An NBA journeyman has made it back to where it all started, while another has secured his spot on a playoff team.
Jordan Bell signed with the Golden State Warriors on Friday, marking his return via a two-way contract to a team he debuted for in 2017 and last played for in the 2018-19 season. The move also elevated Juan Toscano-Anderson to the 15-man roster after the forward was previously with the team on a two-way contract.
Read MoreThis is the official campaign for Draymond Green making the All-Defensive First Team. Green is the quarterback, the leader for this Golden State defense. You saw last night how absolutely dominant on that side of the floor he is. Rim protection, post defense, rebounding, taking charges, communicating. That last one is the key. That’s how you set the tone on defense. Be vocal and lead by example.
Read MoreLeBron James thinks the play-in for the NBA playoffs is a bad idea. Which is odd, because in March 2020, James thought having the 7-11 seeds duke it out late in the regular season was a good idea.
So why the sudden change of heart?
Well, his Lakers currently find themselves at No. 5 in the Western Conference, with just a game separating them from the No. 7 seed Portland Trailblazers. Los Angeles went 7-13 in the 17-time All Star’s 20-game absence because of an ankle injury, and lost to Sacramento and Toronto in two contests with James before a reaggravation of his ankle has him sidelined for at least the next pair of games.
Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors picked up a valuable win Monday night over the New Orleans Pelicans, helping bump themselves to the eighth seed in the Western Conference. It was a “heroic” effort to say the least, both metaphorically and literally. After all, the Warriors notched the victory on the first-ever “Arena of Heroes” event, a collaboration between the NBA and Marvel, presented on ESPN. If you happened to catch it on ESPN2, it was, by all means, a first of its kind for the NBA.
Read MoreIt seems that every time that the Warriors move one step forward and all is looking up in the world of Golden State basketball, another complication arises.
Kelly Oubre Jr. reportedly has a torn ligament in his left wrist and a fracture on the palm, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Oubre reaggravated his wrist on April 9th in the first matchup with the Wizards, missed 11 days and then returned for 5 games. He attempted to play through the injury during that span.
Read MoreStephen Curry dropping 23 points in the third quarter and sparking a 24-0 run will be the highlight of the Warriors’ 113-87 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday but don’t overlook the other contributions in the box score. Golden State has emulated the phrase “Strength in Numbers” from the beginnings of their dynasty to the height of the Hamptons Five. And make no mistake, the phrase carries equal importance as the Warriors close out the season.
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