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.
Warriors’ Curry shakes off rust during 4th quarter in return
March 6, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — For three quarters, Stephen Curry looked like a player who had not been on the court in over a month.
That rust quickly disappeared in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Thompson scores 27 points, Warriors beat Pelicans 108-99
March 4, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 27 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer, helping the Golden State Warriors wrap up a perfect homestand with a 108-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
Poole, Thompson rally Warriors back to beat Blazers 123-105
March 1, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The goal for Golden State: Do everything to shut down Damian Lillard, without fouling the Trail Blazers star after he made all 16 of his free throws last time against the defending champs.
Serbia grabs the last spot in Basketball World Cup field
February 28, 2023 GMTThe Basketball World Cup field is now filled, with Serbia grabbing the last spot in this summer’s 32-team tournament.
Serbia clinched the berth with a 101-83 win over Great Britain on Monday. The win means two-time reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets will have the chance to play for a World Cup this summer, when the tournament gets held in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
Thompson, Warriors’ supporting cast hold off Timberwolves
February 27, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — So close to a playoff spot in the clogged-up Western Conference standings, this win meant so much for coach Steve Kerr’s undermanned Golden State Warriors — for many reasons.
The defending NBA champions were down three starters once again, and old stand-by Klay Thompson and newcomer Donte DiVincenzo delivered on both ends when it mattered most.
NBA on All-Star break, but no easy answers to rest problem
February 20, 2023 GMTGolden State coach Steve Kerr wants a shorter NBA season. Milwaukee All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo does not. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver isn’t sure what the right answer is.
Such is the conundrum with the NBA’s ongoing battle with load management — often the fancy way of saying resting — and finding ways to optimize player health, performance and availability.
Leonard’s 33 points lead Clippers over Warriors, 134-124
February 15, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have 22 games remaining to integrate their trade deadline acquisitions. They didn't waste any time.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points, tying his career high with seven 3-pointers, and the Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 134-124 on Tuesday night to snap a two-game skid.
Warriors beat Wizards 135-126, snap two-game losing streak
February 14, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After illness and injury twice interrupted his season and threw off his rhythm, Andrew Wiggins sure needed a dominant game like this.
JaMychal Green did, too, because he has also been through the wringer dealing first with COVID-19 then an infection in his lower right leg.
Lue replaces Williams on USA Basketball men’s coaching staff
February 8, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue will replace Phoenix’s Monty Williams on the USA Basketball men’s national team coaching staff for this year’s World Cup and next year’s Paris Olympics.
Lue joins head coach Steve Kerr of Golden State and fellow assistants Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat and Mark Few of Gonzaga on the staff.
Warriors say Curry sidelined with left leg injury
February 6, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State All-Star guard Stephen Curry will be sidelined due to injuries to his left leg, the team said Sunday, and the Warriors aren't sure how many weeks he'll miss.
Curry was diagnosed after an MRI with partial tears to his superior tibiofibular ligament and interosseous membrane in his left leg and also has a lower-leg contusion.
Curry injures left leg leading Warriors over Mavs 119-113
February 5, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry went down and the Golden Warriors once again had to fight like crazy to close out a game.
Curry had 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds before injuring his left leg defending a drive late in the third quarter, and the defending NBA champions defeated Dallas 119-113 on Saturday night and the undermanned Mavericks team was missing injured star Luka Doncic.
Curry has 38 points, 12 assists as Warriors top Thunder
January 31, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The defending NBA champions are starting to hit their stride.
Stephen Curry had 38 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-120 on Monday night for their third straight win.
Curry’s 35 points send Warriors past Raptors, 129-117
January 28, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 35 points and 11 assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Toronto Raptors 129-117 on Friday night.
The high-scoring affair was close until the Warriors pulled away with a 31-point fourth quarter, securing a sweep in the season series.
Warriors’ Green, others sacrifice minutes to boost backups
January 26, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green dribbles the ball up court and takes charge of Golden State’s backups, directing two-way teammate Anthony Lamb on the wing, dishing the ball to Donte DiVincenzo or finding Jonathan Kuminga down low.
Warriors’ Kerr favors shorter season to fix NBA “rest” issue
January 21, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Steve Kerr doesn't like being the bad guy, and empathizes with fans who get upset when NBA teams rest star players.
Golden State's coach has a solution — less games.
Following the Warriors' overtime loss in Boston on Thursday night, Kerr sat superstar Steph Curry along with starters Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins on Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Without Curry, Warriors make 23 3-pointers and beat Cavs
January 21, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The shots splashed through the net like they almost always do for the Golden State Warriors.
However, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson didn't launch any.
Jordan Poole scored 32 points, Ty Jerome added 22 and the Warriors dropped 23 3-pointers while Curry and three other starters sat on the bench in a 120-114 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.
Curry, Poole lead Warriors to 127-118 win against Wizards
January 17, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 41 points and Jordan Poole added 32 points to help the wobbling Golden State Warriors to a 127-118 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday.
