Tag: Golden State Warriors

REPORT: Warriors Could Offer LeBron James Mid-Level Exception in Stunning Free Agency Pursuit

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The possibility of LeBron James wearing a Golden State Warriors uniform is once again one of the NBA’s hottest offseason storylines. According to Anthony Slater, who covers the Warriors for ESPN, , the Warriors are viewed as a legitimate suitor for James should he decide to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Golden State’s financial limitations could mean the franchise’s strongest free-agent offer would be its non-taxpayer mid-level exception (MLE), projected to be worth approximately $15 million annually. While that figure is a significant decrease from the superstar salaries James…

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Bill Simmons would bet his life on LeBron James signing with Golden State

Brandon King

The NBA rumor mill is operating at full speed, and one of the league’s most prominent voices has added fuel to what would be one of the biggest moves in basketball history. During a recent discussion, sports media personality Bill Simmons said that if he had to bet on where LeBron James would play next, he would put his money on the Golden State Warriors. “The Warriors is really in play now, like for real. I really feel like if I had to bet my life on a team, I’d…

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Klay Thompson Open to Warriors Reunion if Mavericks Explore Trade Market

Brandon King

A stunning possibility could be brewing ahead of the NBA offseason. According to multiple league reports, Klay Thompson would be open to returning to the Golden State Warriors should the Dallas Mavericks decide to explore trade options involving the veteran sharpshooter. The prospect of a reunion was first highlighted in an ESPN feature from Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon, with additional league insiders suggesting that Golden State is viewed as Thompson’s preferred destination—and potentially the only team he would seriously consider if moved. Thompson’s departure from Golden State last summer…

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Report: Warriors Expected To Pursue LeBron James; Steph Curry Reportedly Set To Help Recruit Him To Golden State

Brandon King

Could one of the NBA’s most talked-about pairings finally become reality? According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Golden State Warriors are preparing to pursue LeBron James this offseason, with Stephen Curry expected to play a direct role in recruiting the future Hall of Famer. The fact that Curry is reportedly ready to recruit LeBron to the Bay Area seemingly flies in the face of comments he made just a few years ago when Curry seemed dismissive of playing with the 4-time MVP. Per Siegel, league sources indicate Golden State…

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”I want to be here forever”, Buddy Hield talks on playing with Warriors

Brandon King

Buddy Hield was by and large a productive contributor, averaging 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, while appearing in all 82 games.  Hield is a player who can thrive in the Warriors’ offense, which is predicated on ball and player movement.  When asked about his future with the Warriors, Hield said  “It’s the happiest I’ve ever been playing basketball.”  Hield added : “I’m gonna keep it real, you see the value of spacing with this team.” With all that space and open shots, created by the gravity of Stephen…

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Did Draymond Green tell Jalen Green to “paint his fingernails?”

Brandon King

We covered the verbal dust-up between Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green.  During their vernal skirmish, Draymond allegedly told Jalen to go and paint his nails.  As the two are being separated, Draymond appears to make a nail painting gesture toward Jalen.  In a 2024 video ,Jalen Green admitted that he does paint his nails, saying that he stated with a single fingered and progresed to doing all of them.  Game 4 of the series takes place Monday night at the Chase Center at…

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Jalen Green says Draymond Green is all talk

Brandon King

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is not the biggest Draymond Green fan. The two exchange words in a kerfuffle at center court following the conclusion of Game 3 of the Warriors and Rockets opening round playoff series, a 104-93 Golden State win. After the game, Jalen said of Draymond, “Just talking. He can’t really do much of anything else, so talking is his only way” out  Jalen in 39 minutes of action scored 9 points on 4-11 from the floor, adding 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and had a plus/minus of…

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Golden State defeats Houston 95-85

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image via Al Jazeera Courtesy of Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports The Golden State Warriors took a 1-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Stephen Curry led the way with 31 points. Jimmy Butler was fantastic with 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five steals.  The Rockets trailed by as many as 23 but got it down to three late in the fourth quarter, but Golden State answered the run and closed it out late. This is what everyone was concerned about with Houston, not having a go-to…

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Gary Payton II is out indefinitely with thumb injury

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb. Charania adds that Payton II will be out for an indefinite amount of time.  Payton II is an active, engaged, and effective defender who is a vital part of the Warriors rotation, with his impact far greater than the 6.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists he averages per game. Over the last month he was averaging 20.9 minutes and 11.5 points per contest.

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Jinmy Butler sued for unpaid rent and damages to posh Miami Beach home

Brandon King

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler has been slapped with a lawsuit for unpaid rent and damages concerning a luxury home in Miami Beach, FL that he leased. In a suit filed last week in Florida’s 11th Circuit Court, Five Star Marketing and Promotions allege that the former Miami Heat star did pay months at &130,000 per month and also leftover $127,000 in damages. In total the suit seeks $257,282 and to be able to keep the $130,000 security deposit. The home, built in 2016 is a 5 bedroom, 6…

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