Steve Kerr’s Outspoken Political Stance Caused Frictions Inside Warriors Camp

4 months ago

Steve Kerr’s Outspoken Political Stance Caused Frictions Inside Warriors Camp

Kerr’s willingness to speak publicly on social and political issues has created internal tension at times, league and team sources told Nick Friedell. Marc Spears said Kerr has felt “stifled.” No decision has been made, but optimism about his return has declined, with staffers preparing for possible change ahead of meetings with Lacob and Dunleavy.

By Adit Pujari

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4 months ago

JJ Redick Spoke With Deandre Ayton About Not Finishing Game 2 Over Jaxson Hayes

"He’s been a big key in both these games," said JJ, praising Ayton as he's put up 19 and 11 in Game 1 and a much tamer 6 and 5 in Game 2. "You didn’t do anything wrong, that’s not the reason you didn’t finish the game. It’s just the group out there was winning," said JJ to DA.

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SLU Head Coach Was Insulted By Blazers Owner's $1 Million Offer To Coach Portland

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SLU Head Coach Was Insulted By Blazers Owner's $1 Million Offer To Coach Portland

During Portland's search for a new head coach, new Blazers owner, Tom Dundon, reportedly asked St. Louis's head coach, Josh Schertz, to join the team. The kicker? Tom offered $1 million. Schertz declined immediately, saying, "I make more than that at St. Louis. What are you doing?." SI's Chris Mannix has a piece coming out soon on Dundon's recent "cheap-ery".

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

Mike Brown On Why He's Isn't Playing Mitchell Robinson More Minutes

Robinson played 0 minutes in Game 2 and merely 18 minutes in Game 1 vs the Hawks where he scored 13 points on 6-6 shooting from the field. "The combination of [KAT and Mitch] hasn't been great, so I'm choosing to not play them together in this series because of the matchups," said Brown on not giving Mitch more minutes.

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

Deni Avdija On Injuring His Left Leg Vs The Spurs In Game 1

"I got bruised up pretty hard last game. It was really hard for me to step on my left leg but ya know, bite your lip and keep playing, "said Deni. This came after Wemby fell on his left leg in Game 1 and then his knee colliding with his teammate, Robert Williams III, in Game 2.

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

Tiago Splitter On Damian Lillard Potentially Playing This Playoffs

It's almost been a year since Dame tore his Achilles vs Milwaukee. He's been rehabbing very well and when asked if he might return this Playoffs, Tiago said, "Probably not," which isn't a definitive "no". "He's been working out, he's getting ready to play. When that's going to be? I don't know." Lillard was never slated to return this Playoffs.

By Samir Mehdi

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