Warriors select forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. with 28th pick
The Golden State Warriors selected forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with the 28th overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound Baldwin missed much of his lone college season with a nagging left ankle injury, averaging 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 11 games — and he likely will have ample time to develop early on with the newly crowned NBA champions. Golden State general manager Bob Myers has said it will be a priority to bring back as many of the team's free agents as possible to make a run at a repeat.
news.yahoo.comNet change: Warriors find Boston baskets set too high
The Golden State Warriors arrived at the TD Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday to find that the basket they were shooting at in warmups was the wrong height. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said during his pregame media availability that he wasn’t aware of the issue, but it wasn’t uncommon. Kerr then took the opportunity to needle the league for the finals' late start times.
news.yahoo.comH.R. 8 gun background check bill probably won’t pass, even after Uvalde
Critics are calling for H.R. 8′s passage amid public outrage over the deadliest mass shooting at an American school in nearly a decade. But legal and firearms experts are not optimistic the bill will become law.
washingtonpost.comESPN Host Absolutely Torches GOP Over Texas School Shooting: ‘Wake Up!’
ESPNESPN personality Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on Wednesday morning absolutely tore into Republicans after the horrific Uvalde school massacre, calling on them to “shape up, wake up and do something” and blasting them for standing in the way of gun-control legislation.Following Tuesday’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary that left at least 19 schoolchildren dead, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr furiously pleaded with GOP leaders to enact a universal background check. “They won’t vote on i
news.yahoo.comThompson scores 33, Warriors beat Lakers to win third in row
Golden State coach Steve Kerr made a point to tell Klay Thompson he played his best game yet since returning in January from a 2 1/2-year absence following surgeries and long rehabs on his left knee and right Achilles. Jordan Poole keeps doing his part to provide a spark when the Warriors are missing stars like Thompson or, currently, Stephen Curry. Thompson scored 33 points with six 3-pointers and Golden State won its third straight game after dropping four in a row, running away late from the depleted Los Angeles Lakers for a 128-112 victory Thursday night.
news.yahoo.comWarriors rally from 16 down to beat Jazz, get playoff spot
Warriors coach Steve Kerr did not emphasize the magnitude of Saturday’s game in his pregame talk with his team. Klay Thompson scored 36 points and Golden State erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 111-107 and clinch a playoff spot. Jordan Poole added 31 and Andrew Wiggins had 17 as the Warriors also snapped a four-game losing streak.
news.yahoo.comThompson surprised by Ferrell, lifts Warriors over Clippers
Will Ferrell emailed Steve Kerr a while back, and the Warriors coach didn't believe it was really the actor writing. A few exchanges later, Ferrell was warming up with Golden State on a night the Warriors needed a little fun and lightheartedness to forget their recent funk. Klay Thompson scored 20 points after the comedy star surprised him and teammates before the game, and Golden State snapped a five-game skid by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 112-97 on Tuesday.
news.yahoo.comJames scores 56 points, Lakers beat Warriors to end skid
Despite ranking third in NBA history in scoring and closing fast on Karl Malone in second, LeBron James has somehow never been thought of as a pure scorer. On Saturday night, James showed he is still more than capable of piling up the points in a variety of ways. James scored a season-high 56 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 124-116 to snap a four-game losing streak.
news.yahoo.comWarriors switch up practice routine, say it pays dividends
They call it “The Golden Hour.” Each day after their film session, an hour goes up on the scoreboard clock and the Golden State Warriors break into small groups to begin working at three separate, 20-minute stations: on the court, in the weight room or with the training staff. Coach Steve Kerr and his assistants met during the summer along with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green to review how they might practice more efficiently and with greater focus, and the resulting “Golden Hour” has meant so much to Golden State’s success so far.
news.yahoo.comCurry, Wiggins lead Warriors to 126-95 victory over Magic
Stephen Curry keeps letting it fly from any spot on the floor, and he's suddenly within striking distance of overtaking Ray Allen as the NBA's all-time leader in made 3-pointers. Curry had seven more 3s on the way to 31 points and eight assists, Andrew Wiggins hit a career-high eight 3s and finished with 28 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Orlando Magic 126-95 on Monday night. Curry swished a half-court shot to beat the first-quarter buzzer and wound up shooting 8 of 16.
