Stephen Curry Articles - Page 24

So much for small-ball. Following a training camp and exhibition slate that left three starting spots open alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors have elected to start big for Wednesday night’s season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers. Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis will be on the floor for […]

The Golden State Warriors held Stephen Curry out of action for their final preseason game — a 132-74 demolition of the Los Angeles Lakers. This put Curry’s status for opening night in some doubt, as his name popped up on the injury report leading up to the Dubs’ regular-season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers. […]

One of the only solid bets going into the 2024-25 NBA regular season is that Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors will not look the same. Klay Thompson decided on the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic in free agency this offseason. It was a gut-punch to the Bay Area’s basketball diehards and a franchise-altering move that […]

The Golden State Warriors were a surprise NBA champion the last time they opened a season by going undefeated in exhibition play. That beloved 2021-22 squad bears at least passing resemblance to the current iteration of Golden State, too, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green again leading one of the deepest rosters in basketball. Whether […]

Jonathan Kuminga didn’t get the contract extension he wanted from the Golden State Warriors. Frustrated as Kuminga may be now that he’s headed to restricted free agency next summer, though, it shouldn’t be too difficult for him to turn the page as the regular season dawns. Not only is he surely relishing the opportunity to […]

The All-NBA First Teams are composed of the greatest players of the regular season in their respective positions. In other words, these selections signify the cream of the crop. Throughout the years, basketball fans have witnessed legends become a fixture in the All-NBA First Teams. Here’s the 10 greatest All-NBA First Teams of all time, […]

With two Monday Night Football games in Week 7, ESPN’s networks had two halftime shows to fill. That’s why Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry joined Scott Van Pelt to discuss the upcoming NBA season while the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers enjoyed intermission. As Curry’s segment ended, Van Pelt thanked Curry for coming […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr laid out a playing time plan for Stephen Curry, who is ready to go for the season opener after injuring his finger, during the season, per Jason Dumas of KRON4. “Steve said he’s aiming to play Steph around 32 minutes per game,” Dumas reported. Last season, Curry played 32.7 […]

In the modern NBA, three-point shooting has become arguably the most important trait on the basketball court, but shooting is much more than just connecting on shots from deep. Great shooters have been in the NBA forever, and mid-range and free throw shooting are also vital aspects of playing basketball. There are a number of […]

When Magic Johnson retired from the NBA, he did so as one of the game’s greatest and most influential players… someone who perfectly blended showmanship and flair with cutthroat competitiveness and a sense of the moment. He was a five-time NBA Champion, a three-time MVP, and a 10-time All-NBA selection. And while younger fans could […]

For many rookies crossing paths with their basketball idols while on the cusp of navigating through their first season in the NBA, the preseason can be a surreal three-week experience. Steph Curry suffered a finger injury in the preseason, forcing him to miss the Golden State Warriors preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers, but […]

Coming off of a disastrous 2019-20 season that was marred by injuries and the offseason departure of Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors stumbled out of the gate but finished the 2020-21 season strong, going 16-6 in their final 22 regular season games before being eliminated in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Just a few months […]

The Golden State Warriors will wrap up their preseason on Friday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers, but they won’t have Stephen Curry on the floor. The franchise star sprained his finger again in practice earlier in the week and won’t play here, per Kendra Andrews. However, Curry is expected to play in the season […]

Who are the top 100 players in the NBA right now entering the 2024-25 season? This is a question we have been asking at ClutchPoints for weeks, and we finally have the answers. After revealing the NBA Top 100 players rankings over the course of the preseason, the time has come for ClutchPoints’ full player […]

The New York Liberty are amid an action-packed WNBA Finals series against the Minnesota Lynx. After dropping Game 1, New York stormed back for a home Game 2 win, but Game 3’s victory was unlike any other. Sabrina Ionescu made an epic shot to give New York the win, and she revealed the comical response […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry caught LeBron James off guard when he completed his near-dunk in the Warriors’ 111-97 preseason win against the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night. Then, when Curry’s former teammate, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome, questioned the play in a social media post, Steph commented on House of Highlights’ Instagram post. […]

The New York Liberty is now just one win away from securing the 2024 WNBA title, thanks to Sabrina Ionescu. With the game tied at 77, Ionescu nailed a game-winning three-pointer to clinch an 80-77 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. NBA legend Steph Curry was among those praising Ionescu’s clutch performance Curry hyped Ionescu with […]

Point guards do it all. The very best have to be able to shoot, be the leaders of their teams, and get their teammates involved. If you are a basketball fan, you’ve probably contemplated who the best point guards ever are. A lot has changed in the point guard landscape over the last decade, including […]

The nagging back issue that allowed the Golden State Warriors to sign De’Anthony Melton for the mid-level exception flared up again ahead of Tuesday’s preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Brandin Podziemski joined him on the sidelines at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, waiting to be fitted for a protective mask after breaking his nose […]

