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  • Former NBA Star Thinks Steph Curry Is Making A Mistake


    Steph Curry is one of the best 20 players of all time.

    The future Hall of Famer has spent his entire 16-year career playing for the Golden State Warriors.

    That said, the Warriors are coming off a season where they missed the NBA playoffs (and they are not anywhere close to being a contender for the 2025 title).

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    Jan 31, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) follows through on a shot after making a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

    Curry has shown no signs of ever wanting to leave the franchise that drafted him (despite their recent struggles).

    At 36, it’s very likely he joins the exclusive list of superstars to finsh out a career with one team.

    That said, former NBA star Eddie Johnson thinks Curry is making a mistake.

    Johnson (via The Bill Simmons Podcast): “I know Curry will never give in to being traded, but I just think it’s a mistake. I think their run is over with this group.”

    Curry is currently averaging 22.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 44.0% from the field and 40.2% from the three-point range in 39 games.

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    Jan 31, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after being fouled against the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

    On Friday night, the Warriors were blown out by the Phoenix Suns (130-105).

    Curry had one of his worst games of the season, finishing with 14 points while shooting 5/14 from the field.

    The Warriors currently sit as the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 24-24 record in 48 games.

    They will resume action on Monday when they host the Orlando Magic.

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    Jan 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after scoring against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images / John Hefti-Imagn Images

    As for Johnson, he spent 17 seasons in the NBA with the Kings, Suns, SuperSonics, Rockets, Pacers and Hornets.

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    Jan 31, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is introduced before the start of the game against the Phoenix Suns at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images





    Former NBA star Charles Barkley believes that Steph Curry is making a mistake by staying with the Golden State Warriors. In a recent interview, Barkley expressed his opinion that Curry should consider leaving the Warriors in order to have a better chance at winning another championship.

    Barkley pointed out that the Warriors are no longer the dominant team they once were, and that Curry’s individual greatness is being wasted on a team that is unlikely to win a championship in the near future. He suggested that Curry should explore his options and consider joining a team that has a better chance at winning a title.

    While Curry has been loyal to the Warriors throughout his career, Barkley believes that it may be time for him to prioritize his own success and legacy. Only time will tell if Curry will take Barkley’s advice and consider moving on from the Warriors.

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  • Ex-NBA Champion believes Kyrie Irving deserved All-Star nod over Steph Curry


    The NBA unveiled the “reserves” for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game on Thursday evening, finalizing the 24-man player pool. And for the first time in the 2020s, no Dallas Maverick was selected, as Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic weren’t chosen by the NBA coaches, despite both finishing in the top six of Western Conference guard voting.

    Doncic’s exclusion wasn’t a surprise; he’s been hurt since Christmas Day with a calf strain and has played in just 22 of Dallas’ 49 games to this point. There’s no games-played requirement for the All-Star Game like there is with postseason awards, so Doncic technically could’ve been selected, but it’ll also give him another week to rest.

    Irving’s exclusion was shocking to many people around the NBA, including former NBA Champion and a former teammate of Kyrie Irving, Kendrick Perkins. He had this to say on ESPN

    “I look at a guy like Steph Curry making the All-Star Game this season, and I look at a lot of guys like Kyrie Irving, Devin Booker, De’Aaron Fox, just in this conference who had better seasons, or are playing better than [Curry]. I’m going to say the quiet thing out loud: Steph Curry should not be an All-Star. He shouldn’t! No matter what the fans want, no matter what the coaches want, no matter what we want to see, you still have to earn to be an All-Star by your production. And if you’re looking at the production around the league, it’s guys in the Western Conference that have better numbers than Steph, and their teams are in better positions than Steph.”

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    June 8, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins (21) during the second quarter in game four of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to complete a four-game sweep. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

    Comparing just Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving, Perkins has a point. Irving is averaging 24.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, and 4.6 APG while shooting nearly 50/40/90, while Curry is at 22.1 PPG, 6.2 APG, and 4.6 RPG, but isn’t as efficient from three or the floor as Irving is (the degree of difficulty on Curry’s threes are higher, for what it’s worth).

    Irving also has the Mavericks at 26-23, sitting 9th in the Western Conference, while Curry’s Warriors are 24-24 in 11th. At the very least, it’s neck and neck, but Curry was voted as a starter, while Irving will be spending the week at home, barring an injury replacement being needed.