Golden State had lost four of five coming into the game.
Vucevic helps Bulls snap 11-game losing streak vs. Warriors
January 16, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic matched a career high with 43 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped an 11-game losing streak against Golden State, beating the Warriors 132-118 on Sunday
Stephen Curry returns for Warriors after missing 11 games
January 11, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry is back for the Golden State Warriors after an 11-game absence with a partially dislocated left shoulder, rejoining the starting lineup as the defending champions hosted the Phoenix Suns.
With Curry out, Poole scores 32 and Warriors beat Grizzlies
December 26, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole is far from a finished product, and the fourth-year guard showed both signs of brilliance and struggles controlling his emotions on the big Christmas Day basketball stage.
Embiid, Harden lead 76ers past short-handed Warriors
December 17, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 34 points and 13 rebounds, James Harden added 27 points and nine assists and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 118-106 on Friday night.
Curry injures shoulder, Pacers hold off Warriors 125-119
December 15, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points and the Indiana Pacers made 16 3-pointers to hold on for a 125-119 victory Wednesday night over the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry, who didn't finish the game because of a left shoulder injury.
Analysis: Plans in works for USA Basketball’s World Cup team
December 14, 2022 GMTThe final roster is still months away. It might be May, June or even July before USA Basketball knows which 12 NBA players will be on the team that’s headed to compete at the World Cup in the Philippines next summer.
Antetokounmpo scores 30, Bucks extend Warriors’ road woes
December 14, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points while Bobby Portis finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Golden State Warriors 128-111 Tuesday night in a matchup of the NBA’s last two champions.
Thompson scores 34, Warriors beat Celtics in Finals rematch
December 11, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Six months later, the Splash Brothers were still feeling it from all over the court against the Celtics and delivered one of their team's signature wins of the season so far.
Klay Thompson scored 34 points, Stephen Curry added 32 with six 3-pointers and Golden State beat Boston 123-107 on Saturday night in a rematch of this year’s NBA Finals won by the Warriors in six games.
Curry, Warriors cruise to 137-114 win over Timberwolves
November 28, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Stephen Curry had 25 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Jordan Poole pitched in 24 points off the bench and the Golden State Warriors used a 47-point first quarter to spark a 137-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
Wiggins scores season-best 31 points, Warriors beat Clippers
November 24, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCSICO (AP) — When the opposing defenders focus too much attention on Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins lets loose and makes them pay.
Wiggins scored a season-high 31 points, hitting back-to-back 3-pointers during a key stretch midway through the third quarter, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-107 on Wednesday night.
Curry, Wiggins help Warriors beat Knicks 111-101
November 19, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steve Kerr wanted Klay Thompson to relax a little, let the game come to him.
And Thompson is certainly showing signs of finding his shooting groove again.
“I thought a lot about that,” Thompson said about being patient.
Poole scores 36 on bobblehead night, Warriors rout Spurs
November 15, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole's bobblehead doll was a big hit — and the real guy himself sure shined, too.
Back in the starting lineup for a night, Poole scored a season-best 36 points and led the Golden State Warriors past the San Antonio Spurs 132-95 on Monday.
Sabonis’ 26 points, 22 rebounds lead Kings over Warriors
November 14, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis set season highs with 26 points with 22 rebounds, leading the Sacramento Kings over the Golden State Warriors 122-115 on Sunday night.
De’Aaron Fox scored 11 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter for the Kings.
Curry scores 40, Warriors rally past Mitchell, Cavs 106-101
November 12, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As Stephen Curry approaches his mid-30s, Steve Kerr marvels at the superstar's fitness and his ability to continue to take over games.
“You run out of adjectives to describe Steph’s play," Golden State's coach said.
Curry scores 47, Warriors beat Kings to end 5-game skid
November 8, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored a season-high 47 points, knocking down seven 3-pointers, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 116-113 on Monday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Warriors 0-6 on road, fall to Pelicans with 4 starters out
November 5, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Golden State coach Steve Kerr foreshadowed a plan to adjust playing time across his roster in the coming week.
Something needs to change if the Warriors intend to defend their NBA title.
Suggs, Magic hand Warriors fourth straight loss, 130-129
November 4, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Suggs scored nine of his 26 points in the final two minutes, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-129 on Thursday night, handing the defending NBA champions their fourth straight loss.
Stephen Curry, Warriors celebrate championship, beat Lakers
October 19, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After all those thrilling NBA Finals battles of last decade, Stephen Curry and LeBron James can still put on a spectacular show well into their 30s.
Opening night between these two greats showed why Curry's team is on top these days.
NBA ’22-23: Warriors out to defend, amid tons of contenders
October 17, 2022 GMTGolden State coach Steve Kerr went into last season uncertain if his club would be good enough to contend for another NBA championship.
He got his answer. He’s getting another ring.
Draymond Green fined but not suspended, set to rejoin team
October 12, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green has been fined but won't be suspended by the Golden State Warriors for a violent punch to the face of teammate Jordan Poole last week.
