Steph Curry, Warriors ruin Klay Thompson’s return to Chase Center with 120-117 win vs. Mavericks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Steph Curry, Warriors ruin Klay Thompson’s return to Chase Center with 120-117 win vs. Mavericks

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — The salute to “Captain Klay” was emotional, punctuated with white captain hats and featured perhaps an unprecedented celebration for a former player who chose to leave a franchise. Curry, who won four NBA titles and co-founded the Warriors’ Splash Bros. era with Thompson, welcomed him home by dropping 37 points, including a 3-pointer with 27 seconds left that Curry followed up with his “night night” celebratory taunt. NIGHT NIGHT 💤 pic.twitter.com/UC2kOoKihg — Golden State Warriors November 13, 2024 It’s the first time, at least publicly, Thompson had ever been on the wrong side of it. “This is the exception to the rule,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of Thompson’s return. “It’s something I’ll never take for granted.” Klay Thompson arrives at Chase Center to a line of 400 employees in captain hats pic.twitter.com/hAtHSspAJu — Anthony Slater November 13, 2024 All the love for Thompson in San Francisco didn’t seem fit for a relationship that ended in divorce.

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Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home loss
22 hours, 9 minutes ago

Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home loss

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Coach Steve Kerr criticized his Golden State Warriors for being down and lacking “a competitive spirit” in their latest embarrassing loss. “If you don’t have that you’ve got nothing, so we’ve got to find a way to build that back up,” Kerr said after a 114-98 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. “It’s our soul …

Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead dominant Kings past Stephen Curry and Warriors, 129-99
3 days, 5 hours ago

Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead dominant Kings past Stephen Curry and Warriors, 129-99

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win despite playing without leading scorer De’Aaron Fox. The Kings never trailed, led 75-51 at halftime and didn’t look back — with …

Steph Curry makes history as the Golden State Warriors crush the Philadelphia 76ers
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6 days, 9 hours ago

Steph Curry makes history as the Golden State Warriors crush the Philadelphia 76ers

CNN  

CNN — Steph Curry produced one of the greatest performances of his career on Thursday night, propelling the Golden State Warriors to a 139-105 blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers. With his sharpshooting 30-point, 10-assist and six-rebound game, the two-time NBA MVP became the first player in league history to go at least eight-for-eight on three-pointers and reach double-digit assists in …

Jonathan Kuminga ties career high with 34 points, Warriors beat Suns 109-105
1 week, 4 days ago

Jonathan Kuminga ties career high with 34 points, Warriors beat Suns 109-105

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga had 34 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the Golden State Warriors’ 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Kuminga made both free throws to put Golden State ahead and tie his career high in points a day after setting it against the Clippers on Friday. Durant, who led the Suns with …

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night. Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski had 12 and Curry — who made seven 3-pointers — added 10 assists for the Warriors. Curry hit three …

Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies

CNN  

CNN — Steph Curry and Draymond Green both failed to score a field goal in the same game for the first time in their careers as the Golden State Warriors were blown out 144-93 by the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. 1 overall in 2015, finished with 32 points on an absurdly efficient 10-of-12 shooting night – including making all five …

Warriors hope to have two stars back vs. Timberwolves
1 month ago

Warriors hope to have two stars back vs. Timberwolves

Hindustan Times  

Golden State coach Steve Kerr left the door open for Stephen Curry and Draymond Green to return to the lineup Friday in San Francisco when the Warriors take on the Minnesota Timberwolves to tip off a three-day, two-game, same-site sequence. Jonathan Kuminga provided the late-game heroics to cap a career-best 33-point performance, while Andrew Wiggins added 23 points and nine …

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid
1 month ago

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 33 points and made two crucial layups over the final 1:04, and the Golden State Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Rockets 99-93 on Thursday night. Andrew Wiggins added 23 points and Brandin Podziemski grabbed 12 rebounds for the Warriors in the opening game of a home back-to-back. …

Warriors host Houston without injured Stephen Curry, Draymond Green
1 month ago

Warriors host Houston without injured Stephen Curry, Draymond Green

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and Draymond Green sat out against the Houston Rockets on Thursday with the hope they will return for the second game of the back-to-back when the Golden State Warriors host Minnesota on Friday night. “Obviously I would rather have Steph and Draymond, but I like seeing our other guys get opportunities.” Golden State had lost …

Clippers fend off Stephen Curry-led Warriors comeback in thrilling victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers fend off Stephen Curry-led Warriors comeback in thrilling victory