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    Former NBA champion and current analyst, Kendrick Perkins, recently voiced his opinion that Kyrie Irving deserved an All-Star nod over Steph Curry this season. Perkins argued that Irving’s performance on the court this season has been exceptional and that he has been a more impactful player for the Brooklyn Nets than Curry has been for the Golden State Warriors.

    Perkins praised Irving’s scoring ability, playmaking skills, and leadership on the court, emphasizing that he has been a key factor in the Nets’ success this season. He also pointed out Irving’s impressive stats, including his scoring average and shooting percentages, as evidence of his All-Star caliber performance.

    While Curry is undoubtedly one of the greatest shooters in NBA history and has had a strong season as well, Perkins believes that Irving’s overall impact on the game should have earned him a spot in the All-Star game over Curry.

    It’s clear that opinions on this topic may vary, but it’s interesting to hear a former NBA champion like Perkins make a case for Irving over Curry. Do you agree with his assessment? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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  • Steph Curry drops funny quip after rising on NBA all-time scoring list – NBC Sports Bay Area & California


    Father Time has yet to catch up to Warriors superstar Steph Curry, well, for the most part.

    Curry’s 21 points in Golden State’s stunning 116-109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night helped him leap Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. His instant reaction?

    “You see the gray hair?” Curry joked to ESPN’s Jorge Sedano after the game. “That just means you’re blessed to keep playing this game at a high level. I thank God every day that this is a space I’ve been able to live in for 16 years. The names, I passed [Allen Iverson] a couple weeks ago, Ray today — guys I grew up watching in my generation who inspire me to love the game the way I do.

    “So it’s definitely special. Shout out to Ray.”

    With Wednesday’s performance, Curry has reached 24,515 points throughout his 16-season NBA career, passing Allen’s 24,505. He now is just 300 away from Patrick Ewing and less than 700 from Jerry West for 25th.

    Los Angeles Lakers megastar LeBron James leads the list with 41,474 points.

    This season, Curry, who turns 37 on March 14, is averaging 22.3 points on 44.2-percent shooting from the field and 40.5 percent from 3-point range, with 4.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 31.7 minutes through 38 games.

    Perhaps his hair is the only indication of his age catching up to him.

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    Steph Curry drops hilarious one-liner after moving up on NBA all-time scoring list – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

    Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry has been making history this season, as he continues to climb up the NBA all-time scoring list. And while he’s been piling up points on the court, he’s also been dropping some funny quips off the court.

    After a recent game where Curry moved up another spot on the all-time scoring list, he was asked about his accomplishment. With his signature grin, Curry responded, “I guess I’ve been shooting too much, huh?”

    The comment drew laughs from reporters and fans alike, showcasing Curry’s lighthearted and self-deprecating sense of humor. Despite his impressive scoring numbers, Curry always manages to keep things in perspective and stay humble.

    As Curry continues to make his mark on the league, both with his scoring and his wit, fans can expect more memorable moments both on and off the court. And who knows, maybe another funny quip is just around the corner.

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  • Steph Curry sends Warriors brass simple NBA trade deadline message – NBC Sports Bay Area & California


    SAN FRANCISCO – Six minutes and 46 seconds had passed before Steph Curry took his first shot Friday night against the Phoenix Suns, missing a 3-pointer that rolled around the rim before falling out. The optimist in Curry has always been one of his greatest strengths. On this night, Curry’s a realist after the Warriors’ 130-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

    Going an entire first quarter where he takes one shot isn’t going to be enough. The Warriors going into halftime with Curry only having five shot attempts is always going to put them in an 11-point halftime deficit — or worse. 

    “There’s an understanding of motion offense to try and use gravity at times,” Curry said in the Warriors locker room after the door. “You try and get on the ball at times. The defenses have kind of shifted a little bit more consistently to try and take away off-ball stuff. And it was a slow start tonight, which, that can’t happen. 

    “It’s on me, it’s on all of us to try and figure out how to get the ball moving, create good shots and use all the threats we have in this room. It did not go as planned tonight. I don’t ever want to be in a situation where you get five shots in a half. That’s not good basketball.”

    Curry’s first two points were a case of mano a mano, me vs. you – Curry was the winner. 

    Those two points had nothing to do with him running around the court. Andrew Wiggins soared to grab a missed 3-point attempt by Royce O’Neale, dribbled down the floor and fed the rock to Curry at the top of the arc. 

    With Bradley Beal right in his grill, Curry held the ball down low, faked it left, then faked it right before flying by Beal to his left and delivered a finger roll over Mason Plumlee. 

