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22 November 2024

• [THE SPORTSRUSH] - Draymond Green Enlightens Rachel Nichols On How He Upped His 3-Point Percentage From 20 Percent
  Everyone expected Klay Thompson’s exit would affect the Warriors’ ability to be a terrifying three-point shooting team. However, that hasn’t been the case. They rank fourth in the NBA in three-point attempts per game with 41.7. At the same time, their 38.7% conversion rate is bettered only by the Cavaliers and Knicks. Having Stephen Curry… The post appeared first on .
• [Dub Nation HQ] - Preview: Warriors play wayward Pelicans in a matinee
  Adjusting to life without De'Anthony Melton; will Golden State make a roster move?
• [Sportskeeda] - "Whatever it is, he’s got answers.": Warriors' Moses Moody on Steph Curry's leadership, Golden State's hot start and more (Exclusive)
  Perhaps more impressive than Stephen Curry’s shooting outbursts: is how the Golden State Warriors’ star leads with both conviction and humility.
• [USA Today: For The Win] - Warriors vs. Pelicans: How to watch online, live stream info, game time, TV channel | November 22
  Yves Missi and the New Orleans Pelicans (4-12) play the Golden State Warriors (11-3) at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on (...)
• [Last Word on Sports] - Three Teams That Could Trade for Kyle Kuzma
  is one of the most intriguing names to monitor before the NBA trade deadline. The face a decision with the 29-year-old forward, who has been their most productive player over the last few seasons. Despite signing him to a four-year, $90 million guaranteed deal in the 2023 offseason, Kuzma’s timeline doesn’t align with Washington’s young core. This makes him an ideal trade candidate, which is why the have consistently been discussed. Here are three teams that could be candidates for a Kuzma trade. Three Teams That Could Trade for Kyle Kuzma A Kuzma Lakers Reunion A Kyle Kuzma Lakers trade is always a possibility. Kuzma began his NBA career in Los Angeles and played a key role in their 2020 championship run. His growth as a scorer since leaving the Lakers makes him an even more valuable piece for a team looking to contend. His ability to create offense and space the floor would lift the burden on and . This could give the Lakers a reliable third-scoring option. It would also give them some of the . The Lakers would likely have to include some draft capital to acquire Kuzma, something they haven’t been afraid to throw around in the latter years of LeBron’s career. While the Wizards could probably get better value elsewhere, the Lakers’ urgency to maximize LeBron’s championship window could push them to make a deal. That being said, the Lakers' hot start to the season may incentivize them to stand pat and see how things play out with their current roster instead of making a trade for Kuzma. Detroit Takes A Swing It wasn’t expected that the Detroit Pistons would be taking any swings in the trade market. As a young team, they were expected to continue to develop their existing talent rather than get veteran help. Now the Pistons are off to a surprisingly decent start. With the Eastern Conference looking like the much weaker conference, they could take a swing to lock down a solid playoff spot. The Pistons have plenty of assets to trade, and adding Kuzma to their roster could give them a surprisingly competitive team in the shaky East. A Kuzma Warriors Trade The Warriors have been exploring options to solidify their forward rotation, and Kuzma is a possible fit. Golden State’s small-ball style of play would allow Kuzma to thrive as a scoring forward who can guard multiple positions. His size and ability to hit catch-and-shoot threes would complement the Warriors' style of ball movement and three-point shooting. He also could be a nice fit in small-ball lineups next to at the center. To get Kuzma, the Warriors would likely have to cut bait with some of their young talent. and are the highest-value young players they have. The Warriors, however, showed apprehension at trading them for even better players than Kuzma this summer. For this reason, it may be tough to make a Kuzma trade to the Warriors happen. The Warriors are also currently the number one seed, so maybe they don’t want to mess with what is working. The post appeared first on .
• [Last Word on Sports] - Warriors ’22 Championship Catalyst Back to Playing His Game
  It's almost unbelievable that Golden State is atop the standings. How are they sitting in first place? There are several reasons, but one sure-fire reason is the play of the Warriors '22 championship finals standout . He is playing his best basketball since that finals run, and it's evident in Golden State's surprising start to this season. Warriors '22 Championship Catalyst Back to Playing His Game Andrew Wiggins Is Playing Like He Did in the Warriors '22 Championship Run In that epic finals run, aside from , Wiggins was integral to the Warriors defeating the to capture the Larry O'Brien trophy. It was Wiggins's first taste of championship glory on a team that had achieved those heights three times before. Wiggins was widely viewed as the catalyst for the Warriors '22 finals run. Things took a turn, though, after that banner year. While he put up solid numbers in the 2022-23 season, the Warriors could not make it past the semi-finals, getting bounced by the Los Angeles Lakers. Wiggins also dealt with injuries and personal matters that year that sidelined him for more than half the season. Last year, off-court challenges continued as his family matters continued. His numbers and play dive-bombed, and he was not the same player he had been for the Warriors. However, as we stand today, after two challenging seasons, the Canadian is back to playing excellent basketball and resembles the player Golden State relied on in 2022. Wiggins is averaging 16.2 PPG and shooting 39.3% from three. His three-point percentage mirrors exactly what he shot in '22, and his PPG is just below that season's average: 17.2. There's no doubt that this resurgent season has been critical to the Warriors surprising 11-3 record. There weren't many, if any at all, that predicted this same team who lost to free agency over the summer would be sitting at the top of the West. The fact that they were unable to cash in on a big-name trade or free agent signing left many to expect a down season in The Bay. Nevertheless, here they are. Curry is still playing excellent basketball, and Wiggins is looking like he did three seasons ago. Offseason Work Paying Off Remember that Wiggins' name was also mentioned in trade rumors over the summer. That didn't stop him from getting back into form, though. During a postgame interview after a win over the earlier this week, Wiggins . "I had a great summer of work. Got a lot of work in. Had a lot of time to myself, and getting motivated this year and just gonna stay like that." Whatever workouts, drills, or however many shots Wiggins got up this past summer, it's paying huge dividends for his team. The Warriors continue to exceed expectations with every win they get. One could argue that GM . did right by not landing a star in the offseason. Instead, he went out and picked up solid rotation pieces like , , and . Of course, now that Melton is out for the season, expect Dunleavy to address that backcourt position as the February trade deadline approaches. Nevertheless, the Warriors are not to be slept on. The post appeared first on .
• [THE SPORTSRUSH] - Stephen Curry Injury Report (Nov 22nd): Is Warriors Star Playing Tonight Against Pelicans?
  The 2024-25 season has seen Stephen Curry miss three of the Warriors’ 14 games so far. With lower body issues pestering the Baby-Faced Assassin, Dubs fans are hoping that their two-time MVP can maintain a clean bill of health for the remainder of the year. However, before Golden State’s last two matchups, against the Clippers… The post appeared first on .
• [USA Today: Hoops Hype] - Warriors vs. Pelicans: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest
  The Golden State Warriors play against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center The Golden State Warriors are spending $16,219,233 per win while the New Orleans Pelicans are spending $44,96…
• [NBC Sports Bay Area & California] - Steph Curry is only chasing fifth NBA championship in Year 16 | NBC Sports Bay Area
  On this episode of "Dubs Talk" Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson sit down with the Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry to find out what motivates him in...
• [Dub Nation HQ] - DNHQ Late Night: These Warriors are somethin' else
  Riley Gaucher has some late night vibes for the HQ discussing GSW's most recent victory.