WARRIORSTALK

Warriors “Unlikely” to Acquire Ben Simmons

The Athletic’s Warriors writer Anthony Slater reported today that the Warriors-Simmons connection may not be as viable as many thought. Slater stated in his report that "There isn’t — and has never been — a realistic offer on the table for Golden State to discuss” (via The Athletic). There is a myriad of reasons why this won’t materialize, as many have speculated, due to a split on both sides. The biggest questions are mainly surrounding Simmons’ value, the Warriors’ needs, Philly GM (and long-time Warriors dissident) Daryl Morey, and potential pieces in Kuminga and Wiseman.

FeatureJames HomerSeptember 2, 2021Ben Simmons, WarriorsComment

Collison scrimmages with Stephen Curry and Warriors

The Warriors are still in need of another point guard on the roster.

Bob Myers mentioned it in a media availability a few weeks ago and looking a the roster it would make sense that the Warriors could use another “ball-handling guard”, as Myers put it, especially in the event that Stephen Curry or Jordan Poole miss some time on the court.

FeatureJoseph AziziSeptember 2, 2021Darren Collison, Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, WarriorsComment

Is Kyrie Irving More Skilled Than Steph Curry? Statistically, No.

A couple of days ago, former Nets guard, Mike James, said that Kyrie Irving deserved to be added to the Mount Rushmore of the most skilled guards in NBA history.

While James is entitled to his own opinion like the rest of us, what happened next rubbed Warriors fans the wrong way. After a fan called out James for vouching for Kyrie Irving and not Steph Curry, James responded by saying that Kyrie is more skilled overall than Steph and that Steph is just a better shooter.

FeatureBen StrawnSeptember 1, 2021Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving Comments

Warriors are betting favorites to land Ben Simmons in a trade

It’s no secret that Ben Simmons wants out of Philadelphia.

The 25-year-old point guard has reportedly let the 76ers organization know that he does not intend to report to training camp, according to Keith Pompey. Pompey said that Simmons’ preferred trade destinations are the “three California teams”, with one of those being Golden State.

On Tuesday, BetMGM sportsbook set their odds for the team to most likely land the lefty. Leading the league with the best odds to land Simmons are the Warriors, who are set as +300 favorites. The team with the second-best odds are the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are currently set at +400.

FeatureJoseph AziziSeptember 1, 2021Betting, Ben Simmons, WarriorsComment

Exploring Ben Simmons’ Potential Chemistry With Draymond Green in Golden State

Apparently, Ben Simmons has not been feeling the Brotherly Love.

Things in Philadelphia have gotten so Rocky he reportedly has told the 76ers’ leadership he wants out and will not report to the team’s training camp.

Now, it seems the point forward and 2016 No. 1 overall pick is California Dreamin’.

FeatureMichael WaldmanSeptember 1, 2021Ben Simmons, Draymond Green, 76ers, Warriors Comment

Ben Simmons Names California Teams as Target Destinations

The Ben Simmons saga just keeps getting more interesting. Early today, the Sixers’ star point guard was reported to be uninterested in playing for the team, to the extent that he ‘does not intend to report to training camp’. This news has a lot of implications for the West, especially considering an anonymous Western Conference exec’s statement that Simmons is targeting one of three top teams in California, those presumably being the Lakers, Clippers, and of course, the Warriors.

FeatureJames HomerAugust 31, 2021Ben Simmons, Warriors, RumorsComment