Todd Golden responds to Warriors rumors as Steve Kerr’s future remains uncertain

Florida coach Todd Golden has spoken for the first time since rumors of him possibly replacing Steve Kerr as head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

It’s going to be an interesting offseason for the Warriors. After starting the season as a secret horse in the West, injuries to Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry completely derailed their hopes of making a splash in the conference this season.

Last week, their season came to a sad end as they were eliminated from playoff contention in the play-in tournament and finished with their second losing record in the last 14 seasons. Change is definitely coming. It’s definitely coming to the roster, but it could also be on the bench since Kerr is no longer under contract.

After their play-in loss, Kerr suggested that he would like to continue working with Curry. However, it is not clear whether that is what he and the organization want. That is why speculation has intensified as to who could be his replacement. One notable name that has come up through rumors is Gators coach Todd Golden.

Todd Golden calms down Golden State Warriors talk

The 40-year-old has emerged as one of the elite coaches in college basketball during his four seasons at Florida. They have been taken to the NCAA Tournament each of the last three seasons, including a championship win last year. However, Golden shut down the recent rumors on Thursday.

“I definitely plan on coaching the Gators,” Golden said when asked about the rumors in his first press conference after the Gators lost in the second round of the tournament.

A recent report suggested that New York Knicks coach Mike Brown – who was Kerr’s former top assistant – and Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez would be at the top of the Warriors’ wish list if the legendary coach does not return in 2026-27.

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Big rumor emerges over ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin’s appearance at WrestleMania 42

This weekend opened the door for “Stone Cold” Steve Austin to make an intriguing appearance at WrestleMania 42.

The idea of ​​Austin appearing on WWE content always generates a large amount of interest due to his fan base, and that’s rare. Since his sudden retirement in 2003, the wrestling icon has made only sporadic appearances for the brand after serving as general manager for a few months in the same year.

However, he made his spectacular return to the ring four years ago in a surprise “battle” with Kevin Owens in the Night 1 main event of WrestleMania 38. Since then he has appeared on WWE broadcasts only twice. at last year’s WWE Hall of Fame and again to make the stadium gate announcement on Night 2.

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Last month there were rumors that he might appear on Monday Night Raw for the 3:16 Celebration. He didn’t. He will be at WWE World this weekend for a meet and greet session. But it’s still unclear whether he’ll be free to appear at WrestleMania on Saturday or Sunday.

Well, now there is hope. According to BodySlam+, rumors are circulating that Steve Austin will be backstage during WrestleMania. They admit that their appearance on the show is not confirmed and that they may be attending to meet some old friends. However, it would be a huge waste if he didn’t hop on an ATV and get in the ring to do something.

With John Cena set to host both nights, a fun face-off between the two retired icons could make for a very fun moment this weekend.

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Steve Kerr is rumored to coach his final season with the Golden State Warriors in 2026-27

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been a key part of the organization’s turnaround with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Kerr has won four NBA Finals since joining Golden State in 2014. However, could the Warriors head coach be nearing the end of his tenure with the organization?

As Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard reported, the most likely scenario is Kerr returning to the Warriors for a “Last Dance” during the 2026–27 NBA season. This will likely be the 60-year-old’s final season coaching Golden State. At the moment, Kawakami believes Kerr has not fully made his decision.

Kerr is currently in the final season of a two-year extension. If Kerr and the Warriors wish to continue their partnership, they must reach a contract extension before the 2026–27 NBA season. After all, there are reasons for Kerr to return, as Golden State is expected to make some major upgrades.

It has been widely speculated that Kerr wants to retire at the same time as Curry, but it is unclear when the star point guard plans to step away from basketball. Curry is likely to retire in the next few seasons as he approaches age 40, but if Kerr has a “last dance,” he may not step down all together.

Kerr has been one of the NBA’s best head coaches since 2014, and the Warriors will leave an era that featured incredible success. Curry and Green are no longer in their prime, but other players like Brandin Podziemski are trying to pave the way moving forward in Golden State.

The Warriors’ last NBA Finals win was in 2022, and if Kerr returns for another season, the team hopes to find that magic again.

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史蒂夫·科爾 (Steve Kerr) 差點因為入圍賽的消息而失去冷靜

金州勇士隊繼續在 NBA 積分榜上保持緊張狀態,主教練史蒂夫·科爾最近的反應讓人們重新關注球隊在入圍賽中的位置。

科爾在灣區廣播電台 95.7 The Game 的節目中表現出了明顯的沮喪,讓人們坦率地看到了金州在賽季末面臨的壓力。這一刻很快就引起了人們的關注,因為它反映了團隊當前的心態。

勇士隊目前戰績為 35 勝 38 負,排名西部第 10 位,但傷病和不穩定性迫使他們為保持季後賽席位而戰。對於一支習慣了季後賽深度衝擊的球隊來說,情況代表著一個重大變化。

科爾在《95.7 The Game》的一段節目中做出了這樣的回應,當時的期望與現實發生了衝突。雖然有些人可能認為進入 NBA 入圍賽是一項成就,但勇士隊主教練明確表示他不同意這種觀點。

該電視台隨後在 X(以前稱為 Twitter)上分享了這次交流,捕捉到了前芝加哥公牛隊後衛和主持人馬特·斯坦梅茨之間短暫但緊張的時刻。

「斯坦尼祝賀史蒂夫·科爾和勇士隊獲得了入圍賽的席位。

克爾沒有得到它”

史坦梅茨在節目中開玩笑地發表了這樣的評論。

“順便說一句,恭喜你獲得入圍賽資格。”

科爾迅速反駁,語氣尖銳,反映出他的沮喪。

“別那樣做。”

這次交流突顯了勇士隊在主教練的帶領下對總冠軍的期望,他帶領球隊奪得了多個冠軍,並建立了 NBA 王朝,同時職業生涯的勝利次數超過了 600 場。

然而,當前的現實提出了不同的挑戰。金州勇士隊必須通過淘汰式的比賽才能確保季後賽席位,這與他們最近的統治地位相去甚遠。

隨著賽季的繼續,這一時刻提醒人們勇士隊過去的成功與當前的緊迫性之間的差距,科爾的反應抓住了局勢的利害關係。

金州勇士隊繼續在 NBA 積分榜上保持緊張狀態,主教練史蒂夫·科爾最近的反應讓人們重新關注球隊在入圍賽中的位置。克爾在灣區 95 廣播電台露面時表現出明顯的沮喪。


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Steve Kerr provides ‘good news’ from MRI of Moses Moody’s knee

Moses Moody suffered a really serious injury last night against the Dallas Mavericks. The Golden State Warriors fell to the ground in pain after trying to go up for a routine dunk attempt late in overtime. MRI tests revealed that Moody had a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, ending his 2025-2026 season and potentially ruling him out parts of next season.

It’s a devastating blow for the Warriors forward, who was looking to get back into form against the Mavericks. That being said, head coach Steve Kerr did offer some good news about Moody. While his patellar tendon needs work, an MRI showed that his bones and cartilage were clean, according to 95.7 The Game.

“The MRI was clean,” Kerr said in a radio interview. “it is [patellar] Tendon. There was no damage to the cartilage or bone, so that’s good news. “That makes it a very basic surgery.”

Other notable NBA players who have suffered patellar tendon tears include Jeremy Lin, Victor Oladipo, and Caron Butler. Typically, these types of injuries take a long time to heal, taking up to a year for complete recovery. However, perhaps even more concerning for the Warriors is the decline in production players have experienced following this injury. Butler is the only exception, but most players who suffer from a torn patellar tendon never reach the level they did in previous years.

That being said, there is still plenty of optimism that Moody can return to the level he performed at. This season was his best year in five years playing with the Warriors. He averaged double figures in points while shooting 40% from three-point range for the first time in his career and has been an effective defender for the team. Moody had 23 points in that Mavericks game, filling up the stat sheet in many ways.

The Warriors play the Brooklyn Nets tomorrow. They are preparing for the postseason play-in tournament.


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Steve Kerr leaves after admitting ‘difficult times’ after eighth defeat in nine games

Neither Jonathan Kuminga nor his former team, the Golden State Warriors, looked that good in their highly anticipated reunion performance.

The Warriors were defeated by the Atlanta Hawks 126–110, their eighth loss in nine games, while Kuminga went 1 of 9 from the field for just two points, four rebounds, two turnovers and a -6 plus/minus in 22 minutes of action.

Instead, the highlights of the game were Dyson Daniels and CJ McCollum as the duo scored 28 and 23 points to lead Golden State in the backcourt. While the Warriors outscored the Hawks for most of the first half, Atlanta outscored Golden State with a 48–16 run from 6:16 in the second quarter to 6:16 in the third quarter. From there, the Dubs were helpless, lacking enough firepower to get back into the game.

The loss dropped Golden State to 33–38 on the season, its lowest mark under .500 all season. After the game, Steve Kerr acknowledged where the Warriors are at the moment.

“This is the hardest thing to go through,” Kerr said. “Losing and getting destroyed by injuries. And feeling like you’re pushing, you’re trying, you’re competing, but things aren’t going your way. It’s definitely a tough, tough time for everybody. It’s human nature to get down, hang your head.”

With a storm of injuries sidelining not only their stars, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry, but also key role players like Moses Moody and Al Horford, the Warriors have completely collapsed after the All-Star break. After taking a strong hold on the eighth seed in the West, they now find themselves in 10th place, a game and a half behind the Clippers.

Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court during a break in action against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter at Chase Center
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Are reinforcements on the way for the Warriors?

The good news for the Warriors is that they should get some firepower soon in the coming days. Curry’s re-evaluation on Saturday gave him the all-clear to resume live-action work in team practice in the coming days.

It’s another step in the right direction after Curry resumed working non-contact shooting drills with the team on the road this week. Before traveling with the team to Dallas, Curry will participate in 5-on-5 scrimmages with available coaches and players in Atlanta on Sunday morning.

