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Injury Report: Warriors’ Draymond Green (thigh), Damion Lee (hip) questionable vs. Bulls

Draymond Green (thigh contusion) and Damion Lee (hip) are listed as questionable for the Warriors showdown on Friday with the Bulls.

Following a fiery start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have jumped out to a 10-1 record to open the 2021-22 campaign. However, the Warriors could be slowed down on Friday at Chase Center against the Chicago Bulls due to a pair of injuries.

During Wednesday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Draymond Green was forced to leave the game with an apparent injury. Green’s injury was ruled a thigh contusion. He missed the remainder of the game against the Timberwolves after playing 21 minutes.

After the game, Steve Kerr called Green’s thigh bruise “nasty.” Two days later, the former Defensive Player of the Year is listed as questionable for Friday’s tilt against the Chicago Bulls.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Joining Green on the injury report is Damion Lee. The reserve guard was absent against the Timberwolves on Wednesday due to a hip injury. Lee is also listed as questionable for Friday’s contest.

To start the season, Green is averaging 7.9 points on 52.1% shooting from the field with 8.3 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. The three-time All-Star has been at the center of Golden State’s impressive defense to open the 2021-22 season.

If Green can’t suit up against Chicago on Friday, Otto Porter Jr. and Nemanja Bjelica could be in line for more minutes in Steve Kerr’s rotation. Andre Iguodala and Jonathan Kuminga could also play increased roles if Green is unavailable.

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Warriors Report Card: Player grades for Warriors’ first loss of the season, to the Grizzlies

The Warriors took their first loss of the season to the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday. Here are the player grades from Thursday’s loss.

The Golden State Warriors came out firing on Thursday night, dropping 37 first-quarter points in what looked to be a burgeoning blowout.

That fire was extinguished quickly, however.

The Memphis Grizzlies reset and grinded out buckets, outscoring the Warriors in the last three quarters to earn a 104-101 win in overtime.

Warriors star Steph Curry let loose on some flamethrower 3-pointers, including one during the second quarter run, but he went ice-cold down the stretch. Guard Damion Lee had a gutsy shooting display in the final quarters, continuing his trend of late scoring.

The Warriors’ offense struggled to score once the Grizzlies started to lock up Curry, and the defense could not contain Ja Morant and his 18 third-quarter points. The team moved the ball well but was sloppy with its passing, turning the ball over 22 times. Overall, they shot 43.3% from the field and 35% from three on the night.

With the Grizzlies handing the Warriors their first loss, leaving the Utah Jazz as the only undefeated team left, here is a look at the player grades for Golden State.

Predicting every Warrior player’s rating in NBA 2K22

With “NBA 2K22” set to release in early September, Warriors Wire drops a rating prediction for every member of the Golden State Warriors.

The latest installment of the “NBA 2K” franchise is set to arrive Sept. 10, and Warriors fans can look forward to playing with a squad that looks remarkably similar to the glory years.

We already know that Stephen Curry, coming off a top-3 finish in MVP voting, is tied for the highest player rating in the game at 96. Draymond Green is still around, Klay Thompson will soon be back in action after two years of injury, and Andre Iguodala is a Warrior again.

But 2K’s all-important player ratings are bound to change for “NBA 2K22.” How will they judge Thompson after two years away? How can they quantify the value of a player like Green? Where do younger Dubs like James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and Jordan Poole stand?

Here are rating predictions for every player on the roster (besides Curry) heading into the season.

Warriors’ Damion Lee reacts to Trae Young’s performance in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. Bucks

Following a fiery performance from Trae Young in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals, Warriors guard Damion Lee reacted to his effort on Twitter.

After pushing the Atlanta Hawks through the first two rounds of the postseason, Trae Young showed no signs of slowing down in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Young came out firing, tallying 25 points on 11-of-16 shooting from the floor with four assists and four boards in the opening half against the Milwaukee Bucks. The former Oklahoma Sooner stayed hot in the second half on the way to a fiery 48 points performance on 17-of-34 shooting from the field. Young added 11 dimes, seven rebounds and a steal in 41 minutes.

The 22-year-old guard provided a highlight in the third quarter with a shimmy 3-pointer. Young drilled a wide open triple after taking a second to shimmy.

Via @BleacherReport on Twitter:

The 2020 All-Star guard’s 48 points helped Atlanta secure a win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on the road in game one, 116-113.

