' exhibition slate. Golden State has enough quality depth to take an ultra cautious approach to his playing status.
Warriors' Draymond Green sends Jonathan Kuminga message on benching
Still lost amid widespread handwringing on Jonathan Kuminga's shift to the bench is the specific context that prompted it. The Golden State Warriors' new-look starters weren't setting the league ablaze before Steph Curry twice tweaked his left ankle during his 5-1 team's lone loss of the regular season's early going, but that big, athletic, defense-first quintet was clearly growing more comfortable after ugly starts against the Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz.
Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski rescue Warriors from embarrassing loss to Rockets Original
The Golden State Warriors never should've needed Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga to play hero. They boat raced the Houston Rockets in the first half on Saturday night, using red-hot shooting, suffocating defense and far superior chemistry and cohesion to take a seemingly insurmountable 28-point lead into intermission.
Ime Udoka reveals Klay Thompson reason Buddy Hield is balling out with Warriors
The departure of Klay Thompson was by far the Golden State Warriors' biggest story of a truly transformational offseason. His potential defection in free agency loomed over the Dubs throughout 2023-24, tempting the end of an era as rookie Brandin Podziemski established himself as a franchise fixture and despite Stephen Curry and Draymond Green already being re-cemented as Golden State's flag bearers going forward.
Warriors' Andrew Wiggins likely to return as Steph Curry remains sidelined
Stephen Curry will join De'Anthony Melton on the sidelines for a third straight game as the Golden State Warriors take on the Houston Rockets. Before their first matchup of a tough five-game road trip that begins on Saturday, though, at least the Dubs got some encouraging news regarding Andrew Wiggins. The veteran swingman is listed as probable to play against the Rockets on Golden State's official injury report as he recovers from a low back strain.
Warriors' Draymond Green reveals what sparked defensive masterclass vs. Zion Williamson
Who needs Andrew Wiggins and De'Anthony Melton, let alone Stephen Curry? The Golden State Warriors definitely do, obviously, to make good on the two-way promise they've shown through the first five games of the regular season. Yet for a second straight night against the similarly shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State's unique blend of depth and defense paved the way for a suffocating victory.
Draymond Green's message that inspired short-handed Warriors to comeback victory
The Golden State Warriors fell deep into a seemingly insurmountable hole. Playing without Stephen Curry as well as Andrew Wiggins and De'Anthony Melton, the Dubs' exceptional depth was tested early in Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every answer they came up with seemed like the wrong one. Golden State had no space to operate offensively in the halfcourt amid mishmashed lineups that sorely lacked spacing and dynamic playmaking.
Jonathan Kuminga's surprise benching sparks season-best performance in Warriors' win
The stage was set for Jonathan Kuminga's best game of the season. Not only were Andrew Wiggins and De'Anthony Melton out for the first leg of the Golden State Warriors' home back-to-back against the New Orleans Pelicans, but Stephen Curry was joining them on the Chase Center sidelines, leaving Steve Kerr's team bereft of dynamic scorers and ball-handlers despite its exceptional depth. What better way for Kuminga to shake off his obvious early-season funk than the utmost necessity?
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton joins Stephen Curry on injury list
The Golden State Warriors will be especially shorthanded in the backcourt for an upcoming baseball set with the New Orleans Pelicans. De'Anthony Melton will join Stephen Curry on the sidelines on Tuesday and Wednesday at Chase Center, out against the Pelicans due to right facet inflammation in his back. Andrew Wiggins is listed as questionable to play on Tuesday with a low back strain.
Andrew Wiggins staking early-season claim as Warriors' second option behind Steph Curry
There were still nearly eight minutes left on the fourth quarter clock on Sunday night when Stephen Curry hopped back toward the sideline and immediately motioned for a sub, putting little to no weight on the balky left ankle he'd just turned again. Chase Center quickly knew what was obvious to anyone watching across the Bay Area and beyond.
