SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bob Myers can no longer put all of his energy into running the Golden State Warriors, and that's why he is ready to walk away as one of the most successful professional sports executives ever.
Hoosiers bring back Calbert Cheaney as assistant coach
May 23, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson hired Big Ten career scoring leader Calbert Cheaney as his new director of player development Tuesday.
Cheaney had spent the previous three seasons on the staff of the NBA's Indiana Pacers.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Matthew Dellavedova is returning from the NBA to reunite with Melbourne United in Australia's National Basketball League.
The 32-year-old guard agreed Wednesday to a two-year deal with United.
Kerr: Draymond Green’s return crucial for Warriors title hopes
May 16, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coach Steve Kerr was frank about the lasting impact that Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole in a preseason practice had on the Golden State Warriors' season.
Golden State has decisions to make now. Big decisions. Phoenix does, too. And Dallas. And Milwaukee. And Portland. And more.
It’s the best time of year in the NBA — with the playoff field getting down to its final four on Sunday.
Curry, Thompson’s struggles from long distance means rare early playoff exit for Warriors
May 13, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have dominated opposing teams by burying 3-pointers when left wide open or getting clean looks.
However, in the final chapter of what was an arduous season, the defending NBA champions couldn't get the big shots when they needed them.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Six months and a day after the Los Angeles Lakers fell to 2-10 to start the regular season, they emphatically eliminated the defending NBA champions to reach the Western Conference finals.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he expects Anthony Davis to play Friday night in Los Angeles, adding that the eight-time All-Star big man is “not showing any signs of anything” and is not in the NBA’s concussion protocol after being hit in the head late in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Los Angeles tries to finish off series in game 6
May 11, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -2; over/under is 223.5
Stephen Curry, Warriors stave off elimination, force Game 6 by beating Lakers 121-106
May 11, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green loved Golden State's defensive energy against LeBron James and knows the Warriors must bring that same urgency back to Los Angeles with another chance to save this topsy-turvy season and defend their title.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 27 points and eight assists, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, seven rebounds and five assist, and the defending champion Golden State Warriors staved off elimination by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.
Lakers can oust Warriors, Heat can finish Knicks in Game 5s
May 10, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat three years ago in the most unusual NBA Finals ever, played neither during the normal season nor in their home arenas.
Lakers rally past Warriors 104-101, take 3-1 series lead
May 9, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Lonnie Walker began the season as a starter for the Los Angeles Lakers, he got injured and slipped all the way out of their rotation after they transformed their roster at the trade deadline.
Lakers take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Warriors
May 7, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -3.5; over/under is 228
LeBron’s Lakers rout Warriors 127-97, take 2-1 series lead
May 7, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James didn't take a shot in the first quarter of Game 3 for the first time in his NBA-record 275 playoff appearances, and the Los Angeles Lakers' home crowd rumbled with mild uncertainty each time he passed the ball instead.
Warriors, Lakers tied 1-1 heading into game 3
May 5, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -3; over/under is 227
Thompson scores 30, Warriors adjust to beat Lakers 127-100
May 5, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After yet another big basket, Klay Thompson scurried toward the fans sitting courtside opposite the Warriors bench and raised his arms in the air to ignite an entire arena behind him.
U.S. splits with China on 1st day of International Crown
May 5, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu rallied on the back nine to help the United States earn a split of its first two matches against China on Thursday at the International Crown team event.
Davis, James deliver as Lakers top Curry, Warriors in Game 1
May 3, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James no longer has to do it all against Stephen Curry on the big stage, not even close. Anthony Davis plugs the middle and takes away the easy chances inside. Dennis Schröder has the energy to help chase No.
Los Angeles visits Golden State with 1-0 series lead
May 3, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Warriors -5; over/under is 227.5
Lakers-Warriors Western Conference semifinal preview capsule
May 1, 2023 GMTPreview capsule for the NBA’s Western Conference semifinal series between Golden State and the Los Angeles Lakers. Capsules on the other three conference semifinal series moved previously:
Lakers’ James, Warriors’ Curry to meet again in playoffs
May 1, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It's LeBron vs. Steph on the big stage, Take V.
