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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Golden State Warriors Nearly Traded Draymond Green For An Unbelievable Package
Draymond Green has been a featured face of the Golden State Warriors for years, but the latest intel out of San Francisco has revealed that the 4x champion was nearly traded to the Grizzlies for an unexpected return. Reportedly, the Warriors were in the final stages of giving up Draymond in a swap for Steven Adams, Dillon Brooks, and Tyus Jones. "There was a deal in place [in Summer 2023] to send Draymond to Memphis… In that trade, Steven Adams would have come back to Golden State along with Dillon Brooks and Tyus Jones," said Logan Murdock on the Zach Lowe Show. "The reason why that deal fell through is because Tyus Jones got re-routed to Washington [in the Porzingis-Marcus Smart trade]." Advertisement The offseason has officially begun for the Warriors after a second-round defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry, they'll be looking to add to their supporting cast this summer, but options are limited on the trade front. Recently, some Warriors fans have even been calling for a Draymond Green trade. And while Dray is not currently on the market, the Warriors have already tried to get rid of him in the past. The reported trade negotiations with the Grizzlies happened only two years ago, in the summer of 2023. Fresh off an elimination to the Lakers in the Conference Semifinals, the Warriors knew they needed to mix things up to stay competitive in the final stretch of Stephen Curry's career. After winning four championships and a Defensive Player of the Year, Golden State did not want to trade Draymond but something had to give for a team with one of the highest payrolls in the NBA. Of course, nobody would have expected the Warriors to deal with one of their biggest rivals at the time. Just a year prior, the Warriors and Grizzlies met in a brutal second-round series, and things got downright personal between Draymond, Dillon Brooks, and the other Grizzlies players. Advertisement Whatever the Warriors saw in that series, it was enough to convince them that they'd be better off with Dillon Brooks, Tyus Jones, and Steven Adams over Draymond Green. While Brooks brings the defense and toughness that Green provides, he's not nearly the same kind of playmaker, and he doesn't have any built-up chemistry with Steph. The same could be said for Steven Adams. As much as his size and strength would help the Warriors' frontcourt, he's not nearly as versatile as Draymond, who can play and defend all five positions on the court. Today, with Brooks on the Rockets and Tyus Jones on the Suns, it's already too late for the Warriors to revisit that trade, but they're probably better off with Draymond anyway. While he continues to blur the lines with what's appropriate on the court, his game is undeniable with averages of 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game on 42.4% shooting. He has set the tone on defense, allowing the Warriors to finish 7th in the West with a 48-34 record. At 35 years old, Draymond is approaching the end of his storied career, but he firmly believes that the Warriors can win at least one more championship with him, Steph Curry, and Jimmy Butler leading the way. Related: 9 Best Centers Golden State Warriors Could Realistically Acquire: One Blockbuster Trade Could Shock NBA World
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA Power Rankings: The title contenders, from least to most likely to win it all
NBA Power Rankings: The title contenders, from least to most likely to win it all So long to the NBA's tanking teams. We ranked them last week, as lottery odds are their only salvation. Let us turn now to the league's title contenders, perfectly ranking them from least to most likely to win. Also, check out the latest NBA Playoff Picture with less than a week to go in the regular season. Dishonorable mention: Phoenix Suns (35-43) Tyus Jones, getting to the heart of it: 'We can't afford to lose any games moving forward … but we've been saying that for a couple of weeks now. Something has got to change. We've got to play better ball on both ends of the floor. The level we're playing at right now just isn't cutting it.' 20. Atlanta Hawks (37-41) 'Our margin is not that great,' conceded coach Quin Snyder, whose Hawks' fast-paced, 19th-rated offense (113.4 points per 100 possessions) cannot carry their 19th-rated defense (115.1). 'We're able to get stops and run, and that's the key for us. But it starts with the defensive end.' 19. Sacramento Kings (38-40) 'The intensity, the effort and the enthusiasm has to be at a higher level,' pleaded coach Doug Christie, who may be losing his interim grip on this Kings locker room. 'This is how we play, and I have not been able to stamp that the way I want to stamp it because that's what I'm about.' 18. Dallas Mavericks (38-41) Anthony Davis, desperately trying to reframe a harrowing new reality in Dallas: 'We won't actually know because we're missing [Kyrie Irving]; so we'll never know how good we really can be. But with the guys we have, we have enough to definitely make some noise this postseason." 