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson during the first half of the Clippers’ 102-99 win at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. The top two sharpshooters in NBA history squared off Monday night — Clippers three-point king James Harden and Golden State long-distance wonder Stephen Curry — bringing a high level of excitement to …

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green had 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists before a late ejection after two technical fouls in a 33-second span, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Friday night in a physical NBA Cup game. Stephen Curry overcame a slow start to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, …

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry scored 37 points, including Golden State’s final 12, to rally the Warriors past Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks 120-117 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game. Thompson finished with 22 points in an emotional return to Chase Center for the first time since he departed to join Dallas in July. Key moment Coming …

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks

CNN  

CNN — Steph Curry spoiled the emotional return of his former “Splash Brother” Klay Thompson to Chase Center on Tuesday as the Golden State Warriors rallied late to beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117. But it was Curry – with whom Thompson helped to revolutionize basketball with their three-point shooting – who had the last laugh, scoring 37 points and Golden …

Klay Thompson returned to the Bay, but Stephen Curry had the last splash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Klay Thompson returned to the Bay, but Stephen Curry had the last splash

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — It was rather early for his “Night, Night” celebration, the move Steph Curry does to declare a victory secured. “I almost pulled a Si Woo Kim,” Curry said of the golfer who in September did the Golden State Warriors star’s signature after a clutch chip-in on hole No. … Yeah, a little premature.” Up four with 26.4 …

Draymond Green puts defensive stamp on Klay Thompson’s big night
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Draymond Green puts defensive stamp on Klay Thompson’s big night

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green didn’t want to speak much about Klay Thompson in advance of Thompson’s Bay Area return. Ain’t tipping no cap today.” Draymond Green said he watched Klay Thompson’s tribute video early to avoid emotion and come out locked in: “I don’t give a damn about them tipping no hats.” pic.twitter.com/MECXQm8FGk — Anthony Slater November 13, 2024 …

Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Mere minutes after the final buzzer sounded, and with the score still showing on the big screen, an emotion-stirring graphic went up for all to see: side-by-side photos of Stephen Curry dribbling left-handed and Klay Thompson in nearly the same pose but now wearing a blue Mavericks jersey. The Golden State Warriors had just wrapped up their …

Klay Thompson’s all-time legend moment, as remembered by the Warriors
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Klay Thompson’s all-time legend moment, as remembered by the Warriors

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — The pinnacle act that defines Klay Thompson’s Bay Area legend, which will be celebrated Tuesday night at the San Francisco palace his dynasty contributions helped build, came on the final night in Oracle Arena across the water in Oakland. Helped us win a championship.” But … “Those next couple years, I think, would’ve been his absolute prime,” …

De’Anthony Melton steps into starting lineup and helps Warriors defeat Thunder
1 month, 4 weeks ago

De’Anthony Melton steps into starting lineup and helps Warriors defeat Thunder

New York Times  

OKLAHOMA CITY — In 10 games, the Golden State Warriors have already started six players at the shooting guard spot: Andrew Wiggins in a jumbo package to open the season; Buddy Hield, Lindy Waters III and Moses Moody in the three games Steph Curry missed; Gary Payton II in a couple of recent matchups; and finally, De’Anthony Melton on Sunday …

Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga help Warriors survive overtime scare in Houston
2 months ago

Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga help Warriors survive overtime scare in Houston

New York Times  

HOUSTON — Maybe the largest strategic question mark about this Warriors team is whether it has enough secondary shot creation around Steph Curry to generate offense at the tensest moments when its movement action slows. The Warriors identified Jalen Green as Houston’s weak link and called for a screen to get him on a switch for Kuminga. Here’s the first: …

What we learned from the Olympics: LeBron and Steph have juice, Jamal Murray may not and more
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What we learned from the Olympics: LeBron and Steph have juice, Jamal Murray may not and more

New York Times  

Hats off to perhaps the most memorable Olympic basketball tournament ever. The U.S. men’s basketball team needed all it could muster from its aging superheroes, and based on the state of their NBA teams, one can fairly wonder if that is the last time any of Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant play in this big a moment again. …

Steph Curry opens up on Klay Thompson’s difficult Warriors departure: ‘I just want him to be happy’
6 months ago

Steph Curry opens up on Klay Thompson’s difficult Warriors departure: ‘I just want him to be happy’

