Warriors

The six huddled, in open view, in the equipment area of the Warriors' locker room: Joe Lacob, Bob Myers, Kirk Lacob, Mike Dunleavy Jr., Kent Lacob and Shaun ...

But if the dynasty is coming to an end, and the Warriors end up leaning toward the future, that might convince Myers to ride off into the sunset. When Lacob turns the temperature up, Myers is closest to the fire and the staff’s buffer. But the same constant ambition that makes the Warriors an elite franchise is the same constant ambition that grinds on those in direct orbit. That would give credence to the idea Myers may leave the Warriors because of burnout. [Philadelphia](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/sixers/) was prepared to put him atop the league’s payscale, or at least really close to it. They have the richest owner in all of professional sports in Steve Ballmer, the 66-year-old former Microsoft CEO with an [$83 billion net worth](https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2022/09/27/the-richest-sports-team-owners-on-the-2022-forbes-400/?sh=126bc1ed6c2c) who has taken the blank-check approach to his title pursuit since buying the team in 2014. Is it now time to leave the front office behind and try his hand in another industry? [the Bryan Colangelo firing,](https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/6/7/17412902/76ers-fire-bryan-colangelo-twitter-joel-embiid) the Sixers, sources say, went to extensive lengths to woo Myers. Part of the equation for Myers, known for his deep conversations and intellectual curiosity, is the contemplation of what’s next. Several key figures in the organization have strong ties to Myers, which is why his departure has the potential to be the first domino in the transition to the next era. One has to wonder how the face of the franchise would respond to losing the face of the front office — whose signature moves for [Phoenix](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/suns/) squad without [Devin Booker](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/devin-booker-4wodYWTaBEfNXJjo/), [Chris Paul](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/chris-paul-T2sfGOMEeDjjOrJH/) and [Deandre Ayton](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/deandre-ayton-PlF5bckQOtrRhpgu/).

The Grizzlies have ruled out John Konchar, Danny Green and Steven Adams. Kennedy Chandler and Kenneth Lofton Jr. have both been upgraded to available. As for ...

On the road, the Grizzlies are 11-13, while the Warriors are 17-6 at home. On Christmas, the Warriors also hosted the Grizzlies at the Chase Center, and they won 123-109. For the game, the two teams have finalized their injury reports and starting lineups.

The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 122-120 on Wednesday behind a game-winning layup from Jordan Poole. Here's what you need to know:.

Jordan Poole gets an inbound layup to win it. He finished with 21 points and seven assists. Curry had a game-high 34 points at the time.

The Warriors brought everything they had when they beat the Grizzlies on Christmas. Another matchup comes at the perfect time.

These are the fun games, these are the competitive games, these are the games that bring out all that energy, all the momentum, everything. Those other three losses were at the hands of the 11-win Detroit Pistons, 15-win Orlando Magic and a Phoenix Suns team that was missing six of their top players and were losers of six straight games. All of those were ugly losses to teams the Warriors didn't show up for. Including losing a 12-point lead to the Nets in the final six minutes, the Warriors now have lost four straight home games. Trying to find that extra gear, the Warriors brought everything they had in their first contest this season with the Grizzlies. At the time, that was second only to the 53 rebounds they finished with in their first battle with Boston. The Warriors grabbed 51 rebounds in their previous matchup with Memphis. From beating the Grizzlies over six games in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs last season to sending them home with a 14-point loss on Christmas without Curry and Andrew Wiggins, Memphis brings the best out of the Warriors. The Warriors believe until proven otherwise on the biggest stage, the top dogs still reside in The Bay. The Grizzlies, led by 23-year-old Ja Morant and a handful of others in their early to mid-20s, want to griddy across the Golden Gate Bridge and laugh along the way with the Larry O'Brien trophy. In recent history, the Grizzlies have brought the best out of them. "Yeah, for sure," Steve Kerr said Tuesday after Warriors practice when asked if he can feel a different vibe when the Warriors play a team like the Grizzlies with a growing rivalry.

Golden State's two-timeline plan is one of the reasons Myers' future appears to be in question. While the window to win championships with Steph Curry, Klay ...

He was promoted to general manager the following year and added president of basketball operations to his job title in 2016. "And so it's the same thing this year, through all the ups and downs, the rollercoaster season, it's be healthy and let's see someone beat those guys." [told Bonta Hill, Chris Mullin and Festus Ezeli](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-gm-bob-myers-confident-statement-nba-title-repeat-chances) during "Warriors Pregame Live" on Jan. He played an influential role in the franchise’s choice to use its five recent picks on upside teenagers instead of rerouting some of that capital into older and reliable help to maximize the present." Does Myers want to stick around to watch the dynasty he built potentially break apart? Golden State's two-timeline plan is one of the reasons Myers' future appears to be in question.

