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How Hugo Gonzalez is already impressing Celtics ahead of Summer League debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

It’s been a whirlwind past two weeks for Hugo Gonzalez. But the Boston Celtics’ first-round pick appears to be taking everything in stride.

Gonzalez spent the last three seasons with the Spanish club team Real Madrid, which plays deep into June in the EuroLeague and didn’t finish its 2024-25 campaign until June 25. In fact, the 19-year-old guard had a game on the same night the Celtics selected him with the No. 28 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and didn’t arrive in Boston until July 1.

Given the quick turnaround, it was unclear whether Gonzalez would join the Celtics’ Summer League squad in Las Vegas less than two weeks after arriving stateside. But not only is the young guard on the Summer League roster, he could see a significant amount of time.

“A lot. I hope he plays a lot,” Celtics assistant and Summer League head coach Matt Reynolds told reporters Thursday of Gonzalez, via CLNS Media.

Gonzalez has a steep learning curve compared to his Summer League teammates; whereas players like Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh are familiar with the Celtics’ system, Gonzalez has had to learn a whole new playbook and new team principles in just two weeks. According to Reynolds, however, the rookie is a quick learner.

“He’s been awesome,” Reynolds said of Gonzalez. “Our staff is very pleased with him, especially having just arrived in the country. We’re throwing our whole playbook at him and all these things that some of our returning players just have a leg up on him with. So, he’s diligent with film, both in the skill side and in the concepts and action side.”

Gonzalez — who’s the youngest player on Boston’s roster — inevitably will make some mistakes in Vegas as he catches up to speed. But Reynolds and the Celtics will live with those mistakes as long as his effort level doesn’t waver.

“The motor that he plays with is something you can’t teach,” Reynolds recently told Celtics team reporter Marc D’Amico. “He plays very hard. … His effort is going to make up for any delay (in learning the playbook).”

Gonzalez’s Celtics teammates already have raved about his hustle, with Walsh calling the rookie a “defensive menace” who “plays really hard … dives on the floor … and attacks the rim with force.” It sounds like Gonzalez is putting similar effort off the court to dive into the Celtics’ playbook and get caught up to speed as quickly as possible.

Gonzalez and the Summer C’s will debut Friday afternoon against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, with tip-off set for 4 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.

Warriors' key to competing in ‘brutal' Western Conference, per Jay Bilas originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

• Programming note: The American Century Championship will air Friday, July 11, from 1-3 p.m. PT on Peacock, and again from 5-7 p.m. PT on GOLF Channel. Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, the tournament will air locally on NBC Bay Area (KNTV) from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT.

The Western Conference won’t get any easier during the 2025-25 NBA season, but Jay Bilas shared one crucial key for the Warriors to stay afloat with the best in the West.

The ESPN analyst spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole at the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe and shared how Golden State’s path to another championship comes down to one thing.

“Stay healthy and put yourself in a good position going into the playoffs,” Bilas told Poole. “It’s crazy, one or two games throughout the year can determine whether you’re fourth or eighth. Heck, last year, the last three games of the year, Denver was either going to be fourth or in the Play-In. It was that close. Every game you play, and I know there are 82 of them and you’re not going to be your best all the time, but every game matters in the Western Conference. It’s brutal.

“But because everybody’s so close, that means if you get in the playoffs, you have a chance. especially if you’re healthy. And that’s what doomed Golden State this last year, [Steph] Curry had that injury. It didn’t matter if it was Curry, [Jimmy] Butler or [Draymond] Green, you get one of those guys hurt and you’re not going to win. It’s unfortunate, but you got to keep your guys healthy.”

Seems simple enough, right?

Not always.

Injuries, of course, are unpredictable. The 2023-24 NBA champion Boston Celtics had an early playoff exit when their superstar, Jayson Tatum, went down with a torn Achilles.

The Indiana Pacers’ triumphant season came to a gutwrenching ending when Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury and will miss the entire 2025-26 season to recover.

Golden State only can control what it can control, and the Warriors will have to take it day by day to survive another battle in the West.

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Kings rookie Nique Clifford hilariously reveals fitting first word as baby originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Mama? Dada? Baba?

The list of common first words goes on. But how about “ball” as a baby’s first word?

During an interview with NBC Sports California’s Morgan Ragan on “Kings Central,” Nique Clifford, the No. 24 overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, hilariously revealed what his first words were.

And, yes, there couldn’t have been a more fitting first word for the 23-year-old rookie guard/forward.

