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Trio of low-cost sharpshooting Boston Celtics free agency targets floated by Bleacher Report

After the style of play we saw them adopt under then-new head coach Joe Mazzulla, a case can certainly be made that it wouldn’t hurt.

Do the Boston Celtics need more shooting? After the style of play we saw them adopt under then-new head coach Joe Mazzulla, a case can certainly be made that it wouldn’t hurt the ball club in their quest for Banner 18. And such an argument was made by Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz, who sees a trio of prospective options for the Celtics in free agency via the taxpayer midlevel exception or veteran minimum.

Citing the fact that Boston lost only two games last season when they shot over 40% from beyond the arc, Swartz makes a compelling argument for focusing on sharpshooting free agents this offseason. Such players are always in demand, so there will be stiff competition for players who can knock down a trey — and other aspects of their game may have warts given the price point the Celtics have to work with.

Let’s see who Swartz has in mind for Boston.

Steph Curry screamed so loud after Damion Lee’s game-winner that he hilariously woke up his son

Curry was SO pumped.

Steph Curry spent four years playing with Damion Lee and winning a ring with him last season … but Lee is also married to Curry’s sister Sydel, so they’re ultra close.

Lee is now a member of the Phoenix Suns, and on Wednesday night, it was his shot that ultimately was the game-winner for the team in a tight 107-105 win over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.

The fun thing is: Curry was watching … and he filmed himself reacting. Curry SCREAMED in excitement as he watched, but that actually woke up his son Canon, who was sleeping.

Here’s the shot and Curry’s reaction to it:

LOL!

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Watch: Steph Curry reacts to Damion Lee’s game-winning shot in Suns vs. Mavericks

After Damion Lee hit a game-winning jumper to help the Suns beat the Mavericks on Wednesday, Steph Curry took to social media for a must-see reaction.

After the Golden State Warriors started the 2022-23 campaign with a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday’s opening night of the NBA season, the rest of the league was on display on Wednesday. 

Wednesday’s action was headlined by a battle between a pair of Western Conference contenders in the desert. Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns hosted Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. With the game coming down to the wire, a former member of the Warriors took over. 

As the Suns mounted a comeback, Damion Lee tallied 11 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winner. With seconds ticking off the clock, Lee hit a tough turnaround jumper on the baseline over Spencer Dinwiddie to give the Suns a two-point lead with under 10 seconds remaining. Doncic couldn’t answer on the other side, sealing the Suns’ 22-point comeback on opening night. 

Via @espn on Twitter: 

Lee’s clutch jumper for the Suns caught the attention of his former teammate and brother-in-law, Steph Curry. Following Lee’s game-winner, the Golden State Warriors point guard took to social media with a must-see reaction. While celebrating Lee’s shot, Curry woke up his young son, Canon.

Via @NBA on Twitter: 

Lee finished with 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting from the field and 3-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc with two assists and two rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench for the Suns. 

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After spending four seasons in Golden State, Lee signed with the Suns during the 2022 offseason. 

Curry and Lee will soon have a reunion on the court when the Suns host the Warriors for the first time in the regular-season next week. The Warriors and Suns will tip off on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Phoenix. 

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Watch: Damion Lee hits game-winner for Suns on opening night vs. Mavs

In his debut with the Suns, Former Warrior Damion Lee stole the show with a game-winner against the Mavericks.

Although the opening night matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns featured All-Star caliber players Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and Chris Paul, a former member of the Golden State Warriors was the one making headlines late on Wednesday night. 

After signing with the Suns during the offseason, Damion Lee helped his new team secure a furious comeback with a heroic performance in the final frame. 

All 11 of Lee’s points came in the fourth quarter, with his most important bucket coming in the final seconds. With the game tied, Lee knocked down a tough turnaround jumper over Spencer Dinwiddie with less than 10 seconds remaining. After Doncic missed a jumper on the next possession, the Suns finished a 22-point comeback with a win, 107-105.

Via @espn on Twitter:

In his debut with the Suns, Lee notched 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting from the field and 3-of-5 shooting from long distance with two assists and two boards in 20 minutes off the bench. 

Lee’s game-winner caught the attention from his former teammate Steph Curry. Watch Curry’s must-see reaction to Lee’s shot here.

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Report: Free agent Damion Lee agrees to deal with Phoenix Suns

After four seasons in Golden State, free agent guard Damion Lee is reportedly on his way to Phoenix.

Pieces from the Golden State Warriors 2022 championship run continue to move. After players like Gary Payton II, Otto Porter Jr. and Juan Toscano-Anderson landed with new teams at the start of free agency, Damion Lee was next.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the veteran free agent guard has agreed to a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.

Via @wojespn on Twitter:

During his four seasons with the Warriors, Lee played in 201 games, averaging 8.1 points on 43.7% shooting from the field and 36.6% shooting from beyond the arc. During the Warriors’ run to a title during the 2021-22 campaign, Lee played in 63 games, averaging 7.4 points on 44.1% shooting from the field with 3.2 rebounds and one assist in 19.9 minutes per game.

While players like Steph Curry and Klay Thompson missed time due to injury, Lee served as a reliable piece in Steve Kerr’s backcourt rotation. With both Splash Brothers out in 2020, Lee notched a career-high 26 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field with five made 3-pointers against the Miami Heat.

After spending four seasons playing alongside his brother-in-law, Lee will now suit up against Curry when the Suns meet the Warriors during the 2022-23 season.

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Bengals vs. Chiefs: Warriors’ Damion Lee reacts to Joe Burrow’s performance in AFC Championship

After Joe Burrow helped lead the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance with a win over the Chiefs in the AFC Championship, Warriors guard Damion Lee chimed in on Twitter.