17. Miami Heat (35-43) A scout, via the Miami Herald, 'They've got an All-Star level player in [Tyler] Herro, a former All-Star in [Bam] Adebayo. They have veteran guys who are solid complementary players, solid role players and a Hall of Fame coach. That shouldn't equal 10 under .500. They're mediocre.' 16. Chicago Bulls (36-42) 'It's the right time to get hot,' said Josh Giddey, whose Bulls are 12-4 since March 6. 'We're starting to get wins by committee. It's not really a one-man show on this roster. It's a special group to be a part of, it's a fun group to be a part of. When we're winning, we do it together.' 15. Orlando Magic (38-40) 'We're still an elite team,' insisted Cole Anthony, whose Magic have not been elite since they started 15-7, though a soft schedule has breathed life into an inconsistent team. 'We have the elite personnel. … We just have to put it all together and get everyone firing at the same time." (Taylor Wilhelm/Yahoo Sports Illustration) 14. Milwaukee Bucks (44-34) Gary Trent Jr.: "Every single night when we step into it we're focused on Bucks basketball and if we go play Bucks basketball we should be successful." Except Bucks basketball has been fairly average all season (13th in net rating) and now Milwaukee is without Damian Lillard (blood clot). 13. Detroit Pistons (43-35) J.B. Bickerstaff on playoffs in Detroit: 'It's a big deal for the group. I'll be honest with you. We typically don't take time to reflect on where we are, but this is an opportunity for this group to reflect on where it is, where it's come from and what they've been able to accomplish together." 12. Memphis Grizzlies (46-32) Ja Morant, playing the victim: 'I was pretty much a villain for two years now. Every little thing — If somebody can say something negative about me, it's going to be out there. Yeah, I don't care anymore.' Probably not what you want to hear from your superstar before the playoffs begin. 11. Indiana Pacers (47-31) "We gotta continue to work and we've gotta peak at the right time," said Pascal Siakam, whose Pacers have been the Eastern Conference's second-best team over the last 15 games. "This is the time to play our best basketball.' Are we overlooking the defending conference finalists? 10. Los Angeles Clippers (46-32) Ivica Zubac on the crowded West, in a playoff atmosphere for weeks now: 'Everyone is trying to stay out of the play-in. You don't want to depend on one game or two games for your seed, for your chances to get into the playoffs. You want to get out of it. You want to make that top six.' 9. Los Angeles Lakers (48-30) A reality check, via JJ Redick: 'I don't think the expectation, at least internally, was we're going to be the 2017 Warriors or this year's Thunder. We didn't expect that. So the disjointedness of an in-season trade is there. … It's a work in progress. We all knew that was gonna be the case.' 8. Houston Rockets (52-27) Jalen Green knows what's good in Houston, as long as the offense can hold its own: 'When we're on point, we're paying attention to the details and playing hard, we're one of the best teams in the NBA. If we do this consistently and play hard, hit shots, it's pretty hard to guard.' 7. New York Knicks (50-28) 'When you head down the stretch,' said coach Tom Thibodeau, 'you want to check off the boxes. You want a winning record at home (27-12). You want a winning record on the road (23-16). Fifty wins is good (50-28). And you want to get the highest seed possible (No. 3).' 6. Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32) 'We play hard,' said Mike Conley, diagnosing what limits the Wolves, 'but when we got too many guys' minds in different spots, frustrated with themselves or the way the game is going for them, you see our team just splinter a little bit as far as the connectivity we need to play with.' 5. Denver Nuggets (47-32) A poor defense could doom the Nuggets, according to coach Michael Malone: 'That's been the most disappointing part of this year. The huge drop-off. We didn't go from [No. 8] to 12. We didn't go from eight to 15. We've gone from eight to — I don't even know what it is now.' It's 20. Advertisement 4. Golden State Warriors (46-32) Jimmy Butler, letting us know: 'Whatever squad that I'm on, we always have a chance. I know whatever squad 30 [Stephen Curry] is on, whatever squad 23 [Draymond Green] is on, always got a chance. So I'd only like to think that all three of us together have a really good chance.' 3. Cleveland Cavaliers (62-16) A crack in Cleveland, via Kenny Atkinson: 'I didn't think our energy level was as high as I thought it would be, considering the first seed is at stake. (The Kings') energy and intensity level was higher. I think we did pick it up a little bit, but I was a little surprised we weren't more on point.' 2. Boston Celtics (58-20) Jaylen Brown, whose knee is a concern in Boston: 'As we continue to move forward, I'm hoping to feel better and better. But there's no guarantee that rest or anything like that is going to make this thing better, so kind of figuring it out and going through it and getting ready for the playoffs.' 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-14) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's approach is a sound one: 'Nothing in life is promised. … This group that we have today could be the best group of players I ever play with. You think, 'Oh, we're all 25 or under, so we have a whole runway in front of us.' But you never know what happens.'
