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Cavs: Dubs get special treatment from NBA [report]
In an article by Cleveland.com’s Chris Haynes, the Cavaliers privately aired concerns that the Golden State Warriors get preferential treatment from the NBA. Cleveland players took an issue with Draymond Green not being suspended for his kick to Steven Adams’ midsection. They also were mystified that Pistons and Hawks players weren’t suspended when they took vicious…
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Suspension on table for Draymond in Finals
OAKLAND — The Golden State Warriors need Draymond Green’s intense vocal presence and physical play against LeBron James more than ever. He was built for this matchup. They also need him on the basketball court. According to league rules, if Green receives one more flagrant foul point, he will be under review for suspension in the NBA Finals. With…
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NBA releases 2016 Christmas jerseys for Warriors
The NBA released designs of the Christmas Day jerseys for the 2016-17 season. Next season will be the last season Adidas outfits the league, as the NBA is switching to Nike at season’s end. The uniforms are very similar to the 2015 Christmas Day jerseys, with just a slight color change. Check out the design below:…
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Radnich: Look for Warriors to emerge victorious as rivalry evolves
What we will see Thursday is two of the best basketball players of all-time meeting again on the biggest stage. The newest in a long list of sports rivalries. It’s two of the premier players of this era going at it again and doing so in completely different ways. LeBron James has all but abandoned his perimeter game in…
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▶︎ Draymond, Bogut not thrilled with question about Cavs’ injuries last year
OAKLAND — He’s the lightning rod, both within the Warriors’ locker room and in group interview sessions with the media. He’s Draymond Green. Day 1 of NBA Finals availability featured a large gathering around Green on the hardwood at Oracle Arena. The Second Team All-NBA selection answered questions ranging from his thoughts on USA Olympic soccer to how…
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▶︎ LeBron James welcomed to the Bay Area with boos from Warriors fans
Lebron James was welcomed to San Francisco with a shower of boos as he entered his hotel. The star of the Cavaliers may have upset some Warriors fans with his recent comments on Steph Curry’s unanimous MVP and Steve Kerr winning the Coach of the Year award. Watch the video of King James’ arrival below: LeBron… pic.twitter.com/YYwQ4BEs9f…
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Steph Curry wants rings, not King James’ throne
OAKLAND — The NBA Finals are here, which means the circus is back in town. Hundreds of credentialed media members were on hand at Oracle Arena Wednesday afternoon, watching shootaround and holding interview sessions with members of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. Steph Curry was asked a provocative question about whether he’s surpassed LeBron…
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Foster included in pool of referees for NBA Finals
The NBA released the names of the 12 referees who will be working the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, one day before Game 1 at Oracle Arena. Scott Foster, who was noticeably absent for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, is lined up to be part of…
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Winner of Klay vs. Kyrie matchup will decide Finals
OAKLAND — Hunkered down in their respective film rooms formulating game plans, head coaches Steve Kerr and Tyronn Lue should come to a consensus: pick battles you can win. The NBA Finals will be a feeling out process with clumps of strategies to sort through. The Warriors very well may sag off the three-point line at home…