| Golden State of Mind If the classic “stats versus eyeballs” debate has taught me anything, it’s the importance of checking our assumptions against the data. With about one-third of the season completed, I thought it would be a good time to take a look at some of the stats … |
| Los Angeles Times Guber and partner Joe Lacob, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, followed a similar model with the once-woeful Warriors, hiring a general manager who had never worked for a team and two coaches who had never coached. In seven seasons under that … |
| Warriors.com “We’re really excited about this young roster with a ton of upside,” said Hunter Leigh, head of esports for GSW Esports LLC. “Hai is the leader, the veteran bringing shotcalling and modeling behavior on the Rift, and we have one of the best young … |
| For The Win Warriors rookie Jordan Bell told reporters that DeMarcus Cousins has tried to get to him. Golden State has defeated the Pelicans three times this season, but Bell said Cousins appeared to think he “was scared of him” and tried to “bully everybody.” The … Hey, DeMarcus Cousins: Jordan Bell’s got no patience for bulliesThe Mercury News |
| Golden State of Mind The Golden State Warriors‘ salary cap going forward is always a subject of much debate. Warriors fans fear that the punitive tax bills will force the front office to break the team up prematurely. Meanwhile everyone else crosses their fingers and hopes … |
| FiveThirtyEight With 8.68 blocks per night, the Warriors trail only the 1985-86 Washington Bullets (8.73) for the highest mark in league history, according to Basketball-Reference.com. But the club has taken the shot blocking to another level in the past week, since … How Bernard King would’ve adapted in modern NBAThe Mercury News |
| Golden State of Mind Luckily, the Warriors have a deep team with a bunch of weapons. In fact, it could even be a blessing in disguise: Players stepping up now to more important roles could help the team long-term. The Warriors are a little banged up right now, but none of … Warriors‘ Andre Iguodala hilariously roasts teammate Nick Young on TwitterClutchPoints |
| Golden State of Mind Kerr did it with the Zen-like simplicity he has become known for, while Barkley stuck to his usual, hard-hitting methods. By Tamryn Spruill@tamrynspruill Dec 13, 2017, 10:00am PST. tweet · share · pin · Rec. A gleeful Steve Kerr during Game 1 of the … |
| The Mercury News And as a result, King had what he called “a rebirth of my basketball career.” After averaging a career-low 9.1 points in 19 games in Utah (1979-80), King became prolific for Golden State in 1980-81 (21.9 points on 58.8 percent shooting, 6.8 rebounds … The Warriors Are Blocking Shots At A Staggering RateFiveThirtyEight Warriors Vs Mavericks Preview: Starting Lineups, TV Time, NBA Stats 12/14/2017HERO Sports (blog) |
| King James Gospel Isaiah Thomas could make his season debut when the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Golden State Warriors for the NBA’s annual Christmas Day games. According to NBA insider Sam Amico of AmicoHoops, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas is set to … |
| Golden State of Mind He’s given the Golden State Warriors a pretty decent scoring punch off of the bench and has been a reliable deep threat. In the 26 games he’s played so far, he’s only had three really poor shooting instances (shooting sub-45% on four or more field goal … Stephen Curry Wants to ‘Shock’ the Shoe Game with Signature Sneaker LineBleacher Report |
| USA TODAY The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal to add the 25-year-old forward won’t be official later this week. Jones, who was taken 18th overall out of Kentucky by the Houston Rockets in 2012, signed a one-year, $2 million deal with … |
| 247Sports According to Sam Amico of Amico Hoops, the 5-foot-9 point guard will make his return during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ West Coast trip during Christmas, when they take on the Golden State Warriors on December 25: “Isaiah Thomas has been progressing on … |
| Golden State of Mind Technically, Barnes only played 14 NBA seasons, but that’s still mighty impressive. He bounced around nine different teams, providing energy, intangibles, and a whole lot of toughness everywhere he went. He was never a star, but finished his career … Matt Barnes Announces Retirement from NBA After 14-Year CareerBleacher Report Matt Barnes retires from NBA at 37, saying he did it his wayInquirer.net Matt Barnes officially retires from NBAFanRag Sports (blog) |
| SFGate In building the Warriors‘ championship roster, general manager Bob Myers has come to master the art of a bargain. It helps that Golden State’s recent success prompted the likes of Zaza Pachulia and David West to take pay cuts in pursuit of rings. But … Warrior Wonder: Strength in NumbersGolden State of Mind |
| Golden State of Mind Without Draymond Green and Zaza Pachulia, the Warriors bench demonstrated the true meaning of Strength in Numbers. By Greg Thomas@GoodGuyGr3g Dec 12, 2017, 3:31pm PST. tweet · share · pin · Rec. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports. The Golden State … |
| Warriors World Sometimes there are specific moments in time that lead up to a final, pristine conclusion. On the basketball court, there are chasedown blocks, there are crosscourt assists coming out of a weakside pick-and-roll, perhaps sometimes there are even dunks … Portland Trail Blazers’ rally comes up short in 111-104 loss to Golden State Warriors: Rapid ReactionOregonLive.com Shorthanded Warriors Surge Past PortlandWarriors.com Kurtenbach: David West is the Warriors‘ best true center (and other thoughts from the Warriors‘ win over Portland)The Mercury News ESPN –Trailblazers.com all 185 news articles |
| Golden State of Mind A sprained ankle might be keeping Stephen Curry off of the basketball court, but it’s doing nothing to hurt his popularity. If anything, the two-time MVP’s fame has only increased since he limped off the court just over a week ago. According to the … |
| The Mercury News When you’re a rookie, you don’t want to make the same mistake twice. Jordan Bell remembered that in the middle of Monday’s game against Portland. Bell committed a turnover in the third quarter while he was trying to pass the ball to Kevin Durant. His … |
| Warriors.com We are stunned and saddened by the news of Mayor Ed Lee’s sudden death this morning. The lasting impact he leaves on the City of San Francisco is a timeless tribute to his incredible leadership and vision. His love and passion for sports, including the … Bay Area stunned by sudden passing of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, dead at age 65Golden State of Mind The city of San Francisco remembers Mayor Ed LeeKTVU San Francisco |
