Kevin Durant: Warriors star to return midway through NBA 2019 Finals
5 years, 7 months ago

Kevin Durant: Warriors star to return midway through NBA 2019 Finals

The Hindu  

A Game 1 loss in the NBA Finals to the Raptors may be forcing the Warriors to speed up Kevin Durant’s rehab from an injured calf. Steve Kerr said on Wednesday that Durant was cleared to take part in individual on-court basketball activities after ruling him out for Game 1. Now, according to a report from Yahoo citing league sources, Durant will see critical game action “at some point midway through the NBA Finals.” READ | Steve Kerr thinks Iguodala will be 'OK' after hurting leg Durant has been out since straining his calf in Golden State's Game 5 win over the Rockets in the second round. Kevin Durant supporting his guys in Game 1 of the #NBAFinalspic.twitter.com/KoVZtpWv3q — SportsCenter May 31, 2019 Warriors forward Draymond Green said before Thursday’s loss that the team “needs” Durant back for the championship series, and it showed in a 118-109 defeat.

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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 …

Kevin Durant after Suns’ Christmas win: NBA here to stay but ‘in a rough patch’
2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant after Suns’ Christmas win: NBA here to stay but ‘in a rough patch’

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Late Christmas night, at the tail end of an NBA showcase lineup, the Phoenix Suns came out against the Denver Nuggets and hit their first six 3-point attempts. I’m trying to think about it and understand it because I love this game and I want to see it keep going.” Under coach Mike Budenholzer, in his first year …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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,” …

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night

CNN  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in their opening night matchup at the Intuit Dome. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. The Clippers had a chance to win in the final seconds but failed to catch a three-pointer from the inbounds pass.

Durant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Durant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

Kevin Durant practiced with the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Friday, a major step toward getting him back on track for the Paris Games that open next week. “I’ve seen progress every day,” Durant told reporters before practice in London, where the U.S. will play South Sudan on Saturday and Germany on Monday in its final two tune-ups before the …

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp
6 months ago

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Kevin Durant is dealing with calf soreness that has kept him from being a full participant in USA Basketball’s training camp for the Paris Olympics, though he has assured team officials that he does not expect the issue to be a major one. “We’re just going to show an abundance of caution.” Durant is the second forward …

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 scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Curry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Stephen Curry belatedly celebrated his birthday by returning to the Golden State lineup and leading the Warriors to a much-needed victory. Curry, who turned 36 on Thursday, scored 31 points after missing the last three games with a sprained right ankle as the Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 128-121 on Saturday night in a pivotal Western …

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 …

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 …

Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — As soon as Bradley Beal lunged for the steal to try to keep the ball from Stephen Curry with 3.3 seconds left, the Phoenix guard knew it was a bad gamble. And with Beal out of the play, Curry hit a 33-footer to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Suns 113-112 on Saturday night for their …

Stephen Curry scores 37 as Warriors beat 76ers 119-107
11 months, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry scores 37 as Warriors beat 76ers 119-107

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Since Draymond Green returned from his second suspension of the season, the Golden State Warriors have begun looking like their balanced, ball-sharing selves again. Curry scored 37 points with eight 3-pointers, Kuminga added 26 points, and the Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-107 on Tuesday night as guard Klay Thompson sat out with an illness. It’s fun, …

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets
11 months, 1 week ago

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant isn’t sure what to expect when he returns to Brooklyn. It’s up in the air on what may happen.” The fans were undeniably thrilled in July 2019, when Durant and Kyrie Irving decided together to sign with the Nets as free agents. “The people that follow the Brooklyn Nets, they understood what we went through …

Why Kevin Durant’s game-winning shot sparked memories of Jordan for members of the ’89 Bulls
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Kevin Durant’s game-winning shot sparked memories of Jordan for members of the ’89 Bulls

New York Times  

PHOENIX — The comparison surfaced not long after Kevin Durant finished off the Chicago Bulls on Monday. pic.twitter.com/EEw60HC8Uf — Phoenix Suns January 23, 2024 If you thought Durant’s incredible shot resembled Michael Jordan’s iconic double-pump jumper to eliminate the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the first round of the 1989 playoffs, you’re not alone. “We realized how big the …

Durant scores 43, hits game-winning shot as Suns rally from 23 down to beat Bulls 115-113
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Durant scores 43, hits game-winning shot as Suns rally from 23 down to beat Bulls 115-113

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant rose up for his game-winning jumper as the Chicago Bulls’ defense did everything in its power to stop it. “Yeah — he’s tough.” Durant finished with 43 points, eight assists and six rebounds, one night after scoring 40 in a win over the Indiana Pacers. It was a frantic final minute that saw Durant hit a …

