West Notes: Lakers, Lonnie Walker IV, Warriors, Nuggets
Lakers
Guard Lonnie Walker IV was a forgotten man in Los Angeles, then suddenly became the hoops hero who saved the day.
Thanks largely to Walker’s...
Lonnie Walker IV Lifts Lakers by Warriors, And Now It’s LeBron James’ Turn at 3-1 Lead
This time, it's LeBron James who is protecting a 3-1 lead against Stephen Curry and the Warriors.
And James likely has a guard named Lonnie...
Warriors to Work Out North Carolina’s Leaky Black
Former North Carolina small forward Leaky Black will work out for the defending champion Warriors ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, as relayed by...
West Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Warriors, Grizzlies
Suns
The Suns will need more from star forward Kevin Durant if they are to overcome their 2-0 deficit against the Nuggets, wrote Gerald Bourguet...
Anthony Davis Erupts, Lakers Survive Warriors for 1-0 Series Lead
All the Lakers really wanted was to win one of the first two on the Warriors' home floor.
Now, a team that struggled mightily all...
Warriors-Kings Game 7 Draws Most First-Round Viewers Since 1999
If you think people will be tuning in for the Lakers vs. Warriors playoff series, you are probably correct.
And you can base it on...
Poll: Warriors vs. Lakers; Who Wins and In How Many Games?
There will be no shortage of playoff experience when the Warriors face the Lakers in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
You already...
Warriors Notes: Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson
Star guard Steph Curry pleaded to his teammates in an impassioned pregame speech to go out and handle business against the Kings, per Marcus...
Steph Curry Erupts for 50, Warriors End Kings’ Wonderful Ride
It was what you'd expect from the defending champions and their star player in a Game 7, even on the road.
And star guard Steph...
West Notes: Warriors, Steph Curry, Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Timberwolves
Warriors
The Warriors managed to survive guard Steph Curry's blunder to hang on and knot their series vs. the Kings at 2-all.
Curry called a timeout...
NBA Investigators Interviewed Draymond Green, Domantas Sabonis Before Green Suspension
The NBA had investigators interview both Warriors forward Draymond Green and Kings center/forward Domantas Sabonis before deciding on a one-game suspension for Green, per...
NBA Exec Joe Dumars: Draymond Green Being ‘Repeat Offender’ Led to Suspension
NBA executive VP and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars said the one-game suspension of Warriors forward Draymond Green was the result of Green...
Warriors’ Draymond Green Suspended for Game 3 vs. Kings
The Warriors were hopeful that forward Draymond Green would only be fined. Instead, he has been suspended, the NBA announced in a press release.
More...
Warriors’ Draymond Green Requested X-Ray on Ankle
Forward Draymond Green requested an X-ray on his ankle after the Game 2 loss to the Kings on Monday, per Marc Spears of Andscape/ESPN.
Green...