With a slightly different look in the playoffs these days for two of the game's greatest players.
“Just two of the most competitive players that have ever played this game,” James said Monday.
Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings
May 1, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With his big-game swagger on display for the world and that signature mouthpiece dangling from a celebratory grin, Stephen Curry drove fearlessly to the basket with jaw-dropping acrobatics all afternoon and he fired with precision from way back in a Game 7 extravaganza for the ages.
Kings hope for crowd to carry them in Game 7 vs. Warriors
April 29, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — His team huddled up before taking the floor, Harrison Barnes hollered a message to the Kings with their special season on the line: “Leave it all on the floor and take this series back to Sac!”
Sacramento, Golden State set for game 7 matchup
April 29, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -1; over/under is 229
Curry and the Warriors look to clinch series against Sacramento
April 28, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Warriors -7; over/under is 234.5
NBA’s top offenses square off in Kings-Warriors matchup
April 27, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (42-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (48-32, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors take the court in a matchup between the league's top two offenses.
Warriors, Lakers aim to close out 1st-round series at home
April 27, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Time and again, Stephen Curry called for his Golden State Warriors to be better, to learn from the glaring mistakes and road losses that piled up in frustrating fashion and with little explanation as to why.
Curry leads Warriors past Kings 123-116 for 3-2 series lead
April 27, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With the hostile crowd roaring and Sacramento making a big push, the Golden State Warriors did what they have done so often over their dynasty.
They silenced a crowd and came away with a back-breaking road win.
De’Aaron Fox on Game 5: ‘No ifs, ands or buts. I’m playing’
April 25, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — If the decision about whether De'Aaron Fox can play through a broken index finger on his shooting hand is up to Fox, there is no doubt.
Sacramento, Golden State square off with series tied 2-2
April 25, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -4; over/under is 233
Fox doubtful for Game 5 with broken index finger
April 25, 2023 GMTSacramento star guard De'Aaron Fox broke a finger on his shooting hand and is doubtful to play in Game 5 of the Kings' first-round series against the Golden State Warriors.
The Kings said Monday night that X-rays revealed an avulsion fracture on Fox's left index finger.
Sacramento takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Golden State
April 22, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Warriors -7.5; over/under is 238
Curry scores 36, Warriors beat Kings 114-97 without Green
April 21, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Leading up to Game 3, Steve Kerr shared with Golden State's players his favorite John Wooden quote of all time: “Be quick, but don’t hurry.”
He challenged the Warriors to take better shots and be more careful with the ball to limit turnovers, and to rebound — rebound hard and with heart — then the reigning champions went out and dominated missing two of their top defenders, including suspended star Draymond Green.
Kings, rapper E-40 cite ‘misunderstanding’ for ejection
April 20, 2023 GMTThe Sacramento Kings and a Bay Area hip-hop star who alleged “racial bias” for being kicked out of a playoff game said the situation resulted from an “unfortunate misunderstanding.”
The rapper E-40, whose real name is Earl Stevens, and the team put out a joint statement on Wednesday explaining what led to E-40 being ejected from the Golden 1 Center during Game 1 of a playoff series against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
Warriors will lean on dependable Looney with Green suspended
April 20, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevon Looney takes great pride in being available game after game for the Golden State Warriors, however he is needed, whenever his name is called.
Dumars: Decision to suspend Draymond Green was ‘difficult’
April 19, 2023 GMTGolden State's Draymond Green stepping on the chest of Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis was an action the league considered excessive, dangerous and worthy of suspension, NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars said Wednesday.
Kings take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Warriors
April 19, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Warriors -5.5; over/under is 239
Warriors in rare territory, trail Kings 2-0 in NBA playoffs
April 19, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson pondered the Golden State Warriors' current playoff situation and expressed some relief. In years past under the old best-of-five format, the defending champions would have been on the brink of elimination trailing 2-0.