    Does there need to be more of a sense of urgency to just get the ball in Curry’s hands and let him go? 

    “It should have been that a little earlier,” Curry said. “But also, you know that there’s going to be attention on the ball. Try to go pick-and-roll, try to get in the seams, try to create looks off of that. Obviously, our struggle – that’s our, mine included – in the paint when we get an advantage trying to capitalize, to make teams have to honor that, that’s been a struggle.”

    The Warriors are at the bottom of the NBA in finishing around the rim, in converting layups. On shots within four feet Friday night, the Warriors were 10 of 24. The Suns were 16 of 18. 

    Curry’s comments on the Warriors’ offensive struggles are right in line with what he had to say about the upcoming Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline: Anything to win. He’s not going to disrupt, he’s not going to go above the team. But winning is all that matters. The sense of urgency is real.

    The Warriors’ superstar isn’t the type to publicly make a problem. He also has created more headlines than usual this season, like calling the Warriors “mid” to close the 2024 calendar year. 

    “That’s not for me to make those decisions,” Curry said when asked if he wants to see a trade happen. “I want to win, so whatever it means to do that.” 

    Before the Warriors were blown out by 25 points against the Suns, Steve Kerr gave his most blunt assessment of his team. A team that he truly likes coaching. One he enjoys going to work with. Kerr also was a realist Friday night, even before the blowout loss. 

    Kerr was asked if the Warriors have enough talent to be a playoff team. The coach gave a resounding yes. Then he recognized, in the same answer, who the Warriors are right now. 

    A few hours later, to close a month where they entered it 16-16, went through it 8-8 and ended it at 24-24 overall, the Warriors went back to being .500. 

    “We’re not in a position where we can just say, ‘No, we’re good. Let’s stand pat.’ That’s the reality of where we are,” Kerr said. “[Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy’s] doing his due diligence, doing his job. If there’s something that makes sense. He’s going to do it.” 

    The day before, Kerr acknowledged talent wins out. This coming from a nine-time champion between being a player and coach who has emphasized the importance of culture and continuity. Kerr in that radio clip also alluded to Curry needing a second scoring option. 

    Just 48 hours prior to Phoenix burning them on their home court, the Warriors were flying high. They had just taken down the Western Conference’s cream of the crop in the Oklahoma City Thunder, without Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga. On the flip side, OKC still doesn’t have Chet Holmgren, and Alex Caruso was injured 22 seconds into the game. 

    In that feel-good win, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped  52 points on the Warriors, including 21 in the first quarter and 31 in the first half. The Warriors got 18 points from Kevon Looney and 15 points out of Gary Payton II. Was that a replicable recipe to convince themselves they can make a run as is? 

    Looney’s 18 points tied a career high he set on March 23, 2023. The eight free throws he made eclipsed his previous career high by two. Payton’s 15 points beat his previous season high by three points, and were the most he had scored since another 15-point night on Oct. 29, 2023, the third game of last season.

    The NBA is a player-driven league. The superstars are conductors in disguise, they dictate the show and they usually get what they want. Some will speak loudly of their desires, unbothered by the effect it could have on the team. Curry isn’t part of that category. 

    He knows his voice matters, and it’s being heard right now. 

    “Y’all will never know about that,” Curry said, being questioned if he would ever apply more pressure to the front office to get him what he wants. “We have conversations all the time. I want to win. Again, that’s not my job. I’m not a coach, I’m not a GM, I’m not an owner. 

    “It’s pretty clear where I stand on trying to make whatever necessary adjustments there are to win.” 

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    In a recent meeting with Golden State Warriors management, superstar Steph Curry delivered a clear and concise message regarding the upcoming NBA trade deadline: “We’re ready to compete.”

    Curry, who has been the face of the Warriors franchise for years, made it clear that he believes in the current roster and is confident in their ability to make a push for the playoffs. Despite facing some challenges this season, including injuries to key players, Curry remains optimistic about the team’s potential.

    The Warriors have been the subject of trade rumors leading up to the deadline, but it seems that Curry is focused on staying the course and making the most of the talent already on the roster. With Curry leading the way, the Warriors have the potential to be a dangerous team in the postseason.

    Warriors fans can take comfort in knowing that their star player is fully committed to the team’s success and is ready to lead them to victory. As the trade deadline approaches, it seems that the Warriors are content to stick with their current roster and make a run for the playoffs with Curry at the helm.