For years, we have seen LeBron James show off his freakish athleticism and finish at the rim for some amazing dunks. Most recently, it wasn’t James trying to do it this time, but it was Stephen Curry. During the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors preseason game, Curry had James matched up on him. […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a 111-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in their preseason clash on Tuesday night, and it appears as if the Dubs are ready to go for the upcoming regular season campaign. Along the way in this contest, Stephen Curry engaged in a bit of trolling with Lakers guard […]

Brandin Podziemski’s broken nose will keep the Golden State Warriors from being at complete full-strength for the first time this preseason. With Andrew Wiggins set to make his exhibition debut after nagging illness, though, Steve Kerr will nevertheless get another valuable opportunity on Tuesday to build out his crowded playing rotation around Stephen Curry ahead […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gave basketball fans a tantalizing glimpse of a potential partnership this past summer at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The two long-time rivals, who have faced off in four consecutive NBA Finals, joined forces to help Team USA secure its fourth consecutive gold […]

An ongoing debate in basketball circles revolves around the ultimate NBA starting five. Recently, former President Barack Obama added fuel to the fire by unveiling his own all-time lineup during his appearance on Netflix’s docuseries “Starting 5.” The list includes legendary players Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Kevin Durant, Complex reports. […]

In 1996, the 50 greatest NBA players of all time were assembled at Gund Arena during the halftime ceremony of the NBA All-Star Game. They were chosen by a panel of former players and coaches, current and former general managers, and media members. The selection of the players on this esteemed gathering of legends of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are inching closer to the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Of course, one of the biggest parts of LA’s success is veteran forward LeBron James. James will begin his 22nd season with great energy. However, before his next campaign, James raved about the opportunity he had to play alongside Phoenix […]

The time has come to reveal the final section of the Top 100 players in the NBA. Over the last few weeks leading up to the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, we have been revealing the ClutchPoints Top 100 players rankings in chunks. After naming those who rank #100 through #25, it is finally […]

Sunday’s preseason matchup with the Detroit Pistons is another valuable opportunity for the Golden State Warriors’ surplus of viable rotation players to make a positive impression on Steve Kerr and the coaching staff. When it comes to big-picture, team-wide takeaways from the Dubs’ fourth exhibition game, though, certainly don’t hold your breath. Why? Golden State’s […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a 109-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in their latest preseason contest on Friday night, but they were dealt a scare when star guard Stephen Curry was forced out of the game early with a finger injury. Curry jammed his finger during the first half of the game and […]

Stephen Curry has achieved everything there is for him to achieve in his professional basketball career. The Golden State Warriors star is a four-time NBA champion, a former unanimous MVP, and he finally earned the coveted Finals MVP award that has eluded him for years. Moreover, he already won the FIBA World Cup gold medal […]

Steve Kerr has made it abundantly clear since training camp tipped off in Hawaii on October 1st. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are the new-look Golden State Warriors’ only cemented starters leading up to the regular season. The other three spots in the Dubs’ opening lineup, he swears, are truly up for grabs. Halfway through […]

NEW YORK — Four championships, 10 All-Star Game appearances, 10 All-NBA selections, the only unanimous MVP in NBA history, a gold medal at this summer’s Olympics, and so many other illustrious accomplishments tell the story of Stephen Curry’s legendary basketball career. With the way Curry continues to play for the Golden State Warriors, even more […]

Stephen Curry recently opened up about his viral reunion with longtime friend and former teammate Klay Thompson during a WNBA game in New York, calling the moment “perfect” and a memorable way to reconnect, per ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. The Golden State Warriors star found himself courtside at Barclays Center in early September, attending a highly […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season rapidly approaching, the league’s annual general manager poll has once again shed light on the opinions of team executives across the league. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stood out in several key categories, outpacing some of the biggest names in the sport, including LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Stephen […]

Players move on from organizations that they have spent a majority of their career with all the time. Dwyane Wade left the Miami Heat after 13 seasons before ultimately returning, and LeBron James has played for three different teams over his Hall of Fame career. Klay Thompson’s decision to leave the Golden State Warriors was […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors via a sign-and-trade this past offseason. The move was heartbreaking for Warriors fans, as Thompson played a pivotal role in four championship victories. Additionally, Thompson’s departure had a significant impact on Warriors players. Draymond Green recently revealed the exact moment in which he realized […]

The NBA’s lead decision-makers, shocker, believe Stephen Curry is the best pure shooter in basketball. General managers across the league also voted the Golden State Warriors superstar as the best player at moving without the ball, best leader and the player they’d most want taking a shot with the game on the line. Just as […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world. He has garnered four NBA championships, four Finals MVPs, an NBA In-Season Tournament Championship, an In-Season Tournament MVP, four NBA MVPs, and 20 All-Star Game appearances. He’s also the NBA’s All-Time leading scorer. But while James’ Hall of Fame legacy has been cemented, there’s […]

Iman Shumpert loves both LeBron James and Stephen Curry, but he doesn’t think they should team up. Shumpert was teammates with James when the Cleveland Cavaliers won a championship during the 2015-16 season — a win that occurred over the Curry-led Golden State Warriors. James and Curry have long been rivals, matching up against each […]