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Basketball ties aside, Macklin Celebrini focused on hockey as NHL draft's presumptive No. 1 pick
Read full article: Basketball ties aside, Macklin Celebrini focused on hockey as NHL draft's presumptive No. 1 pickThe NHL draft is later this week and Boston University center Macklin Celebrini is the presumptive No. 1 pick.
GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson
Read full article: GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, ThompsonGeneral manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of Golden Stateโs front office staff had a feeling this season would wind up short of the ultimate goal.
Stephen Curry tells the AP why 2024 is the right time to make his Olympic debut
Read full article: Stephen Curry tells the AP why 2024 is the right time to make his Olympic debutGolden State guard Stephen Curry knew he was running out of chances to play in what would be his first Olympics, so he and his wife Ayesha started planning many months ago about how to make the Paris Games work for their family.
Warriors' Draymond Green is ejected less than 4 minutes into game against Magic
Read full article: Warriors' Draymond Green is ejected less than 4 minutes into game against MagicGolden State forward Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into the Warriorsโ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
Luka Doncic scores 21, triple-double streak ends at 7 as Mavs slog past Warriors 109-99
Read full article: Luka Doncic scores 21, triple-double streak ends at 7 as Mavs slog past Warriors 109-99Luka Doncic scored 21 points while his triple-double streak ended at seven games, and the Dallas Mavericks slogged to a 109-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary Warriors
Read full article: Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary WarriorsJaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 on his 26th birthday, and the NBA-best Boston Celtics posted their third-largest winning margin in franchise history, drubbing the weary Golden State Warriors 140-88.
Warriors' Draymond Green calls Suns' Jusuf Nurkic 'softy' as players continue feud on social media
Read full article: Warriors' Draymond Green calls Suns' Jusuf Nurkic 'softy' as players continue feud on social mediaGolden State forward Draymond Green and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic have continued their feud on social media, with Green calling Nurkic a โ300-pound softyโ three nights after the Warriors beat the Suns on Stephen Curryโs last-second 3-pointer.
Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112
Read full article: Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112Stephen Curry made a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 113-112 on Saturday night for their sixth victory in seven games.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid set for procedure to fix lateral meniscus in left knee
Read full article: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid set for procedure to fix lateral meniscus in left kneePhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will undergo an unspecified procedure this week to correct the injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee.
76ers center Joel Embiid to miss more games because of injured meniscus in left knee
Read full article: 76ers center Joel Embiid to miss more games because of injured meniscus in left kneePhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has an injured lateral meniscus in his left knee and will miss games at least through the weekend.
Embiid undergoing MRI after hurting left leg in 76ers' loss at Golden State
Read full article: Embiid undergoing MRI after hurting left leg in 76ers' loss at Golden StatePhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is undergoing an MRI after the reigning MVP hurt his left leg in a 119-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Warriors, Hawks together honor beloved Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojeviฤ
Read full article: Warriors, Hawks together honor beloved Golden State assistant coach Dejan MilojeviฤThe Golden State Warriors returned to the court for the first time since losing their beloved assistant coach Dejan Milojeviฤ last week in Salt Lake City.
Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic pool
Read full article: Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic poolUSA Basketball says it wants the best for Draymond Green, which is why the federation does not have him in its plans for the Paris Olympics.
James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris Olympics
Read full article: James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris OlympicsThere are few surprises in USA Basketballโs menโs player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list.
Draymond Green returns to court against Grizzlies after serving 'indefinite' suspension
Read full article: Draymond Green returns to court against Grizzlies after serving 'indefinite' suspensionGolden State forward Draymond Green has returned to action after missing 16 games as part of a league suspension for striking Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic in the face during a Dec. 12 game.
Warriors forward Draymond Green committed to playing without 'antics' that have plagued him
Read full article: Warriors forward Draymond Green committed to playing without 'antics' that have plagued himDraymond Green is vowing a commitment to playing without the โanticsโ that have plagued him on the court throughout his career, working over the past month on ways to control his emotions and not let hostility take over.
Kevin Durant says he meant no 'ill will' toward former teammate Draymond Green
Read full article: Kevin Durant says he meant no 'ill will' toward former teammate Draymond GreenGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was initially upset at Kevin Durantโs comments about him after he was suspended for slapping Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic last month.
Draymond Green back on the practice floor with Warriors after suspension
Read full article: Draymond Green back on the practice floor with Warriors after suspensionDraymond Green returned to the practice floor in a walk-through scenario with the Golden State Warriors, one day after being reinstated by the NBA following a 12-game suspension.