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  • Steph Curry, Moses Moody graded in Warriors loss to Suns


    Well, that sure was ugly. The Golden State Warriors shot just 37.5% from the field on Friday, falling back to earth with a one-sided, 130-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Whatever momentum and confidence they built on Wednesday in defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder evaporated without a trade on Friday at the Chase Center.

    Now I must, unfortunately, grade the players. As always, grades are based on my expectations for each player, with a “B” grade representing the average performance for that player.

    Note: True-shooting percentage (TS) is a scoring efficiency metric that accounts for threes and free throws. Entering Friday’s games, league-average TS was 57.4%.

    Andrew Wiggins

    31 minutes, 17 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 foul, 6-for-20 shooting, 1-for-5 threes, 4-for-5 free throws, 38.3% TS, -26

    A weird game from Wiggins. He was one of the most active Warriors in so many phases, as he led the team in rebounds and assists, all without turning the ball over. And I was pretty impressed with his defense on Kevin Durant.

    He also could not buy a bucket, and while he was more than happy to hoist shot after shot, he didn’t seem very interested in trying to get good shots. It’s hard to knock a guy too much for shooting inefficiently when everyone around him was an offensive zombie, but it’s also hard to give a guy too much credit when he took almost as many shots as any two of his teammates combined, and made them at a ghastly clip.

    In summation … shrug.

    Grade: B-
    Post-game bonus: Tied for the team lead in points and rebounds, led the team in assists, worst plus/minus on the team.

    Gary Payton II

    12 minutes, 3 points, 3 rebounds, 1 turnover, 1 foul, 1-for-6 shooting, 0-for-1 threes, 1-for-2 free throws, 21.8% TS, -11

    Payton got the start and played some pretty strong defense on Devin Booker. He also missed a bunch of buckets at the rim, which is rare for him, and ultimately his lack of offense was too costly to allow his defense to stay on the floor.

    Grade: C

    Quinten Post

    19 minutes, 9 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 2 fouls, 3-for-9 shooting, 2-for-4 threes, 1-for-1 free throws, 47.7% TS, -17

    Post got a nice show of confidence by remaining in the starting lineup after Wednesday’s clunker. And he was much, much better in this one. He was a much bigger force in the paint, gobbling up rebounds and playing decent defense without fouling.

    He’s still learning how to score at the rim, though, as he was just 1-for-5 inside the arc in this game. The finishing ability will definitely come, though: he has good moves in the post to get clean looks, and he has great touch. It seems he’s just struggling a little bit with the increased size and speed of the NBA game, which is understandable for a player who entered the game having played just 108 total minutes in his career.

    Grade: B
    Post-game bonus: Tied for the team lead in rebounds.

    Buddy Hield

    19 minutes, 13 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, 5-for-7 shooting, 3-for-5 threes, 92.9% TS, -9

    It seems like the Warriors game plan was run, run, run, and no one took that to heart quite like Hield did. It seemed like every time he touched the ball he was rushing up the court as quickly as he could. It was energy and effort that the team sorely needed and, sadly, could not match.

    It also led to him finally catching fire on offense, and he was probably the team’s best player in the first half, and definitely their best shooter.

    It got a little ugly for him in the second half, but I can’t blame him too much since he was pressing out of desperation.

    Grade: B+

    Steph Curry

    31 minutes, 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, 5-for-14 shooting, 1-for-6 threes, 3-for-3 free throws, 45.7% TS, -18

    For the second game in a row, Curry was held scoreless in the first quarter, and was a total non-factor in the first half. Unfortunately, he didn’t have a second-half turnaround on Friday like he did on Wednesday.

    It’s certainly not time to question whether Curry is falling off a little. But it is becoming clear that, between the roster’s issues, the offensive burden he carries, and his age, we’ve reached an unfortunate point where the Warriors usually need Curry to be the best player on the court to have a chance to win, and he’s not able to be that player as often as he once was.

    There’s no shame in getting outplayed by Durant and Booker in one game. But the Warriors just don’t have many paths to victory when that happens. A tough game for the Chef.

    Grade: C-

    Kevon Looney

    15 minutes, 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 fouls, 1-for-2 shooting, 0-for-1 free throws, 41.0% TS, -1

    A really strong defensive game for Looney, even though he didn’t bring Wednesday’s offensive excellence with him. He just didn’t impact the game all that much, but the defense really was impressive, minus the fouls.

