NBA Finals 2019: Toronto Raptors clinch first title with uncertain Warriors future after Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant injuries
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Toronto Raptors clinch first title with uncertain Warriors future after Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant injuries

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The team had only made the playoffs five times in their first 18 years before going on a six-season run of contention that culminated in a 4-2 NBA Finals victory over the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. Even the Raptors' fan base in Toronto, which is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, reflects Canada's multi-cultural spirit greater than any other professional team in the country. "We've been growing and trying to prove to the world that there is a meaning to having an NBA team, one NBA team, outside the U.S.," said Raptors President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri. open image in gallery Kawhi Leonard celebrates victory for the Raptors And while Leonard will become a free agent in a couple weeks and can sign elsewhere, the impact he has had on the sport of basketball in Canada over the course of one NBA season will surely be felt for years to come.

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Raptors Rebuilding North: A New Era for the Franchise
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Raptors Rebuilding North: A New Era for the Franchise

Associated Press  

The Toronto Raptors have undergone a significant rebuild since their last championship run in 2019. The team has focused on rebuilding their roster around 23-year-old forward Scottie Barnes, who was a first-time All-Star last season. The Raptors also have high hopes for the development of guard Immanuel Quickley, acquired along with Canadian forward RJ Barrett in the Anunoby trade. The …

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 …

Toronto Raptors are a team with no strengths
1 year ago

Toronto Raptors are a team with no strengths

New York Times  

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are a team without an identity — well, at least not an identity to boast about. “It should be demoralizing because it was just second half.” The Raptors are clinging to successful parts of games — such as the first half against the Jazz, which they won by 16. But are those just cosmetics, or …

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 …

Raptors predictions revisited: Where does Toronto go from here?
1 year, 8 months ago

Raptors predictions revisited: Where does Toronto go from here?

New York Times  

The Toronto Raptors didn’t deserve good grades this season. Not a good fit — sort of like this season’s Raptors team. In reality, I cannot say I saw the Raptors’ free fall from playoff team to Play-In castoff coming at the beginning of the season. The lack of games played by so many of the NBA’s most accomplished forwards gives …

NBA 2022-23: Warriors pick apart Raptors in 129-117 win
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA 2022-23: Warriors pick apart Raptors in 129-117 win

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry went for a game-high 35 points and contributed 11 assists to a dazzling Golden State passing display as the Warriors used high-percentage shooting to put away the visiting Toronto Raptors 129-117 in San Francisco on Friday night. Klay Thompson chipped in with 29 points and Donte DiVincenzo matched Curry with 11 of Golden State’s 40 assists, helping the …

NBA Finals: A sweet triumph for Golden State Warriors
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: A sweet triumph for Golden State Warriors

The Hindu  

Superstar Stephen Curry missed the playoffs for two consecutive years after winning three NBA championships and losing to Toronto Raptors in a closely fought NBA final in 2019. Curry only had Draymond Green for company among the championship winning lot in his team the past two years when the Warriors missed the playoffs — they even finished last in the …

Warriors celebrate NBA title with fourth parade in eight years
2 years, 6 months ago

Warriors celebrate NBA title with fourth parade in eight years

The Hindu  

The dynastic Golden State Warriors toasted its fourth NBA championship in eight years with a title parade through San Francisco on Monday afternoon. Poole made 51 regular-season starts while Thompson worked his way back from his lengthy injury absence, then averaged 17.0 points and 3.8 assists per game in the playoffs on his first trip to the championship. READ | …

Steph Curry leads Golden State Warriors to latest piece of history in NBA Finals
2 years, 6 months ago

Steph Curry leads Golden State Warriors to latest piece of history in NBA Finals

The Independent  

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NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors on brink of title as Andrew Wiggins inspires Boston Celtics defeat
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors on brink of title as Andrew Wiggins inspires Boston Celtics defeat

Firstpost  

Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 on Monday night for a 3-2 NBA Finals lead as Andrew Wiggins bags 26 points and 13 rebounds. San Francisco: Andrew Wiggins delivered the biggest game yet in his eight-year career with 26 points and 13 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 21 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 …

Klay Thompson harnesses 941 days of hurt to inspire Warriors’ title charge
2 years, 11 months ago

Klay Thompson harnesses 941 days of hurt to inspire Warriors’ title charge

The Independent  

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Lakers and LeBron James might end up wishing Kyle Lowry weren’t still a Raptor
3 years, 8 months ago