“I started playing when I was three years old,” Clifford shared with Ragan. “My parents put the ball in my hands when I was a baby. My first word was ball, so I was kind of meant to do this, I feel like.” 

Sacramento traded up into the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft for the No. 24 pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder, acquiring the rights to Colorado State’s Clifford in exchange for a protected 2027 first-round pick. 

The 6-foot-5, 202-pound Clifford, a fifth-year senior, led the Rams to a first-round upset of Memphis in the NCAA Tournament. He averaged 18.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 steals in 35.4 minutes per game last season at Colorado State.

As with many other players in the league, Clifford was obsessed with the sport for as long as he can remember.

“I was just a happy-go-lucky kid that would play outside all day, play at the park with my friends,” Clifford added. 

“I was always playing basketball or some type of sport. I played a lot of sports growing up, but basketball was always my favorite.”

There’s no doubt that Clifford always was meant to play professional basketball.

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The Thomas & Mack Center public address announcer called it the “main event" at the NBA Summer League, with Lakers' second-year guard Bronny James and Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg at the center of it all.

The fans didn't have to wait long for the moment they all came to see when Flagg, the first overall pick in the draft out of Duke, defended against James from the start of the game.

The atmosphere was electric until the end, with Flagg’s Mavericks pulling out an 87-85 win after James missed a three-pointer seconds before the final buzzer.

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“It’s Summer League and everyone is going to come out for the first game,” James said. “Like, it’s going to be a crazy atmosphere, no matter what. So I just try to embrace it.”

Neither put on a shooting exhibition, but the fans didn’t seem to care.

James had eight points, missing six of eight shots. He also had two rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes and 51 seconds.

Flagg had 10 points on five-of-21 shooting, missing all five of his three-point attempts. He had six rebounds, four assists and one block.

Still, James was impressed.

“He’s great,” James said. “I watched him all in college. He’s an amazing player. So I have a lot of respect for him. He’s going to be special.”

Early in the game, James came off a screen with Cooper trailing and arriving too late, giving James just enough time to launch a jumper that settled into the net.

James struck again, drilling a three-pointer over Cooper, drawing cheers from the fans.

James switched and took on the challenge of defending Cooper in the post, drawing more cheers.

Flagg missed his first two shots, and it was clear the fans wanted him to keep shooting. His first basket was off a breakaway dunk, leaving the fans shaking their heads and cheering.

James and Cooper continued their duel in the second quarter, with a couple of plays showcasing the intensity of their battle.

James, who is 6 feet 3, took on the 6-9 Flagg in the post, Flagg waving his teammates away as he tried to face the challenge alone. James stole the ball but was called for a foul — his look at the referees incredulous as the fans booed.

On the very next possession, Flagg scored on a fadeaway over James, drawing more cheers as Flagg slapped hands with his teammates on the bench.

“I’m a pretty small guard,” James said. “So if I get switched down there I have to stand my ground somehow. That’s why I weigh like 215 [pounds] and I got to stand my ground down there and make sure I’m not getting bullied anywhere.”

Late in the game, the Lakers got a scare when Dalton Knecht buckled his knees while trying to score on a layup.

“Both of my legs cramped,” said Knecht, who had 15 points, “and I airballed the layup.”

Flagg shot a late airball, but he blocked a shot by DJ Stewart with 1:09 left.

Read more:Darius Bazley, Dalton Knecht help Lakers rally for California Classic win over Spurs

The game came down to James to win it for the Lakers, but his missed three with 3.7 seconds left sealed the Lakers' fate.

“Yes, I want him to fill that responsibility at the end of the game,” said Lindsay Harding, Lakers assistant coach and Summer League coach. “I want him to have the ball in his hands and I’m going to live and die with whatever shot he takes. It was the decision he made. It was a good shot. I’ve seen him make it before.”

James made another positive step in his efforts to improve his conditioning.

“I felt good,” James said. “I felt I could have knocked some more shots down, but it is what it is. You’re not going to make them all. I felt my effort on the defensive end was good and that’s what I’m focusing on this year.”

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It's another edition of Knicks' Mailbag with SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley ready to answer your questions surrounding the Knicks. Let's get started.

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What are the plans at backup point guard when Brunson sits? Will it be by committee with McBride, Hart, and Clarkson handling the ball? Do you think Kolek is ready for a consistent role off the bench, or is he going to ride the pine again this year? - @ctorres04

Based on the moves they’ve made so far, it looks like Tyler Kolek will be outside of the Knicks’ rotation to start the season. 