    Grade: B
    Post-game bonus: Tied for the best plus/minus on the team.

    Gui Santos

    19 minutes, 5 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, 1-for-3 shooting, 0-for-1 threes, 3-for-4 free throws, 52.5% TS, -4

    My favorite sequence in the game involved Santos. He took Durant one-on-one, crossed him over, blew by him easily, and laid the ball in. About 10 seconds later, Durant pulled up for a three directly in Santos’ face, and drained in, then gave the youngster a smack on the butt. It seemed a fun and competitive show of respect from the former Warrior to the current one.

    Grade: B-

    Moses Moody

    24 minutes, 17 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 foul, 5-for-10 shooting, 4-for-7 threes, 3-for-5 free throws, 69.7% TS, -6

    A fantastic Moody game. He had some critical threes to help keep the Warriors in the game early on, and was one of the few players who brought energy and effort all night long. The He played half the game, and the Warriors were outscored by six points when he was on the court and 19 points when he wasn’t. That feels about right.

    Grade: A
    Post-game bonus: Tied for the team lead in points.

    Dennis Schröder

    21 minutes, 5 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, 2-for-8 shooting, 1-for-5 threes, 0-for-2 free throws, 28.2% TS, -13

    I thought Schröder played pretty well everywhere except scoring. And it was a tough watch there, as the Suns dared him to shoot threes, which he obliged, but without success. Strong game elsewhere, though.

    Grade: B-

    Brandin Podziemski

    22 minutes, 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, 5-for-9 shooting, 4-for-7 threes, 77.8% TS, -6

    Post-injury Podziemski continues to be a brand new player, and it’s awesome. A little out of control in this one at times, but otherwise a great game from Podz.

    Grade: B+

    Kyle Anderson

    12 minutes, 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 2-for-3 shooting, 0-for-1 threes, 66.7% TS, -7

    These Kyle Anderson minutes were, without a doubt, Kyle Anderson minutes.

    Grade: B

    Trayce Jackson-Davis

    9 minutes, 2 points, 1 rebound, 0-for-2 shooting, 2-for-2 free throws, 34.7% TS, -6

    After getting a DNP on Wednesday, TJD got back on the court on Friday, but not until late in the third quarter when the ship was sinking and the team was in desperation mode. Looked a little out of sorts.

    Grade: C

    Lindy Waters III

    6 minutes, 0 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, 0-for-3 shooting, 0-for-2 threes, 0.0% TS, -1

    Just some garbage time for Waters, who is out of the rotation at the moment.

    Friday’s inactives: Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Jackson Rowe, Pat Spencer



    In the Golden State Warriors’ recent loss to the Phoenix Suns, both Steph Curry and Moses Moody put on a solid performance but ultimately fell short.

    Steph Curry, the two-time NBA MVP, led the Warriors with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Despite his impressive scoring, Curry struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 3-14 from three-point range. His ability to create shots for himself and others was evident, but the Suns’ defense made it difficult for him to find his rhythm.

    Rookie Moses Moody also had a strong showing, contributing 15 points off the bench. The 19-year-old showcased his scoring ability and confidence on the court, providing a spark for the Warriors in the second unit. Moody’s energy and hustle were key factors in keeping the game competitive.

    Overall, Curry and Moody both played well in the loss, but the Warriors were unable to overcome the Suns’ strong performance. As the team looks to bounce back, Curry and Moody will continue to be key players in their quest for success.

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  • Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr have concerns about Jimmy Butler joining the Warriors: Sources


    Will the Golden State Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler? The answer will come down to the wishes of Stephen Curry.

    I reported on Tuesday morning that the Warriors were back in the mix for Butler now that the Heat have dropped their asking price. Then on Wednesday, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson added intriguing details, noting the Warriors’ initial reluctance due to concerns across every level of the organization about price tag and potential “combustion.”

    My league sources confirm these hesitations, revealing Curry himself has reservations about Butler’s fit in the Warriors’ locker room — a sentiment shared by head coach Steve Kerr. Their worries stem from Butler’s tumultuous history with previous teams:

    In Chicago, Butler clashed with multiple teammates, including Joakim Noah and Rajon Rondo, and publicly slammed his head coach Fred Hoiberg.

    In Minnesota, there was the infamous practice incident where he yelled at teammates, coaches and executives before conducting an interview with Rachel Nichols.

    In Philadelphia, he refused to shoot 3-pointers because of his issues with Brett Brown’s offensive system.

