Category: Basketball

Basketball News

Posted on

Duke advances at a price

There isn’t much else to cram into the gamut of emotions for Duke’s first game of the ACC tournament. Duke missing its first 13 3-pointers and matching its largest deficit of the season — those were just in the first half — paled in comparison to the rest of the bad news. Maliq Brown suffered a left shoulder injury with five minutes left — later ruled a re-dislocation of the same shoulder he injured about a month ago at Virginia.

Posted on

LeBron congratulates Steph for his ‘crazy' 4K 3-point feat

LeBron congratulates Steph for his ‘crazy' 4K 3-point feat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Legend recognize legend. 

Shortly after Warriors superstar guard Steph Curry became the first player in NBA history to record 4,000 made 3-pointersagainst the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, superstar LeBron James didn’t hesitate to give the four-time NBA champion his roses. 

How so? 

From one NBA icon and future Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer to another, James took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to congratulate Curry for his “crazy” accomplishment. 

Despite only finishing with 11 points and two 3-pointers, Curry’s third-quarter triple made history – and prompted the home crowd to ring out “MVP” chants. 

In December 2021, Curry became the league’s all-time 3-point leader when he hit his 2,974th career triple to pass Ray Allen (2,973) in a win over the New York Knicks.

As it stands, Los Angeles Clippers star guard James Harden is the only player in NBA history to surpass 3,000 made 3-pointers. At 3,127 made 3-pointers, Harden, who is also a member of the 2009 NBA Draft class, is a ways away from Curry.  

All facts considered, it only makes sense that James would congratulate Curry. 

After all, he is the undisputed 3-point king – and, by the looks of it, that won’t change anytime soon. 

Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast

Posted on

Why Steph immediately gave 4K 3-pointer ball to wife Ayesha

Why Steph immediately gave 4K 3-pointer ball to wife Ayesha originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Ever wondered what happens to the game ball from an historic NBA achievement?

For starters, the most important thing is ensuring the safety of the now-treasured artifact. Which is exactly why Steph Curry gave the ball from his iconic 4,000th 3-pointer milestone to his wife Ayesha, who was in attendance for the special moment after she was unable to witness his record-breaking 2,974th 3-pointer on Dec. 14, 2021.

“She wasn’t in New York for the the record, 2,974. So it was cool that for the 4,000 she was here,” Curry told reporters after Thursday’s game. “She got the reponsibility of making sure the ball gets home. Just the idea, like you said, we’ve been all together for a very long time. Coach [Steve Kerr] allows family to be a part of what we do as much as possible. We got kids running around the practice courts. I realize when we all started this we were all youngins in the league and he’s seen our families grow one-by-one over the years. So it’s kind of cool that we get to share the on-court and off-court experience together.”

Curry’s other family — Dub Nation — also got to experience the iconic moment in person after seeing his last significant 3-point milestone occur during a road game, creating a “special” atmosphere the Warriors superstar soaked up in its entirety.

While Curry certainly had a quiet night in the stat sheet by his own standardsduring the Warriors’ 13-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday — 11 points in 30 minutes — his all-time achievement still remained the highlight of an unforgettable night. And now he has a memento to reflect on it forever.

Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast

Posted on

Why Steph immediately gave 4K 3-pointer ball to wife Ayesha

Why Steph immediately gave 4K 3-pointer ball to wife Ayesha originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Ever wondered what happens to the game ball from a historic NBA achievement?

For starters, the most important thing is ensuring the safety of the now-treasured artifact. Which is exactly why Warriors star Steph Curry gave the ball from his iconic 4,000th 3-pointer milestone to his wife Ayesha, who was in attendance for the special moment Thursday at Chase Center after she was unable to witness his record-breaking 2,974th 3-pointer on Dec. 14, 2021.

“She wasn’t in New York for the the record, 2,974. So it was cool that for the 4,000 she was here,” Curry told reporters after Thursday’s game. “She got the reponsibility of making sure the ball gets home. Just the idea, like you said, we’ve been all together for a very long time.

“Coach [Steve Kerr] allows family to be a part of what we do as much as possible. We got kids running around the practice courts. I realize when we all started this we were all youngins in the league and he’s seen our families grow one-by-one over the years. So it’s kind of cool that we get to share the on-court and off-court experience together.”

Curry’s other family — Dub Nation — also got to experience the iconic moment in person after seeing his last significant 3-point milestone occur during a road game, creating a “special” atmosphere the Warriors superstar soaked up in its entirety.

While Curry certainly had a quiet night in the stat sheet by his own standardsduring the Warriors’ 130-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday — 11 points in 30 minutes — his all-time achievement still remained the highlight of an unforgettable night. And now he has a memento to reflect on it forever.

Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast

Posted on

‘Hellified' Kuminga impresses Butler in explosive Warriors return

‘Hellified' Kuminga impresses Butler in explosive Warriors return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO – Having watched from the sidelines for the past two months while the Warriors added Jimmy Butler and instantly transformed into a legitimate contender in the NBA’s Western Conference, Jonathan Kuminga’s biggest concern coming back Thursday was not to mess things up.

Butler almost laughed at that idea.

“You can’t mess [anything] up whenever everybody wants everybody to be great,” Butler said after Golden State’s 130-104 win against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. “We don’t got no selfish people on this team. I’m going to come in there and tell him, ‘Be you, be you, be you.’

“He’s here and he’s been doing him for some time now, and I want [him] to be [him] more than anybody. You come in and play basketball the way you know how. I myself and everybody else will make sure that we fit your game.”