New York already has a nine-man rotation: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, Jordan Clarkson, Guerschon Yabusele, Miles McBride. 

Unless head coach Mike Brown wants to play 10 every night, there doesn’t seem to be a rotation spot for Kolek at the moment. 

Also, the Knicks have enough money for one veteran minimum contract and one rookie contract before they reach the second apron. They have been in touch with players who can fill a backup guard role in free agency. So if they add a backup guard with that final roster spot, it would potentially clog a pathway for Kolek. 

Who might the Knicks sign with that veteran’s minimum deal? They have continued to touch base with Ben Simmons during the free agency period. I’m sure they have touched base with other vets as well. Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook are among the lead guards still on the market. Teams are wondering if Washington will agree to a buyout with veteran guard Marcus Smart. For what it’s worth, the Knicks don’t seem to be exclusively focused on ball-handling guards with that last spot. New York still sees Landry Shamet as a possibility and Shamet remains open to returning to New York.  

What’s Brown’s plan to have Brunson do less without sacrificing offensive efficiency? - @ShemiRock

A great question. Brown didn’t delve into specifics during his introductory press conference this week. But we know that Brown viewed James Borrego as a target for the top assistant spot on his staff. Borrego isn’t available (he will remain in New Orleans), but Brown’s interest in Borrego suggests he is open to an offense that’s well-spaced and features a high level of ball and player movement. 

If the Knicks go this way on offense, it’s logical to think that Brunson will have the ball in isolation a little less often. It’s worth noting that Hart, Bridges and others handled the ball at times last season when Brunson was on the floor. Maybe you see Brunson off the ball more regularly under Brown. Or maybe the ball/player movement organically leads to less of a workload for Brunson. Either way, it’s an interesting topic to monitor early in Brown’s Knick tenure. 

Presumably, Mike Brown has his "guys". Assistants he coached with when he was an assistant and his assistants when he was a HC. I know 2 of his Sac assistants are now HCs but, whether it's the lead assistant or otherwise, isn't it very common to have your guys on your staff? - @CAPTAINPEARLNYK

It is common to have your ‘guys’ on your coaching staff. Brown will make at least one significant addition to his staff when he adds an associate head coach. I still expect that there will be holdovers from last year on Brown’s staff (Rick Brunson, Mark Bryant, Maurice Cheeks and Darren Erman). But Brown was told during the interview process that he’d have full autonomy to hire his own staff. Of course, it’s naïve to think that he would include all four coaches if he had a blank slate to work with.

But if the coaches mentioned above are on his staff, it will be because he ultimately chose to keep them.

3 observations after Sixers get blown out to start their Las Vegas summer league originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Sixers never flirted with a win Thursday night in their first game at the Las Vegas summer league.

The Spurs jumped out to a giant lead and never looked back in a 111-70 blowout victory.

San Antonio’s David Jones Garcia scored 24 points on 9-for-12 shooting in 18 minutes. 

VJ Edgecombe (left thumb sprain) was out and is set to be re-evaluated on Saturday. No. 2 pick Dylan Harper sat for the Spurs with a groin injury. 

Next up for the Sixers is a Saturday night meeting with the Hornets. Here are observations on their Vegas opener: 

Former summer Sixer lights it up 

The Sixers started with Judah Mintz, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Justin Edwards, Dominick Barlow and Adem Bona.

Edwards hit an early catch-and-shoot three-pointer. Other than that, the Spurs had complete control in the first quarter.

Jones Garcia, who signed a two-way contract with the Sixers last July and played on their summer league team, poured in 11 quick points. The lefty wing’s third long-range jumper gave San Antonio an 18-4 lead. 

The Sixers’ guards struggled badly against the Spurs’ ball pressure and the team’s offense was disjointed. Meanwhile, Jones Garcia kept scoring and the Spurs kept dominating. At halftime, the Sixers’ deficit was 29 points. 

Any bright spots? 

As the final score indicates, there weren’t many truly positive takeaways for the Sixers.

Coming off of two straight 20-point performances in Salt Lake City, Mintz again had good moments as a crafty driver. His shooting was off, though — 2 for 7 from the field, 5 for 11 at the foul line. 

Mark Armstrong was aggressive off the bench and chipped in 10 points. Keve Aluma added 12 points, three rebounds and three steals. Johni Broome went 2 for 3 beyond the arc. 

