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Steph Curry Shares Missed Play Involving Cooper Flagg
Steph Curry Shares Missed Play Involving Cooper Flagg originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Long before the Dallas Mavericks took him first overall in the 2025 NBA draft, Cooper Flagg was just a kid with a dream to make it in the big leagues one day. Players take different paths to the NBA, and for Flagg, part of his journey was a meeting with Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry on the court. Advertisement On Friday, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player acknowledged Flagg's arrival in the league with some posts on Instagram, including one that shows Flagg getting by the future Basketball Hall of Famer's defense on his way to the basket during the Curry Camp. Curry is not exactly known for his defense or rim protection, but Flagg will deal with many tough and talented defenders in the NBA, especially with the focus opposing teams will have on him. Flagg enters the NBA with immense hype, having left fans and scouts alike excited for his future in the pros. He became a basketball mainstream figure when he took his talents to Durham, where he played one season with the Duke Blue Devils. During his short but memorable stay at Duke, Flagg led the blue-blood ACC program in points (19.2), rebounds (7.5), assists (4.2), steals (1.4) and blocks (1.4) per game. Cooper Flagg at the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Penner-Imagn Images Flagg will continue his basketball education in the NBA, as he looks to help the Mavericks turn things around following a disappointing 2024-25 NBA season. Advertisement As for Curry and the Golden State Warriors, they should be able to present a tough challenge for Flagg once they cross paths with him and Dallas, which the Dubs defeated twice in the last campaign. Related: Stephen Curry Sends Clear Message to Cooper Flagg on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 16 - Irv Torgoff (1949)
The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history. Founded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA -- a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego. Advertisement To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. For this article, we begin with the second of nine players who wore the No. 16 jersey for the Warriors. Sep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports That player would be Golden State forward alum Irv Torgoff. After ending his college career at LIU, Torgoff joined the (defunct) Washington Capitols in their (and the BAA's) first-ever season of existence in 1946. The Brooklyn, New York native would play the first two seasons of his pro career with the Caps. He would also play for the (also defunct) Baltimore Bullets before he was dealt to the (then) Philadelphia (now, Golden State) Warriors in 1949 for his final season in the league. Advertisement During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Torgoff wore only jersey No. 16 and put up 2.7 points per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference. This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors jersey history - No. 16 - Irv Torgoff (1949)
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Warriors draft national championship star at No. 56
The Justinian Jessup era is official over in Golden State. The Warriors traded the rights to Jessup, their No. 51 pick from the 2020 draft, to the Memphis Grizzlies to move up from No. 59 to No. 56 and select March Madness hero Will Richard. Richard had 18 points, eight rebounds, and made four three-pointers in Florida's 65-63 win over Houston. He made a crucial steal with 26 seconds left to seal the game. Advertisement Why was Richard available with the 56th pick? It's because he's good at a lot of things but he isn't amazing at any of them. He was a 35.5 percent three-point shooter in college — pretty good! Not great. He's 6-foot-3 — a little short for a shooting guard, but with a 6-foot-10 wingspan. His shooting splits were 49/36/84, all good shooting numbers but not great. He does have a lot of potential as a defender and got 1.7 steals last season for the Gators. Richard's long arms do a lot to make up for his lack of height. He's also a solid rebounder, something that has been a hallmark for Golden State Warriors guards recently. Richard is described as a 'combo guard,' which often means a player isn't really a point guard or a shooting guard. He does play tough defense, meaning he could be the classic draft archetype of a three-and-D guy. The Warriors loves threes, after all, and are fairly fond of D as well. Richard is also very good in transition. Florida coach Todd Golden really loved Richard. 'The kid is an incredible light bulb, an incredible human being,' Golden said during the Final Four. 'We looked at his numbers at Belmont — incredibly efficient as a freshman, high-usage player, great rebounding rates, great steal rates, great block rates … We're like, 'If we can get 13 Will Richards on this roster, we're going to make the Final Four.' Advertisement The Warriors are probably looking at Richard as a two-way player, just like their other selection, Alex Toohey. But if nothing else, Richard should be a fantastic addition to the Warriors' team at Las Vegas Summer League and the Santa Cruz Warriors. He's a very fun player to watch and plays really hard. You could do worse at No. 56. More from