    And now in Miami, he’s feuding with Pat Riley, missing flights and disrespecting his teammates.

    It’s no wonder Curry would be unsure about wanting Butler in the same locker room as Draymond Green, who has his own unique brand of team chemistry roulette. Are we really ready for the Draymond-Jimmy Buddy Cop movie? Curry’s probably having nightmares of Butler yelling, “You f***ing need me!” while Green’s busy recording his next podcast rant.

    I would not trade for Butler if I were the Warriors. As much as he’d help the team as a versatile defender and a downhill attacker, adding Butler’s I’m-the-captain-now energy to a ship that’s barely staying afloat is a bad idea compared to other routes for the Warriors. Blowing it up would be a more sensible long-term approach, as I wrote in-depth about last week. So would staying patient and waiting until the offseason to find out what other opportunities are available. Who knows? If the Suns implode, maybe Kevin Durant would want to move to the Bay Area.

    It’d be one thing if Butler were easily acquirable, but he makes $48 million this season. The Warriors would need to give up Andrew Wiggins and some combination of important players to make any deal work financially, such as Gary Payton II, Kyle Anderson and Jonathan Kuminga. As Green himself said on his podcast, trading for a player making that much money is a challenge.

    The Heat have lowered their asking price for Butler because they’re tired of his act, and they’d like to get something in return instead of letting him walk in free agency for nothing. There’s a fear in Miami that the Nets could absorb salaries this offseason to free cap space for a team, such as the Rockets, to outright sign Butler.

    But if the Warriors bypass the opportunity to trade for Butler, and if the Suns can’t find a team willing to take on Bradley Beal, then what happens for the Heat? Maybe the Bucks re-enter the sweepstakes. Or maybe the Rockets decide to make a splash now instead of waiting for free agency. But executives around the NBA keep pointing to Memphis.

    It’s been widely reported the Grizzlies were informed that Butler doesn’t want to play there. But they still keep popping up as the team that could end up with Butler in return for what Miami desires: short-term salaries and headache relief.



    According to sources close to the Golden State Warriors, both Stephen Curry and head coach Steve Kerr have expressed concerns about the potential addition of Jimmy Butler to the team.

    While Butler is undoubtedly a talented player, there are worries about how his strong personality and demanding playing style could potentially disrupt the team chemistry that the Warriors have worked hard to build over the years.

    Curry and Kerr are known for their emphasis on teamwork and selfless play, and there are concerns that Butler’s more individualistic approach could clash with the team’s culture.

    Additionally, there are questions about how Butler would fit into the Warriors’ already star-studded lineup, and whether his presence would disrupt the balance of the team.

    While nothing has been confirmed yet, it seems that Curry and Kerr are approaching the possibility of Butler joining the Warriors with caution. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Steph Curry, Schröder and Looney upset OKC with Scissors; Gary Payton II seals with dunk


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    In this episode, we dive deep into the Golden State Warriors’ impressive performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder on 2025.01.30.OKC-GSW, with a focus on their new ‘Scissors’ play. Plus, Thumb Out, guard-guard ball screen, and the memorable reactions to a stunning Gary Payton II dunk.

    Co-starring Coach Steve Kerr, Andrew Wiggins, Lindy Waters III, Kyle Anderson, Moses Moody, Quentin Post, Gui Santos, Draymond Green, and Buddy Hield. Also with Isaiah Joe, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Hartenstein, and Lu Dort.

    I often end my analysis videos with a mock-serious analysis of Warriors celebrations. By popular demand, I have finally compiled the best ones into one video. As a thank-you to subscribers, here are the Top 20 celebration audits from 2024.

    • 00:07 2-5 BRK. Peer Pressure

    • 01:08 2-12 UTA. Dap Parity

    • 02:34 3-12 SAS. Trayce Dunks on Wemby

    • 04:14 3-27 MIA. No I in TEAM

    • 05:48 8-7. USA-Serbia Semis (from the banned Olympics E1P)

    • 06:32 10-11 SAC. Flop

    • 08:04 10-15 LAL. Quadruped I

    • 09:16 10-18 LAL. Friendly Fire

    • 10:17 10-23 POR. Quadruped II

    • 11:36 10-29 NOP. John Threena

    • 12:43 10-30 NOP. Theatrical Brandin

    • 13:39 11-2 HOU. Slo Mo Euro

    • 15:20 11-4 WAS. Demand the Manager

    • 16:27 11-6 BOS. A Man of Infinite Swish

    • 18:24 11-10 OKC. Stank Face Night Night

    • 19:49 11-12 DAL. Which side to Night Night?

