The Suns didn’t have a traditional point guard in their starting lineup for most of the 2023/24 season, deploying shooting guards Devin Booker and Bradley Beal as their primary ball-handlers. While Booker tells Ramona Shelburne of ESPN that “we were willing to learn and do it,” Beal admits the adjustment to the new role wasn’t a smooth one. “They were using me more as a … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Suns, Jones, DeRozan, Hield, Clippers
Trade Rumors: Kuminga, Butler, Reaves, Kessler, Giannis
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is the headliner among the six players named by Sam Amick and John Hollinger of The Athletic as possible trade candidates to watch over the course of the 2024/25 season. League sources tell Amick there was a “significant” gap between Kuminga and the Warriors when they discussed a possible rookie scale extension prior to the season, with Golden … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Kuminga, Butler, Reaves, Kessler, Giannis
Stephen Curry Exits Sunday’s Game With Ankle Sprain
Warriors star Stephen Curry exited Sunday’s home game vs. the Clippers with a left ankle sprain and was ruled out for the rest of the night, according to an announcement from the team (Twitter link). Curry initially checked out of the game with just under three minutes remaining in the third quarter after turning his left ankle while trying to make a cut (Twitter video link via … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry Exits Sunday’s Game With Ankle Sprain
Warriors Exercise Option On Brandin Podziemski
The Warriors announced in a press release that they have exercised their third-year option on shooting guard Brandin Podziemski. His $3,687,960 salary for the 2025/26 season is now guaranteed, with the team holding a fourth-year option for ’26/27 valued at $5,679,459. The Warriors’ decision was an easy one after Podziemski emerged as a rotation regular during his rookie season. … [Read more...] about Warriors Exercise Option On Brandin Podziemski
Warriors Notes: Kuminga, Lineup, Waters, Wiggins, Moody
With Stephen Curry sidelined on Tuesday due to a sprained ankle and Andrew Wiggins out dealing with a back strain, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr decided to revamp his starting lineup, removing Jonathan Kuminga and inserting Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, and Buddy Hield alongside Trayce Jackson-Davis and Draymond Green. As Kendra Andrews of ESPN relays, Kerr explained his … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Kuminga, Lineup, Waters, Wiggins, Moody