news.yahoo.comAn Afghan photographer’s relic of the past
Haji Mirzaman was just a teenager when he started taking photos using a homemade wooden box camera in his cousin's studio in downtown Kabul. Now in his 70s, he says the instant camera has survived wars, invasions and a Taliban ban on photography, but is now in danger of disappearing due to the digital age.
news.yahoo.comWarriors’ Steve Kerr responds to Kyle Rittenhouse verdict: ‘This is America’
Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr said what many were thinking after a jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse of all charges on Friday. “This is America,” Kerr said Friday before his team played the Pistons. “We’re treading down a dangerous path. “It wasn’t a shocking verdict, but one that poses great risk going forward if we continue to go down this path. ... States determining that people can just ...
news.yahoo.comCurry scores 37, Durant season-low 19 as Warriors rout Nets
Stephen Curry had 37 points, easily winning matchup of the NBA’s top two scorers when Kevin Durant had his worst night of the season, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Brooklyn Nets 117-99 Durant came in leading the league with 29.6 points per game, but he managed only 19, the first time all season he didn’t hit 20.
R. Kelly survivor Azriel Clary details the rules the singer imposed on his victims
In an interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King, Azriel Clary, who testified against R. Kelly at his racketeering trial, says that the disgraced singer had strict rules about what she and other women could wear and who they were allowed to speak to.
news.yahoo.comMorant, Grizzlies beat Warriors in OT, advance to face Jazz
Ja Morant made consecutive jumpers in the final 48 seconds of overtime and scored 35 points, Memphis had an answer for every Stephen Curry flurry, and the Grizzlies are headed back to the playoffs for the first time in four years after holding off the Golden State Warriors 117-112 in a thrilling play-in game.
Curry is scoring champ, Warriors beat Grizzlies for 8 seed
Stephen Curry became the oldest scoring champion since Michael Jordan in 1998, finishing with 46 points as the Golden State Warriors held off the Memphis Grizzlies 113-101 in a regular-season finale that determined the play-in tournament’s eighth and ninth spots.
Stephen Curry's late 3 lifts Warriors past Jazz 119-116
Stephen Curry made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 14 seconds left moments after missing from deep, scoring 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz 119-116 on Monday night to keep hold of the eighth seed in the playoff race.
Basketball star Jeremy Lin speaks out on attacks against Asian Americans and racism on the court
Basketball star Jeremy Lin on Wednesday spoke out about the recent attacks on Asian Americans and opened up about his personal experiences with racism on the court, CBS San Francisco reports. The basketball star told CBS San Francisco that he wants to promote empathy, love and compassion. Lin first talked about his own experience with racism on social media, saying, "We are tired of being told that we don't experience racism. We have to listen to each other," Lin told the outlet. I applaud Jeremy for his words and echo his sentiments regarding racism against the Asian American community.
cbsnews.comSteve Kerr and other top NBA coaches are offering virtual coaching during the pandemic
On Thursday, virtual coaching platform eCoach announced the launch of training videos from more than 40 of the NBA's most elite head and assistant coaches. Coaches including Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr, Toronto Raptors Coach Nick Nurse and Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers are sharing shooting tips and their coaching expertise to players of all levels. "We're just really looking for ways to spread coaching and instruction to people who wouldn't otherwise be able to get it, especially from NBA coaches," Kerr told CNBC in an interview this week. eCoach's partnership with the National Basketball Coaches Association allows not just access to top coaches but also access to NBA game footage to drill in key points and show their teachings in action. "We believe that for coaches, this is a perfect way to communicate the game during this unusual period of time," Rick Carlisle, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks and president of the National Basketball Coaches Association told CNBC.
cnbc.comGolden State Warriors to play first NBA game without fans after San Francisco bans large crowds due to coronavirus fears
The Golden State Warriors announced Wednesday that the team will play its next home game without fans after San Francisco placed a ban on large events. The Golden State Warriors will play Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets without spectators due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the team announced. "We know that this Order is disruptive, but it is an important step to support public health," Breed said in a statement. "Fans with tickets to Thursday and Saturday night's games will receive a refund in the amount paid," the team statement said. The NBA also released two memos last week, the second of which it advised teams to make contingency plans should the league decide to play games in arenas without spectators.
cnbc.comMills scores 31 to lead Spurs past Curry-less Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors are finding out what it's like to be a team saddled with injuries. LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 points for the Spurs (4-1), who were coming off their first loss of the season a night earlier. D'Angelo Russell led Golden State (1-4) with 30 points. The game was an indication of the uphill battle facing Golden State without Curry, who underwent surgery after breaking his left hand Wednesday against Phoenix. Russell scored 19 points in the first half and the Warriors were within two points at the break, 57-55.
