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Warriors’ Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr and more attend Dodgers vs. Giants playoff game five

For game five of the NLDS between the Giants and Dodgers, Steph Curry, Draymond Green and more members of the Warriors were in the building to support their San Francisco neighbor.

Before the Golden State Warriors open the regular on Oct. 19 against the Los Angeles Lakers, all eyes were on the San Francisco Giants in the Bay Area.

After winning a red-hot 107 games in the regular season, Gabe Kapler’s Giants met the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series. With each team taking two games, the bitter rivals were forced to meet in a win or go home game five on Tuesday in San Francisco.

With one of the biggest games in the history of the rivalry on the docket, Giants fans packed Oracle Park in the city. Some of the fans in the ballpark included members of the Warriors.

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Prior to the game, it looks like many members of the team were cruising on a boat over the bay to support the Giants. While wearing his signature sailing hat, Klay Thompson was on the boat with Curry, Green, Jonathan Kuminga and pieces of the coaching staff.

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Despite the Warriors being at the ballpark, they couldn’t bring any luck to the home team. After answering back with a Darin Ruf solo home run, the Giants entered the late innings with the game tied at one.

In the top of the ninth inning, Dodgers’ first baseman Cody Bellinger knocked in Justin Turner to break the tie and give Los Angeles the lead by a run. With only three outs to spare, the Giants couldn’t keep up with Max Scherzer in the bottom half of the final frame.

With one runner on base, the game ended on a controversial check-swing strike by Wilmer Flores. First-base umpire Gabe Morales called Flores swinging on the check, ending the game on strike three.

The Dodgers will now advance to meet the Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series.

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Report: Warriors’ Klay Thompson could be cleared for full return to practice over the next month

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Klay Thompson could make a full return to Warriors practice “over the next month or so.”

While Klay Thompson has been a part of the Golden State Warriors 2021 training camp, the five-time All-Star guard has been limited during practice as he continues to rehab his Achilles injury.

With the regular season approaching, Thompson could be making a full return to Golden State’s practice in the near future. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Thompson could be cleared for full practices “over the next month or so.” The 31-year-old guard is still expected to make his return to the court in December or January, per Charania.

After missing a pair of seasons with an ACL and Achilles injury, the Warriors will likely be cautious with Thompson as he progresses through his long-awaited comeback to the court.

Via @Stadium on Twitter:

Throughout his rehab, there have been multiple encouraging signs around Thompson’s comeback to the court.

He has been active at Golden State’s training camp. A recent video from practice showed Thompson dunking in an individual drill. Thompson has also been featured in videos showing off his smooth jumper from beyond the arc.

While Thompson is out, Jordan Poole will likely fill in alongside Steph Curry in Golden State’s backcourt. Poole has been the lead story of Golden State’s preseason campaign, averaging 23.3 points on 51.6% shooting from the floor with 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

Poole and the Warriors will be back at Chase Center on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers for the final contest of the preseason slate. The Warriors will meet the Los Angeles Lakers on the opening night of the NBA season on Oct. 19.

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Highlights: Jordan Poole’s 18 points leads Warriors to another preseason win vs. Lakers

During an 18 point performance, Jordan Poole dropped a flurry of highlight-reel plays while leading the Warriors to another preseason victory.

The Golden State Warriors are 4-0 in the preseason and Jordan Poole has been at the center of it all. In each preseason tilt, the third-year guard has put on a show. On Tuesday, Poole’s stretch of impressive performances didn’t slow down.

With Steph Curry getting a rest day against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Poole took over Golden State’s offensive attack.

The Michigan product led the Warriors in scoring, tallying 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field. Pooled added five rebounds, four assists and a steal in 19 minutes.

After hitting six triples against the Lakers at Chase Center on Friday, Poole only shot 2-of-8 from deep in the rematch on Tuesday. However, Poole attacked the rim, recording a flurry of impressive drives to the bucket.

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Through four games, Poole is averaging 23.3 points on 51.6% shooting from the floor with 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Poole is also shooting 40% from beyond the arc during the preseason.

The 22-year-old will have another opportunity to build on his preseason campaign on Friday at Chase Center against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Warriors vs. Lakers takeaways: Without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, Jordan Poole helps secure another preseason win, 111-99

Without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, 18 points from Jordan Poole helped the Warriors secure another preseason win over the Lakers, 111-99. Here are the takeaways.

