Defensive Player Of The Year Watch

Spencer Davies lists six names to keep an eye on that have a legitimate chance at contending for DPOY.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Unlikely Heroes To Start The 2017-18 Season

Lang Greene pays respect to the unlikely heroes on all 30 teams to start the 2017-18 season

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Steve Kerr, Warriors Preparing for Long Term Contract Extension Next Summer

Steve Kerr and Warriors management held preliminary contract extension talks last summer, but Kerr tabled final discussions until next summer to make sure he felt healthy enough to make a long-term commitment, Kerr told The Athletic on Sunday evening. Kerr and general manager Bob Myers held the initial talks — and Kerr, Myers and Warriors owner Joe […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Draymond Green on $25,000 Fine: ‘It came as no surprise to me’

After the Golden State Warriors’ 115-107 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night, All-Star forward Draymond Green was asked his thoughts on the $25,000 fine he was handed by the league for his role in Friday’s altercation with Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal. The NBA says Green was penalized for “failing to disengage.” Green didn’t hold back his criticism of that explanation. “It came […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pistons Use Comeback to Beat Golden State on the Road

The Golden State Warriors were down six nearing a minute to go in the game. Stephen Curry tried to hit Klay Thompson at the top of the key, but defensive specialist Avery Bradley picked off the pass and went in to finish a contested layup. That was the game, and turnovers was the story of […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Draymond Green, Bradley Beal Fined; Two Wizards Suspended

The NBA has suspended Washington Wizards guard Carrick Felix and forward Markieff Morris for one game for leaving the bench during an altercation between Bradley Beal and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green on Friday. The suspensions will be without pay and will be served in the next game each player is able to play. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Fines Curry $50K For Throwing Mouthpiece

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been fined $50,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of a game official, the NBA announced Monday. The incident occurred with 43.6 seconds left in the Warriors’ 111-101 loss Saturday to the Memphis Grizzlies. Curry tossed his mouthpiece in the general direction of a referee in frustration, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Draymond Green Undergoes MRI on Left Knee

Draymond Green to undergo an MRI on his left knee today, a league source tells ESPN. Draymond Green to undergo an MRI on his left knee today, a league source tells ESPN. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) October 18, 2017 Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: LeBron James’ Quest For Eighth Straight Finals

Despite playing 30 minutes in preseason, LeBron James dazzled in the season opener with an impressive stat line.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021