USA Today
01-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch April 1, 2025 NBA games online and on TV
How to watch April 1, 2025 NBA games online and on TV The Minnesota Timberwolves versus the Denver Nuggets is one of many strong options on today's NBA slate. In terms of live coverage, we've got what you need to know regarding today's NBA action here. Check out the links below. NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Sign up today How to watch today's NBA games Phoenix Suns at Milwaukee Bucks Tyus Jones will lead the Phoenix Suns (35-40) into a road matchup with Brook Lopez and the Milwaukee Bucks (40-34) at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. Game time: 7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET TV channel: KPHE - Arizona's Family Sports KPHE - Arizona's Family Sports Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free) Click here for a full preview Watch the NBA on NBA League Pass! Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks The NBA schedule on Tuesday includes the Philadelphia 76ers (23-52) visiting Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks (47-27) at Madison Square Garden, with the matchup beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. Game time: 7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET TV channel: NBC Sports Networks NBC Sports Networks Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free) Click here for a full preview Portland Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks Clint Capela and the Atlanta Hawks (36-38) will host the Portland Trail Blazers (32-43) at State Farm Arena on Tuesday, April 1. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET. Game time: 7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET TV channel: Rip City TV Rip City TV Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free) Click here for a full preview Watch the NBA on Fubo! Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies Draymond Green and the Memphis Grizzlies will battle when the Golden State Warriors (43-31) take on the Grizzlies (44-31) at FedExForum on Tuesday, April 1 at 8 p.m. ET. Game time: 8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET TV channel: NBC NBC Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free) Click here for a full preview Orlando Magic at San Antonio Spurs Tuesday's NBA schedule includes De'Aaron Fox's San Antonio Spurs (31-43) in a home matchup with the Orlando Magic (36-40) at Frost Bank Center. The opening tip is at 8 p.m. ET. Game time: 8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET TV channel: FanDuel Sports Network FanDuel Sports Network Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free) Click here for a full preview Watch the NBA on TNT on Sling! Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls Brandon Ingram and the Toronto Raptors (28-47) will visit the Chicago Bulls (33-42) at United Center on Tuesday, April 1. The game tips at 8 p.m. ET. Game time: 8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET TV channel: Chicago Sports Network Chicago Sports Network Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free) Click here for a full preview Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets The Timberwolves square off against the Nuggets at 10:00 PM on Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Game time: 10:00 PM ET 10:00 PM ET TV channel: TNT and MAX TNT and MAX Live Stream: Watch the NBA this season on Fubo Regional restrictions may apply.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Suns-Raptors live updates: Phoenix must play with desperation for play-in spot
The Phoenix Suns (31-37) enter Monday night's game against the Toronto Raptors (24-44) at PHX Arena needing to play with a sense of desperation. "We are confident with each other against whoever we play, but at the same time, our actions have got to show that we're desperate, that our season is on the line each and every night," Suns point guard Tyus Jones. Arizona's Family (3TV) is televising the 7 p.m. game locally. The game is the second of a back-to-back for both teams. Phoenix is coming off a 107-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers while Toronto fell to the Portland Trail Blazers 105-102. The game marks the start of a five-game homestand for the Suns and is the third of a four-game Western Conference road swing for the Raptors. Toronto defeated Phoenix, 127-109, Feb. 23 at home. Phoenix is 11th in the Western Conference, 1.5 games behind the Dallas Mavericks for the 10th and final play-in spot in the Western Conference. The Mavs play Wednesday at Indiana. Toronto is 11th in the East, 4.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the 10th spot. Check back for live updates during Monday's game at Suns guard Bradley Beal has been ruled out with a left hamstring strain sustained in the first half of Sunday's game. He didn't play in the second half and will be re-evaluated in a week, Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said pregame. Grayson Allen will miss his fourth straight game with a left foot strain. Cody Martin (sports hernia), Monte Morris (low back injury management) and Nick Richards (right ankle sprain) are all expected to be available as they were listed as probable. Six players are out for Toronto: RJ Barrett (illness), Ulrich Chomche (right knee partial proximal MCL tear), Gradey Dick (right knee bone bruise), Brandon Ingram (left ankle sprain), Jakob Poeltl (rest) and Ja'Kobe Walter (right hip flexor). Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@ or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin. Support local journalism: Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Suns-Raptors live updates: Phoenix must play with desperation for play-in
