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Report: ‘Growing belief’ second NBA bubble for eight non-restart teams won’t happen

According to Shams Charania, there’s a “growing belief” there will not be a second NBA bubble that will include the eight non-restart teams.

Before the league went on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Golden State Warriors were the first team in the NBA to be eliminated from postseason contention. With no chance at the playoffs and the worst record in the league, the Warriors were one of eight teams not included in the NBA’s much-anticipated restart.

Golden State joined Cleveland, Atlanta, New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, and Minnesota on the outside of the Orlando Bubble.

Although the Warriors weren’t invited to Disney World, there was a chance the league would create a second bubble for the eight teams not included in restart plans. In early July, reports were pointing towards a potential bubble forming for eight teams in Chicago.

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However, according to Shams Charania of The Atheltic, there’s a “growing belief” the league’s second bubble will not happen.

Via @ShamsCharania on Twitter:

Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle confirmed the Warriors are growing “less optimistic” about the chances of a second NBA bubble.

Via The San Francisco Chronicle:

The Warriors are growing less optimistic that the NBA will build a second bubble site for the eight teams not in Orlando to participate in minicamps and intra-squad scrimmages, a league source confirmed with The Chronicle.

With San Francisco’s Chase Center only open for individual work, the second bubble would’ve provided the opportunity for a minicamp that featured intrasquad scrimmages. Unless the league organizes an in-market minicamp, the Warriors could potentially go nine months without practicing as a group.

With the Warriors coming off five consecutive trips to the NBA Finals and Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson mending injury-riddled seasons, an extended offseason could be what Steve Kerr’s squad needs. Yet, rookie Eric Paschall and newcomer Andrew Wiggins could benefit from more time on the court with a healthy edition of the Splash Brothers.

If the plans for a second bubble are off the docket, Kerr and Bob Myers can focus on research for the 2020 NBA Draft. Golden State will find out where they’ll be on the clock in the top five on Aug. 20 during the Draft Lottery.

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Report: NBA’s G League Select Team will be based in Walnut Creek

The Golden State Warriors could have a new Bay Area basketball neighbor.

The Golden State Warriors could be getting a new hoops neighbor in the Bay Area.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, The G League’s Select Team will play their home games in Walnut Creek.

In April, the league announced the new professional pathway program for elite basketball prospects. The G League Select Team will serve as an alternative for playing at the college level.

Via @ShamsCharania on Twitter:

Headlined by five-star prospect Jalen Green, the G League select team is already featuring a powerhouse cast in its opening campaign. After playing his senior season at Prolific Prep in Napa, the Bay Area native will only have to make the short trip from the North Bay to Walnut Creek.

Via @nbagleague on Twitter:

Along with Green, McDonald’s All-Americans Isaiah Todd and Daishien Nix will join five-star small forward Jonathan Kumiga on the Select Team.

Princepal Singh will also join the G League’s stacked roster out of the NBA Academy India. The 19-year-old power forward will become the first player out of the NBA Academy India to sign a professional contract.

Oakland native and former Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw will serve as the head coach for the league’s professional pathway program. Shaw will coach the Select Team through NBA training and exhibition games against other G League squads.

With ample draft capital heading into the 2021 edition of the NBA Draft, Bob Myers and Steve Kerr won’t have to travel far to study some of the top prospects in the future class.

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Report: Steph Curry to return to Warriors lineup on March 1 vs. Wizards

Stephen Curry will make his return to the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup on March 1 against the Washington Wizards, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

From the minute Stephen Curry was injured in late October against the Phoenix Suns, his looming return became one of the most anticipated dates on Golden State’s schedule.

Late in the stretch run of the regular season, the answer to his return date might be finally revealed.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Curry is slated to return to the Warriors lineup on Sunday, March 1, against the Washington Wizards.

As Curry’s made progress through his rehab, March 1 has turned into the long-time target date for his return. March 1 will serve as the final box on Curry’s checklist in returning to the floor.

In one of the final steps in getting back to the court for game action, Curry was cleared for full contact scrimmages at Golden State’s practice. The six-time All-Star has been going through shooting workouts with the Golden State coaching staff before games.

Steve Kerr spoke to reporters before the Warriors tipped off against the Sacramento Kings and spoke about Curry’s potential return. Kerr said Curry and his broken left hand will be re-evaluated on Saturday.

Via Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle:

If Curry can return against Washington, he will have 22 games with the Warriors to end the 2019-20 season.