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Photos: Steph Curry working out with Jeremy Lin, Eric Paschall, Marquese Chriss and others

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.

On Tuesday, Bay Area photographer Jordan Jimenez shared two sets of photos on Instagram featuring the NBA’s two-time Most Valuable Player alongside Eric Paschall, Marquese Chriss, Kevon Looney, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Alen Smailagic.

In the series of photos, Jimenez captured Curry shooting, Paschall driving for a layup, Chriss backing down Toscano-Anderson and more

Along with the members of the Warriors, free-agent wing Jeremy Lin was involved with the workout. In late October, the veteran point guard was linked to Golden State for a potential return to the Bay Area in 2020-21.

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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.

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Steph Curry hosts Dr. Anthony Fauci for latest ‘State of Inspiration’ interview series

In his latest video for “State of Inspiration,” Stephen Curry is joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss the coronavirus pandemic.

In the latest interview for Stephen Curry’s “State of Inspiration” YouTube series, the two-time Most Valuable Player brought back a familiar face. For the second time, Curry hosted an interview with infectious disease specialist Dr. Anthony Fauci.

In March, Curry linked with the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on Instagram for a question and answer segment about COVID-19. During Curry’s first meeting with Fauci, President Barack Obama, Andre Iguodala, Common and Justin Bieber were some of the viewers who tuned in on his live Instagram story.

Fast forward six months, Fauci joined the six-time All-Star for another conversation about the coronavirus pandemic. During the informative interview, Curry asked Fauci about what the United States got right and wrong about the pandemic, along with questions about slowing the spread of COVID-19 and the development of possible vaccines for the virus.

The Golden State Warriors point guard also asked Fauci about his game on the basketball court.

Watch Curry’s full conversation with Fauci via YouTube:

The interview with Fauci was the third installment of Curry’s State of the Inspiration video series. Prior to Fauci, the three-time NBA champion released episodes featuring voting rights activist Stacey Abrams and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray names Steph Curry as his hardest player to guard in the NBA

When asked who is his hardest player to guard in the NBA, Jamal Murray landed on Golden State’s two-time Most Valuable Player Steph Curry.

During the NBA’s run through the Orlando Bubble, Jamal Murray solidified himself as one of the league’s rising stars. The Kentucky product helped lead the Denver Nuggets past the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers in the postseason despite falling down 3-1 in each series.

Over 19 games in the 2020 playoffs, Murray averaged 26.5 points on 50.5% shooting from the field with 6.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds per contest. During the Disney World postseason, Nuggets wing shot 45.3% from beyond the arc on 7.2 long-distance attempts.

In the Nuggets’ game seven tilt against Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and the Clippers, the 23-year-old exploded for 40 points on 15-of-26 shooting from the field with six 3-pointers.

After being eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, Murray joined Ashley Nevel for an interview on YouTube. During his conversation with Nevel, the 23-year-old revealed his toughest matchup to line up against the in the NBA. Murray listed a pair of reasons why Stephen Curry is his hardest player to guard in the NBA.

Via Ashley Nevel on YouTube:

Steph [Curry] is really hard to guard. One, because of his shot. Two, because you don’t know what he’s going to do. You don’t know if he’s just going to pull it. You don’t know if he’s going to just end up going by you — he’s going to cross you over six times and then shoot and look away. You have absolutely no clue what he’s going to do. I would have to go with him.

Watch Nevel’s full interview with Murray here.

Through Murray’s career, the Nuggets have lined up against Curry and the Golden State Warriors 10 times. During that span, the two-time Most Valuable Player registered 30 points in four contests. The Warriors hold a 7-3 record against the Nuggets since Denver drafted Murray in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft.

With the six-time All-Star ready to return to Steve Kerr’s rotation in 2020-21, the Warriors are expected to make a run back to the postseason. After their streak to the Conference Finals in 2020, Curry and Golden State will have to go through Murray, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the mission back to the top of the West.

Report: Steph Curry joining Charles Barkley, Peyton Manning and Phil Mickelson at ‘The Match III’

Instead of Tom Brady, Steph Curry will join Charles Barkley and Peyton Manning at Phil Mickelson’s “The Match II” charity golf event.

Before he suits up for the Golden State Warriors next season, Steph Curry will pull out his golf clubs for a new edition of “The Match.”

According to Scott Soshnick of Sportico, the two-time Most Valuable Player will join Charles Barkley, Peyton Manning and Phil Mickelson at the charity match play golf event.

The celebrity golfers are scheduled to tee up for “The Match III: Champions for Change” on Friday, Nov. 27, per Sportico. Curry and Barkley are slated to replace the duo of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and defending Masters champion Tiger Woods.

