Warriors forward Draymond Green punched former teammate Jordan Poole during practice prior to the 2022 in a move that changed the fates of both Golden State stars. The Warriors, fresh off of an NBA championship, traded Poole to the Washington Wizards and haven't played in the NBA Finals since.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole have challenged each other since the Golden State Warriors drafted Poole 28th overall in 2019. They’d see who could make more shots in a row in practice and go at it in scrimmages, friendly competition that helped bring the best in each other.
The Phoenix Suns (19-20) play the second of their five-game road trip at the Washington Wizards (6-32) on Thursday.
On Monday night, the Washington Wizards hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves. They were blown out (120-105) to fall to 6-32 in their first 38 games of the season.
The Wizards fleeced the Suns with the Bradley Beal trade in 2023, and they'll benefit from it for years to come.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Devin Booker scored 37 points, Kevin Durant added 23 and the Phoenix Suns weathered a late rally in a 130-123 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Booker had his third-consecutive 30-plus game to help Phoenix survive after Washington cut a 24-point deficit to three late in the fourth quarter.
The ineffectiveness of the Wizards’ opening lineup continues to be an issue in a 130-123 loss that included a late comeback that came up short.
With the successful week the Suns now sit at 19-19 - just two games out of the six seed in the Western Conference. The upcoming schedule bodes well for a continued surge in an attempt for this roster and coaching staff to build a stronger rapport before the schedule toughens up again.
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer is making major changes to the starting lineup for Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers (14-19). NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Sunday night rookie Ryan Dunn and veteran big Mason Plumlee will start instead of Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic,
The Phoenix Suns (19-20) play the second of their five-game road trip at the Washington Wizards (6-32) on Thursday.