Draymond Green reinstated from suspension by NBA after missing 12 games
Read full article: Draymond Green reinstated from suspension by NBA after missing 12 gamesDraymond Green has been reinstated by the NBA from his suspension after the Golden State star missed 12 games for hitting Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic in the face on Dec. 12.
Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-Stars
Read full article: Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-StarsPhoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal injured his right ankle during the first quarter of Friday nightโs game against the New York Knicks and wonโt return, according to the team.
James Harden scores his 25,000th point, leads streaking Clippers past slumping Warriors 121-113
Read full article: James Harden scores his 25,000th point, leads streaking Clippers past slumping Warriors 121-113James Harden scored his 25,000th career point in the Los Angeles Clippers' sixth straight victory.
Golden State Warriors stand by Draymond Green, say he'll get help during his indefinite suspension
Read full article: Golden State Warriors stand by Draymond Green, say he'll get help during his indefinite suspensionThe Golden State Warriors believe Draymond Green needs help to curb his long history of rough play.
Warriors star Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA
Read full article: Warriors star Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBAGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he hit Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face and received a Flagrant 2 foul and ejection.
Golden State's Draymond Green ejected again after hitting Jusuf Nurkic in face
Read full article: Golden State's Draymond Green ejected again after hitting Jusuf Nurkic in faceGolden State bad boy Draymond Green was ejected once again on Tuesday night after hitting Jusuf Nurkic in the face while the two were battling for position in the third quarter during a game against the Phoenix Suns.
Kerr says Draymond Green 'took it too far' and that his five-game suspension was deserved
Read full article: Kerr says Draymond Green 'took it too far' and that his five-game suspension was deservedGolden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Draymond Green was โwrongโ and โtook it too farโ when he put Minnesotaโs Rudy Gobert in a headlock.
Warriors' Draymond Green suspended 5 games for grabbing Rudy Gobert; 3 players fined
Read full article: Warriors' Draymond Green suspended 5 games for grabbing Rudy Gobert; 3 players finedThe NBA has suspended Golden Stateโs Draymond Green for five games for grabbing Minnesotaโs Rudy Gobert around the neck โin an unsportsmanlike and dangerous manner.โ.
Green ejected for headlock, Thompson, McDaniels tossed after scuffle in Timberwolves-Warriors game
Read full article: Green ejected for headlock, Thompson, McDaniels tossed after scuffle in Timberwolves-Warriors gameDraymond Green was ejected after putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock and two other players were thrown out after an altercation early in the Golden State Warriorsโ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NBA gets help from 'Sopranos' actor to promote in-season tournament
Read full article: NBA gets help from 'Sopranos' actor to promote in-season tournamentThe NBA enlisted an actor from โThe Sopranosโ and borrowed the central theme of the film โOceanโs Eleven," that being a Las Vegas heist, to hype the inaugural In-Season Tournament that begins Nov. 3.
Warriors committed to keeping Draymond Green, new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. says
Read full article: Warriors committed to keeping Draymond Green, new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. saysThe Golden State Warriors want to keep Draymond Green, yet the team is prepared for him to formally decline his $27.5 million player option for the final year of his contract next season and become an unrestricted free agent seeking a long-term deal.
Bob Myers departing as Warriors president, GM after 4 NBA titles, 11 seasons
Read full article: Bob Myers departing as Warriors president, GM after 4 NBA titles, 11 seasonsBob Myers is departing as president of basketball operations and general manager of the Golden State Warriors after building a championship team that captured four titles in an eight-year span.
Kerr: Draymond Green's return crucial for Warriors title hopes
Read full article: Kerr: Draymond Green's return crucial for Warriors title hopesCoach Steve Kerr was frank about the lasting impact Draymond Greenโs punch of Jordan Poole in a preseason practice had on the Golden State Warriorsโ season, which ended with a second-round loss to the Lakers.
Stephen Curry, Warriors stave off elimination, force Game 6 by beating Lakers 121-106
Read full article: Stephen Curry, Warriors stave off elimination, force Game 6 by beating Lakers 121-106Stephen Curry had 27 points and eight assists, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the defending champion Golden State Warriors staved off elimination by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.
Lakers withstood every Warriors run, hope for more in Game 2
Read full article: Lakers withstood every Warriors run, hope for more in Game 2The Los Angels Lakers needed every bit of effort and energy from the opening tip to the final buzzer to win 117-112 in a wild Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors.
Curry leads Warriors past Kings 123-116 for 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Curry leads Warriors past Kings 123-116 for 3-2 series leadStephen Curry scored 31 points, Draymond Green had his highest-scoring game in more than five years and the Golden State Warriors won the first road game of their series against Sacramento, beating the Kings 123-116 to take a 3-2 lead.
