Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Warriors’ young forward had highs and lows on the national stage that have fueled the speculation about his future with the team. Jonathan Kuminga had the kind of game on Christmas in the loss to the Los Angeles Lakers that exemplifies exactly what he shouldn’t be traded. Or should be. Depending on who you ask, and … [Read more...] about Kuminga’s Christmas Day performance vs Lakers wasn’t a slam dunk
Warriors rumors: Pat Riley says Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images If the Warriors season hinges on acquiring Jimmy Butler, it might be over. The Golden State Warriors are reportedly scouring the NBA trade market looking for another star to pair with Steph Curry and Draymond Green in pursuit of another championship. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been someone fans and analysts have … [Read more...] about Warriors rumors: Pat Riley says Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler
Warriors Western Conference standings check-in
Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Let’s see how the Dubs stack up against the rest of the conference. When I last did a check-in on the NBA’s Western Conference standings, the Golden State Warriors were in second place and looking like a legitimate contender, despite having lost two in a row. Since then, they’ve gone just 3-9, meaning they’ve now lost 11 of … [Read more...] about Warriors Western Conference standings check-in
On the Warriors falling into the trap of not trapping the box against the Lakers
Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Forgetting a key defensive principle costs the Warriors on Christmas. At the 10-minute mark of the fourth quarter, Brandin Podziemski found himself switched onto LeBron James after the Los Angeles Lakers ran one of their pet half-court sets (“Horns Chin”). Podziemski’s switch was prompted by the “chin” cut performed by his man … [Read more...] about On the Warriors falling into the trap of not trapping the box against the Lakers
Shams Charania: Warriors focused on finding a star to follow Steph Curry
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The NBA insider isn’t saying anything new, but will it ever come true? The Golden State Warriors have put themselves in a familiar (and foreseeable) position. Failing to solidify themselves as a top contender in the Western Conference and lacking a bonafide star who can score besides Steph Curry, the pressure and speculation from fans … [Read more...] about Shams Charania: Warriors focused on finding a star to follow Steph Curry