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6 hours ago
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Stephen Curry Sends Clear Message to Cooper Flagg on Friday
Stephen Curry Sends Clear Message to Cooper Flagg on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA world caught a glimpse of a full-circle moment on Friday when Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry posted on his Instagram story a photo of himself standing alongside fresh-faced No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Advertisement The IG story photo he posted was taken years ago at one of Curry's famed "Curry Camp" youth clinics, carried a caption, "Curry Camp → NBA. Let's get it! @cooper_flagg." Joining Duke in 2024, Flagg took the nation by storm, averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game in his lone season with the Blue Devils. By the end of the year, he had swept virtually every national award, becoming a consensus National Player of the Year, ACC Player and Rookie of the Year. Flagg entered the 2025 NBA draft as the consensus No. 1 pick, and the Dallas Mavericks pulled the trigger. Stephen Curry, InstagramStephen Curry, Instagram Having just appeared in the NBA Finals, the Mavericks came into 2024-25 season with high expectations under coach Jason Kidd. Advertisement That is, until the locker room was shaken by the blockbuster February trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Despite high hopes, Dallas stumbled to a 39-43 record to end the year, finishing 10th in the Western Conference and missing the play-in tournament entirely. Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison (left) with Mavericks first overall pick Cooper Flagg (right).Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Entering next season, the Mavericks are scripting a new chapter built around Flagg, who joins a team ready to compete right away. With Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford in the frontcourt, P.J. Washington and Klay Thompson patrolling the wing, and Kyrie Irving projected to return by around the All-Star break, Dallas has quickly become one of the NBA's most intriguing and exciting teams. Advertisement Related: Warriors Turn Heads With Steph Curry Post on Monday Related: Ben Simmons Update Announced After Clippers Issue Big Demand This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
12 hours ago
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- Time of India
Stephen Curry's social media post hints at big things for Cooper Flagg
(Image Source - Getty Images) Stephen Curry just dropped an Instagram Story that's got the NBA world buzzing—and it's more than just a throwback. The post, featuring a young Cooper Flagg, comes at a time when the spotlight couldn't be brighter on the No. 1 draft pick. With a simple caption, Curry may have said more than words ever could — hinting at a future that's already generating serious hype. From Curry Camp to NBA spotlight Cooper Flagg earns Stephen Curry's endorsement Stephen Curry's repost isn't just a blast from the past—it's a solid endorsement. The picture features Flagg as a wide-eyed kid at a Curry Camp, now set to be the number one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. With that caption—"Curry Camp → NBA. Let's get it!"—Curry is shining a light on Flagg's journey and effectively backing him as a high-level talent ready for the big stage. It's a full-circle moment that raises the rookie's profile. (Image Source - Stephen Curry's Instagram Story) During his single season at Duke, Flagg was nothing less than amazing. He put up averages of 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while also contributing 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals. His remarkable play earned him the consensus national player of the year award, which helped him secure the No. 1 overall pick by a Mavericks team eager to focus on youth and potential for the future. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bangladesh: Jewelry On Sale For Half Price (See Price List) Luxury Jewelry | search ads Undo This February, Dallas stirred things up by sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers, officially making space for Flagg to take the spotlight. Despite the challenge of following in the footsteps of a franchise great, Flagg has openly rejected the comparisons — 'I'm not worried about living up to certain players' expectations,' he said confidently ahead of draft night, reinforcing that he plans to carve his own path Curry's backing is significant. He began as an overlooked prospect and transformed into a global superstar, mirroring the path the Mavericks envision for Flagg. By emphasizing Flagg's early links to Curry's youth program, he's affirming not just the player but the entire process—implying that the rookie possesses both the talent and the mindset to excel at the highest tier. Also Read: Caitlin Clark sidelined by sudden injury as everything changes for the Indiana Fever The Instagram Story by Stephen Curry does not seem much, but there is so much behind it than the mere remembrance of the days gone by: it is a strong statement. Having achieved some great performance as a Duke, being picked on as the top draft, and the metamorphosis of the Mavericks under the influence of rookies, Cooper Flagg is on the trail towards becoming a cult hero akin to what Curry was exposed to. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