Lakers and LeBron James might end up wishing Kyle Lowry weren’t still a Raptor

New York Times  

Three years ago this Wednesday, LeBron James nearly ended an era of Raptors basketball. James’ shot, and his myriad soul-snatching performances that preceded it, had done enough to make the Raptors feel like one title run with Leonard, which would very likely end with him skipping town, was better than the “Groundhog Day” existence they were living. There would have …

NBA: Kevin Durant makes 'scary' return from injury in Nets' 125-99 victory over Warriors
4 years ago

NBA: Kevin Durant makes 'scary' return from injury in Nets' 125-99 victory over Warriors

Firstpost  

Durant meshed effortlessly with Kyrie Irving in his first competitive game since the 2019 NBA Finals as Brooklyn Nets defeated Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the new season. Los Angeles: Kevin Durant’s smooth-as-silk NBA return is “kind of scary for the rest of the league,” Steve Kerr, his former coach at the Golden State Warriors, said Tuesday. Kerr …

NBA 2020-21: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets Beat Golden State Warriors on Opening Night
4 years ago

NBA 2020-21: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets Beat Golden State Warriors on Opening Night

News 18  

Kevin Durant’s long awaited Brooklyn Nets debut didn’t disappoint Tuesday, the two-time NBA Finals MVP teaming seamlessly with Kyrie Irving in a 125-99 opening day blowout over the Golden State Warriors. Durant hadn’t played since suffering a devastating torn Achilles tendon playing for the Warriors against Toronto in game five of the championship series on June 10, 2019. “I believe …

Kevin Durant on James Harden rumors, and 5 other takeaways from Nets media day
4 years, 1 month ago

Kevin Durant on James Harden rumors, and 5 other takeaways from Nets media day

New York Times  

For the first time since January, Kevin Durant spoke with reporters on Tuesday, which marked the start of Nets training camp. “I don’t know where that came from,” Durant said of the Harden rumors. “We both respect each other’s games and we know each other’s game inside and out,” Durant said of Irving. But those two are going to lead …

Warriors’ draft night yields potential, but also potential dynastic doom
4 years, 1 month ago

Warriors’ draft night yields potential, but also potential dynastic doom

New York Times  

The last Warriors draft party happened in the same city where Klay Thompson played his most recent NBA game: Oakland. If Thompson is seriously compromised, it’s not only obviously bad for him, but it effectively dooms all short-term Warriors plans and maybe even some long-term ones. You might question how we can all know that from afar and whether we’ve …

NBA: Toronto Raptors hope Kyle Lowry will be ready when they face Boston Celtics
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Toronto Raptors hope Kyle Lowry will be ready when they face Boston Celtics

Firstpost  

Point guard Lowry is the Raptors’ veteran leader, the guy who means so much more to them than stats would ever show. “You’ve got to go out there with who’s healthy and available and you’ve got to think that there’s a good chance you can figure out a way to win,” coach Nick Nurse said. “I mean, he played with …

NBA: A pleasant surprise for Indian-origin Raptors fan
4 years, 10 months ago

NBA: A pleasant surprise for Indian-origin Raptors fan

The Hindu  

Nav Bhatia is a household name in Toronto. Last year, the Raptors supporter became the first fan in the sport’s history to get a championship ring when his home-town team won its maiden NBA title. Nav is so confident of back-to-back titles that he has “a second finger ready for a second championship title.” Helping Canada’s Olympics dreams “There are …

NBA Preview: Suspense Returns; LA Teams Seek Hollywood Ending
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA Preview: Suspense Returns; LA Teams Seek Hollywood Ending

The Quint  

Those teams meet Tuesday on opening night, when the regular season gets started after a turbulent preseason overshadowed by tension between the NBA and China. The Raptors get their rings in the first game before facing New Orleans, whose heavily hyped rookie Zion Williamson injured his knee late during exhibition play. The wide-openness of the league this season is a …

NBA 2019-20: After frenzied off-season, taking stock of league's championship contenders
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA 2019-20: After frenzied off-season, taking stock of league's championship contenders

Firstpost  

Tumultuous and exhilarating, the 2019 off-season saw superstars swap teams, franchises become overnight title favourites and the balance of the NBA shift. Last season’s NBA finalists — Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors — have had to contend with losing arguably their biggest superstars in Durant and Leonard. The Warriors, already laden with talented superstars like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson …

