Warriors’ Pachulia: Popovich Played ‘big part’ in Threats

Zaza Pachulia can handle being the villain of the Western Conference finals. But what Pachulia can’t tolerate and what he wishes Spurs coach Gregg Popovich would have considered when he fanned the rage of so many fans by deeming the 33-year-old a dirty player and even comparing the play to “manslaughter,” are the social media […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Game 4 Preview: Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs

Without Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs are on the brink of elimination, writes Ben Nadeau

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sunday: How Too Much Cavs and Warriors Could Be Bad

Dynasties are a part of sports, but what happens when other teams simply stop believing they can compete?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Hawks Interview Sheppard, Schlenk

Washington Wizards vice president of basketball operations Tommy Sheppard and Golden State Warriors assistant general manager Travis Schlenk have emerged as the new names of note in the Atlanta Hawks’ front-office search, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN that the Hawks have conducted interviews with both Sheppard and Schlenk this week and continue to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Durant on Playoffs: ‘If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.’

Kevin Durant on the amount of blowouts this postseason: “If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.” Source: Kenny Ducey of Sports Illustrated on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Draymond Green: Warriors Cavaliers Finals ‘Not Inevitable’

Asked Draymond Green if they know it’s inevitable that it’ll be GSW-CLE in the Finals: “Nah, it’s not inevitable. We’ve lost a lead before.” Source: Tim Kawakami of The Mercury News on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Iguodala, Pachulia Questionable for Game 3

The Warriors say Andre Iguodala (left knee soreness) & Zaza Pachulia (right heel contusion) are questionable for Game 3 at Spurs. Source: Marc J. Spears of ESPN on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kawhi Leonard Remains Questionable for Game 3

The availability of Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard remained in question Thursday for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals as the team took part in its first practice in preparation for Saturday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Leonard did not participate in Thursday’s workout, but multiple players said they saw the forward at […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Draymond Green Believes Klay Should be On All-NBA Team

Three members of the Golden State Warriors were voted onto the All-NBA teams, but Draymond Green thinks there should have been four. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant made the second team, while Green snagged a third-team honor. Sharpshooter Klay Thompson was left off of all three teams. Source: Chris Haynes of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021