    • 21:47 11-15 MEM. Kerr versus Ref

    • 23:52 11-20 ATL. With and Without GP2

    • 26:18 12-5 HOU. Steph and Dray chest bump JK

    • 27:49 12-9 MIN. Dray’s Night Night

    • 28:48 12-21 MIN. Three Kings

    Featuring:

    • Gui Santos

    • Lester Quinonez

    • Trayce Jackson Davis

    • Draymond Green

    • Stephen Curry

    • Brandin Podziemski

    • Moses Moody

    • Klay Thompson

    • Kyle Anderson

    • Jackson Rowe

    • Anthony Edwards

    • Derrick White

    • Steve Kerr

    • Tyrese Haliburton

    • Jrue Holiday

    • Eric Housen

    • Gary Payton II

    • Victor Wenbenyama

    • Jerome Robinson

    • De’Anthony Melton

    • Quinten Post

    • Pat Spencer

    • Buddy Hield

    • Jacob Rubin

    • Lindy Waters III

    • Andrew Wiggins

    • Kevon Looney

    • Jonathan Kuminga

    • Jerry Stackhouse



    In a thrilling matchup, Steph Curry, Dennis Schröder, and Kevon Looney upset the Oklahoma City Thunder with a last-second play involving scissors. But it was Gary Payton II who sealed the deal with a thunderous dunk to secure the win. Check out all the highlights from this exciting game! #NBA #WarriorsvsThunder #ClutchPlay

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  • Steph Curry credits ‘special’ Gary Payton II dunk for energizing Warriors – NBC Sports Bay Area & California


    The Warriors’ upset win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at Chase Center was nothing short of a true team win.

    Before Golden State capped off its eventual 116-109 victory over the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed, it trailed by as many as 14 points in the first quarter before storming back, eventually tying the game in the third quarter and taking the lead in the fourth before capping off the monster win at home.

    The energy from the Chase Center crowd was high throughout the entire second half, and it peaked when Warriors guard Gary Payton II threw down a vicious poster dunk on Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein to extend Golden State’s lead to 114-105 with 1:03 remaining in the game.

    The electrifying moment, while just one basket in a series of big plays down the stretch, brought the Warriors’ bench to its feet and provided a big boost that Payton’s teammates fed off of.

    “Over the course of the last four years, there have been moments like that,” Steph Curry said of Payton’s dunk postgame. “He was definitely excited because he said he hadn’t had one in a while. It doesn’t matter at what point in the game it happens, it’s always a big boost energy-wise, [the] demeanor for the whole team, to have something to celebrate.

    “And for him, to show his athleticism. But to finish the game like that was special, it’s like you just want to have a stamp on a game like that, and the crowd was going crazy, the whole bench was up. That’s what a team needs when you’ve had a run like we’ve had. Not to over-emphasize one play, but it’s huge. It was a microcosm of our whole night.”

    Payton has been well-known for his thunderous dunks over the years, and speaking to reporters after the game, was asked if he had been “hunting” a slam like the one on Hartenstein after not producing many posters this season.

    “No, I haven’t been ‘hunting’ it, but I know I haven’t been up there in a while,” Payton explained. “Our coaches be killing us with ‘follow the help,’ so Dennis [Schröder] attacked and made a great pass and I just followed the help and if you follow the help, you get opportunities like that to get going, get your team going. I had one of those, and we were already moving and rolling, so that was just a good exclamation point, just to cap off how we played tonight.”

    Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins, also known for his big dunks over the years, was excited to see his teammate get up above the rim and throw one down.

    “Oh man, I haven’t seen that in a while,” Wiggins said of Payton’s dunk. “I’m happy he did it. It just shows what G is capable of. He’s a very important piece to this team on both sides of the floor, I just feel like G complements the team so well, so it’s amazing to have him.”

    While the electrifying moment helped ice Golden State’s big win over the Thunder, it also provided Payton and his teammates — and Warriors fans — a level of energy that has not been felt much since the beginning of the 2024-25 NBA season.

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    Steph Curry credits ‘special’ Gary Payton II dunk for energizing Warriors – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

    Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry gave credit to teammate Gary Payton II for providing a spark with his electrifying dunk during the team’s recent game. The dunk, which left fans and players alike in awe, helped energize the Warriors and propel them to victory.

