NBA journeyman, Pat Beverley of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has never been one to shy away from a confrontation, especially if it’s on a basketball court. Look no further than an interaction he had with Stephen Curry for a prime example of this.
Read MoreAs the NBA season returns, so have the delusional folks over at ESPN. Monday, Sportscenter released its first list of NBA power rankings.
Read MoreI’ll be honest, I was a little apprehensive after the Warriors’ front office chose to forego signing Avery Bradley to the team’s 15th spot and went with Gary Payton II—even despite Payton’s better play in limited minutes during the pre-season. I was even more apprehensive after I learned that Draymond, Steph, and Iguodala all pushed the Warriors’ front office to sign Bradley, and still the front office went in a different direction.
Read MoreThe 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.
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