Will Richard scored 21 points, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II added 19 apiece and the Golden State Warriors routed the Memphis Grizzlies 133-112 on Wednesday night in a game between two teams depleted by injuries. Gui Santos added 17 points as eight of the nine Golden State players who saw action reached double figures. The ninth player, Malevy Leons, had nine points.
Jimmy Butler's ACL tear was a devastating blow to the Warriors' chances of making a deep playoff run. Key members of the team -- including Stephen Curry, general manger Mike Dunleavy Jr., head coach Steve Kerr and owner Joe Lacob -- have expressed cautious optimism about the remainder of the season while maintaining a pragmatic […]
Each season, the NBA’s Most Improved Player award signals the arrival of a rising star – a player who has taken a meaningful leap forward from contributor to franchise cornerstone. Recent winners such as Paul George, Jimmy Butler, Giannis Antetokounmpo,…
Stephen Curry has expressed interest in competing for Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to NBA insider Marc Spears on ESPN’s “NBA Today.” The 37-year-old guard would be 40 at the time of the Games, but Spears emphasized Curry’s status as “the greatest shooter of all time” makes him a valuable asset. […] The post Stephen Curry eyes 2028 Los Angeles Olympics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBAThough out with a torn ACL, Jimmy Butler isn’t done
The Golden State Warriors will travel to the Smoothie King Center on Tuesday to face the New Orleans Pelicans at 8:00 PM ET with a depleted roster. Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler are both listed as out due to knee and ACL issues, leaving the Warriors without two of their top scorers. Seth Curry and […] The post Warriors face major injury challenges ahead of Pelicans matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBAThough out with a torn ACL, Jimmy Butler isn’t done
Cade Cunningham is a clear first-team All-NBA candidate and has moved up from 19th to 14th in PER. RealGM's Player Value Index Rankings rates him more favorably at No. 7 for this season . NBA PER (Week 17) 1. Nikola Jokic: 33.7 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 32.8 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31.2 4. Victor Wembanyama: 27.9 5. Kawhi Leonard: 27.1 6. Luka Doncic: 27.1 7. Joel Embiid: 24.6 8. Jalen Duren: 24.0 9. Jimmy Butler III: 23.5 10. Zion Williamson: 23.3 11. Donovan Mitchell: 23.1 12. Austin Re...
The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to face off against the Brooklyn Nets on the road on Tuesday, but that might be up in the air. Following the team’s game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, the Mavericks stayed overnight in Indiana due to pending severe weather storms hitting the New York area. While nothing has […] The post Cooper Flagg’s Jimmy Fallon appearance halted by New York storms appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Warriors have needed contributions throughout the roster while their stars are sidelined, and Brandin Podziemski delivered in a big way on Sunday, writes Nick Friedell of The Athletic. With Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis all unavailable, Podziemski took over in the fourth quarter against Denver, posting 15 points and eight rebounds in […]
The Denver Nuggets will be without Tamar Bates, Aaron Gordon, Jalen Pickett, and Peyton Watson when they face the Golden State Warriors on Sunday at Chase Center. Jamal Murray is listed as questionable with a right hamstring tightness. Denver has won five of its last ten games, including a 157-103 rout of the Portland Trail […] The post Nuggets vs Warriors injury report: key absences could reshape Sunday clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
John and Nate level a TOW Missile at the league's tankers with some novel solutions and evaluation of whether the league's proposed ideas will work, while discussing if the Jazz's punishment was fair. Then a look back at the 2025 Trade Deadline is a year on. Do we think the Luka trade was still a bad deal for the Mavs? How is the De'Aaron Fox trade working out for the Spurs/Kings, and Bulls? We also hit on the Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, De'Andre Hunter and Kyle Kuzma trades, take a look at...
Jimmy Butler sent a letter to season ticket holders telling them he will be back, teams makes it sound like Green will, too.
Is it truly over for the Golden State Warriors? It hasn’t been for a lack of trying, but the Warriors no longer look like they have a shot at competing for a title. Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury practically sealed the Dubs’ fate: what little chances they had in competing for a championship vanished when Butler […] The post 1 move Warriors still must make to fill out roster after 2026 NBA trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr offered a detailed breakdown Tuesday of how newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis fits into the team’s offensive structure. “It’s a little different than our spacing around Jimmy…Kristaps is more of a scorer, shooter from iso spots,” Kerr said. “The biggest difference, I guess, that he provides is his post-ups. […] The post Steve Kerr details how Kristaps Porzingis fits Warriors offense appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Warriors are signing Nate Williams to a two-way contract, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line tweets. Also known as Jeenathan Williams, the 6’5” shooting guard has been playing for the NBA G League’s Long Island Nets while awaiting another NBA opportunity. He was on a training camp contract with the Lakers last fall but […]
Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander go into the All-Star break as the three leaders in the NBA in PER with each holding a mark above 30.0. A 30.0 PER is historically a benchmark of regular season MVPs. Behind that triumvirate to round out the top-10 are Victor Wembanyama, Kawhi Leonard, Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, Jalen Duren, Jimmy Butler and Donovan Mitchell. NBA PER (Pre-All-Star Break): 1. Nikola Jokic: 34.3 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 32.8 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexand...
The Los Angeles Clippers' recent trades of James Harden and Ivica Zubac stem from a strategic conclusion that cap space won't attract elite talent in 2027. The front office recognized that true star players rarely reach free agency due to changes made to the ease of extensions, prompting a shift toward asset accumulation. Recent transaction history supports the Clippers' assessment. Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and Brandon Ingram all switched teams through trades rather than signi...
The Golden State Warriors were one of the most prominently mentioned team leading up to the trade deadline. In the aftermath of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending torn ACL that puts his status for the 2026-27 season in doubt, the Warriors needed to pull off a miracle to put together a contending team around Stephen Curry, who […] The post Warriors 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 2 deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
One of the most unlikely friendships in the NBA ended unceremoniously during the trade deadline. Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield’s frenemy relationship was incredibly entertaining to watch over the course of the season. However, at the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors included Hield in their trade for center Kristaps Porzingis. While they may be […] The post Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield’s friendly shenanigans continue after Warriors trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .