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Watch: New Warrior Kyle Anderson looks in midseason form in summer workout

One of the newest members of the Warriors was putting in work at a summer offseason run.

While most of the attention surrounding the Golden State Warriors offseason has been about the departures of Klay Thompson and Chris Paul, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Steve Kerr have been busy filling out the rest of the roster around Stephen Curry.

One of the newest members of the Warriors is veteran forward Kyle Anderson. After two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 10-year veteran signed a three-year deal with the Warriors early in the offseason.

With the summer winding down, the veteran wing recently participated in an offseason workout. Anderson was putting in work on the floor for a New Jersey-based run with “More The a Run.” More Than a Run shared a clip of Anderson’s workout on Instagram.

Via @morethanarun on Instagram:

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In 79 games with the Timberwolves last season, Anderson averaged 6.4 points on 46% shooting from the field to go along with 4.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 22.6 minutes per contest.

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‘Wild’ trade idea sends Khris Middleton the Warriors

The ‘wild’ trade proposal would send Khris Middleton to the Golden State Warriors.

The Golden State Warriors have been re-tooling their roster this summer. With Klay Thompson leaving for the Dallas Mavericks, the front office has added Buddy Hield, De’Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson to help round out the rotation and provide depth at multiple positions. However, the Warriors did miss out on Lauri Markkanen, who was rumored to be their top trade target.

As such, Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz has posited a ‘wild’ trade idea to give the Warriors some additional shooting in the front court, which would inevitably provide some additional floor spacing for Steph Curry in the upcoming season. The trade looks like this:

Warriors get: Khris Middleton

Milwaukee Bucks get: Jerami Grant

Portland Trail Blazers get: Moses Moody and Andrew Wiggins

“The Warriors are essentially swapping Andrew Wiggins for Middleton here, as Moody may not even play much this upcoming season with the additions of Buddy Hield and De’Anthony Melton combined with Brandin Podziemski entering the starting lineup full-time,” Swartz reasoned. “Middleton’s shooting, passing and overall versatility make him a strong fit in Golden State, and the Warriors should be thrilled to get off Wiggins’ contract.”

On paper, adding Middleton makes a lot of sense for Golden State. He would plug multiple gaps, provide high-level scoring and playmaking along with being an above-average defender. However, Middleton has struggled with health in recent seasons, has shown signs of age-related decline and is coming off a summer where he’s been recovering from surgery.

As such, the Warriors would be wise to swerve this hypothetical trade and look elsewhere. Nevertheless, Swartz is right about one thing: any major trade Golden State makes will likely include Wiggins.

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Is Warriors Kyle Anderson addition an underrated pick up?

Will The Golden State Warriors addition Kyle Anderson emerge as one of the better low-key pickups of the 2024 NBA offseason?

The Golden State Warriors have acquired Kyle Anderson from the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the six-team sign-and-trade move to send Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks. Anderson is a multi-talented wing who plays hard on both sides of the ball.

However, Anderson’s style of play has certainly raised eyebrows since he entered the NBA, earning the nickname of “Slo Mo” due to the speed that he approaches the game. Nevertheless, Anderson is a reliable wing. He played in 79 games for the Timberwolves last season, averaging 6.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists while shooting 46% from the field.

In a recent video via the YouTube channel “Swish Culture,” the hosts explore how Anderson will fit in Steve Kerr’s offensive and defensive schemes. They also explain why Anderson is one of the most underrated players in the NBA and how he can thrive for Golden State.

You can watch the full video by clicking on the embedded link above.

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Kyle Anderson lands with Golden State Warriors

Anderson to Golden State.

Kyle Anderson, who helped the Minnesota Timberwolves reach the Western Conference finals this season has found a new home. The forward is set to sign a three-year, $27M contract with the Warriors via a sign-and-trade with Minnesota.

Nicknamed “Slow Mo”, Anderson played from 2012-2014 with the UCLA Bruins. He then was drafted 30th overall in the 2014 draft. After playing with the Spurs, he went to Memphis until 2022. Anderson was with the Timberwolves until this season. This will be his third team, all in the Western Conference.

The New York City native won the Most Outstanding Player of the Pac-12 tournament during his sophomore season with the Bruins.

Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the deal:

Anderson will help replace the loss of long-time Warriors guard Klay Thompson. He will get a chance to play alongside Steph Curry in Golden State. Anderson played in 79 games and averaged 22.6 minutes per game this past season.

Report: Warriors signing F Kyle Anderson in sign-and-trade with Timberwolves

The Warriors are reportedly signing veteran forward Kyle Anderson in a sign-and-trade with the Timberwolves.

After losing Chris Paul and Klay Thompson in the early window of free agency, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the Golden State Warriors began working to build out their roster for the upcoming season.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, free agent forward Kyle Anderson is planning to sign a three-year, $27 million contract with the Warriors. The Warriors will acquire Anderson in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Via @wojespn on Twitter:

To bring in Anderson, the Warriors will use their recently acquired traded player exception they received in Thompson’s sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Anderson was selected in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. Anderson has played 10 seasons in the league with stops in San Antonio, Memphis and most recently, Minnesota.

