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Jimmy Butler traded to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins and more

February 6, 2025

Even though Jimmy Butler said “he’s unwilling to sign an extension,” the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Heat have agreed to a multi-team trade that will send Jimmy Butler to the Warriors and the Miami Heat will get Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and a protected first-round pick.

Golden State will also trade Dennis Schröder to Utah, sending P.J. Tucker to Miami via the Jazz after a previous one-season stint, according to Charania. Lindy Waters III and Josh Richardson join Detroit via the Warriors and Heat, respectively, to finalize the deal.

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Warriors win a close game against the Magic at Chase Center (104 – 99)

February 4, 2025

The Golden State Warriors secured a hard-fought victory against the Orlando Magic at Chase Center, winning 104-99. Its their last game at home before going on a 7-game road trip. It was an ugly game but the Warriors’s defense help them secure the win. Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with a game-high 25 points, followed by Steph Curry with 24 points and 5 assists. Andrew Wiggins made key plays, while Draymond Green’s defensive presence was…

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Kings’ De’Aaron Fox going to Spurs and Bulls’ Zach LaVine to the Kings

February 3, 2025

Another blockbuster trade involving Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls, this was reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. The three-team trade will bring De’Aaron Fox going to Spurs, Bulls’ Zach LaVine to the Kings and Three Spurs will go to the Bulls. Here’s a breakdown of the trade; San Antonio Spurs get: De’Aaron Fox Jordan McLaughlin Sacramento Kings get: Zach LaVine Sidy Cissoko 2025 first-round pick (via Hornets) 2027 first-round pick (via Spurs)…

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NBA announces 2025 All-Star Game reserves

February 1, 2025

After announcing the 2025 All-Star Game starters, the NBA release the names for the reserves in this years All-Star Game. NBA, “Seven players from each conference have been selected by the NBA’s head coaches as reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco. The new four-team, three-game mini-tournament will air at 8 ET on TNT. In selecting the All-Star Game reserves, each…

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Caitlin Clark declines NBA All-Star Invitation

January 30, 2025

It looks like Caitlin Clark has settled on making the WNBA her priority, since the Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark has declined an invitation to participate in the NBA All-Star weekend’s highly anticipated 3-point shootout. Clark’s decision, as confirmed by her representatives at Excel Sports, underscores her commitment to the WNBA and her desire to make her 3-point contest debut at the WNBA All-Star game in Indianapolis this summer.

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NBA announces All-Star Starters

January 25, 2025

We are just less than a month away from the NBA All-Star, as previously announced, the starters are composed of three frontcourt players and two guards from each conference have been named starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco. Eastern Conference starters: Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics Giannis…

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Netflix releases the Official Trailer of “Court of Gold”

January 25, 2025

Witness the drama unfold in Court of Gold with an unfiltered look at Team USA, France, Serbia, and Canada as they compete for gold, highlighting the intense competition as international basketball has caught up to the U.S. For the first time ever, top men’s basketball medal contenders are granting behind-the-scenes access at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. See the drama and personal stakes in the quest to dethrone the U.S., showcasing these four countries’ battle…

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Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark watching Chiefs game, Together!

January 19, 2025

From ESPN; From @NFL; Big @Chiefs fans in the building 🤩 @taylorswift13 @CaitlinClark22 📺: #HOUvsKC on ESPN/ABC📱: Stream on @NFLPlus and ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/n04PZn010d — NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2025 Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark watching Chiefs game in the same box! Caitlin Clark a big Chiefs fans since childhood and a known Swiftie, now she’s watching a Chiefs Playoff game with Taylor Swift! BTW. Kansas City Chiefs won the game!

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Watch the First 2 Games of Unrivaled Basketball

January 19, 2025

It was the first day and first two games of Unrivaled Basketball. So far, it was more than I expected! First game was between Mist against the Lunar Owls, the second game was between the Rose and Vinyl. Below are the players for each team. Mist Jewell Loyd Courtney Vandersloot DiJonai Carrington Rickea Jackson Breanna Stewart Aaliyah Edwards Lunar Owls Skylar Diggins-Smith Courtney Williams Allisha Gray Cameron Brink Napheesa Collier Shakira Austin Rose Chelsea Gray…

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Kings overpowered the Warriors in a lopsided game (129 – 99)

January 6, 2025

After winning 2 in a row, the Warriors fell to the Kings, 129 – 99, Sunday evening. It was a dominant show of force by the Kings leading as much as 39 points. Seven Kings player scored in double digits points led by Malik Monk with 26 points and 12 assists, followed by Domantas Sabonis’ 22 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Kings PG De’Aaron Fox missed the game due to a bruised muscle he…

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Warriors wins 2 in a row and win without Steph Curry

January 5, 2025

After losing again to the Cavs, the Warriors manage to recover by winning their next two games; against the the Philadelphia 76ers – 139-105; Stephen Curry had 30 points and made all eight of his 3-point attempts, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 on Thursday night. Golden State led 35-19 after the first quarter and extended a 16-point halftime lead to 25 at the end of the third quarter. Curry had…

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Cavs routs Warriors by making 8 three-pointers in the third quarter (113 – 95)

December 31, 2024

This was supposed to be a revenge game by the Warriors after the Cavs gave them one of their worst loss early in the season but it looks like little has changes, since the Cavs gave the Warriors another beating. Unlike the first game, it was a competitive first half with an 8-point lead by the Cavs at the start of the 3rd qtr. Then Cleveland went on a 20 to 5 run creating a…

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Warriors win over Suns behind Jonathan Kuminga’s 34 points

