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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is all-in on rookie James Wiseman. The second overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft showed promise in his rookie stint in the NBA, but a knee injury  has cut his season short. Despite his lackluster first year, Kerr remains high on his 20-year-old rookie. “I have no […]

In around two weeks, the regular season will come to a halt, giving way to the Play-In Tournament, and the playoffs right after. What started at the end of 2020 has now blossomed into 60 or more games full of pleasant surprises, nasty disappointments, and everything in between. The same goes too for this year’s […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, but teams will be allowed to trade once again after the season comes to an end. Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, was asked point-blank about James Wiseman’s possible availability this offseason. The Warriors rookie center has had an up and down season […]

James Wiseman’s roller-coaster ride of a rookie season with the Golden State Warriors came to an unceremonious end when he tore his meniscus last weekend. Wiseman underwent surgery on Thursday and is out indefinitely, leaving the start of next season in doubt. The Warriors were already in a weird spot before this injury with Wiseman, […]

The Golden State Warriors received confirmation they would be without their rookie center James Wiseman for the rest of the season. After Thursday’s game, Steve Kerr said an update would be provided in September on the rookie’s progress. The injury occurred on a dunk attempt while playing against the Houston Rockets. Wiseman landed awkwardly on […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr still has no clear idea when his rookie center James Wiseman could be back on the floor following the season-ending meniscus surgery on his right knee. Per the Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Kerr doubled down on his earlier sentiments, in which he claimed that the Warriors will have a […]

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman is officially ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee. The 20-year-old tore his MCL versus the Houston Rockets last April 11.    This is a huge blow for Wiseman, who has had an up-and-down season. Wiseman was amongst the few rookies […]

The Golden State Warriors were dealt with a significant blow following news of prized rookie James Wiseman having to undergo surgery on his knee. While his timetable has yet to be determined, the fear is that this is going to be a season-ending injury for the 20-year-old. Steve Kerr has addressed this recent development, and […]

The Golden State Warriors took a hit when it was revealed rookie center James Wiseman had sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee. It was initially expected the No. 2 pick could miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season, but the Dubs are not ruling anything out. Not yet, at least. Wiseman is expected […]

Amid all the uncontrollable things that are going on right now in his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors, James Wiseman is already looking forward to putting in the work ahead of his second campaign in the NBA. In fact, it seems that he’s about to get some much-needed mentorship under the hands of […]

James Wiseman, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft of the Golden State Warriors, tore the meniscus in his right knee in the Dubs’ win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. The 20-year-old rookie is expected to miss the remainder of the season, and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr provided reporters […]

In the current state of the NBA, with young stars like Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic exploding out of the gates, it is a sad reality for many young players that teams don’t have nearly as much patience as they once did regarding their development. These days teams are expecting and seeing immediate dividends on […]

Golden State Warriors rookie center James Wiseman is out indefinitely and could miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Wiseman left Saturday night’s win over the Houston Rockets after an awkward landing on a dunk attempt that was blocked. He underwent an […]

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman suffered yet another blow as he had an awkward landing in his right knee midway through their game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. He finished the game early as he headed straight to the locker rooms and is scheduled to have an MRI to further determine the […]

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman appears to have suffered a scary leg injury following a botched dunk attempt against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Wiseman was able to get up on his own two feet, but he did look shaken up after the play. Here’s a look at Wiseman landing awkwardly after his […]

San Francisco, CA – Friday night in the Chase Center, the Golden State Warriors dropped another nail-biter, this time against the Washington Wizards. The Warriors were up three points with 19 seconds left in the game but couldn’t close the deal. A four-point play by All-Star Bradley Beal stunned the Warriors and gave the Wizards […]

It looks like we finally have some clarity on what Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green yelled at rookie James Wiseman that got him ejected against the New York Knicks last January. In the middle of a 119-104 loss, Green was ejected by the referees after going on a NSFW tirade on the rookie following […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had jokes for reporters Tuesday night in light of their incessant question regarding the growth of rookie center James Wiseman. Kerr mused he forgot his press conferences required an obligatory “James Wiseman report card” following the Dubs’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. He proceeded to assess […]

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman had his way in the paint in the first half of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. He tallied 11 points and 10 rebounds and was ecstatic when he spoke about his early double-double performance in the game, per Anthony Slater. James Wiseman on his 11-point, […]

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman has established himself as one of the most promising big men in the league today. His development in his rookie year has been tremendous, and as it turns out, he’s had a lot of help from the likes of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. When asked by Mark Haynes […]

