NBA

Stephen Curry To Only Stay With Warriors If They Aren’t “Bottom Feeders”

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7 months ago

July 25, 2024

Joshua

Stephen Curry To Only Stay With Warriors If They Aren't "Bottom Feeders"

In a recent interview with Andscape’s Marc Spears, Stephen Curry spoke on many subjects surrounding him and his career; the one that caught the attention of many was his future in the NBA and with the Golden State Warriors.

Will Curry remain with Golden State for the remainder of his career? Yes, but it’s on one condition: the franchise isn’t a bottom-feeding team. In other words, they don’t get stuck in a rebuilding phase that kills all aspirations of playoffs and competing for championships.

“I want to win. Let’s put it this way, it’s a longwinded way of saying that it if it is a situation where you’re a bottom feeder and it’s just because you want to stay there, I’d have a hard time with that. But I don’t think that’s going to be the reality.”

Here is the full quote:

“It’s tough, right? I’ve always said I want to be a Warrior for life. At this stage in my career, I feel like that’s possible. And you can still be a competitive, it doesn’t mean you guaranteed the championship. It doesn’t mean winning. Winning is always a priority, but obviously you’re realistic. It doesn’t mean that it’s going to happen if you stay the course. You need to shake things up and keep reimagining what it looks like to evolve with what league is at right now, with where some of these talented teams are now.

I’m taking it one step at a time to be honest. I think that’s the only way that will protect my happiness. Also, it allows me to enjoy being myself when I’m out there playing. And I’ll continue to make the decisions that are best for me and for my career at the end of the day when it comes to just the imagination. I want to win. Let’s put it this way, it’s a longwinded way of saying that it if it is a situation where you’re a bottom feeder and it’s just because you want to stay there, I’d have a hard time with that. But I don’t think that’s going to be the reality.”

The 36-year-old has spoken about his future before, especially being able to be on a team that wins. So, that isn’t new. The only new thing he added was being on a bottom-feeder team, as Golden State did endure a rough stretch of that before winning the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics.

Curry is heading into the third year of his four-year contract, as he’ll be an unrestricted free agent in 2026-27. That’ll make him 38 years old.

Jalen Suggs

Jalen Suggs (Knee) No Clear Timeline For Return

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3 days ago

March 1, 2025

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Jalen Suggs (Knee) No Clear Timeline For Return

According to the Orlando Magic, Jalen Suggs has been diagnosed with trochlea injury in his left knee.

In him trying to return to the court, Suggs was experiencing discomfort in his knee, which prompted the organization to order extra imaging for their promising combo guard.

The further evaluation has confirmed the 23-year-old to be out indefinitely, as a treatment plan has been made with the intentions of him making a full recovery.

Suggs is averaging 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists this season.

Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves To Undergo MRI On Calf

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3 days ago

March 1, 2025

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According to the Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, after suffering the injury during their win against the Los Angeles Clippers, Austin Reaves will undergo an MRI to determine the severity.

Reaves suffered the calf injury in the first quarter after playing the first nine minutes of the game. It was determined to be “right calf soreness.”

Even with this diagnosis, Los Angeles will have a more in-depth one to be done to make sure it’s just soreness. Redick did not have an update on when the talented guard would make his return to the court.

The 26-year-old, who is one of the better third options in the league currently, is averaging 19.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.2 rebounds this season. In the month of February, Reaves averaged 23.5 points and 6.1 assists.

Los Angeles is fourth in the West with a record of 37-21. Their next game is a rematch against the Clippers on Sunday.

76ers

Joel Embiid (Knee) Out For Remainder Of Season; 76ers Could Seek “Medical Retirement”

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3 days ago

March 1, 2025

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According to the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid has officially been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to his left knee.

With ongoing issues involving his knee, and this season not exactly turning out the way Philly has hoped, both sides have come to an agreement to shut it down and begin rehab.

“The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have been consulting with top specialists regarding ongoing issues with his left knee,” wrote the Sixers in their statement. “After further evaluation, it has been determined that he is medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.

“We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan and will update media when we have more information. The team and specialists will continue working with Joel to ensure the best path forward for his long-term health and performance.”

The 30-year-old only played in 19 games this season, as last year was only 39 games. In his career, Embiid has never played 70 games in a season. He’s only has four seasons of playing 60-68 games. He’s played nine seasons in the National Basketball Association.

In his MVP season, Embiid only managed to play 66 games, which saw them be a second-round exit team.

Per Keith Smith’s report, Philadelphia could request a ‘medical retirement’ for Embiid if he’s unable to play a year from now. This is a greater possibility with many around the league saying his upcoming extension is basically untradeable.

“At that point, an independent doctor selected by the NBA and NBPA would examine Embiid. If agreed he can no longer play, his remaining contract would be wiped off the books for the Sixers.”

This season, the 76ers are 20-38 (12th in the East). They are three games back from the final Play-In spot (Chicago Bulls).