On Sunday, all eyes were on the gridiron for championship Sunday in the NFL.

Before the Golden State Warriors’ neighbors, the San Francisco 49ers took the field against the Los Angeles Rams, the Cincinnatti Bengals’ battle against the Kansas City Chiefs took centerstage.

In a thriller, second-year quarterback Joe Burrow led an overtime comeback against Patrick Mahomes and the Cheifs to seal the Bengals’ spot in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1988.

In the Bengals’ 27-24 upset win on the road, Burrow threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns on 23-of-38 passing against the defending AFC Champions. After the Bengals’ defense intercepted Mahomes on the first possession of overtime, Burrow led the Bengals down the field to set up a game-winning field goal.

Following the Bengals punching a ticket to the Super Bowl, Burrow’s performance caught the eye of a member of the Warriors. Damion Lee chimed in on Twitter with praise for Burrow. Before the Super Bowl, Lee is looking to pick up a Burrow jersey.

Via @Dami0nLee on Twitter:

The winner of the NFC Championship between the 49ers and Rams will meet the Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green clears health and safety protocol, expected to return vs. Heat on Monday

Draymond Green has cleared the league’s health and safety protocol and is expected to return to the Warriors’ rotation on Monday against the Heat.

On Monday against the Miami Heat, the Golden State Warriors are expected to get back some help from the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocol.

After missing two games against the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz, Draymond Green has cleared the league’s health and safety protocol. Along with Green’s return, Damion Lee has also cleared the protocol.

Monday’s contest against the Heat could be the first time the Warriors will have their regular rotation available since Dec. 14 against the New York Knicks.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Along with an added playmaker on offense, Green will bring a boost to Golden State’s defensive unit against the Heat. The three-time All-Star is averaging 8.4 points on 54.7% shooting from the floor with 7.9 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 30.6 minutes per game.

Lee will likely slide back into the rotation behind Steph Curry and Jordan Poole in the backcourt. The veteran scorer is averaging 8.4 points on 43.8% shooting from the field with 3.1 rebounds and one assist in 20.8 minutes per contest.

The Warriors will host Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry and the Heat at Chase Center on Monday at 7 p.m. PT.

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Damion Lee becomes third Warriors player to enter NBA’s health and safety protocol

Damion Lee became the latest member of the Warriors to join Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins in the league’s health and safety protocol.

With COVID-19 numbers rising around the association, the Golden State Warriors will be down another player in the league’s health and safety protocol.

On Wednesday, Damion Lee became the latest member of the Warriors to be listed in the league’s health and safety protocol. Lee joins his teammates Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole in the COVID-19 protocol.

All three players are listed as out for Golden State’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday at San Francisco’s Chase Center.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

With Poole out against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Lee drew the start at shooting guard for the Warriors. The veteran sharpshooter tallied 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the field with five rebounds in 30 minutes. Lee is averaging 8.4 points on 43.8% shooting from the floor in 20.8 minutes per game this season.

With three players in the health and safety protocol, the Warriors used the newly announced COVID-19 hardship exception to sign guard Quinndary Weatherspoon to a 10-day contract. Weatherspoon will join Golden State’s thin backcourt with Steph Curry, Gary Payton II, Moses Moody, Jeff Dowtin Jr. and Chris Chiozza.

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Injury Report: Warriors’ Andre Iguodala (knee), Damion Lee (personal) out vs. Trail Blazers

The Golden State Warriors will be missing Andre Iguodala (knee) and Damion Lee (personal) on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers.

When the Golden State Warriors attempt to secure a sixth consecutive victory, they will have a thin bench rotation against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night at Chase Center.

While rookies Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody are on assignment in the G League with Santa Cruz, the Warriors will be without two more key pieces off the bench.

Along with Andre Iguodala missing his fifth consecutive game with right knee soreness, Damion Lee has also been ruled out against the Blazers on Friday due to personal reasons.

Via @MontePooleNBCS on Twitter:

With four players out, veterans like Otto Porter Jr., Juan Toscano-Anderson and Nemanja Bjelica will play big roles off the bench against the Trail Blazers. With Poole out, Gary Payton II and Chris Chiozza could also see significant minutes in the backcourt behind Steph Curry.

The Warriors are set to meet the Trail Blazers in San Francisco on Friday at 7 p.m. PT.

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Injury Report: Warriors’ Damion Lee (hip) set to return vs. Hornets on Sunday

On Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets, Warriors guard Damion Lee is set to return to the rotation after missing two games with a hip injury.

Riding an 11-1 start to the 2021-22 season, the Golden State Warriors will welcome the return of a key piece in their second unit before a matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

After missing two games with a hip injury, Damion Lee is expected to return to Golden State’s lineup on Sunday in Charlotte, according to Steve Kerr.

Via @Rusty_SFChron on Twitter:

In nine games, Lee is averaging 11.9 points on 48.1% shooting off the bench with 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. The veteran reserve guard has been productive shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 43.6% on 4.3 jumpers from deep this season.

With Lee out, the Warriors opted to play rising guard Gary Payton II and veteran Andre Iguodala in the backcourt. In both games without Lee, Payton II recorded 15 or more minutes off the bench. Payton II has logged over double-figures in minutes in six straight contests.

While Lee’s return will help provide depth behind Steph Curry, Kerr will have a bevy of options to use on the wing off the bench. Kerr will be challenged to find minutes for Lee, Payton II and rookie Jonathan Kuminga off the bench.

The Warriors are set to meet the Hornets on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

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