Kerr called this specific checkpoint a “big day” because the team will have a better understanding of when he can return after Rick Celebrini evaluates him. Curry has missed 21 consecutive games due to patellofemoral pain syndrome and a right kneecap injury. Golden State is 6-15 since Curry was sidelined.

As far as Moody’s is concerned, their recent reassessment has also brought positive results. According to the team he is making “good progress”, and they have stepped up his work on the court with shooting drills after not being able to shoot due to his sprained right wrist. He will also be cast in live-action work in the coming days.

Moody missed the last 10 games due to a wrist injury, derailing his productive season. He is averaging 11.9 points on 40.2 percent 3-point shooting in 59 games this year.

Can Golden State rally?

At the end of the day, it seems like it’s a season from hell for Golden State. A team can only do so much when it loses its best performance due to an ACL tear.

But it is not that they have lagged behind like other teams this season. To his credit, he has battled and competed in every game since Curry went out. Two-way players have given him as much as two players can give. Youngsters like Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski have shown how good they would look if they were next to the stars. It’s just that their efforts and patience have not been rewarded.

“I’m just trying to encourage guys to keep competing,” Kerr said after the game. “But to try to bring energy and stay positive because reinforcements will come, and we have to be ready for that. But in the meantime, I’m proud of the way they’re playing. They’re working hard, but they’re in a tough situation. We’re all in a tough situation.”

The Warriors will look to complete their 1-4 road trip with a matchup with the Dallas Mavericks.


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Steve Kerr offers harsh reality check after Celtics’ brutal loss

BOSTON — Steve Kerr finally said his quiet voice out loud after the Golden State Warriors’ 120-99 loss to the Boston Celtics, their sixth loss in seven games.

“We’ll be in the play-in,” Kerr said. “We know this, one way or another.”

It’s a reality the Warriors have understood for some time, Kerr said, but the fact he vocalized it to the press is significant. As Golden State drops to 10th in the West after a 120-99 loss to the Boston Celtics, its play-in destiny is a stark observation.

But also important is how he cited his “game plan mistakes”, i.e., allowing the Celtics to back cut and box out, things the team overcame in their morning shootaround. It is significant how the words Kerr used repeatedly during his disappointing press conference were “process,” “habits” and “emotion” to emphasize his lack of success.

“Going through the same actions this morning, we gave up early, like three back cuts,” Kerr said. “And we totally messed up [those] Coverage three times in the first quarter. Can’t do this. Cannot be done. Do you want to win playoff games? You better lock in. So get locked in.”

What does closure look like in Steve Kerr’s eyes?

For Kerr, being locked up means many things. It starts with eliminating mental mistakes and implementing your preparation. It also means being ready for Stephen Curry and the rest of the crew to return from injury. But it’s also about what Kerr describes as “the spiritual part.”

“The lock-in part of it is not just the mental part of it, but it’s the spiritual part. It’s the emotion. How prepared are you, how confident are you? How united are you? And like I said, it’s easy when you’re beaten down. It’s easy to hang your head. We can’t hang our heads. We’ve got to keep that at bay.”

Keep is the keyword because they are plug-in. Warriors are not losing for lack of effort. They have worked hard, they have struggled and struggled. Even brought down many players. Even with two-way players and guys on 10-day contracts. And they’re certainly not tanking, Kerr has made that clear on several occasions.

But Kerr reaching his boiling point after defeat signals a very specific kind of smoke. A very specific type of messaging may take effort, but it’s nothing without the process. Without habits it is nothing. And that’s what the Warriors are trying to establish so they can take the field when the big guns arrive.

“I’m telling people, we have to build our habits and be prepared for when we get people healthy again,” Kerr said. “Because then we can have that firepower that can be complemented by a foundation of good habits, good fundamentals. As I said, I think there are a lot of things we can improve on. But at the base of all of that is your spirit, energy, confidence. We have to work on that as well.”

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Gui Santos summed up the Warriors situation as it stands right now.

“We know it doesn’t matter whether we win 13 games or lose 13 games, we’re going to keep playing [in the play-in]Santos said.

Therefore, as attested, the players understand the realities of the situation. They know they have to be in good shape when Curry eventually returns. Based on the latest updates, with Curry ramping up his individual work this week, he’s getting closer. And in the words of Pat Spencer, the Warriors need an identity to be proud of, given how different the team is now with Jimmy Butler out and Kristaps Porzingis out.

“It’s about creating an identity,” Spencer said. “When we get number 30 and a few other guys back we’ll really have something solid and something we can rely on.”

Kerr’s belief in this team is as strong as ever. Hence his vocal frustration.

“If we’re ready when they come back, we can do some damage,” Kerr said. “We can go rushing. But we can’t make mistakes in the game plan. We’ve got to develop better habits. Like boxing out, taking care of the ball in transition, being more efficient in transition, things like that.”

This is a handicap for 33-36 warriors. With injuries and limited time in the season, whether they can clean it up remains a challenge.


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Steve Kerr gives clear message on Stephen Curry’s return

Stephen Curry has missed the last 18 games for the Golden State Warriors as persistent knee problems have plagued him and kept him out of action. As a result, the Warriors have fallen in the West standings, as their 33–35 record leaves them in ninth place – just a half-game ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers, who are in 10th.

At the moment, the Warriors are far from the title contention picture, as Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury has completely derailed their title hopes. Some are wondering why the Warriors are even making the effort, especially when Curry is apparently dealing with a serious injury.

Still, head coach Steve Kerr isn’t going down without a fight, because even though the Warriors don’t have the looks of a championship-caliber team, they’re going to work hard to achieve that ultimate goal of theirs – and that includes finally getting Curry back from injury.

“When people ask me about this year, and I’ve been asked many times, why don’t you rest Steph all year? OK, he’s healthy, we’re competing, that’s what we do. And we want to give ourselves a chance and that’s the whole point. The beauty is in the finding, in the work. And when you fail, it’s hard to recover from that,” Kerr said in an appearance on the Tom Tolbert Show.

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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) talks with guard Stephen Curry (30) during a break in action against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter at Chase Center.
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The Warriors’ dynasty is reaching its end, as Curry, already 38 years old, has been struggling with knee problems, undoubtedly caused by all the wear and tear he received from all the racing he has done. They don’t have the kind of star that Curry can pass the baton to.

Still, the Warriors have a lot of pride and Kerr has built a winning culture, so there’s no way they’re going to give up.


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Steve Kerr breaks silence on helping produce Oscar-winning doc

Washington DC – Steve Kerr wants to clarify that he is listed as executive producer for the Oscar-winning mini-documentary. all empty roomsHe had little to do with the actual production of the film.

“I want to make it clear that executive producer is a great way of saying I have nothing to do with it. Just to be very, very clear,” Kerr joked pregame before the Golden State Warriors’ Monday matchup with the Washington Wizards. “But I feel incredibly honored to be associated with it.”

all the empty rooms, Winner of the Oscar for Best Documentary Short, the film is a film that covers issues close to Kerr’s heart. The 35-minute mini-doc follows broadcast journalist Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they travel across the United States, capturing the untouched, empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings.

As an outspoken advocate against gun violence and supporter of gun safety laws, Kerr was very happy to have his name attached to the film.

“About a year ago they asked me if I wanted to be an executive producer, and when I read about this project I was immediately ready, because it’s such an important film. Once I saw it, I was overwhelmed by the beauty, the sadness, the humanity, done so poignantly.”

Steve Kerr’s role in the film

For Kerr, the artistry of the film is an important catalyst in tackling this issue.

“I think that’s important, especially, you know, given my advocacy for gun violence prevention. It’s – you look for ways to touch everybody and avoid political discourse that boils the issue down. And I thought the film threaded that needle perfectly.”

While Kerr was not involved in the production of the film, he played a major role in its public relations campaign in the lead-up to the Oscars.

This included writing an opinion article in the Los Angeles Times in which he highlighted the gun-violence epidemic in America and how the issue has had a personal impact on his life. Kerr’s father Malcolm was shot dead in Lebanon in 1984. Kerr also hosted some screenings in San Francisco and Los Angeles, conducting a Q&A with director Joshua Seftel.

“My involvement was really putting my name on it and trying to help promote it,” Kerr explained. “But it was so beautifully done. “It was so touching. And how sympathetic and kind Steve and Lou were in the movie when they were visiting houses. It was very powerful.”

Steve Kerr wants people to skip the movie

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr performs against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center.
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Kerr said he hasn’t had the chance to add an Oscar trophy to his NBA championship cabinet. But in Kerr’s eyes the achievement is the least important part of the film. Kerr thinks this film can help start a change in the movement. Not only at the political, legislative level, but also at the grassroots level, from power to people.

“I’m trying to recommend everyone to see it,” Kerr said. “It’s 35 minutes, but you should watch it. It’s hard to watch, but it’s also unforgettable. And I think this issue…it’s the kind of movement that we need to move. Our country, our citizenry, we need to move this issue forward, because it’s obviously not happening at a political level. But we know the power of protests and movements, and I’m very hopeful that this film will help that cause.”

Kerr said, “This is not a political issue. This is a public health crisis. When you watch the movie, and you see the damage, and you see these innocent people’s lives being taken. And then [when] You start to focus on the issue, you realize there are a lot of things we can do to save lives.”

“And that can be challenging. A lot of people say to me, it’s frustrating. It’s not frustrating. We have legislation that has been passed over and over again that is already saving lives. We know that statistically, but it’s really the movement that’s most important to me. The consensus: We have to do something.”

all empty rooms Currently available to stream on Netflix.


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Steve Kerr regrets attacking Will Richard during Knicks’ loss

On Sunday evening, the Golden State Warriors’ losing streak continued with a narrow road loss at the hands of the New York Knicks. The Warriors put in an admirable effort in this game, sidelining Stephen Curry and several other key players, but ultimately, they gave up a 21-point lead and suffered a tough loss.