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Of course, there were tears. But it’s one of those things where I know when I see him in person, I’ll be able to give him that energy properly.” After the past season in which Thompson had struggled so mightily to adjust to the new realities of his Warriors world, with his contentious contract situation hanging over …

Klay Thompson offers thoughtful farewell to Warriors, fans in Instagram post
6 months ago

Klay Thompson offers thoughtful farewell to Warriors, fans in Instagram post

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson offered a farewell message to the Bay Area and Golden State fans after departing the Warriors in free agency this week to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract. Splash Bros 4 life my guy.” Thompson had a frustrating 0-for-10 shooting performance in a 118-94 loss at Sacramento in the play-in tournament …

Steve Kerr thanks Klay Thompson for ‘10 incredible years,’ says ex-Warrior needed ‘a shift’
6 months ago

Steve Kerr thanks Klay Thompson for ‘10 incredible years,’ says ex-Warrior needed ‘a shift’

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Before he turned to the business of coaching Team USA, coach Steve Kerr thanked one of his favorite players he has ever coached who is no longer under his employ — Klay Thompson. “I want to thank Klay for 10 incredible years…that I was there for,” Kerr said Saturday, before taking any questions following his first day …

Klay Thompson had to leave the Warriors, but the legend will last forever
6 months ago

Klay Thompson had to leave the Warriors, but the legend will last forever

New York Times  

An evening in November of 2012 revealed one of Klay Thompson’s most classic moments and early insight into the ingredients that would make him a Golden State Warriors legend. Klay’s gift to the Bay Area, outside of his most beautiful shooting form and the indelible moments he created, was his sovereignty. Go enjoy playing basketball and doing what you do.” …

Golden State Warriors Reveals Plans To Retire 4-Time NBA Champ Klay Thompson’s No. 11 Jersey
6 months ago

Golden State Warriors Reveals Plans To Retire 4-Time NBA Champ Klay Thompson’s No. 11 Jersey

News 18  

The Golden State Warriors gave a wholesome tribute to Klay Thompson, thanking him for the 13 seasons he spent with the team. “We can’t overstate Klay Thompson’s incredible and legendary contributions with the Warriors during his 13 years with the team,” they wrote. Warriors statement on Klay Thompson: pic.twitter.com/qIscaFW5mN— Warriors PR July 2, 2024 The official statement of Thompson’s departure …

Why Klay Thompson chose Mavericks over Lakers and put the Warriors in his past
6 months ago

Why Klay Thompson chose Mavericks over Lakers and put the Warriors in his past

New York Times  

The meeting was supposed to be about Klay Thompson and his free-agency future. But when the party of four settled in for a 90-minute dinner at the Bottle Inn Italian restaurant in Hermosa Beach, Calif., on Sunday night, just one block away from all those luxurious houses on The Strand that overlook the Pacific Ocean, the Golden State Warriors legend …

How Klay Thompson’s 13-year run with the Warriors splintered so unceremoniously
6 months, 1 week ago

How Klay Thompson’s 13-year run with the Warriors splintered so unceremoniously

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — The tensest of 24-hour stretches in Klay Thompson’s 13th and final season as a Golden State Warrior — ending in an unceremonious divorce that stunned so many this week — came directly before this past All-Star break, during and after a home collapse against the LA Clippers. It’d be so hard to envision myself in another uniform.” …

Klay Thompson is leaving the Warriors and will join the Mavericks, AP sources say
6 months, 1 week ago

Klay Thompson is leaving the Warriors and will join the Mavericks, AP sources say

The Independent  

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Klay Thompson is leaving the Warriors and will join the Mavericks, AP sources say
6 months, 1 week ago

Klay Thompson is leaving the Warriors and will join the Mavericks, AP sources say

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Klay Thompson has taken off his Golden State jersey for the last time. Thompson is moving on from the Warriors, with the four-time league champion agreeing to join the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks and change franchises for the first time in his 13-year NBA career, two people with knowledge of the decision said Monday. Without mentioning Dallas …

Inside the Warriors’ foiled Paul George attempt, Klay Thompson’s inevitable departure
6 months, 1 week ago

Inside the Warriors’ foiled Paul George attempt, Klay Thompson’s inevitable departure

New York Times  

No need to wait for the documentaries and years of context to sort this one out: The events of Saturday night will go down as the threshold moment of a threshold offseason at a threshold point of a rather significant portion of Golden State Warriors history. But the Clippers never agreed to any version of a trade, and now George …

