NBA PM: How Defensive Player of the Year Favorites Excel

Ben Dowsett selects his Defensive Player of the Year, and showcases the favorites as team-driving engines.

Alan Draper  •  16 Oct 2023
Six Defensive Player Candidates — By The Numbers

Spencer Davies names his best defenders and breaks down the close battle for a vital award.

Alan Draper  •  10 Oct 2023
NBA AM: 20 Playoff Predictions

The playoffs almost are upon us, so Joel Brigham makes 20 bold predictions for this year’s postseason.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
No Minutes Restriction Placed on Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant participated in a full practice session Friday and said he’s “excited to go out there” and make his return after missing the last five weeks with a knee injury. “Today was one of those days where I went out there and played, and practiced with the guys and I felt normal,” said Durant, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Durant Medically Cleared, Expected to Return Saturday

Barring a setback, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will return to game action Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans, the team announced Thursday. Durant, who has been participating in 2-on-2, 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 scrimmages during Warriors practices, has been cleared by team doctors to return to full-team practices. Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Golden State Warriors Secure NBA’s Best Record

Because the Spurs fell earlier Wednesday to the Lakers, the Warriors secured the NBA’s best record, the Western Conference’s top seed and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Now, after going 15-4 since Kevin Durant suffered a left knee injury Feb. 28 at Washington, Golden State will ease its eight-time All-Star back into the rotation without […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors to Rest Green, Iguodala vs. Phoenix

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced Tuesday prior to his team’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves that he will rest Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala for Wednesday’s road game against the Phoenix Suns. Iguodala, 33, is accustomed to taking nights off, given his years in the league, but that isn’t the case for Green. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Warriors Target Saturday for Durant’s Return

The Golden State Warriors have targeted Saturday night’s home game against the New Orleans Pelicans as the return date for Kevin Durant provided that the All-Star forward experiences no setbacks in the final stages of his recovery from a sprained left knee, league sources told ESPN. Source: Marc Stein of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Durant’s Return Appears Imminent

As the Warriors prepare for the playoffs, Kevin Durant’s return appears imminent. Be afraid.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021