Bona threw down a powerful, highlight-worthy dunk early in the fourth quarter. 

monster jam. 🧌 pic.twitter.com/dToLsHzHkY

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 11, 2025

Waiting on Edgecombe’s return 

Edgecombe told Katie George on the ESPN broadcast that his thumb is “getting better” and he’ll “hopefully” be cleared to play in Vegas. 

While there’s obviously zero need to play through any physical issue in summer league, it would sure be nice for the Sixers to have Edgecombe back on the court. Summer league results are unpredictable — maybe the Sixers will blow out the Hornets on Saturday — but they’re clearly a much, much better team when the No. 3 pick is available. 

Beyond results, there’s also some value from a developmental standpoint in simply playing competitive games. The Sixers did not do that Thursday night. 

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg shows flashes in NBA Summer League debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Flagg finished with 10 points on 5-for-21 shooting, including 0-for-5 from 3-point range. He also had six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block. Though Flagg struggled at times to find his rhythm, there were flashes as to why he was chosen No. 1 overall last month, doing plenty of little things that helped the Mavericks seal the win, including a key block near the end of the game.

Flagg swatted DJ Steward’s attempt with 1:10 left in the game, and Ryan Nembhard made a 3-pointer at the other end to give Dallas the 87-85 lead.

Flagg strolled into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center at 4:17 p.m. on Thursday, wearing Dallas Mavericks gear, bright white New Balance shoes, and an emotionless look on his face as he passed through security.

Roughly 45 minutes later, he wore the same stone-cold face as he came out for warmups shortly after 5 p.m.

His fans more than made up for it with plenty of energy, electrifying the jam-packed arena that cheered loudest when he was announced as a starter in his first Summer League game.

Flagg missed his first two attempts of the game, picked up his first foul just 46 seconds into the game, and gave the crowd what they’d been anticipating, going one-on-one with fellow fan favorite James.

James buried his first attempt over Flagg, and then hit a 3-pointer after the 6-foot-8 Duke product missed his second attempt to give the Lakers a 5-0 lead.

Flagg excited the crowd at the 4:30 mark of the first quarter, jamming home his first points.

Early in the second quarter, Flagg nearly sent every fan in the building into a frenzy when he made a spin move into the paint and attempted a one-handed slam dunk over 7-foot Christian Koloko. The ball caromed off the back of the rim and still drew plenty of oohs and ahhs.

Generally filled with Lakers fans when the team plays in the summer, the arena was full of emotion with a fair share of Mavericks fans in attendance to see the 2025 National college player of the year.

Like 15-year-old Baer Epple, 15, who was seated with his father Chad in the third row from the court, donning Dirk Nowitzki’s Mavericks jersey.

Epple said he’s been following Flagg since before his Duke days, beginning with his junior year at Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, Maine.

The 15-year-old who is in Las Vegas from Seattle for an AAU tournament said he’s been a Mavericks fan for roughly four years.

“Even more of a fan now that they got Cooper Flagg,” Epple said. “Hopefully he does good, that’d be pretty cool to see. I don’t want him to be like a bust or anything.”

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd told The Associated Press before the game he’s looking for nothing more than effort and grit in his team’s opening game, as he wants them all playing hard.

“This summer league is a little different when you have this type of turnout,” Kidd said. “But the guys have had a couple practices. There’s going to be some turnovers. I just want to see how they respond to a couple of mistakes being made, no one’s gonna play a perfect game and be unselfish.”

As for his prize draft pick: “We’re all excited,” Kidd said of Flagg. “Seen enough of him on tape, so now it’s good to see him on the floor.”

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg shows flashes in NBA Summer League debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Flagg finished with 10 points on 5-for-21 shooting, including 0-for-5 from 3-point range. He also had six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block. Though Flagg struggled at times to find his rhythm, there were flashes as to why he was chosen No. 1 overall last month, doing plenty of little things that helped the Mavericks seal the win, including a key block near the end of the game.

Flagg swatted DJ Steward’s attempt with 1:10 left in the game, and Ryan Nembhard made a 3-pointer at the other end to give Dallas the 87-85 lead.

Flagg strolled into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center at 4:17 p.m. on Thursday, wearing Dallas Mavericks gear, bright white New Balance shoes, and an emotionless look on his face as he passed through security.

Roughly 45 minutes later, he wore the same stone-cold face as he came out for warmups shortly after 5 p.m.