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In May’s The Match II, the combination of Brady, Manning, Woods, and Mickelson raised $20 million for COVID-19 relief. According to Sportico, HBCU universities are expected to be the beneficiaries of the Match III’s funds.

Via Sportico:

Per sources who’ve been involved with mapping out November’s event, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are expected to be the beneficiaries of this particular charitable endeavor.

After the last round of The Match, the Golden State point guard called for his place his next edition of the event. When discussing the future of the charity competition, Mickelson mentioned Curry as a potential participant.

With Curry in the field, Manning will have some competition when defending his Match championship. The five-time NBA All-Star is coming off a top-five finish at the American Century Championship celebrity tournament in Lake Tahoe.

Report: Steph Curry and Draymond Green ‘doubtful’ to participate in Warriors offseason minicamp

Both Steph Curry and Draymond Green are “doubtful” for the Golden State Warriors in-market offseason minicamp due to family reasons.

Although they’re not in the Orlando Bubble for the postseason, the Golden State Warriors will be back on the court soon. Starting next week, the Warriors will open up a mid-offseason minicamp.

On Monday, members of the Golden State Warriors will report to a team designated hotel in San Francisco for coronavirus testing and a 48-hour quarantine. Following the testing period, group workouts will take place at the Chase Center. The hotel and arena will serve as an in-market bubble for two weeks.

With the Warriors not included in the NBA’s Orlando Bubble plan, the minicamp will be the first time Steve Kerr’s squad will be on the floor together for organized basketball activities in six months. Yet, Golden State could be without a pair of All-Stars.

According to Wes Goldberg of the Bay Area News Group, both Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are “doubtful” for the Warriors minicamp due to “family reasons.”

Via @wcgoldberg on Twitter:

If Green and Curry can join Golden State’s camp after the start, both players are allowed to join the team anytime during the two-week camp after they clear coronavirus protocols, per Goldberg.

Although Curry and Green aren’t expected to be inside Golden State’s edition of the Bubble, Klay Thompson could rejoin his teammates for the first time since injuring his knee in the 2019 NBA Finals.

The Warriors offseason minicamp will allow Kerr and Bob Myers to see a healthy Thompson alongside Golden State’s 2019 arrivals Andrew Wiggins, Eric Paschall and Marquese Chriss.

With a bevy of questions surrounding the Warriors prior to their early entrance to the offseason, getting the players back on the court could provide some clarity after an extended layoff.

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Rockets match Warriors Playoff Game 7 record with 17 3-pointers vs. Thunder

During game seven against the Thunder, the Rockets joined the Warriors at the top of one category in the postseason record books.

Although the Golden State Warriors aren’t tipping off against the Houston Rockets in the 2020 postseason, the two rivals are finding ways to stay connected.

On Wednesday, the Rockets joined the Warriors at the top of one category in the postseason record books. With 17 3-pointers against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Rockets tied Golden State’s record for most makes from beyond the arc in a game seven.

Houston’s 17 long-distance jumpers helped push James Harden and Russell Westbrook past Chris Paul’s feisty Thunder squad in game seven, 104-102. Robert Covington led the Rockets from deep, splashing 6-of-11 3-point attempts. Eric Gordon added five triples of his own.

Despite Houston’s furious long-distance effort, Westbrook and Harden combined for only 1-of-11 from 3-point range. As a unit, Houston capped off their game seven performance shooting 17-of-42 on 3-pointers.

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Steph Curry chimes in with signature ‘Lock in! #dubnation’ tweet before the NBA Draft Lottery

Steph Curry provided his own version of a good luck charm before the NBA Draft Lottery with his signature “Lock in #Dubnation!” tweet.

It’s been a long time since Stephen Curry laced up for the Golden State Warriors. With the two-time Most Valuable Player’s layoff, all the theater surrounding Curry on the basketball court has been missing. The tunnel shot, his famed dribbling routine and his signature pregame tweet.

Although he wasn’t suiting up for the NBA Playoffs in the Orlando Bubble, the six-time All-Star shared a familiar tweet.

On Thursday, Curry served as the Golden State Warriors representative at the NBA Draft Lottery. Before NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum announced the draft order, Curry shared a unique edition of his “Lock in” tweet.

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

Lock in! #dubnation ….I guess! This is weird, but let’s get it.

When the ping pong balls were set into action, Curry’s tweet provided a proper good luck charm for the Warriors. With a guaranteed spot in the top-five, Golden State ended the lottery landing the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

After the Lottery, the Warriors shared a message featuring their decorated point guard.

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With the Warriors outside of playoff action in the Orlando Bubble, Curry will have to wait for the tip-off of the 2020-21 NBA season for his next opportunity for a signature tweet.

