Warriors

The Grizzlies have ruled out John Konchar, Danny Green and Steven Adams. Kennedy Chandler and Kenneth Lofton Jr. have both been upgraded to available. As for ...

On the road, the Grizzlies are 11-13, while the Warriors are 17-6 at home. On Christmas, the Warriors also hosted the Grizzlies at the Chase Center, and they won 123-109. For the game, the two teams have finalized their injury reports and starting lineups.

The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 122-120 on Wednesday behind a game-winning layup from Jordan Poole. Here's what you need to know:.

Jordan Poole gets an inbound layup to win it. He finished with 21 points and seven assists. Curry had a game-high 34 points at the time.

Golden State's two-timeline plan is one of the reasons Myers' future appears to be in question. While the window to win championships with Steph Curry, Klay ...

He was promoted to general manager the following year and added president of basketball operations to his job title in 2016. "And so it's the same thing this year, through all the ups and downs, the rollercoaster season, it's be healthy and let's see someone beat those guys." [told Bonta Hill, Chris Mullin and Festus Ezeli](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-gm-bob-myers-confident-statement-nba-title-repeat-chances) during "Warriors Pregame Live" on Jan. He played an influential role in the franchise’s choice to use its five recent picks on upside teenagers instead of rerouting some of that capital into older and reliable help to maximize the present." Does Myers want to stick around to watch the dynasty he built potentially break apart? Golden State's two-timeline plan is one of the reasons Myers' future appears to be in question.

Brandon Clarke had a tying dunk with 6.3 seconds left for Memphis on a pass from Ja Morant after Klay Thompson's 3-pointer with 14.6 remaining put the Warriors ...

Green will get some scrimmaging and work with the G League Memphis Hustle this week. ... Memphis will host the defending champions for the last two meetings: March 9 annd March 18. Then Curry converted a tying four-point play with 2:27 to go in the period after falling into the courtside seats. Obviously we’re struggling right now on both ends of the floor, we just got to find our groove, it’s next-man up mentality.” The Grizzlies have lost a season-high four straight to begin this season-long five-game West Coast road trip. “We’re definitely going to miss Stevo, he does so much for us, all the little things, to impact winning,” Jenkins said. Late in the first half, Kuminga drove through the lane for a highlight-reel left-handed slam then knocked down a 3-pointer a few possessions later. Thompson then missed a rushed baseline jumper with five seconds to play, but Golden State got the ball out of bounds. He converted a pair of free throws with 26.6 seconds left to put Memphis ahead before Thompson's big 3. Curry hit a tying jumper with 2:18 left and made three free throws at the 1:55 mark. He wound up with 13 points. “He knows he can’t make that mistake,” coach Steve Kerr said.

The Wizards, Suns, Knicks and Clippers are reportedly teams worth monitoring as the former NBA Executive of the Year explores his options.

After being unexpectedly downgraded to questionable for Wednesday night's game vs. the Memphis Grizzles, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has ...

While Wiggins being out certainly changes the dynamic of this game, both the Warriors and Grizzlies will be locked in looking for a victory. The Warriors have not been able to stay heathy over the last several weeks, with their injury report often containing key players on a nightly basis. the Memphis Grizzles, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has now been officially ruled out with a non-covid illness.

The Warriors brought everything they had when they beat the Grizzlies on Christmas. Another matchup comes at the perfect time.

Stephen Curry was not happy with Jordan Poole — and officials tossed him from the game in the final seconds on Wednesday night.

The Warriors brought everything they had when they beat the Grizzlies on Christmas. Another matchup comes at the perfect time.

These are the fun games, these are the competitive games, these are the games that bring out all that energy, all the momentum, everything. Those other three losses were at the hands of the 11-win Detroit Pistons, 15-win Orlando Magic and a Phoenix Suns team that was missing six of their top players and were losers of six straight games. All of those were ugly losses to teams the Warriors didn't show up for. Including losing a 12-point lead to the Nets in the final six minutes, the Warriors now have lost four straight home games. Trying to find that extra gear, the Warriors brought everything they had in their first contest this season with the Grizzlies. At the time, that was second only to the 53 rebounds they finished with in their first battle with Boston. The Warriors grabbed 51 rebounds in their previous matchup with Memphis. From beating the Grizzlies over six games in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs last season to sending them home with a 14-point loss on Christmas without Curry and Andrew Wiggins, Memphis brings the best out of the Warriors. The Warriors believe until proven otherwise on the biggest stage, the top dogs still reside in The Bay. The Grizzlies, led by 23-year-old Ja Morant and a handful of others in their early to mid-20s, want to griddy across the Golden Gate Bridge and laugh along the way with the Larry O'Brien trophy. In recent history, the Grizzlies have brought the best out of them. "Yeah, for sure," Steve Kerr said Tuesday after Warriors practice when asked if he can feel a different vibe when the Warriors play a team like the Grizzlies with a growing rivalry.