Curry, Warriors hold off Kings 126-125 to even series 2-all
Read full article: Curry, Warriors hold off Kings 126-125 to even series 2-allStephen Curry scored 32 points but gave Sacramento a late chance when he called a timeout Golden State didnโt have, and the defending champion Warriors held on to beat the Kings 126-125 when Harrison Barnes missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Curry scores 36, Warriors beat Kings 114-97 without Green
Read full article: Curry scores 36, Warriors beat Kings 114-97 without GreenStephen Curry scored 36 points, Kevon Looney matched his career high with 20 rebounds to go with nine assists, and the Golden State Warriors got right back in their first-round playoff series by thumping the Sacramento Kings 114-97 to pull to 2-1.
Dumars: Decision to suspend Draymond Green was 'difficult'
Read full article: Dumars: Decision to suspend Draymond Green was 'difficult'NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars says it was a difficult decision to suspend Golden Stateโs Draymond Green for Game 3 of the Warriorsโ first-round series against Sacramento.
Warriors' Green suspended for stepping on Kings' Sabonis
Read full article: Warriors' Green suspended for stepping on Kings' SabonisWarriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended for one game without pay for stepping on the chest of Sacramentoโs Domantas Sabonis and will miss Game 3 of the Warriorsโ first-round playoff series against the Kings on Thursday night.
Kings beat Warriors 114-106 to take 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Kings beat Warriors 114-106 to take 2-0 series leadDeโAaron Fox scored 24 points and made a backbreaking 3-pointer that led the playoff newcomer Sacramento Kings to a second straight victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors, 114-106.
Warriors look to even series after losing opener to Kings
Read full article: Warriors look to even series after losing opener to KingsAfter four NBA titles and two more trips to the Finals in the past eight seasons, the Golden State Warriors arenโt about to get flustered by one loss in a best-of-seven series.
Mavs owner Cuban plans protest over free bucket for Warriors
Read full article: Mavs owner Cuban plans protest over free bucket for WarriorsDallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he plans to protest a two-point loss to Golden State after a confusing sequence led to an uncontested basket for the Warriors.
Curry, Warriors rally past NBA-best Bucks 125-116 in OT
Read full article: Curry, Warriors rally past NBA-best Bucks 125-116 in OTStephen Curry scored 36 points with 22 of those in the fourth quarter and overtime, shining in his first home game back from a long injury absence and leading the Golden State Warriors past the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks 125-116.
Warriors guard Payton II to be sidelined at least a month
Read full article: Warriors guard Payton II to be sidelined at least a monthNewly acquired Golden State guard Gary Payton II will be out for at least a month as he fully recovers from offseason surgery for a core muscle injury, and Warriors general manager Bob Myers is awaiting a decision from the NBA on whether the Trail Blazers withheld anything on Paytonโs health before trading him.
Poole beats buzzer with layup, lifts Warriors past Grizzlies
Read full article: Poole beats buzzer with layup, lifts Warriors past GrizzliesJordan Poole made the winning layup with a second remaining to cap a crazy, back-and-forth final minute, and the Golden State Warriors fought back to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-120 on Wednesday night.
Celtics beat Warriors in OT, win NBA Finals rematch 121-118
Read full article: Celtics beat Warriors in OT, win NBA Finals rematch 121-118Jayson Tatum scored 34 points with a career-high 19 rebounds to help the Celtics pull away from Golden State in an NBA Finals rematch and beat the Warriors 121-118.
Thompson's season-best 54 leads Warriors past Hawks in 2OT
Read full article: Thompson's season-best 54 leads Warriors past Hawks in 2OTKevon Looney tipped in the game-winner on his own offensive rebound as the final buzzer sounded in the second overtime after missing moments before, Klay Thompson scored a season-best 54 points, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Atlanta Hawks 143-141.
With Curry out, Poole scores 32 and Warriors beat Grizzlies
Read full article: With Curry out, Poole scores 32 and Warriors beat GrizzliesJordan Poole scored 32 points โ highlighted by emphatic one-handed slam off a pass from Draymond Green in the third โ to outduel Ja Morant before being ejected, and the Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-109 on Sunday night in a rematch of the Western Conference Finals won in five games by Golden State.
Curry scores 47, Warriors beat Kings to end 5-game skid
Read full article: Curry scores 47, Warriors beat Kings to end 5-game skidStephen Curry scored a season-high 47 points, knocking down seven 3-pointers, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 116-113 to snap a five-game losing streak.
