March 2017 Golden State Warriors Wiretap

Warriors Expect Steve Kerr To Return To Bench

Apr 27, 2017 10:46 AM

Bob Myers fully expects Steve Kerr to resolve his health issues and return to the bench without needing to permanently step away from his job as head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

Kerr continues to suffer complications from two back surgeries.

“Look, what he’s facing is fixable,” Myers said. “It’s just finding the issue and solving it. So I think that’s how you have to differentiate what he’s going through with somebody else.”

Kerr didn't coach the NBA-best Warriors in Games 3 and 4 at Portland with Mike Brown assuming the role.

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Stephen Curry's Current Under Armour Shoe Not Selling At Expectations

Apr 27, 2017 10:38 AM

Under Armour has admitted that sales of the new Stephen Curry shoe have been disappointing. 

"Our success in basketball hasn't been without its learning," CEO Kevin Plank said on the company's earnings call, in which Under Armour reported its first quarterly loss as a public company. "As we launched the Curry 3 late last year, our expectations continued to run high. And while the Three played very well on court for Stephen Curry and our athletes, a sluggish signature market and a warm consumer reception led to softer than expected results.

"This has created an inventory imbalance that we are working through. One that, yes, is baked into our full-year outlook which hasn't changed and, most importantly, yielded lessons we're applying ahead with the Curry 4 and beyond."

The less than enthusiastic reception to the Curry 3 has resulted in several retailers discounting it. To get rid of those that haven't sold, Under Armour has discounted the Curry 3 by almost 30 percent to $99.99.

In November, Under Armour lost nearly $600 million of its value as a company after Foot Locker CEO Dick Johnson said the Curry 3 "started off a bit slower than the previous models."

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Damian Lillard: Defeating Warriors Becoming An Obsession

Apr 25, 2017 12:02 PM

Damian Lillard has developed a new obsession with trying to beat the Golden State Warriors.

"You have to be obsessed with that because you know that they're so good that they're going to be there," Lillard said after a 128-103 loss in Game 4. "That's who you're going to have to get through to get to where you want to get to. That's what it is."

Lillard had 34 points in 31 minutes in Game 4.

"I wouldn't say it was a successful year," Lillard told ESPN. "We got tested, and I think we answered the bell. I felt like we showed our true colors by the way we fought. But I wouldn't say successful. I think it was growth. A year of growth for us."

The Blazers also lost to the Warriors in the playoffs in 2016. Lillard talked about how well the Warriors play together.

"You also got to understand that if you ever want to get out of the West, you're going to have to go through them," Lillard said during his media address. "And for me, I understand that's what it is. It's always been that way in the NBA. I think about when the Pistons were just beating up on [Michael] Jordan. [They] were just kicking his butt every year, and he had to get through them if he wanted to get to where he wanted to get to. That's just what it is. [The Warriors are] going to be there. They're going to be there every year. We have to look at that and understand that we got to be better. We have to go get better,and come back better as a group if we want to move past them."

 

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Kevin Durant Returns To Warriors Lineup For Game 4

Apr 24, 2017 8:44 PM

After missing Games 2 and 3 with a calf injury, Kevin Durant was activated by the Golden State Warriors for Game 4.

The Warriors won both games without Durant.

Durant previously missed more than a month with a left knee injury.

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Steve Kerr Believes He Can Participate In Practice, Film Sessions

Apr 24, 2017 10:34 AM

With Steve Kerr dealing with ongoing headaches and nausea, he is prepared to let Mike Brown coach game nights as the Golden State Warriors continue in the playoffs. 

Kerr believes he can participate in practice and film sessions regardless.

“I don’t know if he can do this very much longer,” one NBA associate close to Kerr told The Vertical on Sunday. “He hasn’t enjoyed this one bit. Even if we haven’t talked in a bit, I can see the pain on his face.”

The fact that the Warriors have become such a special title contender has led Kerr to try to power through. His relationship with Bob Myers has also helped.

