Kristaps Porzingis has been cleared to play for the Warriors in Tuesday’s matchup against the Bulls, ESPN’s Anthony Slater writes. This will be Porzingis’ third appearance for Golden State since being acquired in the Jonathan Kuminga trade.
After playing 17 minutes on February 19, in which he scored 12 points on five-of-nine shooting, the Latvian big man missed the next six games before returning on Saturday, scoring nine points with five assists and five rebounds in the loss to the Thunder.
Porzingis has been struggling with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) since last season. He spoke recently about getting cleared to play and his belief that he’ll be more available for the rest of the season than he has been to this point, though he understands fans’ skepticism given his inconsistent playing status.
Draymond Green and De’Anthony Melton are questionable for tonight’s game.
We have more from the Warriors:
- Warriors coach Steve Kerr has once again called for a shorter NBA season, reiterating a point he has made multiple times in the past, according to the writers at ESPN. “I know this will not be a popular opinion in the league office, but I will continue to say it because it’s obvious we need to play fewer games — we need to take 10 games off the schedule,” said Kerr. “I think it would be a more competitive and healthier league if we played fewer games.” Kerr, who coaches the oldest roster in the league by average age, understands that the financial implications of such a change would be steep but believes the benefits outweigh the costs.
- Green knows that his skill set is not one of a typical NBA star, which is why he considers his brain his biggest superpower on the court, Taylor Wirth writes for NBC Sports Bay Area. “The reason I say I don’t think anyone can be me, is because, yes I [play hard, physical defense], but it’s not the best thing that I do,” Green said. “I think I’m as smart as anyone in the NBA, and that’s my best skill.“
- Seth Curry suited up for the Warriors for the first time since December and was very productive, scoring 13 points in 12 minutes while adding three assists. It was such an effective performance that his opponent, Jazz guard Elijah Harkless, turned to him for advice, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic, who says Harkless asked: “How you come in and make shots right away?” While the Warriors still lost to the tanking Jazz, the return felt important to Curry, who missed over three months of action due to sciatic nerve irritation. “There was like a month where I really couldn’t move,” he said. “I was just laying at home. And then once the pain went away I was able to rehab and try to get all my movement back, but it’s been tough … I just had a minor pain in my back, it got worse, worse, and then it just hit its tipping point.”
Oh Draymond. If we can compile a 5 minute montage on you acting stupid and hurting your team, I’m not sure that being smart if your best skill lmao.
Umm…You need to look a bit closer.
With Draymond in the lineup this season, the Warriors have a Defensive rating of 104. Without him, the rating is 140.
An opposing player once said of Draymond, “He knows our plays better than we do”
Ehh idk if it’s worth trying to get this person to see this perspective. They seem to just see what they want, or actually they said they just watch youtube clips and montages. No use trying to tell someone this who doesn’t watch any games
HAHAHAHAH
I don’t watch games. You must be new. Or your account must be new. Surely you didn’t have a melt down and get banned right?
Oh I only say that because it seems like a pretty generic and mainstream narrative that you’re perpetuating instead of actually reflecting on the game itself. Plus you mentioned the montages, so I assumed you probably watch viral clips from games without context.
Otherwise, if you watch and see the high IQ ball Draymond brings to floor every night, then your comment is meant as sarcasm or just to hate no?
No don’t change tune now. You said “they said they just watch youtube clips and montages”. When did I say that? That’s just a lie trying to discredit anything I say.
If it’s a pretty mainstream thought that Draymond acts like an idiot and hurts his team when doing so, how is it a sarcastic or hateful comment?
Pretending that Dray is an excessively thoughtful and calculated person is ridiculous.
I’m not changing tune haha. You brought up montages, so I assumed that’s where you got your “insight” from. Otherwise, I figured you come with a more diplomatic response. Not a lie, but definitely to diminish. You didn’t provide anything at all from that comment. So why should it be on a pedestal?
Well I mean the sarcasm and hate just comes from the lack of acknowledgement of what Draymond brings to court in regards to his offensive and defensive awareness + what he provides to his teammates with communication, positioning, schemes, etc.
I think none of us can really say he isn’t thoughtful or calculated. On the court, he seems to me extremely calculated. Is Lebron not calculated? I would say he is, but he whines and complains. Doesn’t mean he’s not calculated.
I think you took it in a light to receive attention, not actual dialogue and that’s why I made my comments. You see what I’m saying, no?
I truly do no see what you’re saying lmao. Is every time Draymond punches someone (either on his team or the opposing) him acting in a calculated and thoughtful way? When he tells KD that they don’t need him because KD told him to be quiet, is that smart and calculated? How about when he has such a large meltdown that Adam Silver has to personally step in so that he doesn’t retire in the middle of the season? Or when he walks off the court because his coach was being too mean to him? All of that from the top of my head. Im sure google would back me up.
