Warriors News: Draymond Green says the Fever need an ‘enforcer’ for Caitlin Clark

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Draymond Green, known for his fiery demeanor on the court, recently suggested that the WNBA’s Indiana Fever should invest in an enforcer to protect their rookie sensation, Caitlin Clark. Green, who takes pride in his own role as the Golden State Warriors’ enforcer, highlighted the need for a player who can stand up for Clark after a controversial foul drew significant attention.

While Clark’s emergence has drastically boosted WNBA viewership, some have argued it has also made her a target for increased physicality from opponents. The Warriors, particularly Stephen Curry, are well-acquainted with the challenges of heightened scrutiny and the resultant physical play. Green’s perspective, shaped by years of experience in the NBA, suggests that the Fever could benefit from a similar protective presence to help their young star navigate the rigors of professional basketball.

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Warriors News:

Draymond Green says the Indiana Fever need an enforcer for Caitlin Clark

3-Team Trade to Land Jimmy Butler with Golden State Warriors | Bleacher Report

Warriors Receive: Jimmy Butler, Cole Anthony and Caleb Houstan

Warriors Lose: Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski, a 2025 first-round pick from Golden State, a 2027 first-round pick from Golden State and a 2029 first-round pick from Golden State

This may not reopen Golden State’s title window for long, but it would open it pretty wide.

Durability is a concern, but Butler was arguably a top 5-10 player in 2022-23 and a borderline top-20 player this season. His cutting, playmaking and passing would be a nightmare to cover with Curry and Thompson flanking him. He and Green could form the basis of a potentially nightmarish defense.

If he were to play to the peak of his powers in 2024-25 (accounting for the natural decline that comes with age, of course), he’d be the second-best teammate Curry’s ever had (behind Kevin Durant, of course).

Andrew Wiggins Talks Olympics, Canada Basketball, Vince Carter & More | Sportsnet

Timberwolves’ offseason questions: Ownership fight, Tim Connelly and a looming bill | The Athletic

Edwards was surrounded by a tight-knit team, one with such strong chemistry that it decided as a group that no player would appear on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” postgame show after their victory in Game 4 in Dallas, team sources told The Athletic. The decision was a sign of support for Gobert and Towns, who were the subject of derisive and seemingly personal criticism from panelist and Golden State forward Draymond Green.

Steph Curry joins legendary civil rights lawyer Dr. Clarence B. Jones for the ceremonial first pitch

NBA News:

Bulls mailbag: Assessing Zach LaVine’s trade market, potential draft targets | NBC Sports Chicago

Do the Bulls see an off-season LaVine trade as something that HAS to happen? Or will they be content with him on the roster if a trade market for him doesn’t materialize? Also, if he’s on the team at the start of the season, do you think there’s any potential for distraction/unrest? It seems like everyone was professional last year and I’m wondering if that can last if he’s truly unhappy. — Steve P.

Content may be the wrong word, and I do get the sense both sides are motivated to make something work this offseason. I don’t think the Bulls will take an awful deal if little materializes, but I do get the sense they’re open to more possibilities than before. More to the point: I’ve reported before what their asking price was—All-Star level talent, first-round picks or both—and my sense is that it has dropped significantly.

As I’ve said from the beginning regarding this situation: This is like a relationship that has run its course. And you’re right: Both sides have remained very professional to this point, and I expect that to continue. But the desire from both sides to make a change has grown.

Celtics-Mavericks: 24 key stats ahead of 2024 NBA Finals | NBA

2. The Celtics have outscored their opponents by 9.9 points per game from 3-point range, by 4.1 points in the restricted area, and by 6.1 points per game on free throws. Those are all the best differentials in the playoffs.

3. Luka Doncic has averaged 28.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 8.8 assists. If he maintained those numbers, he’d be just the third different player to average at least 28, eight and eight in at least 15 playoff games, joining LeBron James (2015, 2018) and Nikola Jokic (2023).

Kings extend head coach Mike Brown through the 2026-27 season

In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:

Remembering how ‘22 Wiggins had Jayson Tatum locked up

I recently wrote an article talking about the impact Golden State Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins had on the defensive end against Luka Doncic in the 2022 Western Conference Finals that ultimately propelled the Dubs to the NBA Finals. A big part of the reason I wrote that was because when I saw how Doncic absolutely cooked the West in this playoff run, I realized that what Wiggins and Golden State’s defense did to slow him down two years ago is probably going to go down with what how well the Bad Boys Pistons kept Michael Jordan’s scoring prowess from getting the Bulls over the top for years.

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