Coach Steve Kerr said after Tuesday's preseason win against Portland that Green would return to practice Thursday, then play for the defending NBA champions against Denver on Friday night and again in the season opener Tuesday against the Lakers.
Green absence from Warriors ‘mutual decision’ after punch
October 8, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green will be away from the defending champion Golden State Warriors indefinitely, which coach Steve Kerr called a “mutual decision” after the star forward violently punched teammate Jordan Poole in the face Wednesday.
Warriors’ Draymond Green apologizes for fight with teammate
October 6, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green apologized to the team a day after fighting with teammate Jordan Poole during practice, general manager Bob Myers said.
Poole practiced Thursday while Green didn't, and Myers said any potential discipline would be handled internally.
Lakers debut their new ‘Big 3’ in 111-99 loss to Warriors
October 13, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Warriors coach Steve Kerr is a curious as any NBA observer to see how former league MVP Russell Westbrook blends with incumbent Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis as part of the latest “Big Three” to chase a championship together in Los Angeles.
Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins receives COVID-19 vaccine
October 3, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has received his COVID-19 vaccine and will be eligible to play in all games.
The Warriors said coach Steve Kerr made the announcement to reporters Sunday after practice before the team traveled to Portland to play its first preseason game.
Veteran F Andre Iguodala returns to Warriors on 1-year deal
August 11, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent forward Andre Iguodala is returning to the Golden State Warriors, whom he helped win the 2015 championship on his way to becoming the NBA Finals MVP and then two more titles.
Captain America: Durant makes sure gold medal stays with US
August 7, 2021 GMTSAITAMA, Japan (AP) — With the gold medal in jeopardy, the U.S. knew where to turn to protect it.
It could only be Captain America.
GM Myers confident Warriors will re-sign Stephen Curry
May 24, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Warriors general manager Bob Myers has little doubt Golden State will sign newly crowned scoring champion Stephen Curry to a contract extension this offseason.
“I don’t see any reason not to be optimistic,” Myers said Monday, three days after his team's season ended in a play-in game against the Grizzlies.
Play-in games conjure tourney feel for NBA coaches, players
May 19, 2021 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Boston coach Brad Stevens tapped into his experience coaching Butler to back-to-back NCAA championship games to prepare his Celtics.
Steve Kerr is ready to play two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry nearly every minute if that's what it takes for the Golden State Warriors to get one win.
James, Curry renew rivalry in West play-in tournament game
May 18, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Steph Curry are used to meeting in the spring with an NBA championship up for grabs.
The stakes will be so much different when they face each other this time: they will just be vying for a playoff spot.
Stephen Curry’s late 3 lifts Warriors past Jazz 119-116
May 11, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry needed every bit from his supporting cast for the Golden State Warriors to secure a play-in berth, then found his shooting touch right when it mattered most.
Curry made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 14 seconds left moments after missing from deep, and finished with 36 points to lead the Warriors past the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz 119-116 on Monday night to keep hold of the eighth seed in the playoff race...
On Basketball: Stephen Curry shooting his way into history
April 20, 2021 GMTNever.
That’s the last time the NBA saw a shooting stretch like the one Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has assembled over the past few weeks...
Curry’s 42, Green’s triple-double lead Warriors past Thunder
April 15, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 25 of his 42 points in the third quarter, and the Golden State Warriors ran away from the Oklahoma City Thunder 147-109 on Wednesday night...
Curry passes Chamberlain for most points in Warriors history
April 13, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry passed Wilt Chamberlain for the most points in Warriors franchise history Monday night in Golden State’s game against the Denver Nuggets...
Curry, Warriors use furious finish to hold off Bucks 122-121
April 7, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry’s tender tailbone much-improved, the two-time MVP led one of those furious finishes that defined Golden State during recent years and all those NBA Finals runs...
Warriors G League G Jeremy Lin experienced racism on court
February 27, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Warriors G League guard Jeremy Lin shared on social media that he experienced an act of racism on the court...
A very rare NBA day: Curry, Jokic score 50 in losses
February 7, 2021 GMTStephen Curry and Nikola Jokic were part of history Saturday. It wasn’t the sort that they’ll savor...
Curry, Warriors honor VP Kamala Harris in win over Spurs
January 21, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors brought it on both ends in their most complete game yet...
Pacers stymie Curry, bounce back to beat Warriors 104-95
January 13, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Edmond Sumner earned a start for Indiana that came with a daunting assignment: defending Stephen Curry...
Shooting star: Curry makes 105 straight 3s post-practice
December 27, 2020 GMTMarveling once again, Stephen Curry made 105 straight 3-pointers from the same baseline spot to finish practice Saturday leading into Golden State's game Sunday game at Chicago...
Warriors’ Klay Thompson suffers leg injury, severity unclear
November 19, 2020 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State guard Klay Thompson injured his lower right leg during a pickup game in Southern California and will undergo tests Thursday...