At one point in the second quarter, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr yelled at rookie Will Richard after he was unable to block an overthrow pass from Brandin Podzimski on a fast break, leading to a turnover.

After the game, Kerr explained what he was thinking during that moment, and also expressed regret for his anger.

“It was a bad pass from BP. BP should have made a nice pass and Will should have dunked. Turned into a 5-point swing. I was angry at Will because I thought he could have turned the ball over and not made the throw. I thought he was trying to make a round-the-back pass for a score. I’m not sure, I could be wrong,” Kerr said, according to @jinttherty on Twitter. Said.

He said, “…I regret losing my composure there a bit because it’s my job to keep players forward, especially without so many players. That’s a big part of winning games like this. Making good decisions, understanding how valuable the ball is.”

It was indeed a bizarre scene, considering that the turnover originated from Podziemski’s pass, and there was nothing wrong done on Richard’s part.

Overall, the Warriors are currently 32-35 on the season, and have moved into a situation where they must win two elimination games to make the playoffs when the postseason begins today.

The Warriors next play against the Washington Wizards on Monday evening.


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Steve Kerr finds silver lining in shorthanded loss to Knicks

New York – It’s been one battle after another for the Golden State Warriors right now.

The understaffed Warriors, missing more than $190 million in salary due to eight players out due to injury, lost 110-107 to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The loss marked their fifth consecutive loss, their longest of the season, dropping them to 32–35 on the season.

But despite the loss, coach Steve Kerr was proud of his players for the way they defeated players including Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis.

“Couldn’t ask for anything more,” Kerr said. “It’s so much fun to coach these guys. They’re playing so hard together. I just want them to be rewarded for their efforts. And we’ve lost some of them, but we’ll keep fighting [and] Keep
To get better.”

Leading by 21 points at one point, the Warriors took the lead against the Knicks early in the game with Brandin Podziemski and Quinton Post leading the way. Podziemski finished with a team-high 25 points with six assists, while Post collected 22 points on 9 of 16 from the field.

But once New York gave up its complacency, it began imposing its will on the Warriors. They forced the Warriors into nine turnovers in the second quarter, reducing the lead to nine at halftime. And in the third quarter, they bullied the Dubs on the boards, outscoring them 15-to-1 in that period.

Still, Golden State held on until the final minutes, thanks to Gui Santos scoring 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter. But with a chance to take the lead with 23.7 seconds remaining, Podziemski hit a 26-foot triple over Jalen Brunson that went in and the Warriors could not recover from there.

Steve Kerr supports Brandin Podziemski’s shot

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) handles the ball against New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden.
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Podziemski’s missed 3-pointer in transition will be remembered as a big ‘what if’ turning point for the Warriors in crunch time. But whether it was an ill-advised shot or not, in Kerr’s mind, he thought it was a good one to take.

“Felt great,” Kerr said after the game. “I didn’t want to call timeout. I wanted to play in the flow. He had Brunson. He looked like he was going to attack. Brunson backed off. I like that. Take the three, go for the throat.”

Despite this, the Warriors find themselves at their lowest point of the season. Five consecutive losses, barely hanging on to the ninth seed, slipping even further behind the eighth-place Los Angeles Clippers, Curry still a long way from a comeback – it feels like it’s do-or-die time for Golden State right now.

But Kerr said that although he is being “beaten” right now, he could not be more proud of the effort he has shown recently.

“I’m just overwhelmed by these people,” Kerr said. “Just their effort, their intensity, their engagement. It’s really beautiful to see. And like I said, we’ll be rewarded for it. We’ll stick with it and keep getting better, and we’ll start winning some of these and getting some guys healthy.”

If the warriors have made any contribution in these defeats, it is their efforts. Effort, hustle, patience and fight. There’s a level of buy-in to this team that you don’t see on most losing teams. So the schedule remains the same for Golden State.

“We have to keep batting,” Santos said after the game. “We just have to keep trying to win games when we don’t have other players, because we know when they come back, we’ll be good.”


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Steve Kerr’s eye-opening ‘beaten up’ confession after Warriors’ fourth straight defeat

SAN FRANCISCO – If things couldn’t get any worse for the Golden State Warriors, already a team without stars Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, it did in a 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Al Horford, Quinton Post and Seth Curry all sat out Golden State’s fourth consecutive loss. And before that, Draymond Green was scratched 20 minutes before the game started. That left the Warriors struggling for healthy bodies as T-Wolves star Anthony Edwards finished with 42 points on 13-22 shooting.

After the game, Dubs coach Steve Kerr acknowledged how depleted and injured the Warriors were at the moment as they fell to 32–34 on the season.

“We’re definitely going through it,” Kerr said. “But you saw how hard the guys played and stuck in it and got the fans into it. And we can’t ask for anything more from our players right now. What they’re giving as far as effort and playing together. But yeah, we lost just as well as any team I can ever remember.”

Beating is an understatement.

With seven players out due to injury, the Warriors were missing more than $160 million in salary. That’s about 70% of their $233,853,209 payroll. And to add literal insult to injury, this latest skid has allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to overtake them for the eighth seed, leaving them just a half-game ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers in 10th.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands near the team bench during a timeout against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Chase Center.
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However, it remains to be seen whether these latest injuries will persist.

Kerr had no update after the game on Green, Post or Curry. As far as Horford is concerned, Kerr had few details regarding the veteran big man’s situation. While the team announced during the game that Horford was out due to right calf soreness, Kerr described Horford’s injury as a “strain” after the game.

“With a calf strain, I don’t know how long Al will be out,” Kerr said. “But I hope that with the calf, we won’t have to move him back too quickly.”

With Horford potentially out for a while, Kerr hopes to turn to Kristaps Porzingis for starts in the meantime. Porzingis, who has battled injuries this season and throughout his career, has had some encouraging games after missing six consecutive games due to illness. Porzingis finished with 20 points in 19 minutes of action, the most points he has scored in his four games for the Warriors.

“Feeling fine,” Porzingis said after the game. “Step by step, just trying to get back into really good shape. Still got a way to go, but happy with the progress so far.”

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In the meantime, the onus will be on Porzingis and the rest of the healthy Warriors to deal with this latest storm of injuries.

But with injuries also come opportunities. Brandin Podziemski, who has excelled in basketball since Curry’s passing, understands that common NBA adage.

“I look at it as a blessing in disguise,” Podziemski said optimistically after collecting 25 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

“Just because it’s an opportunity and you’re able to build confidence when you’re out there, especially when there’s no expectations, and people are probably expecting us to lose. So it’s a blessing to me that when other guys come back, that confidence you build, you can be ready to show when you come back as well.”

There is an obvious concern that due to not having enough healthy bodies, the remaining players may get tired from the extra workload. But Kerr isn’t too worried about that potential issue. He pointed to the medical staff’s diligence in monitoring that potential problem and the youth of the remaining players.

Despite this, Kerr is keeping an optimistic outlook, presenting this latest round of injuries as something he has to get past.

“I feel like there are really brighter days ahead,” Kerr said. “So you just have to go through a tough situation.”


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Steve Kerr defends Erik Spoelstra, Bam Adebayo after 83-point game

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr couldn’t believe the buzz surrounding Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game against the Washington Wizards, the second-most in NBA history.

“Is this a thing? People aren’t giving him credit for scoring 83.” [points]Kerr asked the room when told that a good portion of fans, reporters and analysts across the league have vilified Adebayo, the Miami Heat and the way Erik Spoelstra got to that incredible feat.

Opponents have cited Adebayo’s record-breaking 43 free throws, the way the Heat fouled the Wizards to get the ball back, and the fact that Spoelstra left his man in a blowout game to chase the record, as reasons why Adebayo’s 83 points should come with an asterisk. But it seems like Kerr is on the other side of the discussion, as he had nothing but praise for the player he coached during the 2020 and 2024 Olympics.

“It’s pretty amazing. I mean, what an incredible accomplishment,” Kerr said. “And he’s not even really a scorer. He’s an incredible player. But he wouldn’t be top of mind to score that many points. So just feels like a bizarre evening. I didn’t watch the game, we were playing so I saw some of the high highlights, but it was one of those physical experiences, and it seemed like the team was totally engaged and enjoying it.”

Steve Kerr supports Adebayo and Spoelstra’s defense

In recent days, since the historic night, Adebayo and Spoelstra have been dogged by questions about the ethics of the strategies they employed to help Adebayo score 83 points.

Adebayo called the haters “sofa coaches” and defended his performance.

“If you get that close to chasing greatness, that’s the point of chasing it, so you can overcome it,” Adebayo said. “And some people have never played basketball.”

Meanwhile, Spoelstra strongly supported Adebayo, calling out detractors in a lengthy response to the Miami media.

“I think most of the people who probably made comments didn’t watch the game. It’s ‘irresponsible’ or ‘immoral,'” Spoelstra said. “And I would do it again 10 times out of 10 for Bam, I’m not apologizing to anyone about that.”

Spoelstra won’t have to apologize to Kerr because the Dubs coached his longtime friend and coaching contemporary.

“I think every coach has to face that — himself and his own circumstances,” Kerr said. “I think the whole team was pleading to keep Spo [Adebayo] Out there. And it’s really tricky. As a coach, you may feel awkward.”

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) reacts after making a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center.
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Steve Kerr references his feelings

Kerr recalled a similar experience to Spoelstra and Adebayor, when he passed Klay Thompson against the Chicago Bulls to set the record for most 3-pointers in a game on October 29, 2018.

With the Warriors up by 41 with 4:53 left in the third quarter, Thompson hit his 14th triple to tie the record. But before that point, Kerr had dismissed all the starters and left Thompson to chase the feat. But that pursuit led to shot-chucking, a context lost over time, as Thompson missed four consecutive 3-pointers in the process.