Warriors 0-6 on road, fall to Pelicans with 4 starters out
Read full article: Warriors 0-6 on road, fall to Pelicans with 4 starters outThe defending champion Golden State Warriors fell to 0-6 on the road, losing 114-105 to Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins sidelined.
AP sources: NBA seeking to tighten limits on team spending
Read full article: AP sources: NBA seeking to tighten limits on team spendingThe NBA wants more competitive balance and is seeking an โupper spending limitโ that would significantly tighten the rules on how much teams can spend each year on their roster.
Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejected
Read full article: Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejectedDevin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton added 16 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 134-105 on Tuesday night in a game that featured Klay Thompsonโs first career ejection and seven technical fouls.
Nikola Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets top Warriors
Read full article: Nikola Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets top WarriorsNikola Jokic had a triple-double of 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists playing with a sore right wrist he had taped, and the Denver Nuggets beat Golden State 128-123 in a rematch of the teamsโ first-round playoff series won by the Warriors in five games on their way to the title.
Stephen Curry, Warriors celebrate championship, beat Lakers
Read full article: Stephen Curry, Warriors celebrate championship, beat LakersStephen Curry opened the season with 33 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-109 after receiving their championship rings in a pregame ceremony.
Poole ready to chase another championship alongside Green
Read full article: Poole ready to chase another championship alongside GreenCalling it a โlongโ couple of weeks, Golden State guard Jordan Poole is ready to chase a repeat championship alongside Draymond Green after the fourth-year pro took a punch to the face from Green at practice this month.
Warriors' Draymond Green apologizes for fight with teammate
Read full article: Warriors' Draymond Green apologizes for fight with teammateGolden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers says star forward Draymond Green apologized to the team a day after fighting with teammate Jordan Poole during practice.
Wiseman stars as Warriors, Wizards open preseason in Tokyo
Read full article: Wiseman stars as Warriors, Wizards open preseason in TokyoJames Wiseman, who missed last season rehabilitating a right meniscal tear, scored 20 points on Friday as the defending champion Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards 96-87 to open the NBA preseason.
Champion Warriors celebrate fourth title in eight seasons
Read full article: Champion Warriors celebrate fourth title in eight seasonsFrom the moment all those months ago that Klay Thompson uttered โchampionship or bust,โ the Golden State Warriors seemed set to make good on his lofty proclamation.
Warriors lean on history with a chance to close out Celtics
Read full article: Warriors lean on history with a chance to close out CelticsStephen Curry and the Warriors have been within a game of clinching a championship in three of Golden Stateโs previous five trips to the NBA Finals during his 13-year NBA career.
Wiggins delivers on both ends, Warriors lead NBA Finals 3-2
Read full article: Wiggins delivers on both ends, Warriors lead NBA Finals 3-2Andrew Wiggins delivered the biggest game yet in his eight-year career with 26 points and 13 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 21 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 for a 3-2 NBA Finals lead.
Overlooked no more, Brown shines for Celtics in Finals
Read full article: Overlooked no more, Brown shines for Celtics in FinalsThere was a time when the narrative surrounding Jaylen Brown was that he was a redundant player on a Celtics team shaping its identity around budding superstar Jayson Tatum.
Curry comes up limping after mad scramble in Warriors loss
Read full article: Curry comes up limping after mad scramble in Warriors lossThe Golden State Warriorsโ last chance at pulling out a comeback victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals ended during a scramble that went Boston's way with 3ยฝ minutes left that went Bostonโs way.
Tatum gets no help, Celtics routed in Game 2 of NBA Finals
Read full article: Tatum gets no help, Celtics routed in Game 2 of NBA FinalsJayson Tatum found his scoring touch after a rare poor shooting night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals but it was the rest of his Boston Celtics teammates who went missing.
Celtics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Read full article: Celtics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA FinalsJaylen Brown fueled a comeback charge and scored 24 points, Al Horford hit six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1.
Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA Finals
Read full article: Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA FinalsKlay Thompson shimmied his way to 32 points and the Golden State Warriors advanced to their sixth NBA Finals in the past eight seasons by beating the Dallas Mavericks 120-110 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
Curry, Warriors take 3-0 lead on Mavericks with 109-100 win
Read full article: Curry, Warriors take 3-0 lead on Mavericks with 109-100 winStephen Curry scored 31 points, Andrew Wiggins added 27 while posterizing Luka Doncic on a dunk and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-100 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Marcus Smart, Mikal Bridges top NBA All-Defensive first team
Read full article: Marcus Smart, Mikal Bridges top NBA All-Defensive first teamDefensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics was the leading vote-getter for the All-Defensive first team, with Mikal Bridges of the Phoenix Suns joining him as the other guard.