Stephen Curry was not happy with Jordan Poole — and officials tossed him from the game in the final seconds on Wednesday night.

The Golden State Warriors overcame 21 turnovers, and a Steph Curry ejection to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-120 on Wednesday night.

After a pair of empty possessions, Green gave the Warriors a 117-116 lead with 30.4 seconds left. Poole recorded 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists with a game-high +15 plus/minus. Green finished with 8 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. Thompson took one dribble forward and knocked down a triple with 14.6 seconds remaining. Morant answered by drawing another foul and knocking down a pair of free throws to take a 118-117 lead with 26.6 seconds left. Instead, it bounced off back iron and gave the Grizzlies an opportunity to tie things up.

In a moment that no one expected, Steph Curry was ejected for the third time in his career against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

So, I threw it pretty hard, but I didn't think it got to the stands or put anybody in danger, so maybe I did hit the floor too hard. In a moment that no one expected, Steph Curry was ejected for the third time in his career against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. So, I reacted in a way that obviously put myself and the team in a tough place.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole scored the winning layup with a second remaining to cap a crazy, back-and-forth final minute, and the Golden State ...

Then Curry converted a tying four-point play with 2:27 to go in the period after falling into the courtside seats. ... Memphis will host the defending champions for the last two meetings: March 9 and 18. Green will get some scrimmaging and work with the G League Memphis Hustle this week. Afterward, Curry was in the hallway eager to greet Poole with a celebratory hug. “We’re definitely going to miss Stevo, he does so much for us, all the little things, to impact winning,” Jenkins said. The Grizzlies have lost a season-high four straight to begin this season-long five-game West Coast trip. Thompson then missed a rushed baseline jumper with five seconds to play, but Golden State got the ball out of bounds. Late in the first half, Kuminga drove through the lane for a highlight-reel left-handed slam then knocked down a 3-pointer a few possessions later. He converted a pair of free throws with 26.6 seconds left to put Memphis ahead before Thompson's big 3. Curry hit a tying jumper with 2:18 left and made three free throws at the 1:55 mark. “To win the game after the Steph ejection was great. Crew chief Sean Wright confirmed the reasoning to a pool reporter: “Stephen Curry takes his mouth piece and throws into the stands with force, as per rule, that is an automatic ejection.”

With Andrew Wiggins out due to a non-COVID illness, the spotlight shifts to Jonathan Kuminga.

Steve Kerr is glad the Warriors won Wednesday night, but he knows his superstar can't let his frustrations get the best of him.

"But the intentions and the energy around what matters in the sense of winning, that's what it's all about. Kind of let my emotions get in the way of it." When you want something so bad like getting the win and in the fourth quarter, execution, clutch situation, all that stuff does matter, so I reacted in a way that obviously put myself out of the game and put the team in a tough place. They fought through and executed down the stretch and got us the win." "I didn't see what happened at the time, so when the ref called it, I was confused and then the coaches told me he threw the mouthpiece down out of anger," Kerr said. But I was really proud of the guys.

In the end, Jordan Poole, the same teammate who made Curry mad made him glad. All was forgiven.

The Grizzlies responded with Ja Morant driving into the lane and feeding Brandon Clarke for a game-tying lob with 6.3 seconds left. “Not just because it is Memphis and all of the narratives there, but it is just how we’re playing. That brightened the spotlight on Klay Thompson and Poole. Poole got under Curry’s skin – and that of his coaches and teammates – by launching a 29-foot shot with 13 seconds on the shot clock and 1:14 left in the game. “Obviously, he's our leader and we would love to have him in the game with us for the last 3, but we just found a way to grit it out and get a big win against a really good team. A lot of celebrations in the tunnel,” Curry said. Thompson buried a triple with 14.6 seconds to go to give Golden State a two-point lead. Curry lasted only six minutes before being tossed, but he scored 10 points without missing a shot and was plus-8. Truth told, JP is the 23-year-old heir apparent to Steph, who is 34 and, all things considered, the greatest Warrior of all-time. As they did in the fourth quarter. Poole was grinning in return. He slapped palms with security chief Yusef Wright and then teammate/friend Andre Iguodala.