Jordan Poole scored the winning layup with a second remaining to cap a crazy, back-and-forth final minute, and the Golden State Warriors fought back to beat ...

Then Curry converted a tying four-point play with 2:27 to go in the period after falling into the courtside seats. Afterward, Curry was in the hallway eager to greet Poole with a celebratory hug. ... Memphis will host the defending champions for the last two meetings: March 9 and 18. Green will get some scrimmaging and work with the G League Memphis Hustle this week. “We’re definitely going to miss Stevo, he does so much for us, all the little things, to impact winning,” Jenkins said. Thompson then missed a rushed baseline jumper with five seconds to play, but Golden State got the ball out of bounds. The Grizzlies have lost a season-high four straight to begin this season-long five-game West Coast trip. Late in the first half, Kuminga drove through the lane for a highlight-reel left-handed slam then knocked down a 3-pointer a few possessions later. He converted a pair of free throws with 26.6 seconds left to put Memphis ahead before Thompson's big 3. Curry hit a tying jumper with 2:18 left and made three free throws at the 1:55 mark. “To win the game after the Steph ejection was great. Crew chief Sean Wright confirmed the reasoning to a pool reporter: “Stephen Curry takes his mouth piece and throws into the stands with force, as per rule, that is an automatic ejection.”

An incredible Ja Morant setup and Brandon Clarke dunk tied the game at 120 with 6.3 seconds remaining, but with 2.6 seconds left, Jordan Poole snaked under the ...

The Memphis Grizzlies are on ESPN tonight against the Golden State Warriors. Follow along for live updates.

[How Memphis Grizzlies vs. Even more surprising, the Warriors have loss their last four games at home after starting 17-2 this season. The Grizzlies are 5-11 on the road against the Western Conference. The Warriors have alternated wins and losses in their last six games. Even though Ja Morant says the Grizzlies don't have rivals and Draymond Green won't call the Grizzlies-Warriors a rivalry yet, Klay Thompson and Memphis (31-16) is entering this game on its first three-game losing streak of the season.

Stephen Curry was not happy with Jordan Poole — and officials tossed him from the game in the final seconds on Wednesday night.

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered their first loss this season when leading by 10 points in the fourth quarter, falling to Golden State Warriors.

[Steven Adams will be out the next three-to-five weeks](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2023/01/25/memphis-grizzlies-steven-adams-injury-sprained-knee-out-3-5-weeks/69838776007/) with a sprained right knee ligament. The Grizzlies struggled in the fourth quarter of their last two playoffs losses against Golden State, and the Grizzlies did so again on Wednesday. Memphis did a great job of creating space in the third quarter, but fourth quarter 3-pointers from Poole, Thompson and Curry erased the Grizzlies' 10-point lead in four minutes. A 17-4 Golden State run erased the 10-point Grizzlies lead, and the lead changed three more times in the final six minutes. Golden State (24-24) snapped a four-game home losing streak, and Memphis lost its fourth straight. The Grizzlies led by 10 points midway through the fourth , but Golden State wasn't done.

The Golden State Warriors overcame 21 turnovers, and a Steph Curry ejection to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-120 on Wednesday night.

After a pair of empty possessions, Green gave the Warriors a 117-116 lead with 30.4 seconds left. Poole recorded 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists with a game-high +15 plus/minus. Green finished with 8 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. Thompson took one dribble forward and knocked down a triple with 14.6 seconds remaining. Morant answered by drawing another foul and knocking down a pair of free throws to take a 118-117 lead with 26.6 seconds left. Instead, it bounced off back iron and gave the Grizzlies an opportunity to tie things up.

Stephen Curry didn't see the end of the Golden State Warriors' 122-120 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, as the All-Star guard was ejected with 1:14 left in the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Curry threw his mouthpiece after being upset with ...

"No reason he should be thrown out in the last minutes of the game. So I reacted in a way that obviously put myself out of the game, put the team in a tough place. Poole told ESPN that he although he didn't see what happened, he disagreed with the ejection. During Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals, he also tossed his mouthpiece in frustration but hit a fan in Cleveland. "The way that our season has gone, there's questions about the heightened sense of urgency of every detail matters," Curry said. Curry threw his mouthpiece after being upset with teammate Jordan Poole for not passing him the ball and rushing a 3-point shot after an offensive rebound.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Stephen Curry threw his mouthpiece into the seats in frustration and got tossed himself for the surprising episode late in the game.

