Warriors

The Warriors applied pressure during fourth quarter that gave them a chance, but the hole they dug was too deep to climb out of.

It also requires personnel that pressures the ball without running the risk of being blown by or being called for fouls due to overstepping allowed physicality. It was something they tried to do late in the game, when they were facing one hell of a mountain to climb: That forces them to be sped up in an effort to generate offense; being more hurried increases the chances of mistakes being made. While some of the Suns’ success on offense could be attributed to variance, one can’t help but think there was a bit of tactical oversight. It’s interesting to note that prior to the shoulder subluxation that took him out for 11 games, Curry was used by Steve Kerr in plenty of ball-screen/ball-screen-adjacent actions in the half court. Even Draymond Green — probably the greatest short-roll playmaker of all time — was given leeway against 4-on-3 advantages, with the caveat that the Suns sat on his passing options and did an excellent job scrambling and rotating to close backline/perimeter gaps.

Stephen Curry finally made his return to game action after a monthlong absence from a shoulder injury — one game after Andrew Wiggins came back from a 15-game ...

A team’s got a bunch of starters out and then all the guys who normally don’t play much, they can’t wait to get out there. “I’ve got to do a better job of giving them the slap in the face that Phoenix gave us in the first quarter. But Wiggins started to show shades of his pre-injured self on defense, and Andre Iguodala helped connect the group on both ends of the floor before he was ejected with 4:30 left for unsportsmanlike conduct in his second game of the season. That energy, paired with the combined offensive forces of Curry and Jordan Poole, got the Warriors back into the game. They led by by 14 at the half and pulled away by as many as 27 points in the third. They suffered offensive lulls and defensive lapses that allowed the Suns to go on runs, including a 10-0 dash at the end of the first quarter.

As long as the reigning NBA Finals MVP is lurking, no other team in the West is safe.

Curry's rough start to the game Tuesday, and his poor three-point shooting on the night, is the inevitable rust of a layoff. And if CP3 is washed -- and it seems possible -- so are the Suns championships hopes. ... Sure, [light the beam](https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sacramento-kings-beam-brighter/). The East has many true, clear contenders. Entering the game, those five Warriors were the best starting five in the league. Not in the long run. They were the best five-man rotation in the game. are the team to beat out West, recent struggles notwithstanding. [Phoenix Suns](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/PHO/phoenix-suns/), a 125-113 loss to a team that had entered the game on a six-game losing streak. Forget the score. Forget the win-loss record. Everyone else is still chasing them, pretenders to a throne the Warriors still firmly call their own.

Donnie and Joe recap the victory for the Phoenix Suns over the Golden State Warriors on the road on Tuesday night in the NBA.

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The show will be carried on the Omaha Audio Network and feature interviews by Myers with a range of figures from all walks of life. A two-time NBA Executive of ...

Now I’m thrilled to be able to share conversations with some of the top leaders in their professions on my new podcast,” said Myers. (In that spirit, maybe Myers and Omaha will decide to boost the stakes and have Myers host Kerr during the NBA playoffs this spring.) Omaha Productions, which Peyton Manning launched after his retirement from the NFL in 2016, officially expanded into audio last June. In the past couple of years, new entries by active players, including the Warriors’ own Draymond Green or NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce, have injected extra immediacy to the category. There are significant ties between ESPN and Omaha, which produces the “Manningcast,” a popular alternative broadcast of Monday Night Football featuring live commentary by Manning; his brother, Eli; and special guests. The new podcast, Lead By Example, will debut on Tuesday with Warriors point guard Stephen Curry as the guest.

“Lead By Example with Bob Myers” Debuts January 17 With First Guest Stephen Curry. Proceeds From The Show Will Go Toward Warriors Community Foundation.

All proceeds from the podcast will be donated to the Warriors Community Foundation. Omaha Productions is an entertainment company launched by Peyton Manning following his retirement from the NFL. The Warriors Community Foundation supports education and youth development to promote thriving students, schools, and communities. Kyle Brandt, Mina Kimes and “Cousin” Sal Iacono’s Mush Media have since also joined The Omaha Audio Network. Now I’m thrilled to be able to share conversations with some of the top leaders in their professions on my new podcast,” said Myers. The podcast will debut on Tuesday, January 17, featuring a special conversation with Warriors superstar Stephen Curry.

The Golden State Warriors could trade Moses Moody at the deadline, and the Orlando Magic is a candidate to be on the other side of the deal.

The Magic could invest in him and develop him into a key contributor over time." "Moody could fit well on the Magic roster," ClutchPoints writes. "They could also maybe get him on the cheap. In particular, ClutchPoints likes the fit Moody could have in Orlando. [Click Here.](http://themagicinsider.com/) [Follow The Magic Insider on ](http://dallasbasketball.com/) Some examples are Moses Moody of the Golden State Warriors and Saddiq Bey of the Detroit Pistons."

The return of Steph Curry (and Andre Iguodala) didn't result in a win, but it hinted at better basketball to come for Golden State.