“I let him go because I wanted him to get the record,” Kerr said. “The team wanted him to get the record. And it was a little weird, sure, I felt bad that he was launching shots. Luckily, he made one. I think he missed his first three quarters, and he was just launching every time, and he made his fourth. And I couldn’t get him out fast enough. But it worked out. Everybody was happy, but yeah, it’s weird. There’s a lot of mouths to feed, a lot of people to think about in those situations. Are.”

With Kerr’s experience with record-chasing players and teams, he had no trouble with Spoelstra’s defense.

“But I respect what Spo said. There’s no need to apologize. He was doing it for his team and I respect that.”


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Fans turn on Draymond Green, Steve Kerr after miserable losses to Jazz, Bulls

The Golden State Warriors have a lot of explaining to do. On Monday, they fell to the Utah Jazz 119–116, prompting head coach Steve Kerr to advocate for a shortened season. Then on Tuesday, the Warriors lost to the Chicago Bulls 130–124 in overtime. A loss some are characterizing as tanking.

The loss to Chicago was especially painful because of one moment. In the final seconds, Draymond Green fouled Jalen Smith, putting the Warriors ahead 118–116. Ultimately, Smith converted both free throws, forcing the game into overtime.

After the game, Kerr took responsibility for Golden State’s inability to finish and Green’s foul trouble.
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“It was a foul, I saw the replay, he put his hand in the wrong place, and it would have been a tough shot.”

Still, fans aren’t going easy on Kerr or Green.

“Shouldn’t have even entered the game at that time,” @OloapZurc posted on Twitter.

Another user called on Kerr to resign his post and take Green with him.

“I want this guy to be fired next season and take Drummond with him,” @XKingnas posted on social media.

Then, another fan took it a step further, saying that Kerr should step aside.

“Kerr is taking a lot of the blame as to why the Warriors are losing a lot of games… Maybe then he should have the decency to resign. That’s tantamount to admitting he’s no longer a good coach for this Warriors team,” @JRemeria0218 said on Twitter.

As a result, the Warriors are now 32-33 and have lost three consecutive games.


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RJ 巴雷特 (RJ Barrett) 表示愿意与史蒂夫纳什 (Steve Nash) 等人一起加入 NBA 专属俱乐部

周日晚上,多伦多猛龙队以 122-92 击败达拉斯小牛队,RJ 巴雷特 (RJ Barrett) 与史蒂夫纳什 (Steve Nash) 和其他球员一起创造了 NBA 历史上的得分里程碑。

巴雷特正在经历他职业生涯的第七个赛季,也是他在猛龙队的第三个赛季。他已经成为联盟中可靠的攻防两端的明星,帮助多伦多队今年进入了季后赛。

在周日对阵达拉斯的比赛中,巴雷特迄今为止在他的职业生涯中得到了 7,987 分。他还需要 13 分才能达到 8,000 分的里程碑,这是纳什和其他六名加拿大球员在各自职业生涯中取得的成就。

在 34 分钟的比赛中,巴雷特出色地超越了这一目标。他最终得到31分、6个篮板、3次助攻和1次抢断。他全场19投13中,其中三分线外7投3中,罚球线4投2中。据记者奥马尔·奥斯曼报道,赛后,这位明星球员在体育网的转播中回顾了自己的里程碑。

“第一,我一直很喜欢猛龙队。我一直是猛龙队的忠实粉丝。在主场比赛对我来说意味着整个世界,”巴雷特说。

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RJ 巴雷特 (RJ Barrett) 很高兴代表他的祖国加拿大创造 NBA 历史。他还带领猛龙队以压倒性优势战胜小牛队,为球队锦上添花。

在这场胜利中,多伦多队有八名球员得分达到两位数,其中包括巴雷特。斯科蒂·巴恩斯打出了17分、5次助攻、4个篮板、1次抢断和1次盖帽的均衡表现。他总共12投6中,其中市中心4投2中,慈善地带3投3中。雅各布·珀尔特尔(Jakob Poeltl)拿下16分和10个篮板,桑德罗·马穆克拉什维利(Sandro Mamukelashveli)拿下13分和7个篮板,布兰登·英格拉姆(Brandon Ingram)和贾科比·沃尔特(Ja’Kobe Walter)各得11分。

猛龙队本赛季战绩提升至36胜27负,在东部积分榜上排名第五。他们领先于奥兰多魔术队和迈阿密热火队,落后于克利夫兰骑士队和纽约尼克斯队。

猛龙队将期待下一场客场比赛。他们将迎战休斯敦火箭队,比赛将于美国东部时间 3 月 10 日晚上 8 点进行。


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RJ Barrett talks joining exclusive NBA club with Steve Nash and others

RJ Barrett joined Steve Nash and other players in NBA history after reaching the scoring milestone in the Toronto Raptors’ emphatic 122-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.

Barrett is going through the seventh season of his career, his third with the Raptors. He has made strides towards becoming a solid two-way star in the league, helping Toronto make a playoff run this year.

Before Sunday’s game against Dallas, Barrett had scored 7,987 points in his career so far. He needed 13 more points to reach the 8,000-point milestone, which Nash and six other Canadian players have accomplished in their respective careers.

Barrett accomplished the feat in a masterful performance, in 34 minutes of action. He finished with a stat line of 31 points, six rebounds, three assists and one steal. He made 13 of 19 shots from the field, including 3 of 7 from beyond the arc and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line. According to reporter Omar Osman, the star wing reflected on his milestone after the game on the Sportsnet broadcast.

“One, I’ve always loved the Raptors. I’ve always been a big fan. To do it at home means a lot to me,” Barrett said.

RJ Barrett, how the Raptors played against the Mavericks

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RJ Barrett got the chance to enjoy making NBA history on behalf of his home country of Canada. He also got a chance to add the cherry on top by leading the Raptors to a dominant win over the Mavericks.

Eight players, including Barrett, scored in double figures for Toronto in the win. Scotty Barnes delivered a balanced performance of 17 points, five assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block. He made 6 of 12 shots overall, including 2 of 4 from downtown and 3 of 3 from the charity stripe. Jakob Poeltl came next with 16 points and 10 rebounds, Sandro Mamukelashvili had 13 points and seven rebounds, while Brandon Ingram and Ja’Cobe Walter each provided 11 points apiece.

Toronto improved to a 36–27 record on the season and finished fifth in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, while trailing the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks.

The Raptors look forward to their next matchup while on the road. They will face the Houston Rockets on March 10, tip-off at 8 PM ET.


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Kristaps Porzingis confesses about Steve Kerr’s illness mistake

On Saturday evening, the Golden State Warriors suffered a tough loss in a closely contested match against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The good news for the Warriors was that Kristaps Porzingis was able to return in this game after missing several games due to illness, and the team was able to stay closer than expected against the defending champions.

Recently, head coach Steve Kerr made headlines for his comments on 95.7 The Game, in which he spoke in detail about Porzingis’ alleged illness, which is reported to have stemmed from POTS.

“I read about the POTS diagnosis and called the Hawks [general manager] Onsie Saleh,” Kerr said. “He’s a good friend of mine and I said ‘Is this Potts story real?’ He said it’s not really Potts. That was some misinformation that was out there,” Kerr said, according to Sports Illustrated’s Joey Ackley.

Kerr has since apologized for these comments, and now, Porzingis is speaking out on them.

“Yeah, it wasn’t ideal because again he put something out so people could start talking about it. But, again, I told Steve, it’s OK. I know he didn’t mean anything, he didn’t want to publicize something about my health. He just said what he knew at this time and yes, honestly, it’s OK,” Porzingis said, according to NBC Sports Bay Area and California on YouTube.

Porzingis was brought to the Warriors from the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline in exchange for Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga. Porzingis has appeared in only two games so far for the Warriors due to illness, which also caused him to miss several contests during his brief tenure in Atlanta.

The Warriors will hope that Porzingis will be able to stay on the field moving forward. They next hit the road on Monday evening against the Utah Jazz.


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Warriors’ Steve Kerr gives major props to ‘clever’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for hunting fouls

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors did not lead once in a 104–97 loss against All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, after erasing a 14-point deficit. The Thunder regained the lead before putting the Warriors away in the fourth quarter. Kristaps Porzingis played only his second game since his trade from the Atlanta Hawks, but it was Gilgeous-Alexander who drained a dagger-3 down the stretch.

Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 27 points on 6-for-15 from the floor and 14-of-15 from the free-throw line, which came during Kerr’s postgame media availability. Kerr criticized Gilgeous-Alexander’s approach, which was a subject of debate among many NBA circles; However, warriors are prominent Coach gives credit to reigning MVP.

“Well, he’s incredibly smart, and he knows how to make contact, and it’s all within the rules,” Kerr said. “I don’t have a problem with Shai; I have a problem with the rules. As a league, too much off-arm – we hardly allow defenses to protect the ball.

So, if you allow the offensive player to push off-arm to create space, it becomes really difficult defensively because you can’t get your arm inside. If you put your hand in, everyone in the league will do what Shai does, what James Harden does. They’ll put a hook on your arm and it’s all part of the rules.”

For Warriors’ Steve Kerr, the rule change is important, rather than blaming Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the foul.

“More power to all the individual players, but as a league, we need to adapt and adjust,” Kerr said. “Players, year after year, take advantage of the rules, and they’re smart; they know what they’re doing.”

Gui Santos’ double-double (22 points, 11 rebounds) led the Warriors. Brandin Podziemski finished with 17 points, six assists and six rebounds, and Draymond Green added 16 points, five assists and two steals.

Mike Dunleavy on Warriors Kristaps Porzingis

Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (7) guards Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (4) during the third quarter at Chase Center
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Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy does not consider Kristaps Porzingis a rental, citing the 7-foot center as an important part of his team’s future. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater and Ramona Shelburne, despite Porzingis’ health setbacks over the past two seasons, Dunleavy addressed the veteran center’s future with the team.

“We see him as more than a rental,” Dunleavy said. “We think he can help our team this year, improve our playoff position, and then moving forward that’s what we’re looking for.”

The Warriors conclude their three-game road trip on Monday against the Jazz.


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Why Steve Kerr was encouraged by Kristaps Porzingis’ return vs. the Thunder

While the Golden State Warriors fell just short to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a narrow 114-107 loss on the road, the fact that they got Kristaps Porzingis back on the hardwood is enough to ease the pain of the loss.

After Porzingis missed the last six games due to a mystery illness, the big man finished with nine points, five rebounds and five assists in 23 minutes of action.

In just his second game with the team after the Warriors acquired him at the trade deadline for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, Porzingis, understandably, looked far from the elite, two-way, big man he may be at his ceiling. At times, he seemed to struggle to find his sea legs in the Dubs’ unfamiliar offensive and defensive systems. And the big man looked disappointed after nearly three weeks away from live NBA basketball.

But overall, it was an encouraging step in the right direction for the big man as he played hard, banged in the post and gave Golden State a much-needed threat on offense.

“I thought he looked like a guy who hasn’t played with any rhythm at all,” Kerr said cheekily after the game.

“But I thought he looked good physically. It’s a really encouraging night for him to play 23 minutes. I talked to him after the game, said he felt good. And it was really fun to watch him. You can see what kind of weapon he is, the shape he gives us. Obviously, we are.” [still] Figuring out the combinations, what kind of activities we want to run. With him and for him. It’s going to take some time, but it’s really encouraging to see him there.”

The thing that really seemed encouraging about Porzingis was his ability to force defenses to respond in the post. After losing Jimmy Butler, the Warriors lack a back-to-the-basket threat who can command double-teams. Although it didn’t feel right or intuitive, Porzingis was capable of being that threat. And as he gets his groove back, it’s sure to get even more powerful.

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzicz (7) comes on as a substitute against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Chase Center.
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How Kristaps Porzingis feels after a long recovery

Despite encouraging signs in his return, Porzingis still found flaws in his game.

“Today was OK,” Porzingis shrugged. “I’m still feeling a little heavy, the shot wasn’t in good rhythm tonight, and missing some free throws and such. But we’ll build from this game, and I think I’ll get better with each game.”

Porzingis told reporters that his absence from the last six games was “stunning”. [him] But after his health improved over the past week and a workout Thursday before the Houston Rockets game, Porzingis felt comfortable that his body was healthy enough to return against the Thunder.

Whether that will stay healthy is still a question mark, as it has been with Porzingis his entire career. With how vague the details are regarding this recent illness and his ongoing POTS condition, it’s hard to factor him in for the remainder of the season. But Porzingis expressed confidence in his ability to maintain his health going forward.

“Honestly, I’m confident I’ll stay healthy,” Porzingis said. “This is what I really feel. Not to sell anything because I know I’ve been in and out again and again. But this time I really feel that way.”

Porzingis told reporters he didn’t want to go into too much about why he felt confident about being able to stay healthy, but pointed to two things: the fact that he was able to stay healthy last summer abroad during the EuroBasket and the ability of the Warriors’ training staff, especially how in his words they found a solution to this ongoing issue “very quickly.”

“I really believe, as I really, really believe, that I’ll be healthy from this point forward in terms of energy and things like that.”

Other notables

  • Gui Santos scored a career-high 22 points with 11 rebounds in the Dubs’ loss. Over the past 10 games, Santos has averaged 14.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists. After signing a three-year, $15 million extension with a player-option in the final year, Santos is poised to play well above the value of that contract.
  • Moses Moody remained out with a right wrist injury. With his right wrist in a small cast, he could be seen shooting with his left hand before the game.
  • Seth Curry, who appeared in only two games this season, is expected to return sometime this upcoming week. He had been out of action for the last three months due to sciatica, but got a chance to work out in the pregame in Houston. He and his brother Stephen Curry have yet to share the court on the same team.


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Steve Kerr can’t stop smiling after becoming Houston Rockets owner again

Before the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green blamed the Rockets for his team suffering another home loss, head coach Steve Kerr put the win in perspective during his postgame media availability. For a winning team without Stephen Curry against the Rockets, the Warriors pulled out a thrilling 115-113 victory in overtime.

kerr discussed the importance According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, the Warriors win on the Rockets’ home field.

“It’s a good building for us. We’ve won some playoff series here,” Kerr said. “There’s a lot of good memories in that locker room. It’s interesting, we’ve won playoff games here the last few years, series, we won Game 7 here. You win a game like tonight, and it feels the same way. You’re just trying to win. Winning is just an amazing feeling.

“Even though it’s just a regular season game, seeing a group of young guys compete and win, it feels like a playoff win – it really does.”

Brandin Podziemski’s 26 points, including four threes, paced six Warriors players who scored in double figures, including De’Anthony Melton (23 points), Al Horford (17 points), Gui Santos (14 points), and Green (10 points). Warriors’ score became 32-30.

Steve Kerr on Draymond Green’s performance in Warriors win

Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) is fouled by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during overtime at Toyota Center.
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says veteran Draymond Green was firing on all cylinders in Thursday’s overtime win against the Rockets, reminding the veteran coach when the forward was at his peak.

Kerr noted while those days are behind Green at this stage of his career glimpses of the past He noted, as ESPN’s Anthony Slater noted, the performance of Drummond, who was surrounded by Warriors youth in Brandin Podziemski.

” Vintage Drummond. Defense, leadership, force, passing.” “I thought that was Brandin’s (Podziemski) best game of the year,” Kerr said.

Kerr and the Warriors’ road trip continues on Saturday against the Thunder.


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Steve Kerr hails 2 Golden State heroes in epic Rockets win

With how weak the Golden State Warriors are right now, every win has felt like a miracle recently. But this latest one may take the cake.

With seven players sidelined, including Stephen Curry and three of the 10 active players who received playing time on two-way contracts, the Warriors displayed some courageous and inspired basketball to defeat the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime on the road.

Brandin Podziemski led the Dubs to the upset with 26 points and nine rebounds. He scored 11 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, including a 26-foot bomb with 2:32 left in OT, giving the Warriors a lead they would ultimately hold.

“I thought it was Brandin’s best game of the year,” coach Steve Kerr said after the win. “Had just the right mix of on- and off-ball attacks. You saw him make that flare and dive opportunity to start overtime that gave us the lead. He recognizes those plays probably better than anyone else on the field.”

With Podziemski’s heroics, Draymond Green turned back the clock to lead Golden State to an unexpected win. In a very Green-esque stat line, the veteran star produced 10 points, five rebounds and eight assists while protecting Rockets star Kevin Durant as the primary defender.

“ Vintage Drummond,” Kerr said. “Defense, leadership, force, passing.”

Green, who has struggled recently, showed why he remains a valuable cornerback for Golden State. In sports when the lights are at their brightest, and the stars are on the other side, the Warriors need to dim the lights – Green is the kind of guy who rises to the occasion.

“I don’t enjoy guarding Kevin,” a good-natured Green said after the game. “I enjoy competing against great players, and Kevin is one of the greatest players of all time. Top five NBA basketball players in the history of the game… I’m always excited for that.”

How the understaffed Dubs made it on the road

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (8) celebrates after scoring a basket during overtime against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.
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Surrounding those two dominant performances, De’Anthony Melton collected 23 points, three steals and two blocks, Al Horford added 17 points, and Gui Santos collected 14 points and six rebounds and had a game-high +20. Melton and Horford made a big 3-3 in the fourth quarter to send the Warriors to overtime.

But the Warriors also got this win because of their two-way guys, guys who aren’t the 13th, 14th, or even 15th man on the bench. Golden State got valuable minutes from rookies LJ Cryer, Malefi Lyon and Nate Williams, three players under two-way contracts who were headed to the G-League Santa Cruz team earlier this week. With key rotational pieces Moses Moody and Will Richard out with minor injuries, Kerr relied on all three of them.

Cryer, who is no stranger to big moments in his time with the NCAA powerhouse Houston Cougars, collected 12 points off the bench, including a huge 3-pointer in overtime. Lyons somehow finds himself guarding Reed Shepard of all POA players and looks solid while doing so. And Williams, whom the Warriors acquired just two weeks ago, gave him 18 solid minutes when he needed them.

“A great group, these young guys have come in,” Kerr said. “Nate Williams has played really well for us. Malefi, you see the energy he brings. It was really fun to watch LJ tonight…come out tonight, hit four threes, big shots, big minutes. We started him in overtime because we were trying to keep Melton’s minutes down. He made some big plays for us, he’s a winner.”

hold the fort until curry returns

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) brings the ball up the court during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.
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At this point, every win for the Warriors keeps them afloat until Curry comes back and saves them from sinking.

Since most of the teams below them have languished the rest of the season, it is highly unlikely that the Dubs will make it out of the play-in tournament. However, a win like this keeps them firmly in the eighth seed, as the Clippers and Blazers look to challenge them for the relative safety provided by the play-in slot.

But perhaps most importantly, wins like this provide a boost to morale and something Green understands he will need moving forward.

“It felt great,” Green said of the understaffed Warriors’ upset win. “Under the circumstances, [ten] Friends, friends, dropping like flies, it’s a good morale booster. You need these throughout the season. And obviously, we’re trying to keep it together until we get Steph back. This is a big victory for us. This is what you can build on. But it feels great.”

Other notables

  • Kristaps Porzingis, who is with the team on this road trip, got a pregame workout. This is an encouraging sign for the centre, who had missed the last six matches due to illness. He remains out indefinitely, but considering that his ability to practice has declined, this is a step in the right direction.
  • Speculation ran rampant about whether the Warriors would sign Curry after the 10-day reevaluation was announced. But Green is confident Curry will be back this season. Green told reporters that Curry didn’t want to call it quits and Curry messaged him, “Keep going, I know it’s hard, but I promise you, I’m coming back.”


