The 2019 NBA Finals was one characterized by misfortune for the Golden State Warriors. After going back-to-back as champs in 2017 and 2018, it seemed like they were an unstoppable force and, despite a collision course with one of the best defensive teams in the modern era in the Toronto Raptors, the signs were pointing towards a three-peat that would have cemented the continuation of such a dynastic team.
Read MoreIt’s draft day in the NBA, which means that plenty of teams are getting ready to make moves - or, if they’re like the New York Knicks, are already making them with big trades and contract extensions to go all in now. The Warriors have been at the center of plenty of speculation going into the offseason as they try and find direction towards another title in Stephen Curry’s dwindling window, but things have been heating up lately with a myriad of rumors up in the air.
Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors are anticipated to have one of the more exciting offseasons in the NBA this season, almost solely because nobody knows what will happen with them.
Read MoreDespite another late heartbreaker against the Atlanta Hawks yesterday, the return of Draymond Green has the Warriors looking in better shape than when he was sidelined. Their losses aside from the first game of Green’s return against Memphis have been largely a product of being unable to close games in the final last few plays, and even then, there were plenty of circumstances out of their control which even kept opponents in it late (largely poor officiating).
Read MoreA disappointing first half against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight resulted in a gritty Warriors win, with Golden State storming back late in the 3rd and shifting another gear higher in the 4th. For most of the game, the Warriors looked old and tired against a youthful and energetic Blazers squad that was missing starting center Deandre Ayton, but that changed when the Dubs trusted their own youth down the stretch.
Read MoreSome losses sting just a bit more than others. Even if an in-season tournament berth was out of the question with more than a minute left at the Golden One Center in Sacramento, it would have hurt a lot less to walk away with the win intact.
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