December 29, 2024

It was the Warriors’ second win in 8 games, including a heartbreaking loss on Christmas Day. Jonathan Kuminga powered the Warriors from the bench with 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. This is Kuminga’s second game scoring 34 points, his career high, which he set against the Clippers last Friday. Tying his career-high. Grind never stops 💪@googlecloud || Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/Xg4SAuLGlE — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 29, 2024 Stephen Curry added…

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NBA OG’s – LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant

December 26, 2024

Over the summer, the legendary trio of LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant teamed up for the first time, as members of the USA Basketball squad at the 2024 Olympics. During their Olympic run, they sat down in Lille, France for an exclusive conversation about how their careers have intertwined over the years, what they admire about each other’s games and their take on the next generation of NBA stars. Arguably, 3 of Basketball’s…

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Caitlin Clark named AP Female Athlete of the Year

December 26, 2024

Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports https://t.co/FUpdChPSI5 — The Associated Press (@AP) December 24, 2024 After being honored as TIME’s Athlete of the Year, Indiana Fever and WNBA Superstar Caitlin Clark is named Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Year, which was due to “her impact on and off the court.” Doug Feinberg, reporting for AP; A group of 74 sports journalists from The Associated…

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Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announces Candidates for the Class of 2025

December 23, 2024

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame just announced the candidates for the Class of 2025, these includes Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Dwight Howard, Doc Rivers and more. You can find the complete list of eligible candidates from the official statement of Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. A quick look at the list, here are notable names; Carmelo Anthony – Top 10 in the NBA All Time Scoring Leader, 10× NBA All-Star, NBA scoring champion,…

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Iowa Hawkeyes to retire Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey on Feb 2, 2025

December 19, 2024

University of Iowa Athletics Department has announced that they will retire the iconic No. 22 of Hawkeye women’s basketball legend, Caitlin Clark on Feb. 2, 2025, at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. “I’m forever proud to be a Hawkeye and Iowa holds a special place in my heart that is bigger than just basketball,” Clark said. “It means the world to me to receive this honor and to celebrate it with my family, friends and alumni. It…

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Milwaukee Bucks wins the 2024 NBA Cup behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Triple-Double

December 18, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks win the 2024 NBA Cup behind a dominant game by Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo finished the game with a triple double, 26-point, 19-rebound and 10-assist. Damian Lillard added 23 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Bucks Assistant coach Darvin Ham and forward Taurean Prince, are members of the Los Angeles Lakers last season when they won the inaugural NBA Cup. Giannis Antetokounmpo also won the MVP for the NBA Cup. Giannis was unstoppable…

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Video – Interview of Caitlin Clark after being named by TIME’s Athlete of the Year

December 12, 2024

TIME Athlete of the Year Caitlin Clark shared her excitement for the future of the WNBA—and women’s sports as a whole—during a conversation with NBC sports producer and broadcaster Maria Taylor at the “A Year in TIME” event in New York on Dec. 11. Coinciding with the release of TIME’s Person of the Year issue, the event also included a performance from TIME’s Icon of the Year, Elton John and a conversation with TIME’s CEO…

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Complete result of Golden State Valkyries 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft

December 11, 2024

The results of the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft presented by State Farm are as follows: Player Former Team Pos Ht Yrs College/Country Iliana Rupert Atlanta Dream C 6-4 3 France Maria Conde Chicago Sky F 6-1 0 Florida State/Spain Veronica Burton Connecticut Sun G 5-9 3 Northwestern Carla Leite Dallas Wings G 5-9 0 France Temi Fagbenle Indiana Fever C 6-4 4 USC/United Kingdom Kate Martin Las Vegas Aces G 6-0 1 Iowa Stephanie Talbot…

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Fever’s Caitlin Clark is TIME’s Athlete of the Year

December 11, 2024

Caitlin Clark is TIME's Athlete of the Year https://t.co/WtgLuIIYhb pic.twitter.com/oGDewhUPcB — TIME (@TIME) December 10, 2024 After a historic rookie season in the WNBA, Fever’s Caitlin Clark is named as Time’s Athlete of the Year. In the article, Clark talked about her journey from setting the new NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball scoring record to winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year. She also talked about her approach regarding fans and the game as well…

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Warriors beat Timberwolves behind Stephen Curry’s 30-point Game

December 9, 2024

The Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106, behind Steph Curry’s 30 points, making 5 three-points, and 8 assists. Buddy Heild and Jonathan Kuminga added, 27 and 20 points, respectively. After building an 11-point lead in the 4th qtr, Timberwolves made an 15 to 3 run to take a 1-point lead with 4:47 remaining in the game. But Curry assisted Jonathan Kuminga for a go-ahead dunk with 2:55 remaining. After making 2 free throws,…

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Miami Heat routed the Lakers in a 41-point victory (134 – 93)

December 5, 2024

The Miami Heat asserted their dominance over the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, securing a resounding 134-93 victory at the Kaseya Center. It was a basketball clinic by the Heat as they score over the Lakers at will and at the sametime manage to stop the Lakers offense that held the LA-based team to their lowest scoring output of the season. The Heat’s offensive efficiency was on full display, as they recorded 52-of-90 (57.8%) field goal,…

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Nuggets hands the Warriors 5th straight loss (119-115)

December 4, 2024

The Denver Nuggets gave the Golden State Warriors their 5th straight loss. Nikola Jokic scored 38 points, 10 rebounds and five steals, and helped the Nuggets overcome a 12 deficit by the Warriors, the team even managed to build a 12 point lead. The Warriors are now 12-8, after a 12-3 start of the season. Nuggets Forwards Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points and Aaron Gordon had 15 points and nine rebounds. Jamal Murray added…

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