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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
De'Anthony Melton's ACL injury shifted Warriors season dramatically
Looking back at Golden State's early November nights, it's wild how quickly everything shifted. One moment you're watching De'Anthony Melton drill five threes against the Thunder, grabbing 10 rebounds like some kind of defensive savant, and thinking 'damn, Kerr might have actually cracked the code.' The next? Season over, ACL torn, and suddenly Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody have the weight of the season on their shoulders. The cruel irony? Melton's injury came in exactly the kind of marquee win that should've been a building block, not a catalyst for unplanned development. November 12th against Dallas - a team that had just poached Klay Thompson and was riding high off their Finals run. Melton put up 14 points in 26 minutes, helping the Warriors take down a legitimate Western Conference threat. Advertisement Two nights earlier against OKC - who are now making their Finals push - Melton was even better: 19 points, 10 boards, five made threes, playing like the perfect complement to Steph's brilliance. Steve Kerr had been cycling through options all season - Gary Payton II here, Moses Moody there - searching for the right combination. When he finally found it in Melton's 37.9% three-point shooting and elite defensive versatility, it wasn't just solving a starting lineup puzzle. It was creating a sustainable depth chart where Podziemski could continue his sophomore evolution and Moody could build on his fourth-year foundation without the pressure of being immediate difference-makers. But the basketball gods have a sick sense of humor. Melton's season-ending ACL surgery didn't just sideline a player - it completely restructured the Warriors' developmental timeline. Suddenly, Podziemski's court vision and Moody's improved shooting weren't just nice-to-have bench contributions. They became essential rotation pieces in a championship chase that couldn't afford growing pains. Advertisement The double-edged sword couldn't be sharper. On one hand, this kind of exposure is exactly what young players need to accelerate their development. Podziemski, showing flashes of the playmaking that made him a draft steal, suddenly finds himself in high-leverage situations that would typically take years to earn. Moody, after years of inconsistent opportunities, gets the extended run he's been craving to prove his shooting and defensive improvements are real. On the other hand? The Warriors' carefully constructed depth strategy just went out the window. When you're dealing with an aging core and a championship window that's rapidly closing, player development is supposed to be a luxury, not a necessity. What stings most is the timing. Kerr called Melton 'really the perfect mix,' and he wasn't being hyperbolic. The Warriors had found their sustainable rotation for exactly two games. The irony runs deeper when you consider that both Podziemski and Moody have shown flashes of exactly what the Warriors need. But flashes aren't championships. Development curves don't bend to playoff schedules. And while the increased exposure might accelerate their growth, it also exposes every growing pain in real time - with real consequences for a team that thought it had solved its rotation puzzle. Melton ended up getting traded to the Nets, but there's hope the Dubs reunite with him in the offseason. Advertisement More from
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Early Flurry of Goals sees #1 Chenango Forks top #2 Chenango Valley Boy's Lacrosse for Title
WINDSOR, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Chenango Forks Blue Devils boy's lacrosse team took on the Chenango Valley Warriors for the Class D sectional title. The Blue Devils would jump out to an 8-0 lead, shutting out the Warriors in the first frame, and cruised to a win, 21-8. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Abby Brueggmann embraces role as ace pitcher to help Lincoln-Way West shut down Andrew. ‘I get pumped.'
Lincoln-Way West pitcher Abby Brueggmann spent a lot of time jumping, pointing and shouting during the biggest game of her varsity career. In all instances, the junior right-hander had the biggest smile. It was all about the girls behind her, who played errorless ball Friday from start to finish. 'The energy was crazy,' Brueggmann said. 'I was just celebrating my teammates. Some of those balls could have been hits and they made every play. 'When they take away a hit from someone, I get pumped for them.' All of them were pretty pumped for her after the Warriors defeated the host Thunderbolts 2-0 in the Class 4A Andrew Regional championship game in Tinley Park. Brueggmann reached base twice, scored a run and tossed a three-hit shutout to pace Lincoln-Way West (23-11). Kaylea Armstrong added two hits, while Paige Seivert also reached twice and made the defensive play of the game. Ana Cisek came through with two hits for Andrew (21-13). The Warriors scored both of their runs in the second inning. Madi Lukasik was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, while North Carolina State recruit Reese Rourke drove in the other run with a fielder's choice grounder. Brueggmann, meanwhile, was brilliant in the circle. She struck out three without a walk. None of the runners she allowed got past second base. No one appreciated her performance more than Rourke, who's an ace pitcher herself but will be playing in college as a shortstop. 'Abby has been throwing great this whole season,' Rourke said. 'The best part (Friday) was the energy she brought the whole team. Every first-pitch strike, we all looked at each other and got hyped for her. 'She just really brings the infield together and sets the tone for the game.' Perhaps Brueggmann's biggest shoutout went to Seivert after her highlight-reel play in center field in the top of the second. Seivert played a long drive by Clare Hester perfectly off the fence and threw her out at second base. It helped the Warriors advance to a 4:45 p.m. Tuesday semifinal in the Lockport Sectional against Lincoln-Way Central (33-1), a 10-0 winner in five innings over Homewood-Flossmoor. 'I don't even know what happened,' Seivert said. 'I just remember at practice we work so hard on the fence balls, getting the ball in. We just work so hard and I want to see it come out on the field.' Seivert's heroics resulted in quite a swing in emotions by Brueggmann. 'Yeah, I was kind of mad that I gave up the hit,' Brueggmann said, laughing. 'Then I saw Paige make that throw and I got so excited.' Brueggmann (12-6) has been a revelation during the second half of the season. She has 116 strikeouts and just 26 walks in 113 innings. Her breakout game came April 25 in a 1-0 loss to Marist. She didn't allow a hit through the first six innings. 'It definitely was a confidence boost,' Brueggmann said. 'I was expecting to pitch that day, but I wasn't the main starter on our team. I was a little nervous because Marist is a great team. 'I wasn't expecting perfection, I just went out there and did my best.' Lincoln-Way West coach Heather Novak has used Brueggmann as the main pitcher ever since. 'In that game, that outing, she showed her ability to attack hitters, to get those swings and misses, to get those outs,' Novak said. 'From there, she has really continued to grow as a pitcher.' She's ready for the moment. 'This is definitely the year,' Brueggmann said. 'I struggled last season and the year before and didn't have much confidence. I've been working on my mental game to stay calm, stay cool. 'I can get past tense moments now. It really helps to know that coach has confidence in me.'