Warriors preparing to lose Klay Thompson in free agency: Sources
6 months, 1 week ago

Warriors preparing to lose Klay Thompson in free agency: Sources

New York Times  

The Golden State Warriors are preparing to lose four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson in free agency, an expected parting of ways between a legendary dynasty and one of its legacy players, league sources told The Athletic. Thompson and the Warriors have had close to no communication since the negotiating period opened for incumbent free agents nearly two weeks ago and …

Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. plots a reasoned offseason that might not include Klay Thompson
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. plots a reasoned offseason that might not include Klay Thompson

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — Maybe Mike Dunleavy Jr. had a very direct message to deliver on Monday, maybe it was a slightly coded signal to his roster and the rest of the league or maybe he was just speaking honestly about this Golden State Warriors moment. The mood of his 20-minute pre-draft media session, though, was clear: The Warriors aren’t panicked …

Klay Thompson misses all 10 shots in what might have been his final game with the Warriors
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Klay Thompson misses all 10 shots in what might have been his final game with the Warriors

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Klay Thompson has provided so many memorable moments during his decade-plus run as Stephen Curry’s Splash Brother running mate for the Golden State Warriors dynasty. Those were all distant memories as Thompson had one of his worst games ever at a big moment, missing all 10 shots he took Tuesday night in a 118-94 loss to the …

Without Curry, Green, the Warriors beat the Jazz 123-116 and wind up with the 10th seed in the West
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Without Curry, Green, the Warriors beat the Jazz 123-116 and wind up with the 10th seed in the West

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Steve Kerr firmly believes his team still has a shot to make a splash this postseason — facing a familiar foe to start the uphill quest. Klay Thompson scored 25 points with six 3-pointers, Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 123-116 in the regular-season finale Sunday and wound up …

Stephen Curry has 22 points, Warriors rally to beat Trail Blazers 100-92
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Stephen Curry has 22 points, Warriors rally to beat Trail Blazers 100-92

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Stephen Curry had 22 points and the Golden State Warriors rallied down the stretch for a 100-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Obviously, wasn’t his best shooting night but he made some big ones down the stretch,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. The Blazers went up 64-62 on Henderson’s floater but the lead …

Warriors make 26 3-pointers, roar past Lakers for a key 134-120 win in Anthony Davis’ injury absence
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Warriors make 26 3-pointers, roar past Lakers for a key 134-120 win in Anthony Davis’ injury absence

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Klay Thompson scored 27 points, Stephen Curry had 23 and the Golden State Warriors capitalized on Anthony Davis’ injury absence for a 134-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Golden State also won the head-to-head tiebreaker between the rivals, putting home-court advantage for a potential 9-10 play-in game next week in the Warriors’ hands …

Thompson: Warriors might be finding their optimal form, just when they need it most
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Thompson: Warriors might be finding their optimal form, just when they need it most

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The craziest stat of the night wasn’t even Draymond Green’s five 3-pointers. No, the wildest stat of the Golden State Warriors’ 134-120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, in this increasingly riveting Game of Play-In Thrones, was Stephen Curry making all six of his 3s. But this Tuesday night, Curry didn’t have to hunt 3s even though …

Kawakami: Warriors’ Klay Thompson keeps going, and his price tag keeps going up
9 months ago

Kawakami: Warriors’ Klay Thompson keeps going, and his price tag keeps going up

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson didn’t jog through the corridor back into the Golden State Warriors’ locker room after his pregame workout on Sunday, he levitated. “Oh yeah, I feel great!” What happened over the next few hours, for anybody who witnessed the hallway hallelujah, seemed inevitable at that point: With Stephen Curry given the night off, Klay made five …

Draymond Green fueling Warriors’ defensive revival as they win fifth straight
9 months ago

Draymond Green fueling Warriors’ defensive revival as they win fifth straight

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — The most spectacular of the Golden State Warriors’ defensive stops Tuesday night came with a minute and a half left in a still undecided game. “Massive play.” DRAYMOND SENT HIM TO ANOTHER DIMENSION 😱 pic.twitter.com/QtknyyKR11 — Warriors on NBCS April 3, 2024 “When he’s going against guys that are a little bit more athletic, he uses his …

Steph Curry left on brink of tears after Draymond Green's ejection less than four minutes into Golden State's 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic
9 months, 1 week ago

Steph Curry left on brink of tears after Draymond Green's ejection less than four minutes into Golden State's 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic

Daily Mail  

Stephen Curry appeared to be in tears after teammate Draymond Green was ejected minutes into the Golden State Warriors game against the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Less than four minutes into the game, Green lost his composure after Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins was called for a foul on Magic forward Paolo Banchero. Sunday's ejection came after Green got away with …

Thompson: Draymond Green’s ejection put Steph Curry’s burden on full display
9 months, 1 week ago

Thompson: Draymond Green’s ejection put Steph Curry’s burden on full display

New York Times  

After a long stare, Stephen Curry eventually tried to walk off his frothing mood, stirred by Draymond Green’s ejection, and shaking his head as disbelief morphed into disapproval. Steph’s reaction to Draymond’s ejection pic.twitter.com/5TH5DYC9w1 — Warriors on NBCS March 27, 2024 Next thing you know, Curry was walking it off again, still shaking his head. GO DEEPER Warriors' Steph Curry …

Draymond Green EJECTED less than four minutes into Golden State Warriors' 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic - and a day after grabbing an opponent by the NECK
9 months, 1 week ago

Draymond Green EJECTED less than four minutes into Golden State Warriors' 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic - and a day after grabbing an opponent by the NECK

Daily Mail  

Draymond Green was ejected in the first quarter of the Golden State Warriors game against Orlando Magic, but Golden State was able to hold on for a 101-93 victory. Draymond Green was given two technical fouls and was ejected from a game vs. the Magic But Andrew Wiggins and Stephen Curry fought on to give the Warriors a victory 'We …

Warriors’ Draymond Green receives fourth ejection of season after exchange with referee
9 months, 1 week ago

Warriors’ Draymond Green receives fourth ejection of season after exchange with referee

New York Times  

Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into Golden State’s 101-93 win over the Magic in Orlando on Wednesday after receiving two technical fouls. Draymond was ejected for this pair of technical fouls in the first quarter … pic.twitter.com/Nm3htPW6GT — Warriors on NBCS March 27, 2024 Draymond picked up two technicals and was ejected after having words …

Warriors lose again at home and fall deeper into the 10th-seed hole
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Warriors lose again at home and fall deeper into the 10th-seed hole

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — The seven most deadly seconds in the Golden State Warriors’ 19th home loss of this sputtering season came in two separate segments to close the second and third quarters. On the following possession, still down eight with 48 seconds left, Thompson missed a 3, they grabbed an offensive rebound and then Chris Paul airballed a corner 3. …

Curry returns to Warriors’ lineup going into pivotal Western Conference clash vs. Lakers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Curry returns to Warriors’ lineup going into pivotal Western Conference clash vs. Lakers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Golden State star Stephen Curry returned to the starting lineup on Saturday when the Warriors faced the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time MVP missed the last three games after he sprained his right ankle late in the fourth quarter during a March 7 game against the Chicago Bulls. Curry has dealt with the same ankle injury several …

On Klay Thompson as a sixth man, boost from a living (Larry) legend and uncertain Warriors future
10 months, 1 week ago

On Klay Thompson as a sixth man, boost from a living (Larry) legend and uncertain Warriors future

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — The motivational message, courtesy of the great Larry Bird, came at the perfect time. “It’s very nice to be reminded, especially from someone like Larry, who I not only looked up to but who I heard about my whole life — especially from my dad,” Thompson told The Athletic. This latest chapter has gone mostly well, though, …

Without LeBron James, Lakers’ playoff push starts with misfire against Warriors
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Without LeBron James, Lakers’ playoff push starts with misfire against Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis is fouled by Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during the first half of the Lakers’ 128-110 loss Thursday night. Nearly a year ago, Golden State coach Steve Kerr sat in a back room in Los Angeles before playing the Lakers and called the playoff race “a sprint to the finish.” The possibility of avoiding the …

Warriors ride Thompson’s big game off the bench to 140-137 victory over Jazz
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Warriors ride Thompson’s big game off the bench to 140-137 victory over Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his rookie season to knock down seven 3-pointers and score a season-high 35 points, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 140-137 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. “You can do two things: You can pout or you can go out there and …

Klay Thompson sent to the bench for the first time since 2012, responds with a season-high 35 points
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Klay Thompson sent to the bench for the first time since 2012, responds with a season-high 35 points

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Klay Thompson was told Thursday he wouldn’t be starting a game for the first time since he was a Golden State rookie in 2012. It was the first time the four-time NBA champion came off the bench since March 11, 2012, during the lockout-delayed first season of his career. I just wanted to take it upon …

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