The Golden State Warriors picked James Wiseman second in the 2020 NBA draft. With the regular season about to head into its home stretch, head coach Steve Kerr reflected on his rookie’s performance so far this season and his transition into the NBA from Memphis, via Nick Friedell of ESPN: “There are moments when he […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was clearly unhappy with his team’s overall performance, and one of the players that caught his ire was rookie James Wiseman. Coach Kerr did not hold back in criticizing the Warriors’ prized […]

James Wiseman turns 20 years old Wednesday. For the occasion, he received a piece by Anthony Slater of The Athletic examining his maturity and developmental expectations from within the Golden State Warriors organization, as the franchise aims to contend next season with Klay Thompson back in the mix. Damn bro. The kid just woke up […]

The NBA Playoffs are on the horizon, and the Golden State Warriors are fighting to stay alive in the postseason race. The Warriors currently reside in 10th place in the Western Conference with a 23-24 record. However, in the Warriors’ last game, they utilized a secret weapon they haven’t used before, per Anthony Slater. Steve […]

On the date of this post’s publication, it is the birthday of Golden State Warriors big man James Wiseman. Just a note before we get going, as it’s important to the post itself. While there are obvious benefits to being a lottery pick in the NBA Draft, it also has some drawbacks. For one, players […]

There is no doubt that Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry will go down in history as one of the greatest to ever play the game. Nevertheless, the former back-to-back MVP was himself a bit of a late bloomer, who unlike his rookie teammate James Wiseman, is already navigating life in the NBA at the […]

While Stephen Curry was out with a tailbone injury, a couple of things have changed. The Golden State Warriors started their longest losing streak of the season, and rookie James Wiseman received the starting center job for the remainder of the campaign. Wiseman has shown a ton of potential during his rookie season, but he […]

The Golden State Warriors will need to make a few changes to their lineup with superstar point guard Stephen Curry on the shelf. Steve Kerr already has a solution in mind and it comes in the form of rookie sensation James Wiseman. No, Wiseman isn’t going to be taking on point guard duties sans Steph. […]

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors will finally welcome back their most impactful frontcourt players tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers — when rookie James Wiseman and second-year star Eric Paschall resume action after a three-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols. Per The Athletic’s Anthony Slater: James Wiseman and Eric Paschall officially listed as probable […]

Ahead of their duel against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr shared the status of rookie big man James Wiseman, who’s been out due to the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols. According to Kerr, Wiseman, as well as reserve forward Eric Paschall could suit up tomorrow against the Sixers. This, however, would […]

During the last decade, the one team that paved the way towards the modern era is, without a doubt, the Golden State Warriors. From 2015 to 2019, the Dubs were able to win three titles on five different occasions. At their peak, Golden State’s roster boasted the likes of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, […]

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman and second-year forward Eric Paschall will once again be under NBA health and safety protocols, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. This development means the two will have to miss the Warriors’ game against the Houston Rockets. Warriors center James Wiseman and forward Eric Paschall have entered NBA health […]

For the Golden State Warriors, this season has lead them to a point where they find themselves right at .500, and in 9th place in the Western Conference. Stephen Curry has been fabulous, Kelly Oubre has shaken off some early-season cobwebs, and Andrew Wiggins has been a quality player for the Warriors. James Wiseman, however, […]

The Golden State Warriors snapped a four-game losing streak with a massive win against the Utah Jazz, the team with the NBA’s best record this 2020-21. Although Draymond Green registered his 26th triple-double and Stephen Curry poured in 32 points, it was rookie James Wiseman and young prospects Jordan Poole and Nico Mannion who kept […]

Despite the fact that Klay Thompson hasn’t played a single game for the Golden State Warriors in nearly two years, he’s kept a close eye on the developments that have been going on within the team. What has caught his attention of late is, unsurprisingly, the outstanding play of rookie James Wiseman. Thompson had nothing […]

During Thursday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr elected to bench rookie James Wiseman for three quarters. When Kerr spoke to Stephen Curry and Draymond Green about the decision, they apparently laughed at the situation. “It was not a difficult call to make especially for a guy who’s 19 […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had a different opinion when asked about the benching of rookie center James Wiseman in their game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. The veteran claimed that he was skeptical as to whether or not his teammate truly deserved to receive punishment from head coach Steve Kerr, […]

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman was recently punished by Steve Kerr for missing a COVID-19 test during the All-Star break. As a result, the youngster was benched for three whole quarters during Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. However, according to Kerr himself, there was a possibility that Wiseman would not play at […]

This year’s rookie class did not receive much fanfare compared to previous batches, but there have been pleasant surprises like the strong showing of Charlotte Hornet LaMelo Ball and Sacramento King Tyrese Haliburton. One player who has not been living up to his draft position as of late is Golden State Warrior James Wiseman. One […]