While the Los Angeles Lakers rolled out their new-look lineup with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony, the Golden State Warriors were without two of their starters for Tuesday’s preseason contest.

Despite Steph Curry and Draymond Green missing the game for a rest day, the Jordan Poole show displayed no signs of slowing down.

Against the Lakers in Hollywood, the third-year guard continued his impressive preseason run with a team-high 18 points in 19 minutes. Poole shot 7-of-14 from the field with five rebounds, four assists and a steal.
Behind Poole and 16 points from Damion Lee, the Warriors cruised by the Lakers for the second consecutive preseason game, 111-99.

Before the Warriors meet the Lakers for the season opener on Oct. 19, here are three things to know from Tuesday’s contest at Staples Center:

Gary Payton II

After missing the first three preseason games with a hernia, Gary Payton II returned to Golden State’s lineup on Tuesday night. In 11 minutes off the bench, the Oregon State product tallied 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the floor.

Payton II impressed on the defensive side of the floor, swiping a steal and blocking one shot.

The 28-year-old guard is one of the players in competition with veteran Avery Bradley for Golden State’s 15th and final roster spot before the start of the 2021-22 regular season.

Andrew Wiggins

Through two games, Andrew Wiggins has shot 4-of-16 from the field and 2-of-6 from long distance. A tough preseason continued for Wiggins on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Wiggins tallied 12 points on 4-of-14 shooting from the floor and 1-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc. Over three games in the preseason, Wiggins is shooting 35.7% from the field and 21.4% from deep.
The former No. 1 overall pick will have one more preseason game to get back on track before the start of the regular season.

Moses Moody

With Curry out, rookie Moses Moody received an increase in playing time against the Lakers. Yet, he couldn’t capitalize.

The 2021 No. 14 overall pick went scoreless in 22 minutes off the bench on Tuesday. Moody shot 0-for-7 from the field and 0-3 from long distance. The former Arkansas Razorback has recorded two scoreless contests in four appearances in the preseason.

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Watch: Warriors’ Jordan Poole finishes acrobatic layup in preseason vs. Lakers

With a must-see acrobatic finish at the rim on Tuesday night against the Lakers, the Jordan Poole preseason show rolled on for the Warriors.

While preseason basketball can help bring levels of excitement before the start of the regular season, it’s rarely appointment viewing. 

However, when Jordan Poole has been on the floor for the Golden State Warriors in the 2021 preseason, the games have been a must-watch event.

After torching the Los Angeles Lakers with a barrage of 3-pointers on Friday’s contest, the third-year guard went right back to work in a preseason rematch on Tuesday.

With Steph Curry ruled out for a rest day on Tuesday, Poole had the keys to Steve Kerr’s offense.

The guard recorded a flurry of highlight-reel plays, including a must-see acrobatic layup. Poole weaved through the Lakers’ defense before gliding to the bucket for a slick finish past LeBron James.

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In Golden State’s 111-99 win over Los Angeles, Poole notched a team-high 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the floor with five rebounds, four assists and a steal in 19 minutes.

Poole and the Warriors will be back on the floor for the preseason finale against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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Warriors’ Steph Curry, Draymond Green (rest) ruled out in preseason contest vs. Lakers

Steph Curry and Draymond Green will get a rest day for Tuesday’s preseason contest against the Los Angeles Lakers.

On Tuesday, LeBron James is slated to make his preseason debut when the Los Angeles Lakers meet the Golden State Warriors. 

However, in a preview of a contest slated for the opening night of the regular season, the Warriors will be without a pair of key players.

Both Steph Curry and Draymond Green won’t suit up against the Lakers on Tuesday. The veteran duo will get a rest day against the Lakers in Hollywood.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Curry and Green are scheduled to play in the Warriors’ preseason finale against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center on Friday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.

Without Golden State’s starting duo, the Jordan Poole show will roll on. The third-year guard has been on a sizzling run in the preseason, scoring 17 or more points in each contest. Poole is coming off a 28 point performance in Golden State’s win over the Lakers on Friday.

Damion Lee, Chris Chiozza, Avery Bradley and Gary Payton II could see an increased workload in the backcourt with Curry out. Nemanja Bjelica and Juan Toscano-Anderson will likely take over more responsibilities in the frontcourt with Green ruled out.