Then Curry converted a tying four-point play with 2:27 to go in the period after falling into the courtside seats. Afterward, Curry was in the hallway eager to greet Poole with a celebratory hug. … Memphis will host the defending champions for the last two meetings: March 9 and 18. Green will get some scrimmaging and work with the G League Memphis Hustle this week. The Grizzlies have lost a season-high four straight to begin this season-long five-game West Coast trip. Thompson then missed a rushed baseline jumper with five seconds to play, but Golden State got the ball out of bounds. Late in the first half, Kuminga drove through the lane for a highlight-reel left-handed slam then knocked down a 3-pointer a few possessions later. He converted a pair of free throws with 26.6 seconds left to put Memphis ahead before Thompson’s big 3. Curry hit a tying jumper with 2:18 left and made three free throws at the 1:55 mark. “To win the game after the Steph ejection was great. “We’re just going to need other guys to raise their level in those departments. Crew chief Sean Wright confirmed the reasoning to a pool reporter: “Stephen Curry takes his mouth piece and throws into the stands with force, as per rule, that is an automatic ejection.”

In a moment that no one expected, Steph Curry was ejected for the third time in his career against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

So, I threw it pretty hard, but I didn't think it got to the stands or put anybody in danger, so maybe I did hit the floor too hard. In a moment that no one expected, Steph Curry was ejected for the third time in his career against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. So, I reacted in a way that obviously put myself and the team in a tough place.

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors NBA basketball game on January 25, 2023.

Then Curry converted a tying four-point play with 2:27 to go in the period after falling into the courtside seats. [Jordan Poole](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277956/jordan-poole) made the winning layup with a second remaining to cap a crazy, back-and-forth final minute, and the Warriors fought back to beat [Ja Morant](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4279888/ja-morant) and Memphis 122-120 on Wednesday night. He converted a pair of free throws with 26.6 seconds left to put Memphis ahead before Thompson's big 3. Afterward, Curry was in the hallway eager to greet Poole with a celebratory hug. Thompson then missed a rushed baseline jumper with five seconds to play, but Golden State got the ball out of bounds. “To win the game after the Steph ejection was great.

With Andrew Wiggins out due to a non-COVID illness, the spotlight shifts to Jonathan Kuminga.

Stephen Curry was ejected for throwing his mouthpiece -- for the third time in his career -- but the Warriors held strong against the Grizzlies to come away ...

Next, [Anthony Lamb](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066790/anthony-lamb) rotated to the left. "Not just because it was Memphis and all of the narratives there, but it is just how we are playing. But against the Grizzlies -- especially after Curry was ejected -- the Warriors managed to execute. It was the first go-ahead field goal in the final 10 seconds of a game in Poole's career. [Donte DiVincenzo](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3934673/donte-divincenzo) held the ball looking for somewhere to inbound it. We're getting a lot of experience with close games in the regular season, and that will definitely help us down the road." [Klay Thompson](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6475/klay-thompson) and Poole chirped at Memphis players as they walked toward the tunnel. I reacted in a way that put myself out of the game and put the team in a tough place," Curry said after the Warriors pulled off a wild But near the end of the second quarter, the tide started to turn for both teams. The Warriors committed 11 fouls and had 14 turnovers in the first half -- the most turnovers they've committed in any half at home this season. In 2017, he was ejected after throwing his mouthguard at a referee in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. I think [the Grizzlies] bring out a different competitive side in us and we do the same for them.

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry was ejected late in the fourth quarter Wednesday night but the Warriors won anyways. Jordan Poole played the hero — moments ...

“It was a much-needed win, back to .500, in the driver’s seat again. Jonathan Kuminga drilled a corner 3 in the second quarter and turned to stare down the Memphis bench. “I don’t think the history’s very deep, but it felt great” to win, said Thompson, who finished with 24 points. The following postseason, the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies in a fiery Western Conference semifinals that featured ample drama — from hard fouls and a broken elbow to plenty of trash talk and intense competition. It was enough by the official’s standards to warrant a technical foul and game ejection. “To win the game after the Steph ejection was great,” coach Steve Kerr said.

Steve Kerr is glad the Warriors won Wednesday night, but he knows his superstar can't let his frustrations get the best of him.