NBA: Kevin Durant rips Thunder, explains why he left Warriors
5 years, 3 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant rips Thunder, explains why he left Warriors

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant opened up about his departure from Oklahoma City and the Warriors in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, revealing details of how bad the split was when it comes to the Thunder's fanbase and why he chose to leave Golden State. The organization, the GM, I ain’t talked to none of those people, even had a …

NBA free agency: Kevin Durant set to depart Golden State Warriors for Brooklyn Nets; Kemba Walker headed to Boston Celtics
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA free agency: Kevin Durant set to depart Golden State Warriors for Brooklyn Nets; Kemba Walker headed to Boston Celtics

Firstpost  

Two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant announced on Sunday that he will depart the Golden State Warriors, his team since 2016, for the Brooklyn Nets. Los Angeles: Two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant announced Sunday that he will leave the Golden State Warriors, his team since 2016, to join the Brooklyn Nets. “Kevin Durant has confirmed …

NBA: Masai Ujiri commits future to Toronto Raptors, hopes star forward Kawhi Leonard will stay too
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Masai Ujiri commits future to Toronto Raptors, hopes star forward Kawhi Leonard will stay too

Firstpost  

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he’ll stay with the club to vie for another NBA championship, and he believes star forward Kawhi Leonard will, too. Los Angeles: Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he’ll stay with the club to vie for another NBA championship, and he believes star forward Kawhi Leonard will, too. “We’re really approaching it like we …

How Toronto Raptors beat Golden State Warriors in NBA Finals 2019
5 years, 6 months ago

How Toronto Raptors beat Golden State Warriors in NBA Finals 2019

The Hindu  

Toronto Raptors is NBA champion and much of it was thanks to Kawhi Leonard. Toronto closed out the Golden State Warriors with a 114-110 win at Oracle Arena on Thursday in Game Six of the NBA Finals to win its first title in franchise history. Injuries Kevin Durant's calf tear and later, a devastating Achilles heel injury took him out …

NBA Finals 2019: Three reasons the Warriors lost to the Raptors
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Three reasons the Warriors lost to the Raptors

The Hindu  

Golden State won't be crowned the NBA's three-time defending champion. The Warriors lost their last game ever at Oracle Arena to the Raptors 114-110 on Thursday in Game Six of the Finals. Here are three reasons Golden State lost to Toronto Lack of depth The Warriors put together one of the most intimidating starting lineups ever last summer. REPORT | …

NBA: Steve Kerr in awe of injury-hit Golden State Warriors after Finals loss
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Steve Kerr in awe of injury-hit Golden State Warriors after Finals loss

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised his "incredible" team after it dealt with "devastating" injuries in its loss to the Raptors in the NBA Finals. Already missing star Kevin Durant after he ruptured his Achilles in Game Five, Klay Thompson went down with a knee injury as the Raptors went on to seal its first NBA title thanks to …

NBA Finals 2019: Kawhi Leonard revels in Raptors' success
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Kawhi Leonard revels in Raptors' success

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard reveled in the Raptors' first NBA title after beating the Warriors in Game Six on Thursday. The Raptors completed a 4-2 series win in the NBA Finals courtesy of a 114-110 victory at Oracle Arena. Leonard became just the third player to win the Finals MVP with two different teams, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James, having also …

Toronto Raptors beats Golden State Warriors for first NBA title
5 years, 6 months ago

Toronto Raptors beats Golden State Warriors for first NBA title

The Hindu  

Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship for the first time in its history after defeating Golden State Warriors 114-110. Toronto made history at Oracle Arena, where the Raptors sealed a 4-2 series victory over the two-time reigning champion in the NBA Finals on Thursday. He also made two more free throws after the technical foul to extend the lead a …

Toronto Raptors Grab NBA Championship In Game 6 To Dash Warriors' Dynasty Hopes
5 years, 6 months ago

Toronto Raptors Grab NBA Championship In Game 6 To Dash Warriors' Dynasty Hopes

Huff Post  

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors, 114-110, in a nail-biter Game 6 to win the NBA championship Thursday night at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Raptors’ star Kyle Lowry racked up 11 of his 29 game points in the first minutes of the contest, and Toronto built a quick nine-point lead in the first quarter. Toronto’s Pascal Siakam …

NBA Finals 2019: Raptors are still favourites, but have a mountain to climb against rejuvenated Warriors in Oracle swansong
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Raptors are still favourites, but have a mountain to climb against rejuvenated Warriors in Oracle swansong