The Warriors will meet the Lakers in Hollywood for a preseason contest at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Warriors sign free agent guard Quinndary Weatherspoon

The Golden State Warriors are signing former San Antonio Spurs guard Quinndary Weatherspoon.

With the regular season around the corner, the Golden State Warriors are still busy making changes to the backend of the roster. After waiving veteran guard Langston Galloway on Saturday, the Warriors added a former member of the San Antonio Spurs.

On Monday, the Warriors signed free agent guard Quinndary Weatherspoon. The 25-year-old guard has spent the past two seasons with the Spurs, playing in 31 games. Weatherspoon was drafted by the Spurs in the second-round of the 2019 NBA draft out of Mississippi State.

In two seasons with San Antonio, Weatherspoon averaged 1.9 points on 40.4% shooting from the floor with 0.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 6.4 minutes per contest.

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According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the addition of Weatherspoon will be a sign-and-waive Exhibit 10 move. Weatherspoon will have a path to join Golden State’s G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors.

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With Weatherspoon headed to Santa Cruz, the Warriors still have an opening for their final roster spot. With two preseason games left before the start of the regular season, Avery Bradley, Mychal Mulder, Gary Payton II and Jordan Bell are currently in competition for Golden State’s 15th roster spot.

Warriors waive veteran wing Langston Galloway

After three preseason games, the Golden State Warriors are waiving veteran wing Langston Galloway.

With the preseason underway and the regular season nearing, the Golden State Warriors are beginning to make changes to their roster before opening night.

After signing Langston Galloway before the start of training camp, the veteran guard’s time in Golden State is coming to an end. On Saturday, the Warriors announced they were waiving Galloway.

Via @WarriorsPR on Twitter:

Galloway played three preseason games with Golden State, averaging 3.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 8.8 minutes per game.

The seven-year veteran was one of the players in competition for Golden State’s 15th and final roster spot. With Galloway waived, Avery Bradley, Gary Payton II, Mychal Mulder and Jordan Poole will be potential candidates for the Warriors’ 15th roster spot.

The four players will have just two more preseason games to prove they belong on Golden State’s roster for the opening day of the NBA season.

The Warriors will meet the Lakers at Staples Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13 for another preseason contest.

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Watch: Steph Curry celebrates Jordan Poole’s jumper before it swishes through net vs. Lakers

Before Jordan Poole’s jumper swished through the net in the preseason against the Lakers, Steph Curry was celebrating from the bench.

The rise of Jordan Poole has been the story of the Golden State Warriors preseason. After a trio of impressive performances, the third-year guard is gaining the confidence of his two-time Most Valuable Player teammate.

During Friday night’s preseason contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, Poole had a fan on Golden State’s bench. While Poole launched a 3-pointer from the corner, Steph Curry was caught dancing and celebrating before his teammate’s jumper swished through the net.

Curry’s dance moves paid off as Poole’s wide-open corner triple dropped through the bucket.

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Poole heated up from deep against the Lakers, hitting a game-high six jumpers on 13 attempts from beyond the arc. The Michigan product finished with 28 points on 10-of-19 shooting from the field with three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 25 minutes.

On the way to scoring a game-high 30 points in Golden State’s 121-114 win over Los Angeles, Curry knocked down a trio of 3-pointers of his own. The seven-time All-Star finished the contest shooting 12-of-24 from the field with five steals, three rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes.

Golden State’s new backcourt duo will be back on the floor on Tuesday in a rematch against the Lakers in Hollywood.

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Watch: Jordan Poole shows off handles before hitting smooth step-back 3-pointer in preseason vs. Lakers

In the preseason against the Lakers, Jordan Poole showed off his handles before launching a smooth step-back 3-pointer.

As the preseason continues to roll for the Golden State Warriors, so does the Jordan Poole experience. With each game in the 2021 preseason slate, Poole has been busy with a flurry of impressive plays.

On Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center, the third-year guard recorded a highlight reel moment. With Wayne Ellington guarding him, Poole danced with his handle to get open for a nasty step-back 3-pointer over the Lakers’ defender.

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During a thrilling 28-point performance, the Michigan product got hot from long-distance, drilling six 3-pointers on 13 attempts from beyond the arc. Poole added three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 25 minutes.

Behind Poole and 30 points from Steph Curry, the Warriors coasted to a 121-114 win over the Lakers. Golden State currently has a 3-0 record in the preseason, with a rematch against the Lakers scheduled for Tuesday at the Staples Center.

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