Warriors game against the Mavericks on Friday is POSTPONED following the shock death of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic in Salt Lake City
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Warriors game against the Mavericks on Friday is POSTPONED following the shock death of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic in Salt Lake City

Daily Mail  

The Golden State Warriors' game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night has been postponed following the death of their assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. The Golden State Warriors ' game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night has been postponed following the death of their assistant coach Dejan Milojevic And now they've had their second game this week called off …

NBA: Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant Says He Meant No 'Ill Will' Towards Former GSW Teammate Draymond Green
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA: Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant Says He Meant No 'Ill Will' Towards Former GSW Teammate Draymond Green

News 18  

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was initially upset at Kevin Durant’s comments about him after he was suspended for slapping Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic last month. But Green’s frustration subsided when he said on his podcast Monday that he saw the comments “through the right mindset, through the right lens” and decided not to take offense. For his …

Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in coach Steve Kerr: Sources
1 year ago

Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in coach Steve Kerr: Sources

New York Times  

After sitting for the final 18 minutes of Thursday night’s loss to the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in coach Steve Kerr, and the 2021 lottery pick no longer believes Kerr will allow him to reach his full potential, sources close to Kuminga tell The Athletic, adding another layer of turbulence to an already …

Warriors suffer another concerning loss, this time to undermanned Heat
1 year ago

Warriors suffer another concerning loss, this time to undermanned Heat

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — This set up as a trampoline-type game for the Warriors. “We have been in every game, it seems like all year,” Steve Kerr said. The Warriors were outscored by 14 points with Curry on the floor against the Heat, a game after they were outscored by 26 points in Curry’s Christmas minutes in Denver. Including myself, we …

Where do the Warriors go from here? The next 20 games could decide a lot
1 year ago

Where do the Warriors go from here? The next 20 games could decide a lot

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Rare events generate rare availabilities. “That’ll determine where we go more than this specific incident or this time away from him.” Mike Dunleavy on the Warriors big picture roster decisions: “The bigger impact will be how we do the next 15-20 games. That’ll determine where we go more than this specific incident.” pic.twitter.com/TwRuywcKoC — Anthony Slater December …

Golden State Warriors stand by Draymond Green, say he’ll get help during his indefinite suspension
1 year ago

Golden State Warriors stand by Draymond Green, say he’ll get help during his indefinite suspension

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Golden State Warriors believe Draymond Green needs serious help to stop the increasingly frequent outbursts in his long history of unsportsmanlike behavior. Although Dunleavy pointedly said Golden State’s starting lineup hasn’t played well enough during the team’s 10-13 start, he praised the play of Curry and Green. It’s just his lack of availability that’s not been …

LeBron James leads Los Angeles to win in duel with Kevin Durant after five years
1 year, 2 months ago

LeBron James leads Los Angeles to win in duel with Kevin Durant after five years

The Hindu  

When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. It’s fun.” Durant nearly carried the Suns to an improbable victory with no help from injured Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but James was ever-so-slightly more clutch while also adding nine assists and eight rebounds. A slugfest.. To see those two guys out there fighting for it was pretty …

LeBron James keys Lakers’ 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant’s short-handed Suns
1 year, 2 months ago

LeBron James keys Lakers’ 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant’s short-handed Suns

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, James scored 10 of his 21 points while playing the entire fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew past Phoenix in the final minutes for a 100-95 victory over the short-handed Suns on Thursday night. It’s fun.” …

NBA 2023-24: Devin Booker, Suns slide by Warriors to open season
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA 2023-24: Devin Booker, Suns slide by Warriors to open season

The Hindu  

Devin Booker capped a game-high 32-point performance with three key assists down the stretch on Tuesday night, allowing the Phoenix Suns to get past the Golden State Warriors for a 108-104 victory in San Francisco on the NBA’s opening night. Stephen Curry countered with two free throws, but Booker then drew the defense and spotted Eric Gordon open for another …

NBA Preseason Roundup: James, Durant finally face off again as Suns beats Lakers 123-100
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA Preseason Roundup: James, Durant finally face off again as Suns beats Lakers 123-100

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant scored 21 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-100 on Thursday night in a game that put Durant and LeBron James on the court for the first time in almost five years. READ | Former NBA head coach Terry Stotts leaves role as Bucks assistant Talon Horton-Tucker scored 26 points and Colin Sexton scored …

James, Durant finally face off again as Suns beat Lakers 123-100 in preseason matchup
1 year, 2 months ago

James, Durant finally face off again as Suns beat Lakers 123-100 in preseason matchup