This was Curry's third career ejection, including playoffs. All three ejections have involved his mouthpiece. In Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals, Curry was tossed ...

Next, [Anthony Lamb](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066790/anthony-lamb) rotated to the left. "Not just because it was Memphis and all of the narratives there, but it is just how we are playing. But against the Grizzlies -- especially after Curry was ejected -- the Warriors managed to execute. It was the first go-ahead field goal in the final 10 seconds of a game in Poole's career. [Donte DiVincenzo](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3934673/donte-divincenzo) held the ball looking for somewhere to inbound it. We're getting a lot of experience with close games in the regular season, and that will definitely help us down the road." [Klay Thompson](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6475/klay-thompson) and Poole chirped at Memphis players as they walked toward the tunnel. I reacted in a way that put myself out of the game and put the team in a tough place," Curry said after the Warriors pulled off a wild But near the end of the second quarter, the tide started to turn for both teams. The Warriors committed 11 fouls and had 14 turnovers in the first half -- the most turnovers they've committed in any half at home this season. In 2017, he was ejected after throwing his mouthguard at a referee in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. I think [the Grizzlies] bring out a different competitive side in us and we do the same for them.

Steph Curry was mad at Jordan Poole and got ejected after throwing his mouthpiece into the stands.

This isn't the first time Curry has been ejected for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands, as he famously did the same thing in the Warriors' Game 6 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. The good news for Curry, Poole and the Warriors is that the 24-year-old guard redeemed himself by scoring the game-winning layup with 1.0 seconds left on the clock. The incident occurred with 1:14 remaining in regulation and Curry wasn't even upset with the game officials.

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Then Curry converted a tying four-point play with 2:27 to go in the period after falling into the courtside seats. [Jordan Poole](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277956/jordan-poole) made the winning layup with a second remaining to cap a crazy, back-and-forth final minute, and the Warriors fought back to beat [Ja Morant](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4279888/ja-morant) and Memphis 122-120 on Wednesday night. He converted a pair of free throws with 26.6 seconds left to put Memphis ahead before Thompson's big 3. Afterward, Curry was in the hallway eager to greet Poole with a celebratory hug. Thompson then missed a rushed baseline jumper with five seconds to play, but Golden State got the ball out of bounds. “To win the game after the Steph ejection was great.

The ejection vs. the Grizzlies was just the third of Curry's career.

Poole shared his annoyance with the decision to eject Curry after the game. Fortunately for the Warriors, Curry's absence didn't cost them the game. The ejection was the third of Curry's career, and the other two were memorable for similar reasons. The officials immediately ejected him from the game. With Curry calling for the ball, Poole threw up a quick 3-pointer. [Klay Thompson](/nba/players/1647559/klay-thompson/) missed a mid-range jumper that would've doubled the Warriors' lead.

“Draymond is still our leader,” Kerr said. “Still the guy who is going to be vocal during games, during practice, and he's doing a great job of that. “I think ...

Coming off a loss to Brooklyn in which they blew a 12-point lead in the final six minutes, a bounce-back is in order. People are more likely to follow a leader if they believe caring is part of the equation. I’ve been working to come out of that, and I’m starting to turn a corner. “I have to be better at holding guys accountable and not stay hostage to the preseason situation. “We have to really dive in on those things, starting with me,” Green said on the podcast. Because I have not been the leader that I am and that I need to be for this team. All of the vets need to contribute to that. This is how he would fortify practice sessions and provide a spark during games, and his fiery disposition generally has worked in favor of the Warriors. Green has been this team’s emotional and tactical leader since 2015, and he was tremendous at it as recently as last season. “So, the leadership that has to come from within doesn’t all fall on Draymond’s shoulders. “So, for me, I’ve kind of had to walk a fine line of not really being Draymond. The reason I have not been that leader is also my fault.