Last year, Anderson averaged 6.4 points on 46% shooting from the field to go along with 4.2 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 22.6 minutes per game with the Timberwolves.

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Photos of Kyle Anderson from NBA Playoffs series vs. Nuggets

Photos of Kyle Anderson from the 2nd round playoff series win over the Denver Nuggets.

Kyle Anderson, a former UCLA star forward, and his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates are in the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves took down the defending champion Denver Nuggets in 7 games.

Anderson played just 4 minutes in the Game 7 win and scored 2 points, but his impact was felt the entire series. Anderson started in Game 2, where he scored 6 minutes, and recorded 9 rebounds while playing 26 minutes.

Now, the former UCLA forward will battle against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. This series will feature the best defensive team in the West (Minnesota) against the top scorer in all of the league in Luka Doncic.

Kyle Anderson, Timberwolves head to Western Conference Finals

Kyle Anderson moves on to the WCF.

Former UCLA forward Kyle Anderson and his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates are into the Western Conference Finals. The third-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves won back to back games, including a game 7 thriller in Denver to move into the next round.

Anderson was seldom used in Game 7, playing just four minutes, scoring two points and dishing out an assist. The best game of the series for Anderson was in Game 2, where he got the start. Minnesota was without Rudy Gobert for the game, and he played 26 minutes, scoring 6 points and recording 9 rebounds.

Ironically, one of the biggest stories of the season for Anderson came from a teammate fight between him and Gobert. It was cleaned up internally, and Gobert had strong positive words for the former Bruin:

“Kyle wants to win, and sometimes he’s a little aggressive in the way he talks, but I don’t take it personally. I receive it in a positive way because it comes from a place of wanting me to be the best Rudy I can be and wanting us to win. I love his competitiveness, love the way he plays the game. The way he makes others around him better. He’s been a huge part of this year.”

The Timberwolves are going to host the start of Western Conference Finals. They will take on Dallas on Wednesday at home. The Timberwolves and Mavericks are joined in the Eastern Conference by the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. Anderson joins Jrue Holliday of Boston as the lone UCLA basketball alumni to be still playing in the NBA Playoffs.

Former UCLA star Kyle Anderson making impact for Timberwolves

Kyle Anderson making a difference.

Kyle Anderson, a 6’9, 230lbs forward who played his college basketball at UCLA has made his impact known on the court. The Timberwolves took a commanding 2-0 lead over the defending champion Denver Nuggets.

Anderson scored just six points, but it was his 9 rebounds and 8 assists that made a massive impact on the game. In Game 1, Anderson did not start but played 12 minutes, and scored 2 points in the game. The start in Game 2 was due in large part to the loss of Rudy Gobert for Minnesota. Gobert did not play due to his wife giving birth to their first child.

Anderson played his High School basketball in New Jersey, before being playing at UCLA from 2012-2014. During his time as a Bruin baller, he was called “the nation’s top triple-double threat”. He was a 1st round pick by the Spurs in the 2014 draft. He played in San Antonio until 2018. He then went to the Memphis Grizzlies. Anderson has been with the Timberwolves since 2022.

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Game 3 of the second round of the Western Conference postseason will come on Friday in Minnesota. The Timberwolves will host Game 4 Sunday Night.

Former Bruins star Kyle Anderson set to face Nuggets in NBA Playoffs

Kyle Anderson and the Wolves will face the Nuggets.

Former UCLA Bruins Basketball star Kyle Anderson and his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates are in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.

Anderson, 30 years old, was a 1st round draft pick by the San Antonio Spurs back in 2014.  After his time with the Spurs, he went to Memphis and then joined the Timberwolves during the 2022-2023 season.

Anderson played in three of the four games, missing Game 2 with a hip injury. The 6’9 forward played in 16 minutes in the Game 4 win, scoring four points and ripping down seven rebounds. On the season, Anderson played in 79 games, including 10 starts, scoring 6.4 points and 4.2 assists per game.

During his time at UCLA, Anderson played two seasons and averaged more than 12 points per game. His freshman season saw him score 9.7 per game, while he raised it to 14.6 per game in his second season. Anderson played in a total of 71 games for the Bruins, making 70 starts.

Anderson was named the Pac-12 Player of the Tournament during the 2014 season. He was also a first-team All-Pac 12 member in his final season with the Bruins.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the defending NBA Champion Denver Nuggets in the second round. The Timberwolves and Nuggets will start their series on Saturday, May 4th in Denver.

Kyle Anderson’s eyes almost popped out of his head watching Anthony Edwards’ epic dunk over John Collins

Anthony Edwards’ teammates couldn’t believe it either.

Anthony Edwards’ dunk over John Collins Monday is the NBA’s likely dunk of the year. The Ant-Man hit a button to transform into Giant-Man and absolutely destroyed the person in front of him. If you haven’t seen it yet, you’ll definitely want to check out every angle of this gravity-defying dunk.

Now, whatever reaction you had to watching it, just imagine if you had seen it in person — just a few feet away. That was the experience of Kyle Anderson, and his real-time reaction told the whole story of how incredible the dunk was.

You know an athlete is on another level when other athletes on the floor can’t believe what they’re seeing.