Firstpost  

Raptors are still the better side between the two. Raptors scored only two points after the timeout, missed five of their final six shots and committed a turnover that led to Curry’s game-tying three with 1:22 left. This time at the Oracle Arena, where they will play the final home game of the Warriors’ 47-year run in Oakland. Nurse’s Raptors …

NBA Finals: Toronto Raptors fans apologise to Kevin Durant
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Toronto Raptors fans apologise to Kevin Durant

The Hindu  

A number of Raptors fans cheered when Kevin Durant went down with an injury in Game Five on Monday and they're trying to make it up to him. Kevin Durant is one of the best human beings in basketball. His work with the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation has earned him awards like the ESPN Humanitarian of The Year and NBA …

Column: Toronto Raptors dethrone the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA title
5 years, 6 months ago

Column: Toronto Raptors dethrone the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA title

LA Times  

The Toronto Raptors celebrates win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 to win the NBA championship on Thursday in Oakland. The Toronto Raptors capped their journey Thursday, slamming the door on Oracle Arena — and maybe on the Golden State dynasty — clinching their first NBA title with a 114-110 victory in Game 6. Golden State Warriors forward …

Basketball: If Raptors win NBA Finals, will they visit White House?
5 years, 6 months ago

Basketball: If Raptors win NBA Finals, will they visit White House?

The Hindu  

The Raptors are one win away from winning the NBA championship. Read | Three takeaways from Warriors' thrilling Game Five win over Raptors Meanwhile, there are seven NHL teams in Canada and the last Stanley Cup champion from that group was Montreal Canadiens in 1992-93. The Warriors, the two-time defending NBA champions, have not been invited to the White House …

Warriors’ Kevin Durant has surgery on his torn Achilles tendon
5 years, 6 months ago

Warriors’ Kevin Durant has surgery on his torn Achilles tendon

LA Times  

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant confirmed that he ruptured his Achilles tendon and has undergone surgery to repair it. Durant, who missed a month of the playoffs because of a calf injury, sustained the Achilles tendon injury early in the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals. In the aftermath, the Warriors stated that the decision to …

NBA Finals: Kawhi Leonard reacts to Kevin Durant's injury
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Kawhi Leonard reacts to Kevin Durant's injury

The Hindu  

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard offered some sympathy for Kevin Durant after the Warriors forward left Game 5 of the NBA Finals early with yet another injury. READ | Kyle Lowry unimpressed with Raptors fans' reaction to Kevin Durant injury "We work so hard to either play in the Finals or just play in the NBA, and when you're not playing, …

Drake offers Kevin Durant support after NBA Finals Achilles injury
5 years, 6 months ago

Drake offers Kevin Durant support after NBA Finals Achilles injury

The Hindu  

Rapper Drake has offered his support to "true warrior" Kevin Durant after the Golden State Warriors superstar suffered another injury setback in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Durant limped out of the Warriors' 106-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors in the second quarter at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. READ | NBA Finals 2019: Warriors' Kevin Durant leaves Game 5 …

NBA Finals: Kyle Lowry unhappy with Raptors fans' Kevin Durant injury reaction
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Kyle Lowry unhappy with Raptors fans' Kevin Durant injury reaction

The Hindu  

Kyle Lowry says the reaction of some Toronto Raptors fans to Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant's latest injury setback was unacceptable. READ | NBA Finals: Warriors' Kevin Durant leaves Game 5 injured Although many Toronto supporters applauded Durant when he made his way off court, there were also cheers when he went down in pain. Raptors guard Lowry said …

NBA Finals: Takeaways from Warriors' Game Five win
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Takeaways from Warriors' Game Five win

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors managed to keep its championship dreams alive with a 106-105 victory against Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals on Monday. Although Kevin Durant and Kevon Looney re-aggravated injuries in the matchup and left Game Five, the Warriors held on in Toronto. Warriors were hot from deep Golden State made five straight three-pointers early in the first quarter, …

Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr: ‘I’m just devastated for’ Kevin Durant
5 years, 6 months ago

Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr: ‘I’m just devastated for’ Kevin Durant

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant’s return to the court lasted less than a half. Warriors coach Steve Kerr discussed Durant's injury when he met with reporters after the victory. REPORT | Warriors top Raptors to stay alive “I just told the team I didn’t know what to say,” Kerr said. - Steve Kerr struggled to express his emotions after Game 5.#GameTime | #NBAFinalspic.twitter.com/pnrOxqli5Z …