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Steve Kerr hits back at fans who criticize youth development

When the Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, it created a storm of discussion around the league. Many questioned Steve Kerr’s ability to develop young players. 95. According to a post from The Game, Kerr is now hitting back at fans who are critical of the Warriors’ youth development.

Kerr emphasized that youth development involves a process. Furthermore, he indicated that it is more complicated than giving them all the minutes.

The Warriors are still technically contending, sitting at 31-30 and eighth in the Western Conference. But recent games have shown that this season is starting to get away from them.

Things began to deteriorate for the team when Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending injury. Then, Stephen Curry suffered a knee injury, which has kept him out since January 30. The Warriors officially traded Kuminga, ending an experiment that looked promising at one point but failed over time.

After winning four titles over the past decade, the Warriors hoped to continue building their roster by keeping Curry, Butler, Draymond Green and other veterans who can help them. But after drafting Kuminga in 2021, they weren’t able to develop him into the star that Curry and Butler are.

Kuminga never averaged more than 16.1 points with the Warriors. In three games with the Hawks, he is averaging 21.3 points per game. Brandin Podziemski has been a solid role player, but still isn’t developing as quickly, averaging 12.4 points per game while shooting 44.7% from the floor, including 36.2% from the triple. Meanwhile, Moses Moody has battled injuries while averaging 11.9 points per game.

Assuming Curry returns, he will once again be the main focus as the Warriors attempt to make a run at the end of the season. But the Warriors’ youth development hasn’t gone according to plan, and Kerr may be tired of hearing about it.


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Steve Kerr’s future as coach gets an honest assessment from Mike Dunleavy

Led by Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and head coach Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors remain competitive in the beleaguered Western Conference. All three feel that if their health remains favorable, they can compete with the NBA’s best like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets.

But one thing is becoming more real with each passing day: This era of Warriors basketball is nearing its end.

Stephen Curry, 37, has one year remaining on his deal after the 2025-26 season. Draymond Green, who turned 36 on Wednesday, has a player option for the 2026-27 season worth $27.7 million. And head coach Steve Kerr is coaching in the final year of his contract.

While Curry and Green are expected to be back with the Warriors next season, what does the future look like for head coach Steve Kerr?

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. recently spoke in an extensive interview with Tim Kawakami, Bay Area writer for the San Francisco Standard and host of “The TK Show” on 95.7 The Game, which also touched on Kerr’s future as Warriors head coach.

That’s where Dunleavy Jr. says he envisions Kerr returning next season and beyond.

“Yeah, I don’t see why not,” Dunleavy Jr. responded. “I mean, I guess Steve [Kerr] Mentioned a desire to get to the end of the season and find out. I think things are going well for him. We’ll figure it out when it comes, but I think it’s interesting that for us internally the focus has been on Joe, among me. [Lacob]The players and Steve are really working on getting this thing right for the rest of the season. So, we haven’t given it too much thought.”

“But obviously, on a personal level, I love having Steve here. Yes, I would guess he’s our coach next year. But again, we’re going into absolute certainty, and a lot of it is in his court, so we’ll have to see.”

In his 12 seasons coaching the Warriors, Steve Kerr has compiled a 598–338 record (.639) in 936 regular season games and a 104–48 record (.684) in 152 playoff games.

In February 2024, Steve Kerr and the Warriors agreed to a record two-year, $35 million extension to retain him as head coach of the franchise.

Entering this season on an expiring deal, Kerr said he was not particularly concerned about signing a new deal before the end of the season.

“I’m very comfortable going into the season with a year remaining,” Kerr said. “I very much agree with this [general manager] mike [Dunleavy] And [owner] Who [Lacob]. We talked about this – there is no reason for discussion or concern. This is kind of the point in our relationship where we’ll see how it goes at the end of the year.

“I don’t expect any conversations during the season. Who knows — maybe it all comes up at some point, and they come up to me. But I’m not worried about it in the slightest. I don’t think about it. I just think it’s perfect for all of us.” [to wait]”

Through 61 games, the Warriors have a 31-30 record and are currently four games behind the seventh-seeded Phoenix Suns and just 1.5 games ahead of the eighth-seeded LA Clippers. According to Positive Residual, the Warriors have the fourth-toughest strength of schedule, behind the Pelicans, Blazers and Suns.


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Steve Kerr admits Draymond Green is frustrated by the reality of aging

Steve Kerr had something to share about Draymond Green’s frustrations amid the Golden State Warriors’ injuries this season.

The 2025-26 NBA campaign has been a tough one for Golden State. Jimmy Butler III suffered a season-ending ACL injury, while Curry is dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out for the next few games. As a result, Green is having to take on more responsibilities than before.

Kerr is very pleased with Green and how he is filling his role as he ages, but also with Curry and Butler out. Green is asking for a different role without involving the team’s stars.

“You take away all the threats around him and it becomes really frustrating for him and our team. It makes things really difficult in terms of rhythm and flow. He’s done a great job of doing the things we’ve been asking him to do. Less handling the ball at the top of the key. More screening and diving into ball screens. Running the floor and getting to the corners instead of running the play back,” Kerr said on the Tom Tolbert Show. Said at the 28:34 mark.

“He’s doing all these things, everything we’re asking. He’s having a great attitude on the bench and in the locker room, but he’s frustrated. All the frustration that comes with getting older and not being able to do things you could do a few years ago. It’s all playing into it and he’s handling it really, really well.”

Steve Kerr, what’s next for the Warriors?

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and head coach Steve Kerr debate a call made by referee John Butler (30) during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Chase Center.
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Steve Kerr and Draymond Green have a lot of work to do to keep the Warriors in the playoff picture. While Stephen Curry has fully recovered, Golden State needs to hold down the fort for its superstar guard.

Golden State has a 31–30 record on the season, tied for eighth in the Western Conference standings. They are 1.5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers and 2.5 games behind the Portland Trail Blazers while trailing the Phoenix Suns by 3.5 games and 5.5 games behind the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Warriors will continue to prepare for their next game while on the road. They will face the Houston Rockets on March 5, tip-off at 7:30 pm ET.


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Kendrick Perkins calls out Steve Kerr after Jonathan Kuminga trade

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins criticized Steve Kerr following the Golden State Warriors’ decision to trade Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks.

Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins questioned Kerr’s confidence in Kuminga’s ability after the 23-year-old’s strong debut in Atlanta.

“We knew Jonathan Kuminga’s ceiling was high. Steph Curry knew it, Draymond Green knew it, Jimmy Butler knew it. The only guy who didn’t believe it was Steve Kerr.”

The Warriors dealt Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis, a move that reshaped Golden State’s roster as it attempts to remain competitive in the Western Conference. Kuminga, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, had shown flashes of his athleticism and scoring ability during his time with Golden State, but often played up-and-down minutes within Kerr’s rotation.

Since joining the Hawks, Kuminga has provided immediate production. Through three games – including one start – he is averaging 21.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 26.7 minutes per contest. He has shot 67.7% from the field, 55.6% from three-point range and 77.3% from the free-throw line during that period.

Jonathan Kuminga’s fast start with Hawks prompts scrutiny of Warriors’ decision

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) beats Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (16) in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena.
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Atlanta has won all three games with Kuminga in the lineup, highlighted by a 135-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. The Hawks improved to 31–31 on the season and are currently ninth in the Eastern Conference standings.

Perkins’ comments show that several prominent Warriors, including Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, believed in Kuminga’s rise. His comments defined the trade as a missed opportunity for Golden State to further develop the youth within their system.

Meanwhile, the Warriors (31-30) have suffered two consecutive losses, including a 114-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday after blowing a 17-point lead. Golden State continues to search for stability as it slips in the Western Conference standings.

As Kuminga has had early success in Atlanta, the trade has drawn renewed scrutiny, with Perkins openly questioning whether Kerr had maximized the forward’s role before the organization moved on.


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Steve Kerr’s shocking revelation about Kristaps Porzingis’ POTS diagnosis

When the Golden State Warriors traded for center Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks, they were getting a versatile big man with the ability to score inside and out. The questions surrounding Porzingis’ acquisition were not about him on the court, but off it.

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Kristaps Porzingis was reportedly battling postural tachycardia syndrome, a condition that causes increased heart rate, dizziness and even fatigue when going from lying down or sitting to standing. Symptoms of POTS, which are caused by a lack of blood flow to the eardrum when a person stands, may also be relieved by sitting or lying down.

Porzingis had lost 14 consecutive games for the Atlanta Hawks before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks at the NBA trade deadline for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield.

Since the trade, Porzingis has played in only one of a possible eight games for the Warriors. He was able to make his Dubs debut on February 19 against the Boston Celtics, where he scored 12 points in 17 minutes of play, but subsequently missed three consecutive games due to illness.

According to head coach Steve Kerr, however, Kristaps Porzingis is not dealing with POTS. Kerr recently spoke with Willard and Dibs, a Bay Area radio show that airs weekday afternoons, and that’s where he revealed that Porzingis isn’t working out with Potts at all.

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (left) shares a laugh with Boston Celtics guard Peyton Pritchard (11) after their game at Chase Center.
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“When I heard about the trade, I read about his POTS diagnosis and then called Onsi Saleh, who was with us, he’s Atlanta’s GM now and he’s a good friend of mine,” Kerr explained. “I called him and said, ‘Is this POTS story real?’ And he said it’s not really Potts. It wasn’t Potts.’ So that was some of the misinformation that was out there.

“I don’t know if anyone asked him about it, but the bottom line is that whatever was bothering him in Atlanta, that was keeping him out, had nothing to do with last week’s illness. He was just sick. As you guys know, there’s a lot going on and he was quite sick, losing a lot of fluids and infectious substances, so we kept him at home, but he’s doing much better now.”