In the end, Jordan Poole, the same teammate who made Curry mad made him glad. All was forgiven.

The Grizzlies responded with Ja Morant driving into the lane and feeding Brandon Clarke for a game-tying lob with 6.3 seconds left. “Not just because it is Memphis and all of the narratives there, but it is just how we’re playing. That brightened the spotlight on Klay Thompson and Poole. Poole got under Curry’s skin – and that of his coaches and teammates – by launching a 29-foot shot with 13 seconds on the shot clock and 1:14 left in the game. “Obviously, he's our leader and we would love to have him in the game with us for the last 3, but we just found a way to grit it out and get a big win against a really good team. A lot of celebrations in the tunnel,” Curry said. Thompson buried a triple with 14.6 seconds to go to give Golden State a two-point lead. Curry lasted only six minutes before being tossed, but he scored 10 points without missing a shot and was plus-8. Truth told, JP is the 23-year-old heir apparent to Steph, who is 34 and, all things considered, the greatest Warrior of all-time. As they did in the fourth quarter. Poole was grinning in return. He slapped palms with security chief Yusef Wright and then teammate/friend Andre Iguodala.

The Warriors will have two days to regroup before returning to action Friday when they host the Toronto Raptors.

“It was a much-needed win, back to .500, in the driver’s seat again. Jonathan Kuminga drilled a corner 3 in the second quarter and turned to stare down the Memphis bench. “I don’t think the history’s very deep, but it felt great” to win, said Thompson, who finished with 24 points. The following postseason, the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies in a fiery Western Conference semifinals that featured ample drama — from hard fouls and a broken elbow to plenty of trash talk and intense competition. In the third, Draymond Green and Clarke were slapped with technical fouls after Green lightly pushed Clarke away after the Grizzlies big man stared the Warriors star down following a dunk. It was enough by the official’s standards to warrant a technical foul and game ejection. He finished the night with a team-high 24 points on 10-of-19 shooting, including four 3s. 19 before [falling](https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/01/22/warriors-stumble-late-to-fall-120-116-to-the-nets/) to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. “To win the game after the Steph ejection was great,” coach Steve Kerr said. “And the way our season is going, there’s questions about the heightened sense of urgency, of every detail matters and when you want something really bad, like just getting a win, fourth-quarter execution, clutch-time type situation, all that stuff does matter. They needed this win over the Memphis Grizzlies after blowing a double-digit lead in each of their last three games, losing an overtime Jordan Poole played the hero — moments after his questionable shot selection had drawn the ire of Curry, which led to the Warriors star being tossed.

Steve Kerr is glad the Warriors won Wednesday night, but he knows his superstar can't let his frustrations get the best of him.

"But the intentions and the energy around what matters in the sense of winning, that's what it's all about. Kind of let my emotions get in the way of it." When you want something so bad like getting the win and in the fourth quarter, execution, clutch situation, all that stuff does matter, so I reacted in a way that obviously put myself out of the game and put the team in a tough place. They fought through and executed down the stretch and got us the win." "I didn't see what happened at the time, so when the ref called it, I was confused and then the coaches told me he threw the mouthpiece down out of anger," Kerr said. But I was really proud of the guys.

The ejection vs. the Grizzlies was just the third of Curry's career.

Poole shared his annoyance with the decision to eject Curry after the game. Fortunately for the Warriors, Curry's absence didn't cost them the game. The ejection was the third of Curry's career, and the other two were memorable for similar reasons. The officials immediately ejected him from the game. With Curry calling for the ball, Poole threw up a quick 3-pointer. [Klay Thompson](/nba/players/1647559/klay-thompson/) missed a mid-range jumper that would've doubled the Warriors' lead.

Draymond Green's basketball IQ was the difference yet again Wednesday night in the Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

"That started in the 2015 championship, so I'm all for it," Thompson said of the Warriors going small. Under points scored, it was Curry, Thompson and Poole's game against the Grizzlies. As he said, that allowed the Warriors to go smaller down the stretch. The five-man group of Poole, Thompson, DiVincenzo, Lamb and Green played 28 seconds together. He then boxes out Brandon Clarke, beats Jackson to the point of where Bane's misfire was landing and that's when one of the smartest players in NBA history always comes out on top. This season, he missed the first 14 games to injury and has been a top Defensive Player of the Year candidate ever since he returned. "We had enough guys out there who knew the play where we could sort through it. The margin for error was minimal. It was a play Kerr admitted the Warriors hadn't practiced in months. His 103 defensive rating is the best of his career, and if eligible, he'd be leading the league with 3.2 blocks per game. "It allowed us to play smaller for a longer stretch." With a Desmond Bane 3-pointer in mid-flight, Green peeks to his right to see where Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr.

