The Golden State Warriors’ season took what could have been a lethal blow this week. The injury to Klay Thompson, ruling him out until 2021/22, took them from title contenders to middle-of-the-pack. Already facing a sizeable tax bill, Warriors ownership could have sat back and shrugged.
With the 2020 NBA draft right around the corner, James Wiseman faced the media for the final time before Wednesday’s draft night. The projected lottery pick spoke with a level head throughout the press conference, displaying maturity way beyond his years.
Last season, the Golden State Warriors were a nothing factor in the NBA. Kevin Durant left to team up with Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, Steph Curry only played five games before his injury and Klay Thompson missed the entire season with a torn ACL.
The Bulls will be entering the draft armed with the fourth overall pick, but there’s the possibility that they would try moving up. Jonathan Givony of ESPN mentioned that Chicago is interested in trading up to take either one of the top two spots in the draft.
Speculations have been going back and forth on whether the Golden State Warriors will keep their 2nd overall pick in the draft or trade it for a proven quality player. But if the Warriors keep their pick and make a selection, I expect them to draft for need, rather than get the best talent available.
A stretch four who shoots light out from three and can play a bit of smallball five? That’s Danilo Gallinari, the type of player that every NBA team is on the lookout for.
During a recent episode of The Lowe Podcast, Bill Simmons joined pod host Zach Lowe to speculate about potential game-changing trade deals for next season. Simmons suggested that the Golden State Warriors could make a deal for Blake Griffin and the 7th pick in this year’s draft, then send Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, and their 2nd overall draft pick to the Detroit Pistons.
he bright spot that automatically comes with a losing record is that you will have the opportunity to select a topnotch prospect in the draft. The Golden State Warriors, who finished their 2019-20 campaign with a lowly 15-50 win-loss slate, got just that as they were given the 2nd overall pick during the recently-concluded 2020 NBA Draft Lottery.
With all the intangibles that Gordon brings on the table, the athletic combo forward will only make $18 million next season, and $16 million the following year. That is indeed a bargain contract for a versatile forward like Gordon, whose value climbs higher in today’s positionless basketball.
Guards Stephen Curry and Steve Nash both helped revolutionise the point guard position in the NBA. With this they brought a new aspect of basketball into play.
On 12th May 2019, Kawhi Leonard hit one of the greatest shots in NBA history.
Three-time NBA champion and two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry has spoken out about his life in isolation.
Had LeBron not made the block and Iguodala puts Golden State up by two could the Cavs have turned it around?
Which players have impressed most since the All-Star break?
The Golden State Warriors have agreed to trade All-Star D’Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