Kristaps Porzingis is believed to have been dealing with POTS for several months and it has led many to question what is really left in his NBA career. But Steve Kerr says the Warriors got confirmation that Porzingis is not dealing with POTS ahead of the trade that sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks.

“I don’t really know what’s out there,” Kerr said. “All I know is that we had internal discussions and I’ve talked to Kristaps and he told me he’s feeling good and we didn’t go into depth about his illness in Atlanta, but I got confirmation that it wasn’t Potts, but it was something else that was really difficult to figure out and sometimes it happens, even in this modern age where we have a lot of answers, we never have all of them. Sometimes just mysterious things happen.”

As of Friday night, Porzingis is listed as “doubtful” to play in Saturday night’s game against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers due to illness. While Stephen Curry is listed as out with “runner’s knee,” Draymond Green is listed as “probable” after missing the Warriors’ last game.

Porzingis has played in only 18 games so far this season between the Hawks and Warriors, averaging 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game, while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 36.3 percent from three.


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Bill Simmons believes Steve Kerr’s future is tied to LeBron James

Bill Simmons made bold comments about Steve Kerr’s coaching career with the Golden State Warriors that includes a scenario with LeBron James.

Kerr has been the head coach of the Warriors since 2014, leading the franchise to four championships and six NBA Finals appearances during his tenure. However, times have been tough since the last title run in 2022, failing to advance beyond the second round and even missing the playoffs once.

Kerr hopes to compete for another championship with Golden State, which could include an offseason move to lure James away from the Los Angeles Lakers. However, if the scenario fails to come to fruition, Simmons provided his perspective on what will happen to Kerr’s time with the Warriors.

“I think he (LeBron James) either stays in L.A. or he goes to Golden State… It’s kind of tied to LeBron. If they don’t get LeBron, I think it’s up to Steve Kerr. I don’t have any inside information, but it would be the right kind of area for him, I’ll take a year, I’ll do some media, I’ll figure out if I want to keep coaching. I’m leaving it at that,” Simmons said. Said. Mark 1:04:20 of his podcast.

Steve Kerr, what’s next for the Warriors?

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (8) celebrates with guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the fourth quarter of the game against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center.
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Steve Kerr has accomplished a lot with the Warriors, creating the NBA’s most recent dynasty in the modern era. However, the end of his time with the Warriors may be closer than he anticipated, especially if the team is unable to land LeBron James for next season.

Golden State has a 30–27 record on the season, finishing in eighth place in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers while trailing the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Warriors will look forward to their next matchup while on the road. They will face the New Orleans Pelicans on February 24, tip-off at 8 PM ET.


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Steve Kerr praises Macklin Celebrini before gold medal game

SAN FRANCISCO – Among the stars the Golden State Warriors are credited with developing, hockey player Maclin Celebrini may turn out to be one of the most talented players of them all.

The son of Golden State vice president of player health and performance Rick Celebrini, the 19-year-old Maclin has achieved superstar status in the NHL for the revamped San Jose Sharks and Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. This is a miraculous achievement that not only has the hockey world excited, but the entire Warriors organization is also cheering him on.

Before Celebrini and Team Canada’s highly anticipated gold medal match with Team USA, Dubs coach Steve Kerr spoke at length about the kid’s inner excitement as he watched him shoot hoops after practice with his dad and some of the players.

“It’s been a lot of fun,” Kerr said. “Yesterday, in the film session, half our team was watching the last two minutes of the game, because it was 2-2. It was 10 o’clock, and we had to start the film, and we were like, ‘No, we’re gonna see what happens.'”

What happened was that Canada was leading Finland in the final minutes of the third period, and Celebrini finished with a team-high 25:53 TOI – an incredible feat for a young player.

But before becoming the youngest NHL player on Canada’s men’s Olympic team, Celebrini was on the hardwood when he wasn’t training on the ice. Kerr recounted several occasions when Maclin and his brothers would play 2-on-2 full court at the Dubs facilities after practice. You read that right, 2-on-2, full courtWith his mother, Robin, jumping as the fourth player to do the same split.

“You want to see an athletic family working out,” Kerr said with a laugh. “That’s one of the fun parts of the job, seeing the families be a part of it…it’s one of the best parts of the job. When we finish the game, every game, win or lose, we open the doors to the family room, and the kids come in in droves, and it’s awesome.

“I sit in my office, I have a beer, and I look down, and I see these little pickup games happening with our players’ kids and the coaches’ kids. People are running around and players are coming out, hugging their kids like it’s a special profession, you know, being able to share that with their kids and they have, you know, memories to last a lifetime, but also good perspective for everybody.”

Whether Kerr and the Warriors saw early signs of what Celebrity would become is debatable. For Moses Moody, who recalled the time the two spent over the summer rehabilitating their personal injuries, he always knew Celebrini was destined for greatness.

“You know that trend that was going on with LeBron? Telling how he knew from the beginning?” Moody smiled. “Yeah, when I first came here, I saw him and he had that look in his eyes! And I said he’s going to do that—no, I’m kidding.”

Although Moody may not have the vision that LeBron James has when it comes to Maclin, he is quickly making an impact on his youngest brother, RJ.

“Actually, his younger brother, the youngest brother. I talked to him for a while, and really, he has this quiet confidence and competitiveness, composure. I’m saying it already. I see something; got a look in his eyes. But even in Mac – he’s got that quiet confidence… Being around him, he doesn’t overdo it. But you can tell he’s working. He’s precise in conversation, you can just tell when someone is a thinker, More of a talkative type of person.”

In that vein, Kerr compared Celebrini’s maturity and leadership to that of another superstar—Stephen Curry. Kerr described intangible things you can’t teach. There’s no limit to where those traits can take him. But if you ask Gary Payton II, he believes Celebrini can enshrine his name among the greats.

“I think he’s eventually going to be one of them when it’s all said and done, like Wayne, Sid, Alex, Mac,” Payton said. “It’s exciting to see it from the beginning. [We’ll] Let’s see where it goes, and it’s going very, very well right now… I’m definitely supporting Mac.”

Even with the incredible opportunity to be with Team USA tomorrow on the global stage, Celebrini is just getting started. But for a Warriors organization that saw one of their own truly develop into the star everyone looks up to today, that’s a special, special thing.

“Everyone is busy, especially the people who have been here a while, who know Rick and Macklin and the family very well,” Kerr said. “So it’s been great to see it all develop. And to see the pride in Rick’s eyes and hear it in his voice, it’s amazing.”


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卡怀·伦纳德 (Kawhi Leonard)、史蒂夫·鲍尔默 (Steve Ballmer) 与 WWE 的 CM Punk 和尼克·汗 (Nick Khan) 在一起

目前在西部联盟排名第十的洛杉矶快船队球星科怀·伦纳德最近被发现与老板史蒂夫·鲍尔默、WWE 首席执行官尼克·汗和世界重量级冠军CM·朋克在一起。

“第二城圣人”于 2023 年重返 WWE,此后一直火爆。朋克回归后赢得了两次世界冠军,现在可以说是晋级的代表人物之一。朋克计划在芝加哥密室铁笼淘汰赛中对阵芬·巴洛尔 (Finn Bálor) 卫冕世界冠军,同时还计划在摔跤狂热 42 比赛中与罗曼·雷恩斯 (Roman Reigns) 进行世界冠军争夺战。

在预定比赛前几周,朋克被发现可能会与伦纳德、鲍尔默和 WWE 首席执行官汗进行会面。 HoopJab 的 YouTube 上发布的一段视频显示,朋克和汗在洛杉矶快船队的训练场。

视频开始时伦纳德四处走动,而朋克和可汗稍后与鲍尔默一起出现在视频中。视频中,朋克获得了世界重量级冠军,鲍尔默也获得了洛杉矶快船队 WWE Legacy 冠军头衔。截至撰写本文时,双方均未确认会议内容。

CM Punk 给出诚实的 WWE 退休计划

WWE 明星 CM Punk 在芝加哥小熊队的比赛中。
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47 岁的 CM Punk 可以说已经接近职业生涯的黄昏。上个月,在接受 Cinema Blend 采访时,朋克公开了他的退休计划。 “当我 15 岁时,如果你问我 40 岁时是否会摔跤,我会告诉你‘不,那太疯狂了。40 岁已经太老了。’我今年47岁了,我还没有感觉自己老了。特里·芬克摔跤了很长时间,”朋克说。

“里克·弗莱尔摔跤了很长时间,”朋克补充道。 “我的意思是,有些摔角手70多岁了还在做这种事。我估计大概到了50岁的时候我应该优雅地退出。敲木头,如果没有其他可怕的事情发生的话。”

在过去的几个月里,摔跤迷们注意到约翰·塞纳、AJ·斯泰尔斯和田桥宏等几位传奇人物退役了。


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Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer spotted with WWE CM Punk and Nick Khan

Currently ranked 10th in the Western Conference League, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was recently seen with boss Steve Ballmer, WWE CEO Nick Khan and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk.

“The Second City Saint” returned to WWE in 2023 and has been on a roll ever since. Having won two world titles upon his return, Punk now presumably serves as one of the faces of the promotion. Scheduled to defend his World Title against Finn Balor at Elimination Chamber in Chicago, Punk is also scheduled to be involved in a World Title match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42.

A few weeks before his scheduled matches, Punk was seen having a possible meeting with Leonard, Ballmer and WWE CEO Khan. A video posted on HoopJab’s YouTube shows Punk and Khan at the Clippers practice facility in Los Angeles.

The video begins with Leonard walking away, while Punk and Khan appear in the video with Ballmer shortly after. The video shows Punk carrying his World Heavyweight Championship, Ballmer is also seen with the LA Clippers WWE Legacy Title. As of this writing, there has been no confirmation from either side as to what the meeting was about.