Associated Press  

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Kevin Durant scored 21 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-100 on Thursday night in a game that put Durant and LeBron James on the court for the first time in almost five years. KINGS 116, JAZZ 113 Malik Monk scored 23 points and host Sacramento beat Utah to close the preseason …

LeBron James, Kevin Durant put on a show, but Lakers fall to Suns in preseason finale
1 year, 2 months ago

LeBron James, Kevin Durant put on a show, but Lakers fall to Suns in preseason finale

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant defends during the first half of a preseason game Thursday in Thousand Palms. Frank Vogel, now the Suns coach, called James and Durant “two iconic figures in the game of basketball today.” And even though it was the preseason, the two on the floor together for the first time …

Kevin Durant at 35: Living the NBA life he envisioned and still not satisfied
1 year, 2 months ago

Kevin Durant at 35: Living the NBA life he envisioned and still not satisfied

New York Times  

PHOENIX — The photo was from 2007, Kevin Durant’s first season in professional basketball. Still, in 47 games Durant ranked among the league’s elite shotmakers, averaging 29.1 points and shooting 56 percent from the field, 40.4 from 3 and 91.9 from the foul line. He doesn’t see a lot of people, so it’s just making it tough on him, pushing …

'We are gonna compete until the wheels fall off', Stephen Curry gets candid over competing with LeBron James
1 year, 7 months ago

'We are gonna compete until the wheels fall off', Stephen Curry gets candid over competing with LeBron James

Hindustan Times  

The rivalry between Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the most captivating storylines in the NBA in recent years. As the Lakers emerged victorious in Game 6, eliminating the Warriors from the playoffs, Curry shared his honest feelings about their ongoing battle on the court. Los Angeles …

LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6
1 year, 7 months ago

LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LeBron James had 30 points, …

NBA semifinal: Curry, Warriors stave off elimination; GSW force Game 6 by beating Lakers
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA semifinal: Curry, Warriors stave off elimination; GSW force Game 6 by beating Lakers

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 27 points, Draymond Green chipped in with 20 in a rare offensive explosion and the Golden State Warriors stayed alive in the Western Conference semifinals with a 121-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday in San Francisco. The Lakers might have to seek the Game 6 clincher without star centre Anthony Davis, who …

Warriors stave off elimination as Lakers’ Anthony Davis is injured in Game 5
1 year, 7 months ago

Warriors stave off elimination as Lakers’ Anthony Davis is injured in Game 5

LA Times  

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins, right, reaches to poke the ball away from Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA playoff Western Conference semifinals at Chase Center on Wednesday in San Francisco. Chase Center erupted as Davis looked for a goaltending whistle that never came, the Lakers’ star center meekly walking back …

Hernández: Lakers show what they can be in Game 3 rout of Warriors
1 year, 8 months ago

Hernández: Lakers show what they can be in Game 3 rout of Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis knocks the ball from the grasp of Warriors forward JaMychal Green during the third quarter of Game 3 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Sports Photos: Lakers cruise past Warriors in Game 3 Pictures: The Lakers and Anthony Davis retake control of the NBA Western Conference semifinal series Saturday by routing the Warriors in Game 3. However, …

LeBron James and Lakers reclaim control of series with Game 3 rout of Warriors
1 year, 8 months ago

LeBron James and Lakers reclaim control of series with Game 3 rout of Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James leaps into the air along the baseline to wrap a pass around Warriors forward Draymond Green during the third quarter of Game 3 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. James’ brilliance left him two rebounds and two assists shy of a triple-double, the 21 points, eight rebounds and eight assists enough for the Lakers to regain control …

NBA Preview: Heat, Lakers head home, seek 2-1 leads over Knicks, Warriors
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Preview: Heat, Lakers head home, seek 2-1 leads over Knicks, Warriors

The Hindu  

Miami and New York are wondering who will be able to play. It’s New York’s best road record since 1996-97, the fourth-best road mark in franchise history and a huge jump from their.306 road winning percentage over the last eight seasons before this one. “You’re not worried about family, tickets, where you’re going to eat after the game, you have …

NBA Playoffs: Suns-Nuggets continues Kevin Durant’s weird decade.
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Suns-Nuggets continues Kevin Durant’s weird decade.