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NBA Trade Rumors: Golden State Warriors might want $48,000,000 Milwaukee Bucks star to support Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler and improve title odds
Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry (Image credit: Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors are reportedly considering a move for Milwaukee Bucks ' veteran center Brook Lopez in free agency, aiming to add size and shooting around Stephen Curry. With the Bucks likely to let Lopez walk, the Warriors could capitalize on his experience and skill set to bolster their frontcourt. Why Brook Lopez Makes Sense for the Golden State Warriors According to Bleacher Report, Brook Lopez's combination of floor-spacing and rim protection fits Golden State's needs: "The same things that could draw the Golden State Warriors to Turner could also have them eyeing Lopez, who has a more realistic shot of landing within their price range. He wouldn't be as impactful, obviously, but the 37-year-old still offers an intriguing mix of long-range shooting and close-range defending." Lopez's Key Strengths Brook Lopez (Image via Getty) - 3-Point Shooting: Averaged 1.8 threes per game at 37.1% accuracy since 2022-23. - Rim Protection: Still a disruptive presence near the basket despite limited mobility. - Veteran Experience: Championship pedigree from his time with Milwaukee. Potential Concerns - Pace: Lopez's slower movement could clash with Golden State's fast-paced offense. - Defensive Limitations: Struggles to defend outside the paint, which may be exploited in switch-heavy schemes. How Lopez Fits the Golden State Warriors' System Offensive Role Brook Lopez would provide the Golden State Warriors with a reliable pick-and-pop option, stretching defenses to open driving lanes for Curry. However, his tendency to take deep threes could disrupt ball movement if not utilized carefully. Defensive Impact While not a versatile defender, Lopez's shot-blocking (2.4 blocks per game in 2022-23) would give Golden State a much-needed interior anchor. The trade-off is his inability to guard quicker forwards on the perimeter. Milwaukee's Free Agency Dilemma The Bucks' decision to stand pat at the draft signals a cautious approach, and letting Brook Lopez walk may be part of a larger financial strategy. Milwaukee drafted Bogoljub Markovic but plans to stash him overseas, leaving questions about their frontcourt depth. Why the Bucks Might Move On - Age: At 37, Lopez's long-term fit is questionable for a team prioritizing Giannis Antetokounmpo's prime. - Contract: Milwaukee may prefer cheaper alternatives to maintain flexibility. Lopez isn't a perfect fit, but his shooting and rim protection could address key weaknesses. As Jon Conahan noted, "A questionable decision, to say the least"—applies to both Milwaukee's inaction and Golden State's potential gamble. Also read: NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers might bag $10,983,000 San Antonio Spurs star to support LeBron James and Luka Doncic For the Golden State Warriors, signing Lopez would be a low-risk, high-reward move to maximize Curry's championship window. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
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Warriors face challenges with aging roster against younger West powers
The NBA must have a secret burial ground for hints. They come in waves this time of year, all about shortening the season, relaxing the postseason scheduling and prioritizing the players' health. It all sounds so smart and overdue, only to learn that every suggestion gets buried under the same pile of greed. Consequence for the Golden State Warriors: Good luck holding out hope for an NBA title next season. Nothing's going to change as the majority of owners hoard every last penny and the buttoned-up players' union balks at a widespread salary reduction. Consider how much relief it would bring to Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green if there were no more back-to-backs, a schedule trimmed to 58 games (home-and-home against every team), and at least two off-days for playoff travel. (It was just a single day for the weary and banged-up Warriors for Games 5 and 7 of the first round in Houston, and again before they were eliminated in Game 5 at Minnesota.) Nothing says those decorated stars can't last a full regular season, then find a second gear for the playoffs. But would you bet on that, when you examine what oppressive fatigue has done to the NBA elite? Butler and Curry were forced to miss playoff time when it mattered most, and two of the past four seasons found Green playing just 46 and 55 games. Here's your starting five for the ruptured Achilles, among the worst of all injuries: Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard (all three lost for the coming season), Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. Right behind them: Kyrie Irving, out indefinitely in the wake of knee surgery, and Joel Embiid, whose knees always turn to sawdust around playoff time. The list may yet include Luka Doncic, who has a long history of calf injuries, and those can be a prelude to Achilles disaster. Two certainties emerge from the swirl of opinions in the medical community: The Achilles tendon is under constant tension, rendering it vulnerable from overuse, and proper rest is essential to recovery from all lower-body ailments. Armed with that knowledge, the NBA talks a good game but does nothing — so let's move on. In the wake of the draft, and developments through Friday evening, these are the scariest Western Conference teams from the Warriors' standpoint: Oklahoma City: By all measures, from the eye test to the analytics, the Thunder should repeat. They won the conference by 16 games, they're the youngest team (averaging a bit over 24) to win a title since Bill Walton's Portland Trail Blazers in 1977, they have the MVP (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), they play stifling defense without mercy, they have avoided all luxury-tax restrictions (thus free to keep the entire roster intact), they have four first-round draft picks over the next two years, and they are selfless to the core, invariably gathering as a fun-loving group when one of them gets interviewed on television. This is a team that not only survived Chet Holmgren's fractured hip, losing the elite center for 50 games, but made a look-to-the-future selection in Thursday's first round: Georgetown's 6-foot-10 Thomas Sorber, a master of hand-eye coordination and highly capable as a lob-threat dunker, rebounder, passer and shot blocker. Add Isaiah Hartenstein, and this team has it covered around the paint. Houston: It's easy to say 'same old vagabond' about Durant, about to join his fifth NBA team, but things could be very different with the Rockets. For the first time, he will unquestionably be the go-to scorer at all times. He has deep respect through a longtime relationship with coach Ime Udoka, and for heaven's sake, he's Kevin Durant — still one of the greatest shooters of all time. As the Warriors learned in the playoffs, the Rockets were a bit too young and didn't have a clear option for that crucial shot. Now they add Durant to fast-rising rising center Alperen Sangun, rugged backup Steven Adams, heady guard Fred VanVleet, ever-improving forward Jabari Smith and Amen Thompson, said to have a future as the best two-way player in the league. The Warriors most likely believe this Phoenix trade was a steal. Dillon Brooks brings a lot of confidence and energy, but as the playoffs conclude, he's just a guy who talks too much. Jalen Green should be among the league's best players, but he looked painfully young against Golden State (just 48 points total over the last five games) and stamped himself as a clown when he was asked about Draymond Green after Game 3. 'Just talking,' said Jalen. 'He can't really do much of anything else, so talking is his only way.' San Antonio: On his path to taking over the league — that seems to be the consensus opinion — Victor Wembanyama faced a major setback in late February when a blood clot was diagnosed in his right shoulder, forcing him out for the season. As he grinds through the stages of recovery, all seems well — and whenever (if) he returns to full strength, the Spurs will be can't-miss theater. In the crowd of envious teams, the Warriors can only dream of a 7-foot-3 center destined to be a dominant force in every phase of the game. Once painfully limited in the backcourt, San Antonio picked up Chris Paul last season, traded for clutch-time ace De'Aaron Fox and watched the electric Stephon Castle win Rookie of the Year. Now they've added No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper, who needs work only on his shot, and another first-round pick in 6-foot-7 wing Carter Bryant, who came off the bench at Arizona but showed huge potential with his defense and 3-point range. Scouts say both are high-character guys, and it all adds up to this: The Spurs are coming. In a hurry. Dallas: If the Mavericks get the timing just right — Irving's midseason return to good health (he recently signed up for three more years) and Cooper Flagg instantly cashing in on his mind-blowing potential — they could be a force at playoff time with Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and frontcourt mainstays Dereck Lively, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford. One thing we know about Flagg: With his high-powered endurance, all-around brilliance and a competitive nature that frowns upon complainers, he's the anti-Doncic. We'll discover soon enough what that actually means. Sleepers: The Lakers, if new owner Mark Walter spends as freely as he does with the Dodgers. (This proud franchise has been a bit too thrifty in recent off-seasons.) And Denver, if Nikola Jokic is fully invested in the franchise. He's expected to reject a three-year contract extension in the coming weeks, and he couldn't have been thrilled when Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke took the podium last week. Asked about avoiding the dreaded 'aprons' of the NBA's salary-cap restrictions, Kroenke said, 'The wrong person gets injured and very quickly you're into a scenario that I never want to have to contemplate — and that's trading No. 15 (Jokic). So we're very conscious of that.' Whoa. Perhaps the Nuggets should let others do the talking. Bruce Jenkins writes the 3-Dot Lounge for the San Francisco Chronicle. Email: jenksurf@ Twitter: @Bruce_Jenkins1