Tell the basketball gods we'd like another Warriors vs. Grizzlies playoff series.

Stephen Curry was ejected from the Golden State Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night.

Both of those were in reaction to what he thought were bad calls. [Steph Curry](https://www.sfgate.com/stephen-curry/) has been kicked out of three games in his NBA career, all for the exact same gross reason. The first two spittle receptacle tosses came years ago — one famously in Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals, the other in an Oct.

Steph Curry was mad at Jordan Poole and got ejected after throwing his mouthpiece into the stands.

This isn't the first time Curry has been ejected for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands, as he famously did the same thing in the Warriors' Game 6 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. The good news for Curry, Poole and the Warriors is that the 24-year-old guard redeemed himself by scoring the game-winning layup with 1.0 seconds left on the clock. The incident occurred with 1:14 remaining in regulation and Curry wasn't even upset with the game officials.

Could the Warriors lose Bob Myers over money? The Warriors team president's contract expires in July. Maybe Myers is burned out. Maybe he wants more money. Or ...

Myers may not want to want to share power and decision-making with the owner’s kids - [Kirk is the heir apparent to his father.](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F3147097%2F2022%2F02%2F25%2Fkawakami-warriors-vp-kirk-lacob-on-possibly-being-his-fathers-successor-the-depth-of-this-roster-and-more%2F%3Fsource%3Dtwittered&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F1%2F26%2F23571891%2Fcould-warriors-lose-myers) [The Athletic’s description](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F4123595%2F2023%2F01%2F25%2Fwarriors-bob-myers-contract-extension%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F1%2F26%2F23571891%2Fcould-warriors-lose-myers) of the Warriors “brain trust” meeting after a game listed six people - and three of them were named Lacob. [owner Tony Ressler gave more team control](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F4086123%2F2023%2F01%2F13%2Fatlanta-hawks-trae-young-nate-mcmillan-power-structure%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F1%2F26%2F23571891%2Fcould-warriors-lose-myers) to his 27-year-old son. Myers [refuses to discuss his contract](https://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/12/11/report-warriors-president-bob-myers-working-on-expiring-contract/) situation during the season, but all indications are that the Warriors team president wants to be paid like one of the NBA’s top executives. [Washington Wizards](https://www.bulletsforever.com) have a messy balance sheet with Bradley Beal’s max contract and Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis both able to become free agents this summer. But you can’t predict what decisions might be made by the brain trust who also thought Alen Smailagic This season, with Bob Myers’ contract set to expire in July, could history repeat itself in the [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com)’ front office? The incumbent team president is Lawrence Frank, but that’s not going to be an impediment to hiring a superstar like Myers, just like the presence of Elton Brand The Suns have all their own draft picks going forward, a novelty for Myers after a decade with the Warriors. Like Jerry West, he could end up with the Clippers, who are building a new arena and have an owner who doesn’t mind paying a ton of luxury tax. [The list of executives](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F4123595%2F2023%2F01%2F25%2Fwarriors-bob-myers-contract-extension%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F1%2F26%2F23571891%2Fcould-warriors-lose-myers) believed to be making more than Myers includes “Philadelphia’s Daryl Morey, Toronto’s Masai Ujiri, Miami’s Pat Riley, Minnesota’s Tim Connelly, San Antonio’s R.C. Throw in a young star like Devin Booker and Draymond Green-esque defender in Mikal Bridges, and the Suns job has a lot of appeal.

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 ...

“I wasn’t very good but now when you’ve got a chance to be on the floor with a Hall-of-Fame-type player like that who has major impact on defense and offense, it’s going to change you.” “You have to have good players, like really good players off the bench, if you can play with only one starter. Ultimately, you have to understand a guy’s situation and how they fare in their minutes. The Warriors are counting on the experience gained by the young players now making them a far better team come playoff time in April and May. “I was that guy who was initiating and making sure that we set up. Rick Carlisle recalls fondly how former Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki also used to play with the backups.

One is Draymond Green, who has a $27.6 million player option, didn't get an extension he wanted with the team last summer (while Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins ...

Bob Myers contract as the Warriors general manager comes to an end this summer and negotiations on his future will tell us a lot about the franchise.