During Young’s memorable first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals, a member of the Golden State Warriors chimed in with a response on social media. Warriors guard Damion Lee praised Young’s effort during game one against the Bucks with a tweet.

Via @Dami0nLee on Twitter:

During 13 games in the 2021 postseason, Young is averaging 30.5 points on 42.2% shooting from the floor with 10.5 assists and three rebounds per contest.

Following game one, the Bucks will have a chance to even the series against the Hawks in game two on Friday at 5:30 p.m. PT.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green, Damion Lee react to Kevin Durant’s performance in game five

Following a red-hot 49 point effort from Kevin Durant in the Nets vs. Bucks game five, Draymond Green and Damion Lee chimed in on Twitter.

After dropping back-to-back games to the Milwaukee Bucks, Kevin Durant put on a show in game five on Tuesday night in Brooklyn. With James Harden coming off an injury and Kyrie Irving sidelined, Durant took over in game five.

The former Golden State Warriors product caught fire for 49 points on 16-of-23 shooting from the floor and 4-of-9 shooting from beyond the arc. Durant registered 17 boards and 10 assists to complete an emphatic triple-double performance for the Nets. The former NBA Finals Most Valuable Player added three steals and a pair of blocks on the way to a Nets win in Brooklyn over the Bucks, 114-108.

Following Durant’s heroic effort against the Bucks in game five, his former Golden State teammate chimed in on social media. Warriors forward Draymond Green shared two tweets in response to Durant’s performance against Milwaukee.

Via @money23green on Twitter:

 

Along with Green, another member of the Warriors added a post on social media featuring the sharpshooting Brooklyn forward. Golden State reserve guard Damion Lee quoted Durant in response to his game five run.

Via @Dami0nLee on Twitter:

After Durant’s explosive triple-double, the Nets hold a 3-2 advantage over the Bucks as the series shifts back to Milwaukee. Game six is slated for 5:30 p.m. PT at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Report: Warriors’ Damion Lee entering the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocol

According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Damion Lee could miss the next 10-14 days after entering the league’s health and safety protocol.

When the Golden State Warriors return to Chase Center after a five-game road swing, the second unit will be without a key contributor.

According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Damion Lee is entering the NBA’s health and safety protocol before Golden State’s contest with the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Lee’s absence from the Warriors’ rotation is expected to miss 10-14 days, per Slater. Over the next two weeks, the Warriors are slated to play eight games.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Following the reports about entering the health and safety protocol, Lee chimed in on Twitter, stating he’s received the COVID-19 vaccine and has been practicing proper safety protocols.

Via @Dami0nLee on Twitter:

Before entering the league’s health and safety protocol, Lee missed the final game of Golden State’s road trip against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday due to a foot injury after being stepped on by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid.

Lee is coming off a 12 point performance on 5-of-6 shooting from the floor with six rebounds to lead Golden State’s second unit against the Philadelphia 76ers. The reserve guard is averaging 6.5 points on 46.7% shooting from the floor with 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18.9 minutes per contest.

Without Lee, Jordan Poole will likely receive a more significant role off the bench for the Warriors. Against the Wizards, Poole tallied 22 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the floor in 25 minutes off the bench.

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Injury Report: Warriors’ Damion Lee (foot) ruled out vs. Wizards on Wednesday

On Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, the Golden State Warriors will be without reserve guard Damion Lee due to a foot injury.

Before the Golden State Warriors close a five-game road swing, the team will be without a guard off the bench against the Washington Wizards.

After suffering a foot injury against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, Damion Lee has been ruled out against the Wizards on Wednesday evening in the nation’s capital.

According to Steve Kerr, Lee was stepped on by Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, causing his nail to crack.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Via @Con_Chron on Twitter:

Despite his foot injury, Lee led the Warriors off the bench with 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting with six rebounds, an assist and a block in 32 minutes. Lee shot a perfect 2-of-2 from long distance against the Sixers.

With Lee sidelined, Jordan Poole, Nico Mannion and Gary Payton II could see a bigger role behind Steph Curry against the Wizards. The Warriors will meet the Wizards at Capital One Arena on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. PT.

Warriors’ Damion Lee reacts to Drexel earning a bid to the 2021 NCAA Tournament

Following Drexel earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 25 years, former Dragon and current Warrior Damion Lee chimed in on Twitter.