    In a post-game interview, Curry praised Payton II for his impressive athleticism and said that his dunk was a “special” moment that lifted the team’s spirits. The Warriors went on to win the game, with Curry leading the charge with his stellar performance.

    Payton II, who has been a valuable asset for the Warriors this season, continues to impress with his high-flying plays and defensive prowess. His dunk not only energized the team but also ignited the fans, who were thrilled to witness such an incredible display of athleticism.

    As the Warriors gear up for the playoffs, Curry and Payton II’s chemistry on the court will be crucial for the team’s success. With players like Payton II stepping up and making big plays, the Warriors are poised to make a deep run in the postseason.

    Stay tuned for more highlights and electrifying plays from the Warriors as they continue their quest for another championship. Steph Curry and Gary Payton II are just getting started, and fans can expect more memorable moments to come.

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  • Aaron Curry to join Jets as linebackers coach


    New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is adding a fellow former first-round pick to his defensive staff.

    Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Aaron Curry is joining the Jets as linebackers coach.

    Curry, 38, has been Pittsburgh’s inside linebackers coach for the last two seasons. Before that, he was with Seattle from 2019-2022, first as a coaching assistant and then as a defensive assistant.

    The Seahawks selected Curry at No. 4 overall in the 2009 draft. He played 35 games for the club before being traded to the Raiders midway through the 2011 season. He appeared in 13 games for the franchise through the 2012 season.

    Curry also worked with Charlotte at the collegiate level from 2013-2018 before making his way back to the pros as a coach.





    Former NFL linebacker Aaron Curry has agreed to join the New York Jets as their new linebackers coach for the upcoming season. Curry, who had a successful career as a player, will now bring his expertise and knowledge to the coaching staff.

    After retiring from the NFL, Curry has been working as a private coach and mentor for young linebackers looking to improve their skills. His experience and leadership on the field make him a valuable addition to the Jets coaching staff.

    Curry’s presence on the sidelines will undoubtedly benefit the Jets’ linebackers and help them reach their full potential. With his guidance and mentorship, the Jets’ defense is sure to improve and become a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season.

    Fans are excited to see what Curry will bring to the team and how he will help shape the Jets’ linebackers into a dominant force on the field. Welcome aboard, Aaron Curry!

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  • Maya Kaimal Kashmiri Curry Sauce, 12.5 oz, Mild Indian Simmer Sauce with Tomato and Nutmeg. Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegetarian


    Price: $5.99
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    Maya Kaimal’s Shelf Stable Indian Simmer Sauces are inspired by recipes from Maya’s family and flavors from her travels. An award-winning cookbook author, Maya Kaimal launched her namesake company with simmer sauces because she recognized how time consuming it was to make Indian food from scratch. To use, simply choose a protein or vegetable and sauté it in a pan, add the sauce of your choice, simmer for 15-20 minutes, and serve with a grain or flatbread. This line of shelf stable simmer sauces features classic curries from diverse regions of India. The secret to their full flavor lies in using traditional, staged cooking method and only the finest, carefully sourced, all-natural ingredients. They taste like you spent hours making them. Maya’s Indian Simmer Sauces are all Vegetarian (most are Vegan), Non-GMO Verified, and Gluten-Free. This line offers the convenience of being a pantry item, with a two-year shelf life, so a satisfying Indian meal can be yours anytime! Packaging May Vary.
    Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3 x 3 x 5 inches; 12.5 ounces
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    A DELICIOUS INDIAN SIMMER SAUCE: Maya Kaimal’s Kashmiri Curry is a balanced curry with hints of nutmeg, mace and rich tomato. Simmer with lamb for an authentic Rogan Josh, or enjoy with chicken, chickpeas or vegetables
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    Looking to spice up your dinner routine with a taste of India? Look no further than Maya Kaimal Kashmiri Curry Sauce! This 12.5 oz jar of Mild Indian Simmer Sauce is packed with the flavors of tomato and nutmeg, creating a delicious and aromatic dish that will transport you straight to the streets of Kashmir.

    Not only is this sauce incredibly flavorful, but it’s also vegan, gluten-free, and Non-GMO Project Verified, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you’re a vegetarian looking for a new sauce to add to your rotation or just someone who loves trying new and exotic flavors, Maya Kaimal Kashmiri Curry Sauce is sure to become a staple in your pantry.

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