Slate  

There was once a time among the NBA’s chattering classes that Kevin Durant all but walked on water. No young athlete stays sainted forever, but it’s hard to think of one whose career has taken a downright stranger set of turns since that period of universal approbation than Kevin Durant. Durant’s Phoenix Suns—his third team in the past five years—are …

NBA playoffs preview: Led by LeBron, Lakers looks to sink Warriors for 2-0 series lead
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs preview: Led by LeBron, Lakers looks to sink Warriors for 2-0 series lead

The Hindu  

Two teams that began the second round of the NBA playoffs the same way they tipped off the first will duel again Thursday night when the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors continue their best-of-seven series in San Francisco. One thing Davis didn’t do in Game 1 in the first round was play 44 minutes, which he did against …

NBA playoff daily results: Jimmy Butler, Heat finish off Bucks; Knicks advance; Warriors go up 3-2
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoff daily results: Jimmy Butler, Heat finish off Bucks; Knicks advance; Warriors go up 3-2

New York Times  

For some reason, the NBA, which is scared to compete with the NFL Draft, put four games on Wednesday’s slate. Game 1: Knicks 106, Cavaliers 95 | Knicks win series 4-1 Why the Knicks won: Mitchell Robinson, who might have been this series’ most valuable player. Julius Randle heads to the locker room after re-injuring his ankle pic.twitter.com/2NhlqAWLOM — Bleacher …

NBA playoffs result: Stephen Curry, Warriors bounce back against Kings
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Stephen Curry, Warriors bounce back against Kings

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 36 points and the Golden State Warriors got back into their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Sacramento Kings with a 114-97 triumph on Thursday in San Francisco. De’Aaron Fox had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to pace the Kings, who tied for the second-best road record in the NBA during the …

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers
1 year, 8 months ago

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers

Hindustan Times  

Kevin Durant's arrival with the Phoenix Suns hasn't been all smooth sailing. But, when Durant has played, he's been impressive, and the Suns are unbeaten with him in the lineup, fueling hopes of a first NBA championship for the franchise in its 55-year history. Durant's arrival adds to an already talented Suns roster, which includes Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and …

This Is the Most Unpredictable NBA Playoffs in Ages
1 year, 8 months ago

This Is the Most Unpredictable NBA Playoffs in Ages

Slate  

The first thing to know about this year’s NBA playoffs is that, to borrow William Goldman’s oft-borrowed aphorism about Hollywood, nobody knows anything. Amid this confusing and frankly underwhelming home stretch, NBA Twitter has roiled over what is shaping up to be a photo finish for the newly christened Michael Jordan Trophy for the league’s MVP. Lurking in the wings …

NBA preview: Drawing support from Andrew Wiggins again, Warriors host Thunder
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA preview: Drawing support from Andrew Wiggins again, Warriors host Thunder

The Hindu  

The Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder both have plenty to play for entering the final week of the regular season. Regardless of the effect on the standings, Golden State star Stephen Curry said playing well over the last three games of the regular season is important. “There’s a sense of urgency with these last three games and …

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins nearing return to team: Sources
1 year, 9 months ago

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins nearing return to team: Sources

New York Times  

Andrew Wiggins is expected to fly back to the Bay Area in the next 24 hours and attend the Warriors game against the Thunder on Tuesday night, league sources told The Athletic. Warriors have a lot on the line Rick Celebrini, the Warriors’ lead medical decision maker, will need time to assess Wiggins’ conditioning and readiness for a high-intensity late-season …

Durant set to return for Suns against Timberwolves: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Durant set to return for Suns against Timberwolves: Report

The Hindu  

Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant is expected to return from a 10-game absence due to a sprained ankle for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, The Athletic reported. Suns coach Monty Williams, however, wasn’t ready to commit to Durant’s return when addressing reporters on Tuesday. He returned to action on March 1 and played in three games for Phoenix, …

Kevin Durant 'will return to the court on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves'
1 year, 9 months ago

Kevin Durant 'will return to the court on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves'

Daily Mail  

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is set to make his comeback from injury on Wednesday, according to reports. The team's recent big addition slipped during the warm-up before the Oklahoma City Thunder game on March 8 and has been out of action since due to an ankle sprain. Durant has played in only three games for the Suns since being …

NBA preview: Pelicans, Warriors clash in key postseason-positioning battle
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA preview: Pelicans, Warriors clash in key postseason-positioning battle

The Hindu  

NBA stars Zion Williamson and Stephen Curry will go a full regular season without facing off head-to-head when the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors complete their four-game season series on Tuesday in San Francisco. Williamson, who could miss the rest of the regular season, wasn’t a big factor -- amassing a total of 25 points and five rebounds …

NBA result: Stephen Curry’s late burst rallies Warriors past Bucks in OT
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result: Stephen Curry’s late burst rallies Warriors past Bucks in OT

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored 20 of his game-high 36 points in the final 1:51 of regulation and overtime, lifting host Golden State to a 125-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night in San Francisco. Curry later iced Golden State’s seventh straight home win with an interior hoop and two free throws. Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton had 19 points …

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