After a 25 year drought, the Drexel Dragons are going dancing.

On Tuesday, Drexel earned their first bid to the NCAA Tournament since 1996 after defeating Elon in the Colonial Athletic Association championship game in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Despite only a 12-7 record that landed the team in sixth place in the CAA regular-season standings, the Dragons streaked to four consecutive wins in the conference tournament to punch a ticket to the big dance.

Mate Okros led the sixth-seeded Dragons with 14 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field off the bench. Xavier Bell added 11 points on 4-of-6 from the floor to seal Drexel’s 63-56 win.

Following the CAA championship game, former Drexel Dragon and current Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee chimed in on social media to celebrate the victory.

Via @Dami0nLee on Twitter:

 

 

Prior to spending his final college basketball season with the Louisville Cardinals, Damion Lee played four years at Drexel. During his time as a Dragon, Lee averaged 16.2 points on 43.5% shooting from the field with 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

Lee will find out what seed and region the Dragons land in the NCAA Tournament bracket at the end of the week on Selection Sunday.

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Klay Thompson reacts to Damion Lee’s game-winning 3-pointer vs. Bulls

After Damion Lee drilled a heroic game-winning triple to give the Warriors their first win of the season, Klay Thompson chimed in on Twitter.

On Sunday, the Golden State Warriors recorded their first win of the 2020-21 season in dramatic fashion. After starting the season with back-to-back blowout losses, a last-second shot from Damion Lee against the Chicago Bulls etched Golden State’s first mark in the win column for the 2020-21 campaign.

After erasing a seven-point fourth-quarter Chicago lead, Kevon Looney followed an Andrew Wiggins miss for a tip in to notch the game at 121. Although Zach LaVine answered with a runner to give Chicago a two-point advantage with five seconds remaining, it wasn’t enough to closeout Lee and the Warriors.

Following a broken inbound play, Lee drilled a deep 3-pointer from the top of the key to give Golden State their first win on the season, 129-128.

As the Warriors swarmed Lee on the court, one of his teammates was watching from home. After Lee’s heroic jumper, Klay Thompson chimed in on social media. The five-time All-Star shooting guard called Lee a “beast” on Twitter:

Via @KlayThompson on Twitter:

Lee finished the game with 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field with two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes off the bench.

Before they close out their four-game road trip to open the season, the Warriors will have the opportunity to build off Lee’s game-winner with a stop in Detroit on Tuesday.

Watch Lee’s game-winner via @warriors on Twitter:

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Eric Paschall and Damion Lee react to San Francisco’s upset win over No. 4 Virginia

After the University of San Francisco knocked off Virginia, Damion Lee and Eric Paschall chimed in on Twitter with a reaction to the upset.

While they wait for NBA training camp practice to open next week, an upset in the college basketball slate caught the eyes of a few members of the Golden State Warriors.

On Friday, the University of San Francisco traveled to Connecticut to compete in The Mohegan Sun’s “Bubbleville.” For their third consecutive game in three days, the upset-minded Dons suited up against the No. 4 ranked team in the country — the Virginia Cavaliers.

Despite an early second-half lead from Virginia, San Francisco traded shots with the defending NCAA Tournament Champions. Scoring runs and steady long-distance shooting throughout the second half helped push San Francisco into the lead over Virginia.

Jamaree Bouyea notched a game-high 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field with six assists, three boards and two steals in 35 minutes. Bouyea’s backcourt mate Khalil Shabazz added 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting from the field with five boards and an assist.

As a team, Todd Golden’s group nailed 13 jumpers from beyond the arc while Virginia registered only three 3-pointers, shooting a lowly 25% from long range.

A back and forth second half came down to a final heave from Virginia. With two seconds remaining, Sam Hauser clanked a last-chance 3-pointer off the rim, sealing San Francisco’s narrow upset, 61-60.

Following San Francisco’s first win over a top-five ranked team since 1981, Damion Lee and Eric Paschall chimed in on Twitter with praise for one of Golden State’s local college basketball programs.

Via @Dami0nLee on Twitter:

Via @epaschall on Twitter:

After their wild upset victory over Virginia, Golden, Shabazz and Bouyea will stay in Bubbleville for a tilt against Rhode Island on Sunday at 2:30 P.M. PST.

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