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Andre Iguodala Becomes Rewarding Proposition For Kerr, Warriors

by Shams Charania

Jun 12, 2015 11:51 AM

Steve Kerr had to make this move on Thursday during a team lunch: Andrew Bogut out. Andre Iguodala in. A championship run saved for now. Read more »

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Darrell Williams Gives Unique Tale As Rise To NBA Draft Prospect

by Shams Charania

Jun 10, 2015 11:12 PM

In the midst of the predraft workouts and interviews, the tale of Darrell Willliams has struck NBA executives: In jail just three years ago, and now in the NBA 2015 Draft process. Williams was wrongly convicted on a sexual assault charge, a contributing reserve at Oklahoma State cut from his team and vanquished from a career in basketball. Read more »

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Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson Understand Mandate To Get Right Or Suffer Finals Upset

by Shams Charania

Jun 10, 2015 1:33 PM

LeBron James is coming for the Warriors' championship now, and the mandate has crystallized through defeat for Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Find our games or pay dearly in having a dream year gone awry. Read more »

Tags: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, NBA

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LeBron James Delivers Stephen Curry Lessons Only Finals Can Teach

by Shams Charania

Four years ago, the moment of truth overwhelmed LeBron James, sent him spiraling into a summer of study. James has delivered his 2015 MVP predecessor a tutorial of lessons learned, and Stephen Curry's Finals climax looms. Read more »
Warriors Surpassed In-Season Turbulence, Then LeBron And Irving In Game 1

by Shams Charania

This was an imperfect 108-100 win over Cleveland in an imperfect Warriors' season, giving the franchise a 1-0 lead in the Finals. Everyone has boasted on and on about the closeness of the Golden State players, and yes, winning brings a locker room together. Nevertheless, the season hasn't been without turbulence. Read more »
LeBron, Lue Play Heroes At Blatt's Expense

by Shams Charania

David Blatt had apparently designed another play set, but he listened to LeBron James and agreed: Your ball, your shot. Your initiative, your execution. Read more »
Derrick Rose Passes Critical Hurdle Against LeBron, Finding Perfect Co-Star In Jimmy Butler

by Shams Charania

Derrick Rose's unrelenting, unafraid backcourt partner hounded LeBron James, drained clutch shots even as his legs felt heavy all night and served as the perfect two-way player next to a former most valuable player. Outside of Chicago, teams are preparing possible maximum-salary offer sheets for Butler. Read more »
Jamal Jones Aims To Become Next NBA Draft Pick Out Of D-League, Possibly With 76ers

by Shams Charania

The 76ers will soon work out Jamal Jones, who is aware of the franchise’s interest and its possibility to make him a domestic draft-and-stash. Read more »
Jamal Jones Aims To Become Next NBA Draft Pick Out Of D-League, Possibly With 76ers

by Shams Charania

The 76ers will soon work out Jamal Jones, who is aware of the franchise’s interest and its possibility to make him a domestic draft-and-stash. Read more »
Bryce Dejean-Jones Misread, Not Overlooked

by Shams Charania

Bryce Dejean-Jones will be examined for every headline in his college career. He'll be interviewed about the apartment incident, the moodiness surfacing around teams. He went to Iowa State with questions, and once again, he goes misread into a new basketball world. Read more »
Derrick Rose Again Chases His Career Greatness

by Shams Charania

Derrick Rose has a long way to go in this postseason, but all of the turbulence appears past him: The third knee tear, the tug and pull with players on offense structure, the need to assure everyone he's OK. Read more »
Tyler Johnson Reveals NBA Promise, Shedding Overseas Label

by Shams Charania

Tyler Johnson wanted to pursue the NBA, thoroughly and respectably. He became a premium undrafted player, and NBA executives envisioned an aggressive, athletic and two-way guard in the D-League with Sioux Falls. Read more »
How James Johnson Resurrected His NBA Career, Choosing D-League Instead Of Overseas

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From out of the NBA and nearly overseas, to becoming a top contributor with the Grizzlies last season and a guaranteed $5 million deal now with Toronto, James Johnson is the best case going of career resurgence. Read more »
How Nicolas Batum Continues Evolution Of His Game, Mindset

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All around the Blazers, they’re pushing Nicolas Batum to be more assertive, to find the next echelon, and he promises one thing on his health and his game. “It’s coming.” Read more »
Greg Monroe's Inevitable Pistons' Future

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Greg Monroe never wanted to return to the Pistons, but Stan Van Gundy wanted a chance to make it work with their trio of big men while risking losing Monroe for nothing in 2015. Read more »
Joel Anthony Hopes To Re-Sign With Pistons As Part Of New Culture

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Joel Anthony has made clear to Stan Van Gundy his desire to remain within the new regime, aiming to re-sign with the Pistons and be part of a roster that thrives again in Detroit. Read more »
Bradley Beal's Rise A Credit To Unique Blend Of Talent, Maturation

by Shams Charania

From trying times to a contending team, Bradley Beal has been the perfect co-star for John Wall and these Wizards, fresh of talent and his own sense of self. Read more »
How Lance Stephenson Left Behind Pacers For Hornets

by Shams Charania

Before Lance Stephenson attended the Hornets' meeting and was handed team material on that July night in Las Vegas, pleas were made to find salary space and a shorter-term deal with the Pacers. Read more »
How Nikola Mirotic Rose From Soccer Destiny, To European Phenom, To The NBA

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Nikola Mirotic’s grandfather pushed him away from a soccer path and onto basketball courts in grade school, pushed him to Real Madrid and he's now in the NBA. He discusses his basketball journey with RealGM. Read more »
Kyrie Irving's Transformation Starts With Admission He Needs LeBron, Cavs' New Vets

by Shams Charania

He wasn’t a leader of men in his first three pro seasons, and he had erratic moments as an A-list star. And suddenly, here come LeBron James and Kevin Love arriving into a defective locker room, and no one needs them all more than Kyrie Irving. Read more »