Draymond Green's basketball IQ was the difference yet again Wednesday night in the Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

"That started in the 2015 championship, so I'm all for it," Thompson said of the Warriors going small. Under points scored, it was Curry, Thompson and Poole's game against the Grizzlies. As he said, that allowed the Warriors to go smaller down the stretch. The five-man group of Poole, Thompson, DiVincenzo, Lamb and Green played 28 seconds together. He then boxes out Brandon Clarke, beats Jackson to the point of where Bane's misfire was landing and that's when one of the smartest players in NBA history always comes out on top. This season, he missed the first 14 games to injury and has been a top Defensive Player of the Year candidate ever since he returned. "We had enough guys out there who knew the play where we could sort through it. The margin for error was minimal. It was a play Kerr admitted the Warriors hadn't practiced in months. His 103 defensive rating is the best of his career, and if eligible, he'd be leading the league with 3.2 blocks per game. "It allowed us to play smaller for a longer stretch." With a Desmond Bane 3-pointer in mid-flight, Green peeks to his right to see where Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr.

“It's the modeling part for those guys that's very helpful for them in their game,” said Rockets coach Stephen Silas, who called Green “one of the most cerebral ...

Could the Warriors lose Bob Myers over money? The Warriors team president's contract expires in July. Maybe Myers is burned out. Maybe he wants more money. Or ...

Myers may not want to want to share power and decision-making with the owner’s kids - [Kirk is the heir apparent to his father.](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F3147097%2F2022%2F02%2F25%2Fkawakami-warriors-vp-kirk-lacob-on-possibly-being-his-fathers-successor-the-depth-of-this-roster-and-more%2F%3Fsource%3Dtwittered&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F1%2F26%2F23571891%2Fcould-warriors-lose-myers) [The Athletic’s description](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F4123595%2F2023%2F01%2F25%2Fwarriors-bob-myers-contract-extension%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F1%2F26%2F23571891%2Fcould-warriors-lose-myers) of the Warriors “brain trust” meeting after a game listed six people - and three of them were named Lacob. [owner Tony Ressler gave more team control](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F4086123%2F2023%2F01%2F13%2Fatlanta-hawks-trae-young-nate-mcmillan-power-structure%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F1%2F26%2F23571891%2Fcould-warriors-lose-myers) to his 27-year-old son. Myers [refuses to discuss his contract](https://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/12/11/report-warriors-president-bob-myers-working-on-expiring-contract/) situation during the season, but all indications are that the Warriors team president wants to be paid like one of the NBA’s top executives. [Washington Wizards](https://www.bulletsforever.com) have a messy balance sheet with Bradley Beal’s max contract and Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis both able to become free agents this summer. But you can’t predict what decisions might be made by the brain trust who also thought Alen Smailagic This season, with Bob Myers’ contract set to expire in July, could history repeat itself in the [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com)’ front office? The incumbent team president is Lawrence Frank, but that’s not going to be an impediment to hiring a superstar like Myers, just like the presence of Elton Brand The Suns have all their own draft picks going forward, a novelty for Myers after a decade with the Warriors. Like Jerry West, he could end up with the Clippers, who are building a new arena and have an owner who doesn’t mind paying a ton of luxury tax. [The list of executives](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F4123595%2F2023%2F01%2F25%2Fwarriors-bob-myers-contract-extension%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstateofmind.com%2F2023%2F1%2F26%2F23571891%2Fcould-warriors-lose-myers) believed to be making more than Myers includes “Philadelphia’s Daryl Morey, Toronto’s Masai Ujiri, Miami’s Pat Riley, Minnesota’s Tim Connelly, San Antonio’s R.C. Throw in a young star like Devin Booker and Draymond Green-esque defender in Mikal Bridges, and the Suns job has a lot of appeal.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green dribbles the ball up court and takes charge of Golden State's backups, directing two-way teammate Anthony Lamb on ...

“I wasn’t very good but now when you’ve got a chance to be on the floor with a Hall-of-Fame-type player like that who has major impact on defense and offense, it’s going to change you.” “You have to have good players, like really good players off the bench, if you can play with only one starter. Ultimately, you have to understand a guy’s situation and how they fare in their minutes. The Warriors are counting on the experience gained by the young players now making them a far better team come playoff time in April and May. “I was that guy who was initiating and making sure that we set up. “I was the guy that would come in and really be that coach out on the floor,” McMillan recalled.

Draymond Green dribbles the ball up court and takes charge of Golden State's backups, directing two-way teammate Anthony Lamb on the wing, dishing the ball ...

