Kerr: It’s ‘Tough’ to See Curry Playing Saturday

Stephen Curry is unlikely to play Saturday for the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Portland since he still hasn’t practiced on his sprained right knee. Curry did work on the side while the Warriors practiced Thursday but couldn’t yet do any of the scrimmaging that the medical staff […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Varejao Insists ‘Dirty’ Play on Henderson Was Not Intentional

Golden State Warriors backup big man Anderson Varejao insists he didn’t deliberately trip Portland Trail Blazers guard Gerald Henderson in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal playoff series. Yet after watching the replay, Varejao understands that it looked like he did it on purpose — which is what Henderson thought. “When I looked at […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors Dominate Fourth Quarter to Escape With Win

After the Golden State Warriors casually dispatched the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, many were jumping ahead to the next series. When would Stephen Curry return? Does he even need to? The Warriors’ 110-99 win on Tuesday suggests an easy victory. But the score belies the story. “Game […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Will Warriors’ Stephen Curry Return for Game 3?

Stephen Curry was expected back on the court for more light shooting Monday to test his sprained right knee, still with the hope he could be ready to return for Golden State’s Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday at Portland. Coach Steve Kerr said Monday that the reigning MVP wouldn’t be available for […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Curry Says Chances are ‘Pretty Good’ on Returning Early

Stephen Curry has resumed light shooting without movement on his injured right knee, with the hope that he can get into scrimmages by the end of the week, perhaps in time to be ready for Game 3 of the Golden State Warriors’ Western Conference semifinal series against Portland. And during a sideline interview with ESPN’s […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors Back to Winning Ways Without Curry on Court

The Golden State Warriors have figured out this playing-without-Stephen Curry thing. In the past three games, the Warriors have outscored their opponents by 72 points with Curry off the floor. They’re shooting 52 percent from the field and 45 percent from 3-point range. They’re back to dominating. Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Walton Says it Was Tough to Leave Warriors

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton said it was a difficult decision to take over as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers but one he was prepared to make. “It was a tough decision, but I didn’t have to sleep on it because I already kind of thought it out,” said Walton, who […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors Curry Optimistic to Get Back on Court Early

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry said Friday that he is “feeling better” since spraining his MCL and is trying to get back on the court for the defending NBA champions before his target return date of May 9. Curry suffered the injury Sunday in Game 4 of the Warriors’ first-round playoff series against the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers Hire Warriors Assistant Walton as Next Head Coach

Lakers Nation erupted in long-awaited cheers earlier this week when their season-long pleas for head coach Byron Scott to be removed from his post were finally met, and fans erupted again Friday night when the team announced that Luke Walton will replace Scott, becoming the 26th head coach in franchise history. Source: Baxter Holmes of […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021