There are plenty of good things to say about Draymond Green. Saying that his intelligence is the highest among them is by far the stupidest thing you guys have tried to push in weeks.
But that’s the point I just made. Every time star players whine or complain or act out, it’s obviously not calculated, they’re acting out of emotions. But those moments don’t take away from a player’s intellect on the court. Draymond’s IQ is a skill set and one of the major reasons he’s in the position he is today. And not acknowledging Draymond’s basketball IQ and only point to those instances just backs my original comment.
You commented to push a narrative, not for discourse. It feels like it’s just montages, clips, headlines with some fans. Especially if you consider someone who follows the game of basketball, these kind of comments that are continually perpetuated really is kind or a simple take on things.
I commented to push a narrative? What kind of power do you think I wield exactly? You are proving that there is absolutely no room for discourse. You cannot even pretend to fathom what I’m saying because it would take away from your narrative.
Draymond is and constantly acts like a dumba**. You can choose to believe that he’s Einstein. Definitely not the worst take your crowd has had.
“Star” players too… smfh hahah
I mean c’mon. What you said it pretty easy to understand. This is like a basic, internet sourced, Draymond narrative. How am I proving there’s no room for discourse? Haha. Takes like your comment are lazy and hate driven, not opening room for NBA or hoop dialogue.
I’m not pushing any narrative. I’m a Warriors fan and have been watching Draymond for many years, including at Mich. St. He’s a polarizing player and has definitely has questionable actions in his career, but for what he’s contributed and brought to floor every night he’s been in a Warriors uniform, how can I not defend the other half? I mean 4x championship for a team I thought might never make the playoffs again after the We Believe team. And he was a massive contributor in each one and won a chip as a pivotal player in his 3rd season.
I’m not sure what you mean by that last sentence, as well. Draymond isn’t star level now obviously, but once a star always a star, regardless if a player’s skillset has declined.
It just can’t be looked at from one perspective and I guess my point to the other fella in the first place was to say it’s no use explaining to someone with such a narrow perspective and I didn’t even take my own advice lmaoo
You were a Draymond fan when he was in college??! That is the biggest larp I’ve heard in a while man. I’m beginning to realize that the other one is your alt
I wasn’t religiously following Draymond in college, but yeah I was a fan. I mean 2012 National Player of the Year. Led his team to a couple final four appearances. It wasn’t like he was some random player out of the blue.
I was a Steph fan at Davidson, but obviously, like most people, didn’t really watch him until he blew up March Madness.
Regardless, it’s a shame that you, along with the other internet trolls continue to have limited perspective on the game. But hey, I guess I can’t really blame you for hating Draymond. But you can’t blame me for defending him, as well
Last sentence swung me. No shame in fighting for your guy. Agree to disagree.
@giants totally fair to say his best skill is defensive timing and execution especially for his size. What’s not fair to say is that he’s a very smart player. His attitude has impacted his team in a negative way too many times to say otherwise.
Also, they actually cut the full quote. It is kinda funny and self-aware.
Hmm interesting point. I presume it you only watch montages and not the game itself? If true, pretty embarrassing. Just filled with hate, no substance.
Aristotle or Davey…get a a grip. Just say what you want to say.
I’d say it’s pretty embarrassing to make comments like that but only refer to watching montages right? It lacks substance. Really feels like fishing for likes if anything.
Yep, that’s you. I’m a little grown up for likes. Just curious…how would you know that type of behaviour gets likes or thumbs up? I mean considering you’ve just got here lmfao. Go away.
Not you, the original comment above calling Draymond stupid. Don’t be extremely sensitive for no reason, can’t even read right lmao
Getting your account banned and then coming back with the same initials a day later is hilarious. Amazing how every couple of days there’s a new Warriors guy who nobody has ever seen post before lmao
I’m not sure who you’re talking about lmaooo but sounds like these people get under your skin
The receipts are all there Dave.
Who is Dave bro haha. Dave living rent free
Does he know ball?
10000000% agree with Kerr. 70 game schedule. Do it now. The owners can eat a cucumber.
You hate basketball then, find another sport lil bro – YDKB
It’s not just the owners. All salaries will decrease by 10%, at least.
DNPKP ……. (POTS) —
Personally Orchestrated Traumatic Sickness
Do you need a blankie.
No a stoggie
sheagoodbye
you still play with dolls lol. I only played ball. And owned it. Not talk about it like the cowards on the sidelines. KP disrespected the Knicks and NY basketball. I know that doesn’t include you. It will always include me.