NBA Finals 2019: Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors players discuss Kevin Durant's injury
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors players discuss Kevin Durant's injury

The Hindu  

The Warriors were emotional about Kevin Durant's injury on Monday. Durant suffered a leg injury in the second quarter of Game 5 in the 2019 NBA Finals. Golden State coach Steve Kerr said he was "devastated" for Durant, and other members of the organisation also spoke about the injury, including president of basketball operations Bob Myers. REPORT | Warriors top …

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors beat Raptors to keep title hopes alive thanks to clutch 3-pointers by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors beat Raptors to keep title hopes alive thanks to clutch 3-pointers by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson

Firstpost  

Toronto: Clutch 3-pointers by Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson enabled the defending champion Golden State Warriors to edge Toronto 106-105 on Monday and sustain their hopes of winning a third consecutive NBA Finals. Curry scored 31 points while Thompson added 26 as the Warriors pulled within 3-2 in the best-of-seven championship series, forcing a sixth game Thursday at Oakland, California, …

NBA Finals 2019: 3 takeaways from Warriors' thrilling Game 5 win
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: 3 takeaways from Warriors' thrilling Game 5 win

The Hindu  

Golden State managed to keep its championship dreams alive with a 106-105 win in Toronto in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday. Although Kevin Durant and Kevon Looney re-aggravated injuries in the matchup and left the game, the Warriors held on. The Warriors were hot from deep Golden State made five straight 3-pointers early in the first quarter, …

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors hold off Raptors to force Game 6
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors hold off Raptors to force Game 6

The Hindu  

The Golden State Warriors stayed alive in the NBA Finals after edging the Toronto Raptors 106-105 in Game 5. Despite losing Kevin Durant to injury in the second quarter, the Warriors stopped the Raptors from claiming its first championship on Monday. Kyle Lowry was one shot away from sealing a 4-1 series victory and a maiden title for the Raptors, …

NBA Finals: Kevin Durant appears to re-aggravate injury as he leaves Game Five
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Kevin Durant appears to re-aggravate injury as he leaves Game Five

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant appeared to re-aggravate his calf injury in the second quarter of Game Five of the NBA Finals against Toronto Raptors. Steph Curry and Andre Iguodala accompanied Kevin Durant to the locker room after he appeared to re-injure his calf. #NBAFinalspic.twitter.com/Psx6Gvul5l — NBA TV June 11, 2019 Durant strained his calf in the Warriors' Western …

NBA Finals 2019: Canada's excitement soars as Toronto Raptors on brink of historic championship title
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Canada's excitement soars as Toronto Raptors on brink of historic championship title

Firstpost  

With the Toronto Raptors on the brink of a historic NBA title, excitement is building across Canada ahead of Monday’s potentially decisive fifth game of the NBA Finals. Toronto: With the Toronto Raptors on the brink of a historic NBA title, excitement is building across Canada ahead of Monday’s potentially decisive fifth game of the NBA Finals. Cheers of “Let’s …

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors' Iguodala wants 'another run at it' next year
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors' Iguodala wants 'another run at it' next year

The Hindu  

It appears that Andre Iguodala plans on returning to Golden State next season. NBA Finals: Three takeaways from Raptors' Game 4 win over Warriors "Especially for myself I've been, a lot of people have spoken to me each and every day, especially with kind of our — the folks that cover us, and I'll be here next year for sure, …

Column: NBA Finals: Kevin Durant injury could be a league-altering moment
5 years, 6 months ago

Column: NBA Finals: Kevin Durant injury could be a league-altering moment

LA Times  

Stephen Curry celebrates during the second half in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on June 10. It was heartbreaking, the scene of him needing help to get back to the Warriors’ locker room, one arm rested on the shoulder of Andre Iguodala with Stephen Curry and the team’s top basketball executive, Bob Myers, trailing nearby. …

NBA Finals 2019: Steve Kerr says Warriors are 'trying to mix up' usage of Stephen Curry, offence
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Steve Kerr says Warriors are 'trying to mix up' usage of Stephen Curry, offence

The Hindu  

The Warriors appear like they're trying to adjust their offence. Golden State coach Steve Kerr said on Friday the team is looking to utilise Stephen Curry's off-ball abilities to create more looks, as he struggled to find good open shots in Game 4. Read | Fourth win all that matters for Raptors, insists Leonard "Klay was amazing, with a tweaked …

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