NBA AM: Taxation Without Title Contention

Nine teams are over the luxury tax heading into the 2017-18 season, but how many are title contenders?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Magic Johnson Subpoenaed to Testify in Green Lawsuit

Magic Johnson has been subpoenaed as a witness in a civil lawsuit accusing Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green of assault, according to court documents obtained by the Detroit Free Press. Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations, and Green both played basketball for Michigan State, and the plaintiff played football at MSU. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Durant Apologizes for Twitter Incident

Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant acknowledged a controversial Twitter incident and apologized for comments that were critical of his former team and coach, calling the tweets “idiotic” and “childish.” “I use Twitter to engage with the fans,” Durant said Tuesday from the stage of the TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco. “I think it’s […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors Sign Advertisement Deal with Japanese Tech Company Rakuten

The Golden State Warriors signed the largest of the NBA advertising patch deals this week, selling the space on its jersey for the next three years to Japanese tech company Rakuten. Sources say the deal is worth $20 million per year, nearly doubling the second-highest deal, signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors will sport Rakuten’s genuine logo with […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Steph Curry on Under Armour: People Want to Wear Our Shoes

Stephen Curry responded to Kevin Durant’s recent shots at Under Armour, telling the Charlotte Observer that the teammates had a conversation and the issue won’t affect the Golden State Warriors’ chemistry. Durant, a Nike spokesperson, told The Ringer on a podcast last month that “nobody wants to play in Under Armours.” No athlete has generated […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Predicting The Next Second Round All-Stars

Since 2008, there have been three second round picks to reach All-Star status. Who will be the next?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sleepers in the Pacific Division

David Yapkowitz examines sleepers in the Pacific Division for next season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
KD Applauds Kyrie’s ‘Courage’ for Requesting Trade

Kyrie Irving is exactly where he needs to be. At least that’s how Kevin Durant sees it. Irving was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, and the way events unfolded leading up to the deal reminded Durant of his move to the Golden State Warriors before last season. “He did […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Georgia to Activate Pachulia Despite Ankle Injury

Source: Georgia plans on activating Zaza Pachulia for EuroBasket as the GSW’s center remains cautious while he rehabs his ankle. Source: David Pick Pro Basketball Reporter on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021