Where did Porzingis touch you? Show us on the doll.
Oldest roster and guys like LeBron who is 40 want a shorter season, go figure.
Uh…LeBron plays for the Lakers. A bit further south.
Dude please stop replying seeing I constantly have to connect the dots. I’ve been kind up until now but, I’m pretty sure you are spastic.
DirtyDra is so smart. He has the most flagrant fouls in NBA (19). Behind Howard all time (22). Should pass him soon.
link to fadeawayworld.net
Most Ts all time —
Top 3 Leaders (Regular Season): Karl Malone (332), Charles Barkley (329), and Rasheed Wallace (317).
Green has 211 career Ts …
In playoffs Green has 36. Howard 39
Warriors lost to the tanking Jazz.
Welcome to the lottery Warriors. A bunch of bums.
You know the Rockets hope the warriors don’t make it past the play in. Would be funny to match up against the Rockets again in the playoffs. Maybe that is why they are tanking so they are not the #1 or 2 seed.
Rockets are better than last year. KD is the difference maker.
Warriors aren’t even worthy of being in the playoffs. Even when Butler wasn’t injured, they were a mid team. They are done.
Come on captin Ron every year we heard the Rockets were better than the warriors and every year the warriors smack them around. Just face it Rockets are the warriors lap dog.
Every year is different. Rockets are better this year.
The Warriors first need to get out of the play-in. Warriors are dumpster fire this year.
Don’t behave like that troll Davey.
Cry more Ron. You are wrong. Rockets are not making any noise this year, they lack the PG they need and the clubhouse is a disaster as proven by and thanks to KD. Babysoft franchise after Olajuwon.
Lol says the crybaby. They are still better than the garbage Warriors, which are more and more looking like a lottery team.
Stop living in the past troll.
“Stop living in the past”, as you rely on 900 year old KD lmaooo
Steph is older than KD bruh lol
@TunaNoCrust
I’m not the one who threw the first stone. I am the one accused of “living in the past” but the person saying that is relying on an ancient KD.
I don’t care I was just pointing out facts to continue yalls spat lmao
Anyone remember last year when Davey swore up and down that KD was getting traded to the Warriors at the deadline and would lead them to at least 3 more chips??
But that didn’t happen so KD sucks actually
You come to a warrior post to talk smack about the warriors. So I will rub it back in. Rockets are not winning this year either. You came here to trioll the warriors. So why are you trolling the warrior’s post?
This is a discussion forum. Not a Warriors fansite.
And Rockets are far better than the loser Warriors this year.
They lost to a tanking Bulls team. Trash lol.
yawn! You can’t even admit you love to troll the warriors page that is sad. Only thing sadder is the Rockets will once again get kicked out of the playoffs and who will you blame? Doesn’t look like the warriors for once. So you will have a new team to trol and cry about how its no fair!
Neither team coming out the west. All yall need to SYBAU LOL
not gonna to dispute that
No, you SYBAU troll.
Yeah dude, a 50% healthy roster lost a game they were winning handily, oh well!
Lets see what happens when Steph shows up. We all know the rockets arent making any noise this postseason, KD doesnt even believe in his own teammates and despises them.
Let go Warriors (only for tonight)!!!
Bulls want that 1st round pick in top 3
Bulls need any picks in the top 5 lol
You jinxed it, proving you are the lowest tier of poster on here.
Welcome to town. We need to win big-time. Can’t even beat the jazz.
Kerr is such a clown, like, just because YOU hate your job and refuse to retire, does not mean the rest of us want less games. Sybau Steve, just go retire already!!!
GSW best rotation is literally Horford Porzingis Dray Jimmy Steph and yall acting like they are done done lmaooo just say you are a hater and dont know ball, you WILL be wrong. That lineup destroys every team in the NBA.
You were wrong in 2021 and 2022 about this, and you are still wrong.
Oh they are done. Put Kristaps, Al and Steph on the court at once and see what happens.
Warriors aren’t beating the Clippers in the play-in.
Just look to next year.
Buzelis went Bam BAM on Warriors lols.
Yea this team is done. We should never have beaten the warriors even without Steph. Smdh idk how to feel.
Haha it hurts! But honestly Bulls played hard last night and sometimes the team with more legs wins. Plus Buzi was hoopin
Warriors down 3 out of their 5 starters and played 3 2 way players last night could say 4 because 1 was a 2way until last month. They are tanking. Why shouldn’t they tank they need better draft picks.
It’s too late to tank for them. They’ll get around 12-14th pick unless something crazy happens.
Yeah no tanking happening here. As a fan, I don’t want them to tank. Give me some competitive hoops and maybe Steph comes back and plays a few.