The way I navigate the trade rumor clickbait jungle is I try to identify a “1-A” target that could, on paper, make our Warriors a legit Finals contender and therefore root for that outcome. Anything else that happens that isn’t as earth-shaking, I scroll past until Shams Charania of ESPN says there’s a deal. I’m sure we’ll get to that point, soon.So, work from the top down. … [Read more...] about Jaren Jackson, Jr. the 1-A target? Derrick White 1-B? Kuminga gone?
Archives for June 2025
Why the Warriors now have No. 52 and 59 of the Draft 2nd Rd
UPDATE: The Warriors just traded the 41st pick to Phoenix for the 52nd and 59th picks. The following was written with the 41st pick in mind. In the interests of time, I will add some italics to things that might be altered now.During his pre-Draft interview, Mike Dunleavy, Jr. seemed to express concern about their 41st pick even “making it” as an NBA player. This seemed odd … [Read more...] about Why the Warriors now have No. 52 and 59 of the Draft 2nd Rd
Sharks buying out final year of Marc-Edouard Vlasic’s contract
Hall of Famers Ray Bourque and Nicklas Lidstrom are the only defensemen who have played more games in the league with one team than Vlasic, counting the regular season and playoffs. … [Read more...] about Sharks buying out final year of Marc-Edouard Vlasic’s contract
AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Dont’e Thornton, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
Chargers Chargers WR Ladd McConkey had a breakout rookie campaign last season with 82 receptions for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns. When appearing on the Chargers Weekly Podcast, OC Greg Roman said McConkey showed intelligence beyond his years in 2024 and they are looking forward to his continued growth. “Ladd was such a — not a surprise — but he was such a weapon,” Roman … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Dont’e Thornton, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Stetson Bennett, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
49ers 49ers director of player personnel Tariq Ahmad called third-round LB Nick Martin one of the “consensus guys” on their draft board. “He definitely was one of our consensus guys,” Ahmad said, via The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. “We had him at that combine interview and everyone was extremely excited about him. He was a guy we were targeting.” Ahmad said Martin’s being a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Stetson Bennett, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks