Knicks Turn Off All Music, Sounds in Arena for First-Half

The Knicks announced shortly before Sunday’s game against the Golden State Warriors that there would be no in-game music, video or other entertainment during the first half. The motivation was to allow fans to “experience the game in its purest form,” according to a message posted on the scoreboard. “Enjoy the sounds of the game,” […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kerr ‘Comfortable’ With Matt Barnes Being a Warrior

Responding to the concerns of Golden State Warriors fans regarding Matt Barnes’ past and current issues, coach Steve Kerr told ESPN that he is comfortable with the veteran forward being on the team. In his comments, Kerr referenced the third-degree misdemeanor assault charges Barnes is facing stemming from an alleged Dec. 5 altercation at a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Who’s Got Next? – The GM Edition

As many as six NBA teams may look for new leadership this summer. Who might be called next?

Alan Draper  •  30 Oct 2023
Sources: Warriors Forced to Abandon Plans to Sign Calderon

Sources said Golden State, to make roster room for Barnes, will be forced to abandon its plans to sign Jose Calderon on Thursday after Calderon clears waivers. Freshly waived by the Los Angeles Lakers, Calderon committed to sign with the Warriors early this week upon clearing waivers at 5 p.m. ET Wednesday. But ESPN has […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors Sign Matt Barnes for Remainder of Season

With Kevin Durant to miss at least four weeks with a sprained MCL and a bone bruise on his left leg, the Golden State Warriors have already lined up Matt Barnes as a potential Durant fill-in, the veteran swingman confirmed to ESPN. Sources told ESPN that the Warriors, in the wake of the hyperextended left […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Where Do The Warriors Go From Here?

What’s next for the Warriors after Kevin Durant’s injury? The Indiana Pacers have a tough call to make on Paul George.

Alan Draper  •  30 Oct 2023
Warriors: Kevin Durant Out Indefinitely with MCL Sprain

Following reviews of the MRI by the Warriors’ medical staff, it has been determined that Durant suffered a Grade 2 Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) sprain and a tibial bone bruise. He will be out of action indefinitely and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. There is no timetable for his return, but it has not […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors Bracing for Possibility Durant Out for Season?

The Golden State Warriors are bracing for the possibility that All-Star forward Kevin Durant could be lost for the rest of the regular season – or perhaps longer – with a left knee injury, league sources told The Vertical. Durant underwent an MRI late Tuesday night to survey the knee damage, and team officials and […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors May Sign Matt Barnes for Remainder of Year

A firm injury diagnosis on Kevin Durant is not expected before Wednesday, but the Golden State Warriors have already lined up Matt Barnes as a potential Durant fill-in, the veteran swingman confirmed to ESPN. Sources told ESPN that the Warriors, in the wake of the hyperextended left knee Durant suffered Tuesday night at Washington, quickly […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021