It had been known for some weeks that center Jermaine O’Neal would join the Golden State Warriors to help bolster their ever-improving defense, and the news became official on Tuesday when he signed with the team on a one-year, $2 million contract. O’Neal is turning 35 in October and is no longer the dominant player he once was. He has been injury-prone over the years, but under the well-known magical staff of the Phoenix Suns last season, the center was exceptionally
When the Denver Nuggets shockingly fired George Karl soon after their first-round exit from the playoffs, many around the league questioned the hasty decision. How can you fire a coach that just won Coach of the Year? It was reported by various reporters that some of the reasons for letting him go after winning 57 games in the regular season included the following: Karl’s demand for a new long-term contract became unbearable, they blamed him for losing to the Golden State
It’s an age old tradition in sports. Rookie hazing. In the NBA, many rookies are subjected to carrying luggage for their veteran teammates, buying coffee or even making sandwiches for lunch. Oftentimes, veteran players go to great extents to pull pranks on rookies. Wednesday proved to be no different for the Golden State Warriors. [Read more…]
As good as Damian Lillard has been in his rookie season, his impact on the Portland Trail Blazers ends April 17. That’s the last day of the regular season, and the Blazers are not making the playoffs. While they currently are just two losses out of eighth place in the Western Conference, they also are in 11th place, with Utah and Dallas in front of them. Lillard is not alone; most of this season’s top newcomers will be watching the postseason on TV. In fact,
A few short days away from the NBA All-Star Weekend, yet that doesn’t stop teams from changing their look. The Golden State Warriors made headlines Monday when they unveiled their new alternate uniforms. Center Festus Ezeli tweeted a picture of rookie Harrison Barnes sporting the new jersey. [Read more…]
With the All-Star break on the not-so distant horizon, three of California’s teams are in various stages of a positive identity forge, while a fourth remains the stuck in “Fugitive-esque train wreck” mode. (Spoiler alert! The odd team out is the Sacramento Kings!) With that in mind, here’s a look at what’s brewing on the left coast. [Read more…]
The best team flying under the radar has two rookies in its starting lineup. But it’s not the Charlotte Bobcats. It is missing its oft-injured big man. But it’s not the Philadelphia 76ers. It has All-Star candidates at point guard and power forward. But it’s not the Los Angeles Clippers. It is an original NBA franchise that has not won a title since the 1970s. But it’s not the New York Knicks. [Read more…]
Here’s some injury news that isn’t really news at all, because it concerns Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut. The oft-injured Bogut will not play in any of the team’s next three games as he continues to build strength in his surgically repaired left ankle, the team announced Tuesday. [Read more…]