NBA Finals 2022: Warriors vs. Celtics Preview, X-Factors and Prediction Breaking down what to expect in the Finals between Golden State and Boston. Sports Illustrated · Jun 2, 2022
Warriors’ SoCal natives cherish shot at NBA’s premier franchise in Finals For the Warriors’ two SoCal kids, Klay Thompson and Steve Kerr, there’s a little something extra about facing the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022
Warriors coach Steve Kerr set to face Celtics team he grew up loathing in NBA Finals SAN FRANCISCO — Where Steve Kerr comes from, seeing Celtic green meant you'd actually see red. Los Angeles Times · Jun 2, 2022
Dieter Kurtenbach: Warriors returned to NBA Finals by losing big. ‘It was a blessing in disguise.’ SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors are back in the NBA Finals because they didn’t read the obituaries written for their dynasty. Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022
Kerr Calls to ‘Pressure’ Decision Makers in Wake of Uvalde Shooting The Warriors coach: “Murdering children in their classrooms has become a political issue. What are we doing?” Sports Illustrated · Jun 1, 2022
Marcus Smart on ankle injury: I’m thankful to let alone play and still be walking Jared Weiss: Marcus Smart: "The ankle is a pretty serious injury. I'm thankful to let alone play and still be walking. It hurt, but my mama always told me if you're gonna play, you can't make no excuses." Source: Twitter @JaredWeissNBA What's the ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 1, 2022
3 key Warriors players ‘questionable’ for Game 1 of NBA Finals SAN FRANCISCO — Gary Payton II (elbow), Andre Iguodala (neck) and Otto Porter Jr. (foot) are questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday, coach Steve Kerr said. Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022
NBA Finals: Scouts break down the Warriors-Celtics matchup When the NBA Finals begin Thursday in San Francisco, it will mark a return to familiar ground for Golden State’s championship-tested core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson. Los Angeles Times · Jun 1, 2022
Did Marcus Smart unintentionally help the Warriors in their path back to the Finals? Steph Curry might be the freshest player in the NBA Finals, all thanks to Smart. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 1, 2022
Wilt. Shaq. LeBron. Steph Curry? There's a New Definition of Dominance. Thirteen years in, the Warriors legend is still forcing us to reconsider what an all-time great looks like. Sports Illustrated · Jun 1, 2022
Dieter Kurtenbach: Andrew Wiggins’ breakout postseason needs to reach a new level in the NBA Finals It’s been 15 years since a point guard or true center has won NBA Finals MVP. Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022
Celtics notebook: Preparing for a change in opponent’s style SAN FRANCISCO —The Celtics are about to go through a serious change in opponent’s style. Boston Herald · Jun 1, 2022
Celtics’ Leap Calls Back to Start of Dubs’ Dynasty First-year coaches unlocked each club’s offense. Sports Illustrated · May 31, 2022
Dieter Kurtenbach: I thought I’d pick the Celtics, but Steph Curry and the Warriors will win the NBA Finals I hate when pundits and prognosticators pick a team to win a series in seven games. Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022
The Guardian - US · May 31, 2022 Gabe Kapler: MLB’s liberal jock in America’s most conservative league The Giants manager boycotted the national anthem after recent mass shootings. He is somewhat of a rarity in baseball, a sport not noted for its progressive values
The Hindu · May 30, 2022 NBA Finals | Resilient Celtics join resurgent Warriors in summit clash Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat 100-96 in Game Seven of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals and will now face champions of the Western Conference, Golden State Warriors, in the NBA Finals series starting June 1
Daily Mirror · May 30, 2022 NBA coach turns attention back to Uvalde school shooting after dramatic playoff win Ime Udoka, coach of the Boston Celtics, was quick to put things into perspective after his side beat Miami Heat in game seven of their NBA playoff game on Sunday
Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022 A look at the NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and Warriors It’s a rematch of the 1964 finals, when Bill Russell and the Celtics topped the Warriors in five games
Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022 Warriors benefit from break ahead of NBA Finals as key injured players make progress SAN FRANCISCO – Coach Steve Kerr deflected questions last week during the Western Conference finals about how important the additional time off between series could be for his veteran-led and shorthanded squad.
Sports Illustrated · May 29, 2022 Steve Kerr Says He Supports Gabe Kapler’s National Anthem Protest The Warriors coach has no issues with how the Giants manager is choosing to express his thoughts.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 29, 2022 Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett enjoyed this Twitter joke about Pete Carroll If there is a saving grace for this sewer of lies it's the dark sense of humor that many users have adopted
Tribune News Service · May 29, 2022 Gene Collier: Sports push toward a new place on gun violence PITTSBURGH — Most of the American sports over which we obsess have their own established rhythms, the times set metronomically into place for practice, for games, for training, even for soothing ourselves from a harsh world by talking sports in lieu of talking life.
Chicago Tribune · May 29, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Sports world could make a huge impact on society if more organizations would advocate for sensible gun laws CHICAGO — The sports world responded to the tragic grade-school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in various ways this week, from Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr’s emotional news conference to San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler’s decision to remain in the clubhouse during the national anthem.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2022 San Francisco Giants manager protests country’s gun control laws by refusing to stand for national anthem Gabe Kapler says ‘until I feel better about the direction of our country’, he won’t take to the field for the national anthem
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2022 Giannis Antetokounmpo on Darvin Ham: He’s the right fit for Lakers Adrian Wojnarowski: On the Lakers hiring of Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, Giannis Antetokounmpo tells ESPN: "I'm so happy for him. He's the right fit for them. He keeps it real with you. No BS at all. It's about damn time. He deserves it more than ...