San Francisco Chronicle
16 hours ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
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
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a day ago
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Grading Golden State Warriors' 2025 NBA Draft
Grading Golden State Warriors' 2025 NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Warriors entered the 2025 NBA Draft looking to add another young player to their roster alongside their star trio of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green. Advertisement Of course, the Warriors had only one second-round pick in the 2025 draft but after making some trades on Thursday night, they ended up selecting two players in the second round. Golden State used the 52nd overall pick to select Australian forward Alex Toohey to upgrade their wing depth. They then drafted Florida champion guard Will Richard with the 56th pick to upgrade their backcourt depth behind Curry. Warriors' 2025 NBA Draft Grade: A- With these two selections, the Warriors earned an A- grade for their 2025 NBA Draft as they added two young talented prospects that could become key role players in the future. Advertisement For Toohey, many believed that he would be selected earlier in the second round, though Golden State was able to land him with the 52nd pick. Last season in the NBL, Toohey averaged 10.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 31.0% from three-point range. The 21-year-old forward has high upside as he is able to play multiple positions and is a great defender due to his length who should be intriguing for the Warriors to develop. Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) reacts after a play against the Houston Cougars in national championship Donnan-Imagn Images For Richard, he was a key piece in helping Florida win a National Championship last season. In his senior season with the Gators, the 6-5 guard averaged 13.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 48.7% from the field and 35.9% from three. Advertisement Richard is a great scorer who should have an impact off the Warriors' bench right away and he is also a solid defender. These were two solid moves for the Warriors as they were able to fill some holes on their roster as they add two more young players who could see a large role next season. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Stephen Curry's wife Ayesha Curry goes viral after stunning fans with luxury wine reveal in Aspen
Stephen Curry's wife Ayesha curry goes viral after stunning fans with luxury wine reveal in Aspen (Image Source: Getty Images) A warm moment unfolded this weekend in Aspen at the Food & Wine Classic. Samuel-de-la-Rose founder and restaurateur Ayesha Curry took to Instagram to share heartfelt thanks after showcasing her new wine collection. Her post praised those who attended and the interview that spotlighted her journey. The heartfelt message sparked joy online from followers to industry pros, and people are clinking glasses to celebrate her new venture. Ayesha Curry shares highlights from first Food & Wine Classic in Aspen On June 27, at Aspen's annual Food & Wine Classic, Ayesha Curry presented wines from her Domaine Curry winery. She posted photos on Instagram, writing: 'So full of gratitude after our first unforgettable Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Thank you @katkinsman for the insightful interview on Saturday morning and to everyone who came by to try our wines we loved meeting you!' Her post included a shot of her chatting with interviewer Kat Kinsman, plus images of her wines and fans sampling them under Colorado skies. The event drew food and wine lovers, with Curry representing alongside star chefs like Giada De Laurentiis and Andrew Zimmern. Early reviews and fan comments show strong support Fans flooded the comments on her Instagram. One user wrote: 'So proud of you, Ayesha! Congrats on the new journey ' @katkinsman added: " Was a dream guest!" Stephen Curry's wife goes viral after stunning fans with luxury wine reveal in Aspen (Image Source: Instagram) Across platforms, critics praised Ayesha Curry's blends. Food & Wine magazine named her a 'game changer' in their June issue, noting her push for representation in the wine world. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Empower Your Cybersecurity with Palo Alto Networks Undo Many noted the smooth taste and thoughtful branding of Domaine Curry wine, co-founded with her sister-in-law Sydel Curry‑Lee. At Aspen, industry insiders echoed the praise. One attendee said that Curry's focus during a live chat felt 'refreshing and real,' and that her wines were 'elegant yet approachable'. The duo's participation in the event's Grand Tasting quickly became a weekend highlight. Also Read: 'I'm done f**king around' - NBA star Dillon Brooks faces shocking betrayal as ex unleashes brutal divorce Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