That’s the kind of one-two defensive punch that gives the Warriors liberty to play Poole and Curry together. Remember: The basis of this Warriors team is defense. The squad is coming together. As of now, they have the pieces to be an outstanding defensive team. But the combination of Draymond Green and Iguodala put on a defensive masterclass on Tuesday — particularly late. We saw flashes of the Warriors at their running, gunning best late Tuesday. The Dubs won more games than they lost with Curry out of the lineup (6-5) and jumped up in the Western Conference standings in the process. Iguodala provides that backup point-guard play the team is always seeking. In a game the Dubs trailed by as many as 27 points, Golden State cut Phoenix’s margin to six points in the final moments of the contest. I’ll concede the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Pelicans — the West’s top three teams. Tuesday was Andrew Wiggins’ second game back in the lineup after a month’s absence, too. So forget the team’s three-game losing streak.

Otto Porter Jr. has had season-ending foot surgery, cutting him to just eight games in his first season after departing the Golden State Warriors.

Golden State fans would have preferred he didn’t roll his good form into Chase Center, but alas he had 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists to help dismantle the Warriors in astonishing fashion. It’s disappointing news for a player who now will have played just 113 games over the last four seasons, 63 of which came with Golden State last season. [considered how the Warriors may have dodged a bullet](https://bluemanhoop.com/2023/01/06/golden-state-warriors-porter-injuries/) by not retaining Porter, with the 29-year-old having been a key piece to Golden State’s championship success last season.

Warriors get pivotal 'wake-up call' after loss to shorthanded Suns, and a round-up of the rest of the news from the Warriors and the NBA.

[Steph Curry returns, but Warriors suffer bad home loss to the depleted Suns](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F4079375%2F2023%2F01%2F11%2Fsteph-curry-returns-warriors-lose-suns%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F1%2F11%2F23550230%2Fdub-hub-daily-warriors-links-for-1-11-23-receive-wake-up-call-loss-shorthanded-suns)(The Athletic) [Stephen Curry scores 24, but return isn’t enough to lift Warriors](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35423448)(ESPN) [Steve Kerr hoping Warriors’ ugly Suns loss provides ‘jolt’ team needs](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/steve-kerr-hoping-warriors-ugly-suns-loss-provides-jolt-team-needs)(NBC Sports Bay Area) [Steph Curry humorously conflicted about Damion Lee’s big game vs. [The Warriors’ 94-feet of pressure against the Suns was approximately 40-minutes too late](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/11/23549778/warriors-suns-steph-curry-andrew-wiggins-film-breakdown) [Player grades: Warriors vs. Curry struggled for most of the night, finishing with 24 points on 8-of-22 shooting and five threes in 31 minutes of action. Suns](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/10/23549605/warriors-suns-grades-steph-curry-jordan-poole-klay-thompson) [Full squad Warriors get humbled by junior varsity Suns](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/10/23549587/warriors-suns-recap-steph-curry-return) [Podcast: Warriors vs. Suns](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/11/23549784/warriors-podcast-suns-steph-curry-returns) [Steph Curry is back!](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/10/23549186/warriors-steph-curry-injury-back-suns) [Otto Porter Jr. undergoes season-ending surgery](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/10/23548904/warriors-otto-porter-jr-raptors-injury) Meanwhile, their defense for most of the night left much to be desired. There was no explanation for the loss other than the Warriors greatly underestimated a Phoenix team that had six players ruled out due to injury. They finished the night shooting 37.5% from deep on 48 attempts and just 34 points in the paint. [highly anticipated return of Stephen Curry](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/10/23549186/warriors-steph-curry-injury-back-suns) who played in his first game back after missing the last 11 due to a shoulder injury. [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com) finished their eight-game homestand with a record of 5-3 after losing to the [Phoenix Suns](https://www.brightsideofthesun.com) last night, [125-113](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/10/23549587/warriors-suns-recap-steph-curry-return). [the Warriors didn’t turn up their defensive intensity until late in the fourth quarter](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/11/23549778/warriors-suns-steph-curry-andrew-wiggins-film-breakdown) when they finally took advantage of the fact that Phoenix’s injuries left them with no real point guard to bring the ball up the court.

Warriors star Steph Curry focused on the positive after Golden State's troubling defeat against the Suns on Tuesday.

Steph Curry posted 24 points on 8-22 shooting from the field with 5 three-pointers. “And that’s the point you had to get to before I got cleared to play. “Anytime you have an injury, whether I feel it or not is more so I’m not thinking about it during the game,” Curry said.

Despite what Steph Curry described as drama surrounding the event in the past, the reigning Finals MVP “absolutely” is looking forward to meeting with ...