He is the ultimate architect. Part of the equation for Myers, known for his deep conversations and intellectual curiosity, is the contemplation of what’s next. While Warriors owner Joe Lacob has said Myers is one of the highest-paid general managers in the league, titles get fuzzy (and somewhat meaningless) around the league — many guys in Myers’ role have a president or VP title attached to their name. There are no straight lines and simple answers here, but if Myers gets paid like Daryl Morey or Masai Ujiri he is far more likely to stay. He’s been the architect of four NBA title teams, was the lead recruiter in the Durant free agency signing, and has been the trusted conduit between players, coaches and ownership. The Warriors can’t pay everyone.

The Memphis Grizzlies wanted a win bad on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Instead, they lost their fourth consecutive game.

"We need a game," Jones said. "Those are shots we have a lot of faith in him taking." "We need to get a win. A lot of attention will be on the final play of the game, when Warriors guard Jordan Poole back cut to the rim and made a left-handed layup over the outstretched arms of Williams. On the play, Williams was told to play a top-lock defense, which means it was his job to take away a stagger or pin down toward the 3-point line and force a back cut. We got to play better on the road. It's no secret that beating the Warriors has a little more meaning to Brooks. "Gave a lot of effort, really wanted to win. We got to build on it." From that point on, the Warriors (24-24) closed the game on a 23-11 run. Morant led the Grizzlies (31-17) with 29 points and 12 assists, but his free-throw shooting will be what he remembers the most. "Aye Z, we kicking it tonight, bruh," Desmond Bane yelled across the room to Williams, who was shaking his head with the towel still covering his face.

For Moody, his G League assignment is a first this season. "He just needs to play," Steve Kerr said Thursday after Warriors practice. "He's a young guy and out ...

But I chose to develop in the NBA and that's what comes with it. The goal is for Moody to lock-in on becoming the 3-and-D player the Warriors envision out of him. Kerr and the rest of the Warriors have raved about Moody's mental fortitude since Day 1. Aside from game reps, Kerr is excited for Moody's move to Santa Cruz because of the individual attention each player gets in the G League. This is why Santa Cruz exists for the development of our young players and potential future players and it's a great tool. Santa Cruz plays Friday and Sunday night against the South Bay Lakers in El Segundo at the UCLA Health Training Center.

"He just needs to play," Steve Kerr said Thursday after Warriors practice. "He's a young guy and out of the rotation right now. This is why Santa Cruz ...

The Golden State Warriors made a roster move on Thursday morning, after their thrilling win over the Memphis Grizzlies the night prior. And it's a move they've already made a few times this season, as they assigned rookies Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan ...

With the Warriors not finding too much garbage time these days, and the second-round pick having had some other stints in Santa Cruz, Rollins has appeared in just one of the last 15 games. Baldwin has flashed a lot of promise during his NBA stints, while Rollins is a bit further off, but still viewed very highly by the Warriors. Second-year lottery picks aren’t normally sent to the G League, but Moody seems stuck in Steve Kerr’s dog house. He had a career-high 17 points in the team’s December 21 blowout loss to the [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com) made a roster move on Thursday morning, after their [thrilling win](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/25/23572211/warriors-grizzlies-steph-curry-ja-morant-draymond-green-klay-thompson) over the [Memphis Grizzlies](https://www.grizzlybearblues.com) the night prior. He’s appeared in 15 games this year, with impressive per 36 minutes averages of 22.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.7 steals, while shooting a blistering 44.9% from three-point range.

In another intense matchup between the Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State came out on top with a 122-120 win Wednesday at Chase Center.

Not this season, and not in the past. The Warriors totaled 14 turnovers in the first half, their most in any half at home this season, and they turned into 22 points for the Grizzlies. Klay gave the Warriors eight points and two 3-pointers in the fourth. Overall, the Warriors with 22 turnovers and the Grizzlies turned them into 29 points. At the 8:15 mark in the second quarter, the Warriors already had 10 turnovers and the Grizzlies had scored 15 points off them. Poole wound up scoring 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winner. His fellow Splash Brother (Klay Thompson) and Splash Nephew (Jordan Poole) came alive in the fourth as well. Teams have to sag off Kuminga when he has the ball or when he's off the ball in the corner. Curry was on fire in the fourth quarter, making all three of his shots. The Grizzlies challenged Kuminga's corner 3-point shot in the second quarrter, and he took advantage of the opening. The three of them put the Warriors on their backs when it mattered most, hoping to spark a much-needed win streak. Steph Curry scored 21 of his game-high 34 points in the second half.