“I wasn’t very good but now when you’ve got a chance to be on the floor with a Hall-of-Fame-type player like that who has major impact on defense and offense, it’s going to change you.” “You have to have good players, like really good players off the bench, if you can play with only one starter. Ultimately, you have to understand a guy’s situation and how they fare in their minutes. The Warriors are counting on the experience gained by the young players now making them a far better team come playoff time in April and May. “I was that guy who was initiating and making sure that we set up. Rick Carlisle recalls fondly how former Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki also used to play with the backups.

Bob Myers contract as the Warriors general manager comes to an end this summer and negotiations on his future will tell us a lot about the franchise.

He is the ultimate architect. Part of the equation for Myers, known for his deep conversations and intellectual curiosity, is the contemplation of what’s next. While Warriors owner Joe Lacob has said Myers is one of the highest-paid general managers in the league, titles get fuzzy (and somewhat meaningless) around the league — many guys in Myers’ role have a president or VP title attached to their name. There are no straight lines and simple answers here, but if Myers gets paid like Daryl Morey or Masai Ujiri he is far more likely to stay. He’s been the architect of four NBA title teams, was the lead recruiter in the Durant free agency signing, and has been the trusted conduit between players, coaches and ownership. The Warriors can’t pay everyone.

Stephen Curry was ejected from the Golden State Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night.

Both of those were in reaction to what he thought were bad calls. [Steph Curry](https://www.sfgate.com/stephen-curry/) has been kicked out of three games in his NBA career, all for the exact same gross reason. The first two spittle receptacle tosses came years ago — one famously in Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals, the other in an Oct.

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“I think lacrosse in general needs social media to its advantage,” said Teat. As the sport continues to grow in mainstream popularity, many lacrosse fans turn to social media to their information and content. “Every game is tough in this league,” said Teat after Saturday’s win. “Unfortunately, the first four games haven’t quite gone our way and I don’t think we’ve been playing anywhere near our best nor a full sixty minutes,” said Teat. “We are honored to partner with Warrior and our own Jeff Teat to help bring children closer to the great game of lacrosse at Nassau Coliseum,” said Rich Lisk, President and General Manager of the Riptide. “The idea of getting them out and watching a game and having a good time with their families is the most important thing. The “Teat’s Warriors” partnership also includes Teat conducting a series of stick stringing clinics for children at multiple Lacrosse Unlimited locations on Long Island. “All those guys want to do in there is come out with a win. The sport has deep roots on Long Island but as popular as the sport is in this area, there are still communities that haven’t been exposed to the game of lacrosse. “I think we were playing really unselfish,” said Teat after the game on the telecast. I’m looking forward to the next one.” “Warrior is proud to sponsor ‘Teat’s Warriors’ section for New York Riptide home games,” said Gabe O’ Neil, Warrior Brand Marketing Manager.

One is Draymond Green, who has a $27.6 million player option, didn't get an extension he wanted with the team last summer (while Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins ...

In another intense matchup between the Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State came out on top with a 122-120 win Wednesday at Chase Center.

Not this season, and not in the past. The Warriors totaled 14 turnovers in the first half, their most in any half at home this season, and they turned into 22 points for the Grizzlies. Klay gave the Warriors eight points and two 3-pointers in the fourth. Overall, the Warriors with 22 turnovers and the Grizzlies turned them into 29 points. At the 8:15 mark in the second quarter, the Warriors already had 10 turnovers and the Grizzlies had scored 15 points off them. Poole wound up scoring 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winner. His fellow Splash Brother (Klay Thompson) and Splash Nephew (Jordan Poole) came alive in the fourth as well. Teams have to sag off Kuminga when he has the ball or when he's off the ball in the corner. Curry was on fire in the fourth quarter, making all three of his shots. The Grizzlies challenged Kuminga's corner 3-point shot in the second quarrter, and he took advantage of the opening. The three of them put the Warriors on their backs when it mattered most, hoping to spark a much-needed win streak. Steph Curry scored 21 of his game-high 34 points in the second half.

Jordan Poole had the perfect reaction when he saw Steph Curry in the tunnel after his game-winner against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Steve Kerr channeled his inner Jim Mora in answering a question about the Warriors' seeding heading into a possible playoff appearance.

"Playoffs?!" Seeding?!" 8 seed in the conference and would have to play in the NBA's Play-In Tournament, an underwhelming fate after winning a championship less than a year ago. "'Playoffs?!' Seeding?! "We're getting really good bench production now, but our starters have struggled a little bit the last couple weeks. "We gotta defend without fouling," Kerr explained.