CM Punk gives honest WWE retirement plans

WWE star CM Punk at a Chicago Cubs game.
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47-year-old CM Punk is definitely in the final stages of his career. Last month, during an interview with Cinema Blend, Punk opened up about his retirement plans. “When I was 15, if you asked me if I’d be wrestling at 40, I would tell you ‘No, that’s crazy. 40 is too old.’ I am 47 years old and I don’t feel old yet. Terry Funk wrestled a long time,” Punk said.

“Ric Flair wrestled a long time,” Punk said. “I mean, there are luchadors who are in their 70s who are still doing it. I guess maybe the big 50 is when I should bow out gracefully. Knock on wood, if nothing else terrible happens.”

Over the past few months, wrestling fans have seen many legends like John Cena, AJ Styles, and Hiroshi Tanahashi retire.


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Steve Kerr encourages Kristaps Porzingis injury update

SAN FRANCISCO — With hopes rising that the Golden State Warriors could get to the trade deadline for Kristaps Porzingis’ return after extended time off following the All-Star break, Steve Kerr provided an encouraging injury update for the big man.

“Kristaps has been here for the last few days and practiced with the team today,” Kerr said. This is an improvement from the previous update in which he was working 5-on-5 in the halfcourt.

“Feels good. He feels good. We won’t make any decisions until tomorrow when we practice tomorrow afternoon. We’ll get up and down the floor and scrimmage, which we didn’t do today.”

As for Stephen Curry, who has missed the last five games due to patellofemoral pain syndrome in his knee, Kerr didn’t have much of an update on the star point guard after the team gave him and the Giants an extra day off.

The Warriors essentially took him out of the last two games before the break and the All-Star break to give him as much time as possible to get his runner’s knee under control. The idea is to keep him and Porzingis as healthy as possible for the 27-game sprint that awaits them as the eighth seed and out of the play-in tournament.

They have succeeded in the first part of the plan. Porzingis spent the break rehabbing with the team, while Curry stayed off his feet — except for one crazy trick shot over All-Star weekend in LA. Now comes an evaluation of his progress, as they look to bring him back for a home-run.

“That’s the hope,” Kerr admitted. “But again, we’ll have to—we haven’t seen Steph yet, and Kristaps needs to participate in a scrimmage first. We’ll just see how it goes tomorrow.”

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.
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What the Warriors envision for Kristaps Porzingis

As many have pointed out in the wake of the Porzingis acquisition, his size, defense and shooting fit the kind of player the Warriors have been looking for for years. Obviously, that vision requires Porzingis’ rollercoaster medical history to remain stable, but that doesn’t dampen Kerr or the Warriors’ excitement about what he can do for them.

Kerr has said that he would not have traded Porzingis if he had not been confident in his health. And while much of that confidence lies in the highly praised Rick Celebrini and his top medical staff, the Warriors feel confident on the outside with what Porzingis brings to the table.

“He’s fit in easily,” Kerr told reporters Wednesday evening after his first practice since the break. “You don’t have to change a lot. You know, the biggest difference, I think, is his post-up delivery. He’s a very good post-up player, especially against switches. You throw him the ball at the foul line, elbows, even low blocks.”

With Porzingis out, the Warriors are looking for a Band-Aid for a Jimmy Butler-sized hole in their offense. Kerr noted that the spacing created by Porzingis will be different than that offered by Butler, but he is excited for his ability to play within his trademark split-action.

“I’m actually more excited about his splits than having someone else have the ball,” Kerr said. “When we throw him the ball in the post, we ask him to score a lot, but he’s such a dynamic player that you can also run pin downs for him. He can shoot it on the move. He doesn’t just pick and pop … so he should fit in pretty seamlessly with everything we do.”


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杰弗裡·愛潑斯坦 (Jeffrey Epstein) 最新發布的電子郵件中提到了共同所有人史蒂夫·蒂施 (Steve Tisch) 的名字

美國司法部周五公佈了超過 300 萬頁與杰弗裡·愛潑斯坦調查相關的文件。在那份新聞稿中,有報導稱,紐約巨人隊的共同所有者史蒂夫·蒂施(Steve Tisch)在幾封電子郵件中被點名。

據 The Athletic 的卡森·凱斯勒 (Carson Kessler)、納森·芬諾 (Nathon Fenno)、凱蒂·斯特朗 (Katie Strang) 和亞歷克斯·安德烈耶夫 (Alex Andrejev) 報導,據說蒂什在已發布的電子郵件中與愛潑斯坦有聯繫,聲稱愛潑斯坦將向巨人隊的長期共同所有者發送有關女性的球探報告。這些所謂的電子郵件發生在 2013 年,有些甚至透露愛潑斯坦會與女性討論蒂施與他的遭遇。

根據最新發布的電子郵件,被定罪的性犯罪者杰弗裡·愛潑斯坦將紐約巨人隊董事長兼共同所有人史蒂夫·蒂施與多名女性聯繫起來,蒂施收到了愛潑斯坦關於女性的球探報告,兩人討論了女性是“職業還是平民”還是“職業女孩”。

“司法部周五公佈了超過 300 萬份與愛潑斯坦相關的文件,其中包括 2013 年發送的這些電子郵件。還有愛潑斯坦和女性之間的電子郵件,她們寫下了與蒂施的遭遇。”

《The Athletic》還報導稱,巨人隊發言人史蒂夫·蒂施(Steve Tisch)以及據稱在電子郵件中的一些女性在聯繫我們時沒有立即回复。截至目前,這位 76 歲的體育特許經營權共同所有人兼電影製片人似乎仍然保持沉默。

杰弗裡·愛潑斯坦 (Jeffrey Epstein) 的一些公開電子郵件透露了他在 2013 年與史蒂夫·蒂施 (Steve Tisch) 的來往。 2013 年 5 月,蒂施詢問了有關愛潑斯坦似乎正在安排他約會的俄羅斯女孩的問題。 2013 年 6 月,蒂什向愛潑斯坦詢問一位特定女性的情況,想知道她是否是“職業女孩”。

2013 年 6 月的另一次交流中,愛潑斯坦詢問蒂什他的“禮物”是否在紐約市。蒂施對這個問題回答“是”,然後問他的“驚喜”是否會在第二天和他一起出去吃午飯。

週五發布的一份所謂的球探報告顯示,愛潑斯坦向蒂施提供了有關一名未透露姓名的女孩的反饋。在《The Athletic》分享的信息中,愛潑斯坦討論了這名女孩對與史蒂夫·蒂施的年齡差異感到不舒服,並且他會說服這名女子不要回到烏克蘭並繼續與巨人隊的共同老闆約會。

“在另一封電子郵件中,愛潑斯坦在與其中一名女性取得聯繫後向蒂施進行了跟進:‘剛剛報告,你做得很好,她想去看戲,她對年齡差異有點害怕,但慢慢來……我會盡力說服她不要返回烏克蘭。讓她哭泣有效。’

“蒂施回應道:‘好報告……關於哭泣的評論很有趣!!!’”

蒂施的父親早在 1991 年就與馬拉家族一起購買了巨人隊 50% 的特許經營權。 2005 年,史蒂夫·蒂施 (Steve Tisch) 被任命為該組織的主席。他也是一位著名的電影製片人,因拍攝《阿甘正傳》、《冒險生意》、《當幸福來敲門》和《均衡器》等電影而聞名。


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史蒂夫·比肖蒂 (Steve Bisciotti) 因約翰·哈博 (John Harbaugh) 被解僱而粗暴地摔掉麥克風

2025-26 NFL 常規賽最大的假設之一無疑是泰勒·盧普 (Tyler Loop) 在第 18 週巴爾的摩烏鴉隊 (Baltimore Ravens) 和匹茲堡鋼人隊 (Pittsburgh Steelers) 之間的經典對決中最後幾秒射失投籃。如果這位新秀能踢出 44 碼的球,許多人相信約翰·哈博今天仍會在魅力之城受僱。然而,史蒂夫·比肖蒂卻另有說法。

在周二的新聞發布會上,烏鴉隊老闆被問到,如果盧普派巴爾的摩隊帶著一個贏得比賽的前鋒進入季后賽,這位長期擔任主教練的教練是否會保住他的工作。他給出了極其誠實的回應。

據第 33 隊的阿里·梅洛夫 (Ari Meirov) 報導,比肖蒂說道:“一周。”哎喲。僅憑他的回答(看起來和聽起來都像是出自邦德惡棍之口),人們永遠不會猜到哈博在該系列電影中度過了 18 年。

需要明確的是,自從第 47 屆超級碗冠軍被解僱後,比肖蒂多次表達了對他的感激之情。人們在向公眾講話時有時不會表達他們想要表達的語氣。別忘了,哈博本人在告別聲明中並沒有明確感謝球迷,所以大家時不時就會犯錯。比肖蒂的回答最能說明問題的是它反映了他對球隊的看法。

他要么認為烏鴉隊在潛在的亞冠外卡比賽中沒有機會對抗休斯頓德州人隊的無情防守,要么他不再同意教練對球隊的願景。無論如何,比肖蒂正在將巴爾的摩帶入一個新時代,這是許多球迷現在所要求的。

烏鴉隊在這次大動作之後會變成什麼樣子呢?

自 2008 年加盟以來,約翰·哈博 (John Harbaugh) 取得了包括季后賽在內的 193 場胜利。他為球隊注入了必要的平衡,並幫助烏鴉隊在亞足聯北部保持了持久的實力。然而,這位 2019 年美聯社 NFL 年度最佳教練最終開始失去一些光芒。自 2018-19 賽季以來,巴爾的摩隊在季后賽中取得了 3 勝 6 負的戰績,比賽指揮和比賽中的管理受到了特別的關注。

然而,沒有人可以否認哈博對巴爾的摩的總體影響。史蒂夫·比肖蒂知道這個決定將受到密切關注,但他聽起來不像是一個會重新考慮的人。雖然信心很重要,但他必須確保引進合適的人選。

否則,人們會用這個野蠻的原聲片段作為笑點,直到時間結束。


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