After being moved by the Golden State Warriors, Marquese Chriss is reportedly being waived by the San Antonio Spurs.
After being moved by the Golden State Warriors at the NBA Trade Deadline, Marquese Chriss’ stint with the San Antonio Spurs is coming to a quick end.
On Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the Spurs are releasing Chriss to create an open roster spot for center Gorgui Dieng. After starting the season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Dieng will help fill the role in San Antonio’s frontcourt following the exit of veteran big LaMarcus Aldridge.
Chriss was traded from Golden State to the Spurs on the NBA’s trade deadline day for Cady Lalanne and cash considerations. Lalanne was drafted in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft out of UMass. Lalanne currently plays in the Korean basketball league.
After joining the Warriors on a training camp invite in 2019, Chriss received a full-time NBA contract. During the 2019-20 season, the former lottery pick had a resurgence with Golden State, averaging 9.3 points on 54.5% shooting from the field with 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest.
Early in the 2020-21 campaign, the Washington Huskies product was sidelined with a broken right fibula. Chriss was limited to only two games before suffering the injury.
Before the NBA trade deadline closed, the Warriors moved Brad Wanamaker to the Charlotte Hornets and Marquese Chriss to the San Antonio Spurs.
With a flurry of moves going down throughout the final day of the NBA trade deadline day, the Golden State Warriors were mostly quiet. Despite being linked to a bevy of players like Aaron Gordon, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Danny Green, the trade deadline passed without the Warriors sealing a blockbuster addition.
However, within the final minutes of the deadline, the Warriors completed a pair of trades. The Warriors dealt veteran guard Brad Wanamaker to the Charlotte Hornets for cash considerations. Following a deal with the Hornets, the Warriors traded Marquesse Chriss to the San Antonio Spurs for Cady Lalanne.
In 37 games, Wanamaker averaged 4.7 points on 35.3% shooting from the field with 2.5 assists and 1.7 rebounds per contest. The veteran guard struggled to get into a rhythm from deep with Golden State, shooting 21.3% from beyond the arc in the 2020-21 campaign. With rookie phenom LaMelo Ball injured, Wanamaker will have the opportunity to compete for minutes behind Devonte’ Graham in Charlotte.
During a down season for the Warriors in 2019-20, Marquese Chriss shined as one of the lone bright spots. After getting invited to Golden State’s training camp, Chriss turned a non-guaranteed deal into a two-way contract that later turned into a full-time NBA contract. The Washington Huskies product tallied 9.3 points on 54.5% shooting from the field with 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest in his first season with Golden State.
The former first-round pick was limited to only two games in 2020-21 after suffering a fractured right fibula early in the campaign.
After dealing Chriss to San Antonio, the Warriors acquired a 28-year-old forward in the deal. Lalanne was drafted 55th overall in the 2015 NBA draft by the Spurs after four seasons with the University of Massachusetts. The Warriors will hold Lalanne’s rights as he currently plays for the Changwon LG Sakers in the Korean Basketball League.
Following the trade deadline, two of Golden State’s precious roster sports are now vacant. The Warriors will now have the opportunity to be active in the buyout market or convert the two-way contracts of Nico Mannion and Juan Toscano-Anderson into full-time NBA deals.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Warriors center Marquesee Chriss will miss the 2020-21 season after suffering a broken right leg.
After losing All-Star guard Klay Thompson to a season-ending Achilles injury before training camp, the Warriors will be without another key contributor for the 2020-21 season.
After joining the Warriors during the 2019 training camp, the former lottery pick quickly developed into one of the better stories of Golden State’s 2019-20 campaign. Although he was briefly waived to clear room for Damion Lee, Chriss turned a two-way contract into a two-year deal with the Warriors.
Chriss logged 21 starts for the Warriors last season, averaging 9.3 points on 54.5% shooting from the field with 6.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. The Washington product ended the 2019-20 season on a high note, registering double-doubles in four of his last five games.
The 23-year-old started the 2020-21 season coming off the bench behind rookie James Wiseman. In two games, Chriss averaged 6.5 points on 35.7% shooting from the field with 6.5 rebounds and one block in 13.5 minutes per game.
In his second season in Golden State, Chriss started to show off an improved long-distance jumper. During the preseason, Chriss shot 3-of-9 from beyond the arc. In the Warriors’ season opener against the Brooklyn Nets, Chriss stepped out to knock down one 3-pointer on three attempts.
Without Chriss, veteran Kevon Looney will likely see an expanded role behind Wiseman in Golden State’s frontcourt. With a thin depth chart, 2019 second-round pick Alen Smailagic could also get a boost in playing time. Smailagic has missed both of Golden State’s games to start the season with knee soreness.
At a recent offseason workout, Steph Curry was on the court with past and current Warriors including Jeremy Lin, Eric Paschall and others.
With the opening day of the 2020-21 NBA season set in place, players are putting the finishing touches on an unprecedented offseason.