His fans more than made up for it with plenty of energy, electrifying the jam-packed arena that cheered loudest when he was announced as a starter in his first Summer League game.

Flagg missed his first two attempts of the game, picked up his first foul just 46 seconds into the game, and gave the crowd what they’d been anticipating, going one-on-one with fellow fan favorite James.

James buried his first attempt over Flagg, and then hit a 3-pointer after the 6-foot-8 Duke product missed his second attempt to give the Lakers a 5-0 lead.

Flagg excited the crowd at the 4:30 mark of the first quarter, jamming home his first points.

Early in the second quarter, Flagg nearly sent every fan in the building into a frenzy when he made a spin move into the paint and attempted a one-handed slam dunk over 7-foot Christian Koloko. The ball caromed off the back of the rim and still drew plenty of oohs and ahhs.

Generally filled with Lakers fans when the team plays in the summer, the arena was full of emotion with a fair share of Mavericks fans in attendance to see the 2025 National college player of the year.

Like 15-year-old Baer Epple, 15, who was seated with his father Chad in the third row from the court, donning Dirk Nowitzki’s Mavericks jersey.

Epple said he’s been following Flagg since before his Duke days, beginning with his junior year at Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, Maine.

The 15-year-old who is in Las Vegas from Seattle for an AAU tournament said he’s been a Mavericks fan for roughly four years.

“Even more of a fan now that they got Cooper Flagg,” Epple said. “Hopefully he does good, that’d be pretty cool to see. I don’t want him to be like a bust or anything.”

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd told The Associated Press before the game he’s looking for nothing more than effort and grit in his team’s opening game, as he wants them all playing hard.

“This summer league is a little different when you have this type of turnout,” Kidd said. “But the guys have had a couple practices. There’s going to be some turnovers. I just want to see how they respond to a couple of mistakes being made, no one’s gonna play a perfect game and be unselfish.”

As for his prize draft pick: “We’re all excited,” Kidd said of Flagg. “Seen enough of him on tape, so now it’s good to see him on the floor.”

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg shows flashes in NBA Summer League debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Flagg finished with 10 points on 5-for-21 shooting, including 0-for-5 from 3-point range. He also had six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block. Though Flagg struggled at times to find his rhythm, there were flashes as to why he was chosen No. 1 overall last month, doing plenty of little things that helped the Mavericks seal the win, including a key block near the end of the game.

Flagg swatted DJ Steward’s attempt with 1:10 left in the game, and Ryan Nembhard made a 3-pointer at the other end to give Dallas the 87-85 lead.

Flagg strolled into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center at 4:17 p.m. on Thursday, wearing Dallas Mavericks gear, bright white New Balance shoes, and an emotionless look on his face as he passed through security.

Roughly 45 minutes later, he wore the same stone-cold face as he came out for warmups shortly after 5 p.m.

His fans more than made up for it with plenty of energy, electrifying the jam-packed arena that cheered loudest when he was announced as a starter in his first Summer League game.

Flagg missed his first two attempts of the game, picked up his first foul just 46 seconds into the game, and gave the crowd what they’d been anticipating, going one-on-one with fellow fan favorite James.

James buried his first attempt over Flagg, and then hit a 3-pointer after the 6-foot-8 Duke product missed his second attempt to give the Lakers a 5-0 lead.

Flagg excited the crowd at the 4:30 mark of the first quarter, jamming home his first points.

Early in the second quarter, Flagg nearly sent every fan in the building into a frenzy when he made a spin move into the paint and attempted a one-handed slam dunk over 7-foot Christian Koloko. The ball caromed off the back of the rim and still drew plenty of oohs and ahhs.

Generally filled with Lakers fans when the team plays in the summer, the arena was full of emotion with a fair share of Mavericks fans in attendance to see the 2025 National college player of the year.

Like 15-year-old Baer Epple, 15, who was seated with his father Chad in the third row from the court, donning Dirk Nowitzki’s Mavericks jersey.

Epple said he’s been following Flagg since before his Duke days, beginning with his junior year at Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, Maine.

The 15-year-old who is in Las Vegas from Seattle for an AAU tournament said he’s been a Mavericks fan for roughly four years.

“Even more of a fan now that they got Cooper Flagg,” Epple said. “Hopefully he does good, that’d be pretty cool to see. I don’t want him to be like a bust or anything.”

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd told The Associated Press before the game he’s looking for nothing more than effort and grit in his team’s opening game, as he wants them all playing hard.

