The Golden State Warriors announced Saturday that seventh overall pick, Jonathan Kuminga has been cleared to fully participate in practice. This is a good sign, as Kuminga has been out since the second preseason game with a strained patella tendon in his right knee. The Warriors know not to rush injured players back though, as eager fans still await the return of Klay Thompson and James Wiseman, both of which suffered prior knee injuries.
Read MoreFor the first time since 2015, the Golden State Warriors won each of their first three games of the season, and this start has been met with enthusiasm.
Perhaps the most exciting part of their strong beginning is the fact that they don’t seem to be playing at their full potential yet. While they have made notable progress from last season in a number of areas, they had some very shaky stretches in wins over both Los Angeles teams. Furthermore, they are still awaiting the return of Klay Thompson and James Wiseman from injury. While it is uncertain how much either one can contribute when they come back, the possibility of what they can offer is exciting.
Read MoreOn April 10, 2021, James Wiseman went up for a dunk attempt after rolling to the basket versus the Houston Rockets and landed awkwardly, tearing his right meniscus, and ending his rookie season.
He finished his rookie season with averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 21.4 minutes. His Per 36 numbers were more impressive though, finishing with 19.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and an average of 4.7 points per 100 possessions.
Read MoreAs the Golden State Warriors look to finish up their California matchups at 3-0 to start the season, they’ll be traveling a few hours north to face the Sacramento Kings. The big story surrounding Sacramento this season has been 9th overall pick Davion Mitchell, an undersized point guard out of Baylor who was widely touted as possibly the best perimeter defender in the draft. Mitchell, fresh off an NCAA championship with Baylor after defeating number 5 overall pick Jalen Suggs and Gonzaga, has made an instant impact in the NBA, checking some of the best perimeter scorers in the game already.
Read MoreSome guys can just hoop. That’s the case with all the NBA greats. Their instincts for the game and natural skill or athleticism can propel them to incredible heights, but the one thing all these guys share in common is that they can’t do it alone. Even otherworldly basketball talents could use an extra set of eyes who know the game well enough to tell them what they’re doing wrong and, more importantly, how to get better.
Read MoreKlay Thompson has not been shy about expressing his level of disappointment, to put it kindly, about not making the NBA’s 75th-anniversary team.
He’s been very outward about his disapproval of being snubbed from the list, and rightfully so. Thompson is a three-time NBA champion, and arguably the second-best shooter in league history. His list of records and accolades could go on and on.
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