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Steve Kerr Out Indefinitely With Back Issues

Apr 23, 2017 11:47 PM

Steve Kerr says he won't be on the sidelines for Game 4 on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Kerr still experiences lingering symptoms from complications following two back surgeries. Kerr said it's possible he won't coach again in the playoffs.

Kerr missed the first 43 games last season dealing with symptoms such as headaches, nausea and an aching neck.

"This past week for whatever reason, things got worse, and my symptoms got worse," Kerr said Sunday.

Kerr hadn't missed a game this season before Game 3.

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Steve Kerr's Illness Cause Remains Unknown

Apr 23, 2017 9:37 AM

Steve Kerr missed the Golden State Warriors' 119-113 win in Game 3 over the Portland Trail Blazers due to an undisclosed illness. There is no timetable for when he will return to the bench.

The Warriors have yet to determine whether Kerr's symptoms are related to the headaches, nausea and other complications he has endured for much of the past two seasons since his back surgery in July 2015 caused a fluid leak in his spine.

Mike Brown served as acting head coach in Kerr's place.

Kerr needed to have fluids replenished on Saturday before remaining at the team's hotel. Kerr had been feeling ill all week and appeared to give a glimpse of discomfort in Game 2 when he removed his jacket.

Stephen Curry grabbed the game ball to give to Kerr.

"‎Our coach is going through a lot right now, physically," Curry told Adande. "He told us this morning this is a situation where we need to rally and go out and win a game for him. But we felt that the way the game had gone, we had to fight and do it for him ... and the way that he said it was that we had to win one for the Gipper. So, shout out to Coach Kerr.‎"

Marcus Thompson of the Mercury News reported that Kerr had been in excruciating pain all week and could barely walk.

Kerr could miss the remainder of the first round.

“Oh no,” one source told Thompson about Kerr returning this series. “He thinks like a player does, wanting to get back. But he’s got to get right.”

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Kevin Durant Ruled Out Of Game 2 With Strained Left Calf

Apr 19, 2017 8:47 PM

Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Game 2 with a strained left calf.

Durant sustained the injury in Game 1.

Durant missed approximately six weeks with a knee injury before returning during the first week of April.

Shaun Livingston and Matt Barnes are also sitting out the game.

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Stephen Curry Deletes All Social Media Apps From Phone For Playoffs

Apr 19, 2017 12:06 PM

Stephen Curry has deleted all social media apps from his phone for the playoffs.

Curry said this is the third consecutive year he has taken this approach. 

“When you’re really trying to zone in and keep your focus, you don’t want to have any unnecessary distractions during this point of the season,” Curry said. “We have goals to accomplish, and you want to make sure you’re giving your all.”

LeBron James has become known for doing the same thing before the postseason.

“I didn’t do it because he did it. I’m not reinventing the wheel,” Curry told ESPN. “It’s just a way to help me keep my focus on what’s important.”

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Kevin Durant Questionable For Game 2 With Strained Left Calf

Apr 18, 2017 5:18 PM

Kevin Durant is questionable for Game 2 due to a strained left calf.

Durant experienced some cramping during Sunday's Game 1, a 121-109 win in which Durant finished with 32 points and 10 rebounds.

Steve Kerr said Durant didn't practice on Tuesday, noting, "If he didn't practice, there's concern."

Durant previously missed 19 games with a strained MCL and a bone bruise in his left leg.

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Andre Iguodala Likely To Re-Sign With Warriors

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Curry Would Have Left Under Armour If They Weren't Aligned With 'Core Values'

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Warriors, Spurs Only Teams In Top-10 In Both Offensive, Defensive Efficiency

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Draymond Green Sees Similarities In His Defense To Free Safety

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Kevin Durant Cleared To Return, Expected To Play Saturday

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Warriors Clinch Homecourt Advantage For 3rd Straight Season

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Kevin Durant Targeted To Return From Knee Injury Saturday

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Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry Named Players Of The Week

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Draymond Green Admits Retaliating To James Harden By Punching His Wrist

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