Playing for the first time since suffering a serious ankle injury against the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 4, Kuminga had a solid enough game and a few times flashed some of the athleticism that has kept him a prized prospect in Golden State despite multiple attempts by opponents to trade for him.

Kuminga logged nearly 20 minutes off the bench, scoring 18 points (second on the Warriors behind Draymond Green’s 23) while connecting on seven of his 10 shot attempts. Kuminga was in attack mode almost from the jump and maintained that energy throughout the night.

“I thought he played really hard, and what you notice is just the different dimension he gives us with his explosion to the rim,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “The way teams are playing Steph [Curry], everybody now is just top-locking him. It makes sense because you’re trying to take away Steph, but then you don’t have help in certain areas.

“So if you have a guy like JK who can attack and score at the rim, it’s a huge help. Just really happy for him. He’s put a lot of work in … and it took him quite a while to get to this point. There was a lot of hard work that went into it and I’m proud of him.”

The Warriors were mired in mediocrity and an erratic team at best before general manager Mike Dunleavy swung the trade for Butler in early February. That deal elevated Golden State to another level and completely changed the outlook for Kerr and his players.

Getting Kuminga back might not have that same type of impact, but it assuredly adds another top-flight scorer to a unit that already has several of those.

Kuminga also was a core part of the Warriors’ defense that forced 14 turnovers and limited the Kings to 37.8-percent shooting from distance.

“Just pretty much getting to where I needed to get to make things happen,” Kuminga said. “Being in the right situation, being in the right position to make everything smooth. Just having [Butler and Green] and the way they’re making things look easier, it’s kind of helped me just to go out there and be myself and not rushing.”

Kuminga back in the mix just as the NBA playoff race heats up gives the Warriors another proven scorer and defender who definitely can make a big difference in any game that he plays.

He got the assist on Curry’s 3,999th career 3-pointer, then later added two of his patented powerful dunks, including a one-handed windmill that had the Chase Center crowd roaring.

“I love that my man came out there aggressive, putting the ball in the basket, high energy, jumping out the gym and dunking the basketball,” Butler said. “I want him to be him to the best of his abilities, continually be great and help this squad achieve something special.

“He’s a hellified athlete. He’s a scorer. He wants to be great and he’s going to do whatever anybody asks him to do on both sides of the ball. That’s what you can ask of anybody, let alone a young player that has as much upside as he does. I see why they want him here.”

Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast

Posted on

Watch Steph Curry make history with his 4,000th career 3-pointer

Watch Steph Curry make history with his 4,000th career 3-pointer originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Steph Curry once again etched his name in the NBA record books.

Curry became the first player in NBA history to record 4,000 made 3-pointers Thursday after draining a triple in the third quarter of the Warriors’ matchup with the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. After the bucket, the home crowd rained down “MVP” chants upon the 3-point king.

Curry’s first NBA 3-pointer came on Oct. 30, 2009, against the Phoenix Suns in his second professional game, and nearly 16 years later the Warriors superstar stands alone in the record books.

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is the only other player in NBA history to eclipse 3,000 made 3-pointers, but still sits nearly 1,000 behind Curry despite the two entering the league in the same 2009 draft class.

Curry also eclipsed the 25,000-career point mark this past Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, further adding to his already cemented status as one of the greatest players ever to step on an NBA court.

Curry always will be synonymous with the 3-point shot, and while his current mark of 4,000 and counting might already be insurmountable, it appears the two-time NBA MVP is showing no signs of slowing down and could add even more triples to his gaudy count.

Could 5,000 ultimately be in play before Curry decides to retire? He’s under contract with the Warriors through the 2026-27 NBA season, with his basketball future beyond that undetermined

Time will tell, but one thing is certain — no basketball fan would be surprised to see Curry finish on a number never to be matched by another NBA player.

Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast

Posted on

Steph elated to reach 4K 3-point mark on Warriors' home court

Steph elated to reach 4K 3-point mark on Warriors' home court originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Steph Curry’s 4,000th career 3-pointer always was going to be a special moment, but doing it on his home court took on an added significance for the Warriors superstar.

Following Golden State’s 130-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, Curry detailed the “special” energy he felt inside Chase Center on an unforgettable night for everyone in the building.

“It was a special moment to do it at home, obviously,” Curry told the NBA on TNT broadcast after Thursday’s game. “The 2,974 record in New York was great because it was an unbelievable environment at [Madison Square Garden]. But to do it in front of my home fans, it was a weird game because I didn’t get many attempts, but to finally get it in the third [quarter], I felt the energy. It was special.”

While Curry’s scoring numbers were down — 11 points in 33 minutes — his iconic moment still stole the show.

The two-time NBA MVP was showered with “MVP” chants from an energized Bay Area crowd that has seen Curry record countless historic feats over the years, with his latest highlighting the incredible longevity of his 16-year career.

There certainly is a special vibe around these Warriors, who are riding a season-high six-game winning streak and are 13-1 with Jimmy Butler in the lineup since trading for the two-way star.

Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast

Posted on

Moore’s block, steal in closing seconds help SFA women beat SE Louisiana for Southland tourney title

Trinity Moore had 14 points, 10 rebounds and a key block in the closing seconds as No. seed Stephen F. Austin beat top-seeded SE Louisiana 65-57 on Thursday night to secure the programs 19th Southland Tournament championship. Moore blocked a shot by Taylor Bell out of bounds and she stole the ensuing inbounds pass with 32 seconds left before getting fouled and making two free throws for a 61-55 lead.