Warriors' Buddy Hield makes NBA history, early 6MOY Year case in blowout win over Jazz
Buddy Hield just can't stop making history. After becoming the first player since Paul George in 2022 to score at least 20 points in less than 15 minutes of action during his Golden State Warriors debut, the veteran sharpshooter etched his name in the NBA record books all by itself 48 hours later.
Warriors' Steve Kerr commits to overcrowded rotation after blowout win vs. Blazers
Fresh off signing a three-year, $39 million extension that cements him as a fixture for the Golden State Warriors, Moses Moody entered Wednesday's season-opener for the first time to open the second quarter. Even more damning, at least in the moment, of his place in the Dubs' rotational hierarchy to tip off 2024-25? Moody was Golden State's seventh man off the bench and 12th player to get on the floor in as many minutes of action.
Warriors' Steve Kerr reveals new big starting five before season opener
So much for small-ball. Following a training camp and exhibition slate that left three starting spots open alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors have elected to start big for Wednesday night's season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers. Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis will be on the floor for tipoff in Rip City alongside Golden State's pair of future Hall-of-Famers, Steve Kerr confirmed shortly before tipoff.
Steve Kerr bemoans 'rings culture' with lofty goals for new-look Warriors
The Golden State Warriors were a surprise NBA champion the last time they opened a season by going undefeated in exhibition play. That beloved 2021-22 squad bears at least passing resemblance to the current iteration of Golden State, too, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green again leading one of the deepest rosters in basketball. Whether this season's Dubs can find the special alchemy that made Golden State's whole so much greater than the sum of its parts two years ago remains to be seen.
Predicting Warriors' 2024-25 starting lineup after Jonathan Kuminga decision
Jonathan Kuminga didn't get the contract extension he wanted from the Golden State Warriors. Frustrated as Kuminga may be now that he's headed to restricted free agency next summer, though, it shouldn't be too difficult for him to turn the page as the regular season dawns.
Are Warriors too high on Brandin Podziemski after making him untouchable? Original
The Golden State Warriors still don't have a set starting lineup less than four days from tipoff of the regular season. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green's spots have been cemented since before Media Day in late September, and Steve Kerr has indirectly suggested that Andrew Wiggins' name is penciled along Golden State's future Hall-of-Famers after a stellar offseason mostly spent working out with the team in San Francisco.
Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody extension possibilities trending in different directions
It's almost time for the Golden State Warriors to make a decision on Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. Despite both former lottery picks poised to take a significant leap in their fourth season, though, only one of them is likely to receive a contract extension from Golden State before the October 21st deadline.
Warriors' Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton injury updates complicate lineup decisions
The Golden State Warriors are finally fully healthy. Andrew Wiggins made his long-awaited preseason debut in Tuesday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers, recovered from a nagging illness. But the Dubs were missing two other key contributors in Sin City after Brandin Podziemski was diagnosed with a broken nose and De'Anthony Melton's nagging back issues flared up once again.
Warriors' Draymond Green sets 'All-Star' or bust expectations for Jonathan Kuminga in 2024-25
Draymond Green definitely isn't stopping the Jonathan Kuminga hype train. Ahead of his all-important fourth NBA season, the Golden State Warriors' veteran leader has set sky-high individual expectations for Kuminga, leaving him ample room to disappoint. “Anything less than an All-Star is a failure for him,” Green said of Kuminga on the latest edition of “Dubs Talk” with NBC Sports Bay Area's Kerith Burke. How can Kuminga reach that lofty bar in an absolutely loaded Western Conference?
Why Steve Kerr's latest starting lineup represents Warriors' peak in 2024-25
The nagging back issue that allowed the Golden State Warriors to sign De'Anthony Melton for the mid-level exception flared up again ahead of Tuesday's preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Brandin Podziemski joined him on the sidelines at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena, waiting to be fitted for a protective mask after breaking his nose during the Dubs' exhibition win just 48 hours earlier.