“This summer league is a little different when you have this type of turnout,” Kidd said. “But the guys have had a couple practices. There’s going to be some turnovers. I just want to see how they respond to a couple of mistakes being made, no one’s gonna play a perfect game and be unselfish.”

As for his prize draft pick: “We’re all excited,” Kidd said of Flagg. “Seen enough of him on tape, so now it’s good to see him on the floor.”

Warriors superstar Steph Curry reveals how long he plans to continue NBA career originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

• Programming note: The American Century Championship will air Friday, July 11, from 1-3 p.m. PT on Peacock, and again from 5-7 p.m. PT on GOLF Channel. Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, the tournament will air locally on NBC Bay Area (KNTV) from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT.

As Steph Curry enters his 17th NBA season, it’s only natural to wonder how long the Warriors superstar plans to continue playing basketball professionally.

Curry provided some insight into the matter uring a press conference at the American Century Championship on Thursday.

“I don’t know. I’m just taking it two years at a time,” Curry told reporters. “That’s all I have on my contract left. I hope to be in a situation, where, physically, I have the choice and it’s not made for me, so I’m doing everything I can to stay limber, stay active and do what I do at a high level. Just trying to stay in the moment and see what happens in two years.”

Steph provided some insight into how long he plans to continue playing in the NBA 👀 pic.twitter.com/I2FvCYmwS6

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) July 11, 2025

Curry’s numbers from the 2024-25 NBA season certainly would suggest there isn’t a massive physical drop off on the horizon for the two-time NBA MVP. Curry averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game in 70 regular-season appeareances during his age-37 season, earning second-team All-NBA honors while guiding Golden State to the playoffs.

After signing a one-year, $62.9 million contract extension last August, Curry is linked with the Warriors through at least the 2026-27 NBA season, where it appears the four-time NBA champion could once again reevaluate his future based on the two-year timetable he mentioned.

While Father Time remains undefeated, the NBA is in the midst of seeing all-time greats continue playing at a high level despite reaching ages where players previously would see a major decline. Curry isn’t alone, as fellow superstar LeBron James joined his longtime rival on the All-NBA Second Team after a standout campaign in his age-40 season.

All good things eventually come to an end, but Curry’s recent play and continued hunger to pursue another Larry O’Brien Trophy should insipre hope in the hearts of Golden State fans who are cherishing every opportunity remaining to watch the greatest player in franchise history suit up for the Warriors.

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Seth Curry talks potentially joining Warriors, brother Steph in NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Programming note: The American Century Championship will air Friday, July 11, from 1-3 p.m. PT on Peacock, and again from 5-7 p.m. PT on GOLF Channel. Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, the tournament will air locally on NBC Bay Area (KNTV) from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT.

NBA free agency can be an interesting time for athletes. Finding the best fit on the floor while also balancing life outside of it can be a tightrope walk.

For Seth Curry, he’s currently looking for a place to call home for the 2025-26 NBA season, and while his older brother, Steph, certainly would love for him to join the Warriors, the younger Curry says he has to do what’s best for himself.

“I’m just trying to find a good spot for me,” Curry told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole at the American Century Championship on Thursday in South Lake Tahoe. “That’s really it right now. Enjoyed my time in Charlotte. Love to go back, but that’s a young team, them doing what they’re doing. So right now, trying to figure out what’s best for me and trying to get to a situation where I can be my best self and keep going and finish my career strong.”

Curry averaged 6.5 points per game with the Hornets in 2024-25 while playing 15.6 minutes per game. However, the 11-year NBA veteran led the league in 3-point percentage, averaging 45.6 percent from beyond the arc.

Poole followed up by asking about Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers’ quote from “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” where he said Golden State would be “the perfect place” for the 34-year-old guard.

“They play a good brand of basketball,” Curry told Poole regarding Golden State. “I feel like I’ve been a part of Dub Nation for a while watching Steph and being around the organization. Obviously, they could use … any team could use shooting. But I can’t say anything other than I’m trying to find the best place for me, and hopefully we’ll figure it out in the next week and figure out where I’ll be going next.”

Curry has played for nine different teams during his NBA career, so it seems the future will determine if the Warriors will be No. 10.

“I always got to do what’s best for myself, obviously,” Curry told Poole. “Steph would love me to come over there and play with them, the fans show me a lot of love at all times, the family would love it. I’ve always embraced the Warriors and their system and love the way they play, and you never know what could happen.”

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