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Steph Curry had ‘major FOMO’ watching the first week of games at the Orlando Bubble

During the first week of NBA restart action in the Orlando Bubble, Stephen Curry admitted he had “major FOMO.”

After leading the Golden State Warriors to five consecutive trips to the NBA Finals, Stephen Curry has spent most of the 2019-20 season on the sidelines. After missing a majority of the season with a hand injury he suffered in October, Curry’s return to the court was limited to only one game after the league was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fast forward to the NBA’s restart in August, Curry’s Warriors are one of the eight teams on the outside of the Orlando Bubble. With no games on the calendar for an extended period of time, Curry is missing hoops.

In an interview with Marc Stein of the New York Times, Curry revealed he had “major FOMO” watching games at Disney World. During the first week of seeding games in the NBA’s Orlando Bubble, Curry admitted he suffered from the fear of missing out.

Via The New York Times:

Obviously I was happy to see basketball back on TV, but that first week I had major FOMO.

Once you see Bron and Kawhi and P.G. go at it, and you remember how much fun it is to play in those types of games and that kind of level, you miss it badly.

Until the Warriors are able to schedule an offseason mini-camp, Curry will have to settle his hoops fix at individual workouts.

While a group of teams are contending for playoff position in the Orlando Bubble, Curry has been working out in preparation for his long-awaited return to the court. A recent video was shared of the two-time Most Valuable Player throwing down a one-handed alley-oop dunk.

When he’s not in the gym, the six-time All-Star has been chiming in on what’s going on at Disney World. Whether it’s welcoming Joel Embiid to the Under Armour signature shoe family or commenting on his former teammate Andre Iguodala’s play, Curry has been following along with the NBA’s restart.

Watch: Steph Curry throws down a one-handed alley-oop dunk at workout

While 22 teams are battling in the Orlando Bubble, Warriors point guard Steph Curry is working on his dunking repertoire.

While 22-teams are capping off the stretch run of seeding games in the Orlando Bubble, the Golden State Warriors are at home. With the league’s worst record, the Warriors are one of eight teams not involved with the NBA’s restart plans.

Despite Golden State entering offseason mode, Stephen Curry is staying active in the gym. On Friday, the Warriors point guard shared a video from the gym where he welcomed Joel Embiid to the Under Armour family.

The following day, more video surfaced from Curry’s workout. Kris Stone shared a clip of Curry throwing down a one-handed alley-oop dunk. Curry’s longtime trainer Brandon Payne provided the dish.

Via @gswchris on Twitter:

After his workout, Curry chimed in on Instagram with his own reaction to the dunk. With a shoutout to the teams at Disney World, Curry wrote “non bubble legs!!!!”

Curry last suited up for the Warriors on March 7 against the Toronto Raptors. Prior to his tilt with the defending champs, the two-time Most Valuable Player missed the previous 58 games due to a hand injury he suffered in October 2019.

With plans of a second bubble still being discussed, Curry and the Warriors will have an extended layoff before they return to the floor in 2020. With no hoops on the calendar, Curry will have plenty of time to rest his legs and add more dunks to his offensive repertoire.

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Steph Curry reacts to Andre Iguodala’s putback dunk in Orlando Bubble on Instagram

After Andre Iguodala threw down a fierce putback dunk for the Miami Heat in the Orlando Bubble, Stephen Curry chimed in on Instagram.

While he may not be suiting up in the Orlando Bubble, Steph Curry is tuning in to watch his former teammates.

After ex-Golden State Warrior Andre Iguodala threw down a highlight-worthy dunk in the Miami Heat’s tilt against the Boston Celtics, the two-time MVP chimed in on Instagram.

When no Celtics boxed him out, Iguodala flew into the lane to slam down a two-handed putback dunk with 5:50 left in the fourth quarter. Running back down the court, the 2015 Finals MVP was hyped.

Curry shared a highlight of Iguodala’s dunk on his Instagram story with a message about golf.

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Iggy was hyped after turning back the clock. 😂

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The pair of avid golfers have shared numerous tee times since coming together as teammates in Golden State. Golfing is one of the activities NBA players can do at the Disney campus in Orlando.

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If Iguodala did hit the golf course before his game on Tuesday, it worked. Against Boston, the forward recorded his top totals in scoring, rebounds and blocks since entering the Orlando Bubble.

The veteran finished the contest with six points, eight boards, four assists and a steal in 31 minutes as the Heat cruised to victory over the Celtics. In the second quarter, Iguodala knocked down a shot from long distance to push him to 1,000 made 3-pointers in his career.

With the PGA Championship set to begin on Thursday, Curry and Iguodala will have the chance to tune in for the first major golf tournament of 2020. The PGA Championship will tee off on Thursday morning in the Bay Area at San Francisco’s TPC Harding Park.

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