The Kings are in the process of finalizing an agreement with B.J. Armstrong that will make him an assistant general manager under new head of basketball operations Scott Perry, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). An NBA player from 1989-2000, Armstrong was a member of the Bulls during their run of three consecutive championships from 1991-93 and later spent time … [Read more...] about Kings To Hire B.J. Armstrong As Assistant GM
Warriors Notes: Butler, Hield, Curry
The Warriors expect six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler will return from his deep gluteal muscle contusion in Game 4 of their ongoing series against Houston, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic (Twitter link). A source informs Slater that Butler took part in an on-court workout ahead of the team’s eventual Game 3 victory against Houston on Saturday. He was held out so that … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Butler, Hield, Curry
Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year
Warriors star Stephen Curry has been named the NBA’s Teammate of the Year for the 2024/25 season, the league announced today (via Twitter). The Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award “recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment to his team,” per the NBA. The award isn’t voted … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year
Poll: Who Will Win Rockets/Warriors Game 7?
Despite going up against a No. 2 seed as a No. 7 team that required a play-in victory to clinch a playoff spot, the Warriors were considered by oddsmakers to be solid favorites in their first-round series against the Rockets. In a competitive Western Conference, Golden State finished the regular season with only four fewer wins than Houston and was the better team after adding … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win Rockets/Warriors Game 7?
Draft Notes: Toohey, Markovic, D. Williams, Sanon, Omier
Australian forward Alex Toohey plans to turn some heads at the NBA draft combine later this month, he tells Olgun Uluc of ESPN. “Pretty much every area a basketball player can show, I feel like I’m gonna surprise some people over there,” Toohey said. Toohey, who turns 21 years old today (happy birthday), is ranked No. 39 on ESPN’s big board ahead of June’s draft. He has spent … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Toohey, Markovic, D. Williams, Sanon, Omier