Draymond Green ejected from playoff game for flagrant foul
April 18, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from a playoff game after stomping on the chest of Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis.
The play happened in the fourth quarter of the Kings' 114-106 win in Game 2 of the first-round series Monday night after Stephen Curry grabbed a defensive rebound.
Kings beat Warriors 114-106 to take 2-0 series lead
April 18, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As the referees went to the replay monitor to determine whether Draymond Green should be ejected for his hard stomp, the Sacramento Kings took that time to regroup and make sure they didn't lose focus down the stretch.
Fox, Kings beat Warriors 114-106 for 2-0 lead; Green ejected
April 18, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points and made a backbreaking 3-pointer that led the playoff newcomer Sacramento Kings to a second straight victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors, 114-106 on Monday night.
Kings probe ‘racial bias’ claims after rapper E-40 ejected
April 17, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings are investigating allegations from a Bay Area hip-hop star that “racial bias” led to him being kicked out of his seat during a playoff game against the Golden State Warriors.
Warriors look to even series after losing opener to Kings
April 17, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After four NBA titles and two more trips to the Finals in the past eight seasons, the Golden State Warriors aren't about to get flustered by one loss in a best-of-seven series.
Warriors’ Wiggins returns after 2-month absence, scores 17
April 16, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Wiggins gave the Golden State Warriors almost everything they wanted in his first game in more than two months.
Then with a chance to win it at the end, Wiggins missed and the Warriors lost 126-123 to the Sacramento Kings in Game 1 of their first-round series Saturday night.
Sabonis and the Kings host Golden State with 1-0 series lead
April 16, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -1; over/under is 240
Fox leads Kings past Warriors 126-123 in playoff return
April 16, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De'Aaron Fox finished off a dazzling playoff debut that was years in the making and had one more task to do.
With the home crowd counting down following an exhilarating return to the postseason, Fox pressed the button and lit the ceremonial beam, letting out 17 seasons of frustration for Sacramento.
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Kings set to end playoff drought by taking on Warriors
April 14, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings have spent nearly four decades as California neighbors having never played a game with high significance.
The two franchises separated by less than 100 miles never even made the NBA playoffs in the same season since the Kings arrived in California in 1985, much less met in the playoffs.
NBA playoff overview: Warriors seek 5th title in 9 years
April 14, 2023 GMTFor the Golden State Warriors, it’s a drive for five, as in five championships in nine years. It’s a similar thought for LeBron James, as the NBA’s all-time points leader is set to resume his quest for a fifth ring.
Curry and the Warriors visit Sacramento to begin playoffs
April 14, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: EVEN; over/under is 238.5
The field is set: Warriors, Clippers are in the playoffs
April 10, 2023 GMTGolden State is in the playoffs. LeBron James is heading to the play-in tournament.
Warriors set NBA record with 55-point 1st quarter in rout
April 9, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors set an NBA record by scoring 55 points in the first quarter on their way to a 157-101 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers in their regular-season finale on Sunday to secure the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
Portland hosts Golden State, looks to break home losing streak
April 9, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (43-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (33-48, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Trail Blazers -17; over/under is 233
Warriors beat resting Kings 119-97 to close in on playoffs
April 8, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 29 points, Stephen Curry added 25 and the Golden State Warriors closed in on a playoff berth by beating the short-handed Sacramento Kings 119-97 on Friday night.
Kings rest Fox, Sabonis, Huerter vs. Warriors
April 8, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings are resting their top three scorers for their game against the Golden State Warriors that has major playoff implications.
Coach Mike Brown said De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Kevin Huerter all will sit out Friday night with Sacramento having clinched its playoff berth.
NBA denies Dallas protest over uncontested Warriors basket
April 6, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The NBA on Thursday denied a protest by the Dallas Mavericks over a confusing sequence that led to an uncontested basket for Golden State in a two-point win by the Warriors.
NBA’s top offenses square off in Kings-Warriors matchup
April 6, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (42-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (48-32, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors take the court in a matchup between the league's top two offenses.