Klay Thompson was on the bench down the stretch of the Golden State Warriors loss at the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Thompson said it felt "strange" to be on the bench in the clutch, but that it was "deserved". Thompson said, "I've been playing like crap" when asked about not being in the game late. He said Warriors coach Steve Kerr didn't give him an explanation for the benching, … [Read more...] about Klay Thompson: I’ve Been Playing Like Crap
Draymond Green Has Begun Counseling, Will Remain Suspended At Least Three Weeks
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has begun counseling. He's expected to remain indefinitely suspended for at least the next three weeks. The NBA suspended Green indefinitely after he struck Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face on December 13. The NBA cited Green's history of unsportsmanlike acts when announcing the suspension. This is Green's second … [Read more...] about Draymond Green Has Begun Counseling, Will Remain Suspended At Least Three Weeks
Rich Paul: I Don’t Have A Specific Trade Destination For Zach LaVine
Rich Paul pushed back on the narrative that he's trying to get Zach LaVine to the Los Angeles Lakers as a trade from the Chicago Bulls appears inevitable. Paul represents four players on the Lakers, including LeBron James, and there's an ongoing narrative that Klutch Sports prioritizes the franchise and has an outsized influence. "It's not one team," Paul told Sam Amick of The … [Read more...] about Rich Paul: I Don’t Have A Specific Trade Destination For Zach LaVine
Warriors Offered Klay Thompson Two-Year, $48M Extension Before Season
Before the start of the season, the Golden State Warriors offered Klay Thompson an extension worth approximately $48 million over two seasons, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. Thompson will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 offseason if he doesn't sign an extension before then. Thompson is making $43.2 million this season in the final year of his … [Read more...] about Warriors Offered Klay Thompson Two-Year, $48M Extension Before Season
Warriors, NBA, Draymond Green’s Camp Were On Same Page For Indefinite Suspension
The decision by the NBA to suspend Draymond Green indefinitely was reached in consultation with the Golden State Warriors and Green's camp. "We understand there's a punishment that will take place but this is also about helping somebody," said Mike Dunleavy Jr. "They 100 percent agreed. So did Draymond." Green will remain around the Warriors during his suspension. ESPN's … [Read more...] about Warriors, NBA, Draymond Green’s Camp Were On Same Page For Indefinite Suspension