Boston Globe
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Lincoln-Sudbury's 6-foot-6-inch starter Simon Fletcher finds his groove in one-hit shutout of Peabody
The 6-foot-6-inch junior, who was named a Dual County League All-Star, struck out six and walked one for the Warriors (14-9), 16 days after his first shutout against Westford. L-S coach Matt Wentworth praised how Fletcher limited the Tanners (14-7) to weak contact and trusted his defense. Related : 'He just pounds the zone,' Wentworth said. 'The guys really backed him up today [in the field]. When he's cruising, and he has multiple pitches he can throw for strikes, he just keeps guys so off-balance.' Advertisement Classmate Mason Tarantino provided a major spark offensively, going 3-for-3 with a double, four RBIs, a run, and a walk. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'He was just hitting lasers today,' Wentworth said. 'He just lit it up. His double probably didn't even get 10 feet off the ground and it one-hopped the wall.' Related : Sophomore Ben Clarkin added three hits and two runs for the Warriors and came up with tough catches in center field. The Warriors will face No. 2 St. John's (Shrewsbury) (15-5) on Monday at 4 p.m. Medford 8, Brookline 6 — Two hits each from Travers Moodie, John Wright (3 RBIs), Michael Piccolo (RBI), and Justin Marino (RBI) paced the No. 36 Mustangs (14-7) to a preliminary round win. Winchester 6, Beverly 4 — Brett Daniels (2 hits) belted a two-run homer and Brendan Bock also drove in two for the No. 32 Red & Black (13-8) in the preliminary round win. Advertisement Division 2 State Marblehead 4, Marshfield 2 — Carter Sahagian twirled a two-hitter with six strikeouts for his third complete game in a row, and Stef Shepard tallied two RBIs early in the game to advance the No. 37 Magicians (11-10) into the first round. Oliver Ames 13, Doherty 4 — The very top and very bottom of Oliver Ames' batting order bolstered the No. 26 Tigers (7-14) in the preliminary round win, with the first two hitters, Harrison Fitzpatrick and Evan Szumylo, combining for four hits and an RBI, and the seventh and eighth batters, AJ Baroncelli and Tom Regan, combining for five hits and six RBIs. Division 3 State Martha's Vineyard 4, Ashland 3 — Eli Bryant's sacrifice fly in the top of the 12th provided enough separation for the No. 33 Vineyarders (11-9) to earn the preliminary-round win. Medfield 4, Greater Lowell 1 — Luke Gobin tossed a three-hitter and drove in a run and CJ Herrick added two RBIs for the No. 24 Warriors (12-8) in the preliminary-round win. Medway 11, Nashoba Valley Tech 1 — Matthew Olynciw struck out four and didn't surrender a run or walk in his four-inning start for the No. 22 Mustangs (13-8) in the preliminary round win. Jack Heavner, Trevor Smith and Jackson Duguay all collected two hits. Newburyport 7, Hudson 2 — Ryan Sanchez drove in four with a pair of hits, including a double, to lead the No. 36 Clippers (14-7) to the preliminary round win. Tantasqua 3, Lowell Catholic 2 — Tied 2-2 after six innings, senior Brandon Phillips lifted a two-out RBI infield single, giving the No. 25 Warriors (14-7) a preliminary-round win in walkoff fashion. Advertisement Division 5 State Sutton 13, Boston Collegiate 2 — Ryder Magnuson went 2 for 2 with two doubles and registered three RBIs, Jason Walsh went 3 for 3 and tallied three RBIs, Jack Patraitis added another two hits and two RBIs and Andrew Cloutier manufactured two RBIs as the No. 24 Sammies (10-9) advanced to the first round. Mike Puzzanghera can be reached at
USA Today
17 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 12 - Andrew Bogut (2012-16)
Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 12 - Andrew Bogut (2012-16) The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history. Founded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA -- a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego. To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. For this article, we begin with the 23rd of 28 players who wore the No. 12 jersey for the Warriors. That player would be Golden State big man alum Andrew Bogut. After ending his college career at Utah, Bogut was picked up with the first overall selection of the 2005 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. The Melbourne, Australia native would play the first seven seasons of his pro career with the Bucks, ending when he was dealt to the Dubs in 2012. His stay with the team would span five seasons, coming to an end when he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2016. During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Bogut wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 6.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
