Shootaround (March 27) — Kyrie Irving faces new test as season wanes

No. 1: Kyrie Irving’s new defensive responsibility — Kyrie Irving is a world class scorer, one of the best on the planet. But the Cleveland Cavaliers’ superstar has never been accused of being anything other than a pedestrian defender. And that complicates things for a Cavaliers team trying to change the emphasis for Irving on …

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says All-Star Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert both 'fine' after leaving game with injury

Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said All-Star guard Kyrie Irving and reserve guard Iman Shumpert are both “fine” after leaving Thursday’s 91-83 victory over the Jazz with injuries. Irving suffered tightness in his left knee, while Shumpert sprained his left shoulder. But Lue described the decision to pull both as preventative, with Irving expected to play …

Shootaround (March 15) — Draymond Green pulls Golden State Warriors out of funk

No. 1: Green steps in when Warriors need him most — A three-game win streak, coupled with the San Antonio Spurs’ recent success, had knocked the Golden State Warriors from their No. 1 spot in the Western Conference on Tuesday morning. A date that night with the rebuilding Philadelphia 76ers, on paper, seemed to be …

Shootaround (March 15) — Draymond Green pulls Golden State Warriors out of funk

No. 1: Green steps in when Warriors need him most — A three-game win streak, coupled with the San Antonio Spurs’ recent success, had knocked the Golden State Warriors from their No. 1 spot in the Western Conference on Tuesday morning. A date that night with the rebuilding Philadelphia 76ers, on paper, seemed to be …

Shootaround (March 15) — Draymond Green pulls Golden State Warriors out of funk

No. 1: Green steps in when Warriors need him most — A three-game win streak, coupled with the San Antonio Spurs’ recent success, had knocked the Golden State Warriors from their No. 1 spot in the Western Conference on Tuesday morning. A date that night with the rebuilding Philadelphia 76ers, on paper, seemed to be …

With injury to Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors' aura of invincibility gone

Well, that was quick. The Warriors’ season went from “can they win 70 games?” to “will they stay No. 1 in the West?” faster than LeBron James chased down that Andre Iguodala layup. As you might imagine, these are somewhat fearful times with the Dubs, given the Kevin Durant injury situation, and as such, projections …

With injury to Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors' aura of invincibility gone

Well, that was quick. The Warriors’ season went from “can they win 70 games?” to “will they stay No. 1 in the West?” faster than LeBron James chased down that Andre Iguodala layup. As you might imagine, these are somewhat fearful times with the Dubs, given the Kevin Durant injury situation, and as such, projections …

With injury to Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors' aura of invincibility gone

Well, that was quick. The Warriors’ season went from “can they win 70 games?” to “will they stay No. 1 in the West?” faster than LeBron James chased down that Andre Iguodala layup. As you might imagine, these are somewhat fearful times with the Dubs, given the Kevin Durant injury situation, and as such, projections …

With injury to Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors' aura of invincibility gone

Well, that was quick. The Warriors’ season went from “can they win 70 games?” to “will they stay No. 1 in the West?” faster than LeBron James chased down that Andre Iguodala layup. As you might imagine, these are somewhat fearful times with the Dubs, given the Kevin Durant injury situation, and as such, projections …

With injury to Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors' aura of invincibility gone

Well, that was quick. The Warriors’ season went from “can they win 70 games?” to “will they stay No. 1 in the West?” faster than LeBron James chased down that Andre Iguodala layup. As you might imagine, these are somewhat fearful times with the Dubs, given the Kevin Durant injury situation, and as such, projections …