The Warriors ultimately met with a group of local youth at a private event instead after issuing a statement regarding the disagreement with President Trump. [White House officially announced](https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/advisory-president-joe-biden-welcome-golden-state-warriors-white-house) Golden State’s scheduled Jan. 4, 2016, meeting with then-President Barack Obama after winning the 2015 NBA Finals. The Warriors last visited the White House on Feb. “It’s kind of like the one last moment to reflect on the accomplishment. “We’ve all kind of turned a page on what this year really means, but it is a really special honor and, you know, all the -- what do I call it, drama?

The Golden State Warriors have a championship-level starting frontcourt with Draymond Green and Kevon Looney as the bigs, and Andrew Wiggins at the three.

The Golden State Warriors superstar fought his way to 24 points on 8-of-22 shooting in his team's stunning loss to the thoroughly depleted Suns, clearly a bit ...

“In the fourth, the intensity of the game picked up. Curry dropped 16 points and two assists in the final stanza, going 5-of-12 overall and 3-of-9 on threes. “And then hopefully get everybody on the same page of how we need to go through this road trip.”

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly surveying the trade market to address two key areas as the deadline approaches.

“With the NBA trade deadline precisely 30 days away, the Warriors are active in the market, according to league sources. The Warriors are already guard-heavy, and it’s hard to imagine any traditional big taking away playoff minutes from Kevon Looney and Draymond Green at center. It’s safe to say a presumed victory versus the Suns’ C-team wouldn’t change Golden State’s approach to the upcoming trade deadline, though.

The Golden State Warriors lack the depth needed to defend their 2021-22 NBA championship, so changes reportedly could be in store for the roster.

... The guys who have been playing heavy minutes absolutely need a break, but you've got to do what you've got to do." The Warriors are coming off a 125-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday after trailing by as many as 27 points during the matchup. 9 deadline, and while nothing is imminent, the team has "a desire to add size and shooting."

It's time to evaluate where the Kings stand in the Pacific Division as we reach the halfway point of the 2022-23 NBA season.

After four long weeks, Steph Curry finally returned to the Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately, it was in a surprising losing effort against a shorthanded ...

Come on this road trip and be able to continue to build my endurance back to where it was before the injury and hopefully get everyone on the same page of how we need to go through this road trip and kind of right the ship after these last three games." "I mean, after four weeks it's obviously just kind of hit or miss on how much rest you'll have and how quickly you'll get up to the speed of the game," Curry said. Hopefully, they can finally get their groove back now that Steph Curry has returned.

To get to this point, Golden State absorbed extended absences from Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins and moved past the preseason drama caused by Draymond Green.

The Golden State Warriors have a championship-level starting frontcourt with Draymond Green and Kevon Looney as the bigs, and Andrew Wiggins at the three.

[Pascal Siakam](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30322/pascal-siakam), [OG Anunoby](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30449/og-anunoby) and [Fred VanVleet](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30391/fred-vanvleet) are the top three players in the league in minutes averaged per game — all of them playing more than 37 minutes a night. [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30582/shai-gilgeous-alexander) is deserving and should be an All-Star this season, but he’s going to have to get a hand from the coaches and get voted in a reserve (Curry and Doncic are locked in as the starters with the fan vote). What do know is [KJ Martin](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/58768/kj-martin) is in for the Dunk Contest All-Star Weekend — that is a deserving invite. [Anthony Davis](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29801/anthony-davis) remains out and the Lakers have a couple of tough tests this week with Luka Doncic and the Mavericks then Joel Embiid and the 76ers (both at home for L.A.). [Zach LaVine](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30050/zach-lavine) in particular has thrived, including a 41-point night against the 76ers and 36 against the Jazz. That game against the Cavs was the first of 11-of-13 at home for Utah in the run-up to the All-Star Game next month — a game [Lauri Markkanen](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30433/lauri-markkanen) should be part of. Which is why the win over the full-strength Warriors on a night Booker was joined on the bench by [Chris Paul](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29066/chris-paul), [Deandre Ayton](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30572/deandre-ayton) and multiple other rotation players was such a boost. In those six games, Quickley has averaged 21.5 points and 4.3 assists a game while shooting 35.6% from 3, and the Knicks starting five ( [Jalen Brunson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30604/jalen-brunson), Quickley, [Quentin Grimes](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/51469/quentin-grimes), [Julius Randle](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30044/julius-randle), [Mitchell Robinson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30607/mitchell-robinson)) is +5.3 per 100. [Joe Harris](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30070/joe-harris), [Seth Curry](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29992/seth-curry), expect to see more [Patty Mills](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29525/patty-mills), all of them need to step up, but the real pressure will fall on [Kyrie Irving](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29682/kyrie-irving). 25 with a left big toe injury, and with [Zion Williamson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/50955/zion-williamson) out right now (hamstring) the Pelicans could use the offense. That has led to a PR push of late to get [Aaron Gordon](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30041/aaron-gordon) in the game. But that’s not what has driven this team — they still have the second-ranked defense in the league (Memphis just passed them) and that’s why [Jarrett Allen](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30448/jarrett-allen) has to get consideration for Defensive Player of the Year.