Warriors Owner ‘Confident’ Team Can Re-Sign Kevin Durant,

The Golden State Warriors are headed to their fifth consecutive NBA Finals, however there already is loads of speak about whether or not the workforce can preserve their stacked lineup collectively subsequent season. Rumors are swirling across the potential free-agency of Kevin Durant — who has been spending loads of time on Twitter whereas coping with an damage. Klay Thompson additionally will hit unrestricted free company. But Warriors proprietor Joe Lacob stays “confident” that the workforce can re-sign each superstars. “The season is still ongoing. We are not finished. I have no new ideas or data for you,” Lacob informed The Athletic. “We love Klay and KD and intend to try to re-sign them. Period. I'm assured about BOTH of them. But it's their

NBA Scout Explains Why Celtics Match Up With Warriors So Well

NBA Scout Explains Why Celtics Match Up With Warriors So Well

Any contest between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors should be a good one. An anonymous NBA explained to Sports Illustratrated’s “The Crossover” last week why the Celtics match up with the Warriors as well as any other rival for NBA supremacy. The scout based his opinion on the Celtics’ versatility and vast array of personnel combinations they can deploy at any given moment. “They have so many different lineups that they can use,” the scout said. “The ideal starting lineup is like 2K. Do you start (Jayson) Tatum and (Jaylen) Brown? Do you do small ball like the Warriors with Marcus Morris as the five? If we’re talking Golden ... NESN.com

Stephen Curry Broke a Ray Allen NBA Finals Record In Warriors’ Game 2 Win

Stephen Curry Broke a Ray Allen NBA Finals Record In Warriors’ Game 2 Win

Ray Allen set a a single-game NBA Finals record with eight 3-point shots made in Game 2 in 2010 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Boston Celtics, led by Allen’s long-range shooting, won that game at Staples Center to even the series at a win apiece. Fast forward eight years and Allen’s record has been broken. Warriors guard Stephen Curry broke Allen’s mark in the fourth quarter of Golden State’s Game 2 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Here’s a look at all nine of Curry’s 3-pointers. That wasn’t the only record Curry broke in Game 2. Curry finished with 33 points on 11-for-26 shooting (9-for-17 fr... NESN.com

NBA Rumors: Warriors’ Stephen Curry Targeting Round 2 Return From Injury

NBA Rumors: Warriors’ Stephen Curry Targeting Round 2 Return From Injury

The Golden State Warriors will be without two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry for the first round of the playoffs, but he is expected to return at some point during the Western Conference semifinals. Yahoo! Sports’ Shams Charania reported an update Friday on Curry’s knee injury, which forced him to miss the last month of the regular season. The Warriors’ title defense begins Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. Golden State shouldn’t have too much trouble beating San Antonio — as long as injured Spurs star Kawhi Leonard doesn’t play — but a potential second-round matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers or New Orleans Pelicans could ... NESN.com

Warriors’ Kevin Durant Certain To Return To Team Next Season, Despite Contract Option

Warriors’ Kevin Durant Certain To Return To Team Next Season, Despite Contract Option

Kevin Durant has no intention of shaking up the NBA again in the near future. The Golden State Warriors superstar told the Atheltic’s Anthony Slater he won’t opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason. The two-year deal Durant signed last summer allows him to opt out after this season, but he’s enjoying his time with the Warriors so much leaving hasn’t crossed his mind. “I’m not even thinking about that,” Durant said about his potential to leave the team. “I’m here. I’m here. I ain’t even thought about it.” Slater then asked Durant whether that mean’s he’s 100 percent certain to return to the Wa... NESN.com

Celtics Wrap: Boston Erases 17-Point Deficit To Shock Warriors 92-88

Celtics Wrap: Boston Erases 17-Point Deficit To Shock Warriors 92-88

The matchup of the NBA’s future lived up to the hype. The Boston Celtics went toe-to-toe with the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics on Thursday night at TD Garden and came out on top with a 92-88 win. Boston trailed by more than 15 points on multiple occasions, but the C’s continued to battle throughout and were tied with 20.2 seconds remaining in the game. Kyrie Irving crossed up Draymond Green and drew a foul on Kevin Durant with 14 seconds to play. The C’s star hit both free throws to give Boston a two-point lead. Durant missed a jumper to tie the game on the other end, and the Celtics secured the rebound to

Nick Young Has Hilarious Shooting Mindset For First Season With Warriors

Nick Young Has Hilarious Shooting Mindset For First Season With Warriors

In Nick Young’s mind, he’s always in heat-check mode. The veteran shooting guard never has hesitated from pulling up, even if it’s not in the best interest of his team. Young probably won’t get as many looks as he’s used to this season, as he’ll be a part of a loaded Golden State Warriors team which features lights-out shooters like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. But even though Young is surrounded by superstars, don’t think he’s lost his confidence or shoot-first mentality. In an interview with Bleacher Report’s Lance Fresh, Young was asked, “Game on the line, you’re open from your favorite spot, but KD and Steph... NESN.com