There’s something going on with Golden State. Despite Stephen Curry putting up almost 33 points per game on comfortable 51/42/94 shooting splits, and 7 boards and assists per contest each, the Warriors are only 4-7. Their starting unit is still in the NBA’s highest echelon in terms of box plus/minus and other impact stats, but once their bench takes the floor, the momentum shifts very quickly.
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 have waived Avery Bradley, Mychael Mulder, Jordan Bell, and Gary Payton II.
The news was delivered via Steve Kerr shortly after their win over Portland in the final game of the preseason Friday night at Chase Center.
Read MoreLooks like that 15th and final roster spot will be coming down to Avery Bradley or Gary Payton II. No disrespect to Langston Galloway(who was recently waived by the Dubs, or Mychal Mulder (or even Jordan Bell for that matter), but they’re not exactly what the Warriors are looking for out of that role as the last reserve. The Warriors need a leader at the guard position, an energetic voice for the end of the bench, someone who is always ready and can be called at any time. A player who controls the flow of the game and the offense. A grinder who can get down and dirty on the defensive side. Bradley and Payton II do that exactly (and then some).
Read MoreIt’s finally that beautiful time of year again—the start of the NBA season. The Dubs play their first of five preseason games on October 4, and there’s a lot of intriguing storylines to monitor.
Read MoreNBA training camp is still days away, but the competition is beginning to heat up for the Golden State Warriors. In what proved to be an eventful day, the Warriors agreed to multiple training camp deals with the hopes of solidifying the full 15-man roster. Solid depth across all positions can give contenders the edge as the race towards the playoffs heats up. Having a reliable bench to ensure your core players suit up relatively healthy for the postseason makes a significant difference.
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