Steph Curry breaks hand as Warriors lose to Suns
(CNN) - NBA star Steph Curry suffered a broken hand in the Golden State Warriors' home defeat by the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. With the Warriors trailing 83-54 in the third quarter, Curry fell awkwardly on his left hand as the Suns' 7-foot center Aron Baynes landed on top of him. Curry immediately grabbed his wrist and walked back to the locker room with 8:31 left in the third quarter. The 31-year-old underwent X-rays which confirmed a broken left hand, but there was no immediate word on a timeline for his return. It is the second successive season in which Curry has suffered an injury in the early weeks.
Popovich fires back at President Trump, praises Adam Silver
SAN ANTONIO - The war of words continues between the NBA and President Donald Trump. Trump criticized both Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich for their remarks regarding the league's ongoing controversy with China Wednesday. During media availability before San Antonio's third preseason game Sunday, Popovich was asked if he had any response to the President's comments. Popovich also reiterated his support of NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who stood by the league's right to free speech. But that comparison was pretty stark when you put our president up against those leaders when he's with them or talking to them, and how he reacts compared to the way Adam Silver reacted.
Popovich fires back at President Trump, praises Adam Silver
Trump criticized both Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich for their remarks regarding the league's ongoing controversy with China Wednesday. During media availability... Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.
Trump criticizes top NBA coaches amid China controversy
CNN(CNN) - U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken for the first time about the escalating tensions between the NBA and China as he took aim at the coaches of the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors. All of the NBA's official Chinese partners have now suspended ties with the league as it continues to grapple with the fallout. "But they talk badly about the United States, but when it talks about China they didn't want to say anything bad. When asked to clarify his own position on how the Chinese government is pressuring the NBA, Trump said they had to "work out their own situation." He continued: "I watched the way Kerr, Popovich, and some of the others who are pandering to China."
Trump mocks Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich over response to NBA-China standoff
President Trump mocked two of his frequent critics, NBA head coaches Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich, because of their responses to the ongoing standoff between the league and China. After an executive bill signing Wednesday, Mr. Trump responded to a question about China applying pressure to the NBA and went directly after Kerr, the Golden State Warriors coach. "I watch this guy Steve Kerr," Mr. Trump said. "He was shaking "Oh, I don't know, I don't know." From gun control to immigration, Kerr and Popovich are typically outspoken about social issues in the United States.
cbsnews.comTrump Criticizes Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr Over Comments About NBA-China Controversy
Former Spur and now Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he wanted to educate himself more before speaking on the matter.That didn't stop Trump from setting in on Kerr, calling him a "little boy" during a press conference. "I watched this guy, Steve Kerr, and he was like a little boy who was so scared to be even answering the question," Trump told reporters Wednesday. "And yet he'll talk about the United States very badly. "As Trump has done recently with other critics, he questioned Kerr's and Popovich's loyalty to the United States. "I watched the way that Kerr, Popovich and some of the others were pandering to China, and yet to our own country, they don't," he said.
sacurrent.comPresident Trump criticizes Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr for response to China controversy
President Donald Trump criticized Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr on Wednesday for their responses in the wake of the NBA's ongoing controversy with China. Trump continued: "I watched Popovich, sort of the same thing, but he didn't look quite as scared, actually. "They have to work out their own situation," Trump said refering to the NBA. "But I watched the way that Kerr, Popovich and some of the others were pandering to China, and yet to our own country, they don't." Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says he supports the comments from NBA commish Adam Silver surrounding the controversy with the league and China.
Gregg Popovich lauds, defends Adam Silver's response to China over Hong Kong tweet rift
MIAMI, Fla. - Gregg Popovich, the NBA's longest-tenured coach, lauded NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday for his stance supporting freedom of speech amid the ongoing rift with China. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says he supports the comments from NBA commish Adam Silver surrounding the controversy with the league and China. pic.twitter.com/kKadrF6Xwp Will Manso (@WillMansoWPLG) October 8, 2019"And it wasn't easy for him to say," Popovich said. Many NBA coaches have remained largely mum on the current situation with China. "That's what this country is about: freedom of speech," Rivers told reporters at Clippers practice Tuesday.