After only playing in five games with the Golden State Warriors in the 2019-20 campaign due to injuries, Stephen Curry will be making his long-awaited return to Steve Kerr’s rotation when the new season starts in December.
Before he laces up in his No. 30 Warriors jersey at Chase Center in San Francisco, Curry was spotted on the court with current and former teammates at a preseason workout.
After missing Golden State’s voluntary offseason minicamp in late September, Curry will have the opportunity to join the rest of his teammates at Chase Center for the Warriors preseason training camp on Dec. 1.
Golden State Warriors center Marquese Chriss was spotted working out with Zach LaVine, Isaiah Thomas, Jamal Crawford and others in Washington.
As the basketball world prepares for November’s NBA Draft, Marquese Chriss is in the gym working on his game.
On Monday, Kenan Oliver of K.O. Development and Pacific Courts shared a video of the former lottery pick practicing his long-distance shot. Alongside fellow Washington Huskies product Noah Dickerson, Chriss splashed a series of 3-pointers from different locations beyond the arc.
In addition to working on his range, Chriss joined a group of talented players for a workout in Washington. The Golden State Warriors big man and Dickerson joined Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, plus NBA veterans Isaiah Thomas and Jamal Crawford.
Along with the NBA talent, Washington’s Naz Carter and consensus five-star recruit Paolo Banchero were on the court for the run. The 17-year-old forward is committed to joining Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s Duke program.
In the video of the star-studded scrimmage, Chriss is featured during a putback rebound and a drive to the basket. During the drive, Chriss showed off a quick crossover paired with a strong finish on the score.
The next time Chriss will be able to join his Golden State teammates on the floor will be at the Warriors preseason training camp in San Francisco.
During an offseason workout with K.O. Development, Golden State Warriors center Marquese Chriss was splashing a bevy of shots from beyond the arc.
Following the end of the Golden State Warriors voluntary offseason minicamp in September, Marquese Chriss is back in the gym working on his game.
On Monday, the Golden State big man was working on his range. Kenan Oliver of K.O. Development shared a video on Instagram of Chriss knocking down a bevy of 3-pointers.
While he was in the Pacific Northwest, Chriss was practicing his long-distance jumper with fellow Washington Huskies product Noah Dickerson.
In 59 games with the Warriors in 2019-20, the former lottery pick recorded the least amount of 3-point attempts in his four-year career. Chriss made only eight 3-pointers on 39 attempts.
Prior to his arrival in Golden State, Chris launched at least 72 or more 3-pointers in each season. In his rookie year with the Phoenix Suns, the 6-foot-9 big man shot a career-high 224 long-range attempts. Pairing with his high number of attempts, Chriss shot a career-best 32.1% on 2.7 shots per game.
If he can bring his ability to knock down 3-pointers at a steady rate to Chase Center in 2020-21, Chriss would add a new dynamic to Golden State’s frontcourt.
Whether Bob Myers brings in a big man prospect in the 2020 draft, adding a consistent 3-pointer to his arsenal could help Chriss carve out playing time in Steve Kerr’s rotation — regardless of Golden State’s offseason plans.
While the Golden State Warriors are busy with their extended offseason, big man Marquese Chriss released his new rap album, with 2kkhari.
Since the league was put on hold in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, members of the Golden State Warriors have identified options outside of hoops to fill their time.
For Marquese Chriss, it’s music. Following his single “I Remember” with Sacramento based rapper 2kkhari, the duo dropped their debut album. On Friday night, “Quese” and 2kkhari released their album, “Tip-Off.” The album consists of seven songs with a pair of features from Nocapyog and Young Nae.
Chriss is the latest member of the NBA fraternity to join the rap game. Damian Lillard, Marvin Bagley, Iman Shumpert and Lonzo Ball have participated in the rap game. Ex-Warriors Kevin Durant and JaVale McGee have also released music.
You can listen to Tip-Off on Apple Music, Spotify and other music streaming services.
When he’s not laying down tracks, the former lottery pick is competing for the starting center position on the Golden State Warriors. Over the last 10 games before the NBA shutdown, Chriss was averaging 13.2 points per game on 59.1% shooting from the field with 9.3 rebounds. In six of those games, the Washington Huskies product marked double-doubles.
Chriss will likely have competition for his position by a draft pick or free-agent acquisition. However, if he can parlay his steady play from down the stretch into solid performances at offseason minicamp and preseason training camp, the 23-year-old is in line to play a significant role in the Warriors frontcourt.
The Golden State Warriors could be hooping again soon in a separate bubble for the “Delete Eight” teams.
The Golden State Warriors, along with the other seven teams not in the Orlando bubble, could be hooping again soon.
According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, the NBA is continuing to make strides in its plan to hold activities for the ‘Delete Eight.’ The plan still needs to be approved by the league and NBPA, but it consists of each team having a week of practice at its respective practice facilities. That would be set to begin in the second week of August.
Bonnell also reported that group workouts could be held by two teams, and the potential locations are not yet in place. News on the plan could come as soon as next week, per Bonnell.
NBPA executive director Michele Roberts has expressed the need for the eight teams to have just as safe a bubble as the Orlando one.
.@epaschall put the league on notice during his rookie campaign.
The possibility of the “Delete Eight’s” bubble being in Chicago arose in early July. Coach Steve Kerr said the Warriors would treat the time “like a summer league” and play “purely for development,” per Drew Shiller of NBC Sports Bay Area.
As the Warriors come off a transitional season, development is much needed. The Warriors have a host of young players in Eric Paschall, Jordan Poole and Marquese Chriss. Also, Andrew Wiggins still needs to grow acclimated with the roster, as he only played 12 games with Golden State before the shutdown.
The Warriors have the worst record in the league, and they’ll have an opportunity to have a top pick in the 2020 NBA draft. The draft is set for Oct. 16, and according to Tankathon, the Warriors have a 14% chance at earning the No. 1 pick.
As the Utah Jazz now resume basketball activities, there are major issues they need to fix regarding stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.
As the Utah Jazz now resume basketball activities, there are major issues they need to fix regarding stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.
After so much time off due to the coronavirus pandemic, there will be a lot to iron out for all rosters. But the recent gap also exposed some harsh truths about the two best players on the Jazz.
In a recent story, Tim MacMahon reported that Gobert feels he should receive more lobs from Mitchell (via ESPN):
“Gobert rarely hesitates to let teammates know if they miss him when he is open around the rim. He’ll occasionally point up during play in animated fashion, sometimes as he is running back on defense, to note that a lob should have been thrown … Gobert knows his lobbying for lobs wears on teammates to the point of being counterproductive, like the wide receiver who gripes at the quarterback after every play when a pass isn’t thrown his way, regardless of the pass rush.”
Gobert led all NBA players with 306 dunks recorded last season, according to Basketball-Reference. But even when including alley-oops layups, the big man paired with Mitchell for only 28 lob connections during their 2018-19 campaign.
Considering that Gobert attempted 125 alley-oops in 2018-19 (17.6 percent of his total attempts from the field), this is certainly a major offensive focal point for the two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
As such, McMahon continued, the two players have specifically worked on their “lob chemistry” in individualized practice sessions to further avoid the blunders like the one seen above during their game against Denver back in January:
“Utah coach Quin Snyder and his staff have attempted to help facilitate that trust, especially between Mitchell and Gobert. That duo have had dozens of two-man workouts under the watch of coaches, with a focus on ironing out intricacies of their pick-and-roll partnership and lob chemistry. They also occasionally join coaches – usually some combination of Snyder, Jensen and Johnnie Bryant, the assistant who works most with Mitchell – for small-group film sessions at the team’s facility.”
Gobert made 16 alley-oops following passes from Mitchell, per NBA.com. This accounted for 4.5 percent of his total field goal count, down from 5.9 percent last season. This would average out to approximately 0.36 connections per 36 minutes when looking at their total time spent (1607 minutes) on the court together, down from 0.48 last season.
For a better understanding of how that compares to other lob threats around the league, we looked at the top combinations on this play type. Brooklyn’s Spencer Dinwiddie assisted DeAndre Jordan on 46 alley-oop opportunities this season. This means they averaged 2.76 alley-oops per 36 minutes shared (599 minutes) on the floor.
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While these two players are no longer on the same roster, Houston’s James Harden and former teammate Clint Capela were also successful on 46 of their alley-oop possessions. Capela, now on the Atlanta Hawks, was able to catch 1.53 alley-oops per 36 minutes that he played alongside Harden (1,082) in 2019-20.
Other prolific pairings in the NBA this season include Dinwiddie-to-Jarrett Allen (40), Trae Young-to-John Collins (36), LeBron James-to-Anthony Davis (34), Chris Paul-to-Nerlens Noel (33) and Elfrid Payton-to-Mitchell Robinson (33).
The data makes it clear that there is certainly room for more lob connections between the two players. However, considering how rare these opportunities are even for the most prolific duo, perhaps there are other aspects of offense to worry about in Utah.
HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report.
Although their season is over, Steph Curry, Marquese Chriss, Jordan Poole, Damion Lee and Juan Toscano-Anderson are busy working out at Golden State’s practice facility.
While 22-teams are preparing to return to training camp for the restart of the 2019-20 NBA campaign, the Golden State Warriors season is over. With the league’s worst record, the Warriors are one of eight teams staying on the outside of the league’s Orlando bubble.
Despite their season coming to a close, the Warriors are staying busy to start their early offseason. With their San Francisco practice facility reopening its doors, players are returning to the floor for individual work.
Although the Warriors are just training individually at the moment, it’s vital for Curry to be on the court with his new teammates. The two-time Most Valuable Player was held to only a handful of games due to injuries. Outside of Lee, Curry had limited playing time with Golden State’s newcomers like Chriss, Poole and Toscano-Anderson. Curry can use the early offseason to familiarize himself with the new cast of Warriors.