Warriors' Stephen Curry set to play in Lakers preseason game despite finger injury
Brandin Podziemski's broken nose will keep the Golden State Warriors from being at complete full-strength for the first time this preseason. With Andrew Wiggins set to make his exhibition debut after nagging illness, though, Steve Kerr will nevertheless get another valuable opportunity on Tuesday to build out his crowded playing rotation around Stephen Curry ahead of the regular season.
Warriors' Brandin Podziemski suffers broken nose as regular season dawns
Brandin Podziemski's highly anticipated sophomore season definitely isn't off to an ideal start. The Golden State Warriors guard suffered a broken nose in Sunday's preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons, Steve Kerr said on Monday, per Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Podziemski is being fitted for a protective mask and will not play in the Dubs' exhibition tilt on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas. “He'll be fine,” Kerr said of Podziemski.
Warriors sit Stephen Curry vs. Pistons after finger injury Original
Sunday's preseason matchup with the Detroit Pistons is another valuable opportunity for the Golden State Warriors' surplus of viable rotation players to make a positive impression on Steve Kerr and the coaching staff. When it comes to big-picture, team-wide takeaways from the Dubs' fourth exhibition game, though, certainly don't hold your breath. Why? Golden State's best player will be watching from the sidelines.
Warriors' third different starting lineup highlights need for change Original
Steve Kerr has made it abundantly clear since training camp tipped off in Hawaii on October 1st. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are the new-look Golden State Warriors' only cemented starters leading up to the regular season. The other three spots in the Dubs' opening lineup, he swears, are truly up for grabs. Halfway through Golden State's exhibition slate, Kerr has certainly lived up to his word.
How new-look Warriors will keep splashing 3s without Klay Thompson Original
Jonathan Kuminga couldn't quite believe it. The 22-year-old was left slack-jawed and speechless Wednesday night upon learning the Golden State Warriors would've set a franchise record for made threes in their 122-112 win over the Sacramento Kings if the game had been played during the regular season. Can you really blame him?
Will Warriors' 'numbers game' doom Moses Moody again in 2024-25?
Gleaning what seem like meaningful takeaways from preseason basketball is always foolish, and the Golden State Warriors didn't exactly conduct Saturday's exhibition opener like they would a playoff game. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were done by halftime in Honolulu, while coach Steve Kerr went a full 19-deep into his bench before a red-hot Lindy Waters III sent Golden State to a buzzer-beating 91-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Preseason games in the NBA aren't even dress rehearsals.
Jonathan Kuminga faces harsh Warriors reality in contract season
A flaming hot Lindy Waters III sent the Golden State Warriors to dramatic victory on Saturday in Honolulu, his buzzer-beating triple yielding a 91-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Waters’ trey marked his fifth three-pointer across just 15 minutes of action, helping mask the new-look Dubs’ putrid performance from beyond the arc in their exhibition opener.
Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga reveals Dikembe Mutombo's advice
The influence Dikembe Mutombo had on fellow Democratic of Congo native Jonathan Kuminga far transcends the NBA. As the Golden State Warriors' budding star embarks on what could be a truly transformation season, though, rest assured he's still holding some sage basketball advice from the late, great Mutombo close to his chest, too. “The last time I saw Mutombo, he said, ‘Just keep doing, keep working. You are going to have a great future.
Warriors' best Jonathan Kuminga contract extension options Original
The Golden State Warriors remain fully committed to Jonathan Kuminga. Though focus centered on the their refusal to include Brandin Podziemski in prospective win-now trade proposals for both Paul George and Lauri Markkanen, the Dubs also elected against making Kuminga available, further evidence there's steadfast belief in his ability to become the organization's next star.
3 Stephen Curry Olympics takeaways after leading Team USA to gold medal
So much for Stephen Curry's lone Olympics being forgettable. The Golden State Warriors superstar firmly put weeks-long struggles with Team USA behind him when it mattered most on Saturday, leading the Americans to a 98-87 win over France for Olympic gold Olympic gold with one of the most ridiculous late-game shot-making displays of his career. Needless to say, Curry's performance in France will be one both Dub Nation and his millions of fans across the globe can savor forever.
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