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Gary Payton II Ruled Out for Warriors’ Game 7 Clash vs. Rockets Due to Illness

Gary Payton II (Golden State Warriors)
May 2025

Warriors guard Gary Payton II will miss the decisive Game 7 against the Houston Rockets due to severe illness, with coach Steve Kerr confirming he hasn’t eaten or joined team activities.
Payton started Game 6 and was key off the bench earlier in the series, but his absence will force Kerr to rethink lineup combinations, potentially opening minutes for multiple role players.

VanVleet Ignites Rockets’ Fourth-Quarter Surge to Force Game 7

Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets)
Friday, Game 6 of first-round series

Fred VanVleet’s 29-point night, including a pivotal four-point play to start the fourth, powered the Rockets past Golden State 115-107, evening the series 3-3. He’s hit 18 threes in his last three games.
VanVleet’s clutch shooting exploited Golden State’s defensive shift toward limiting Jalen Green, who was held to 12 points. Houston opened the final quarter on a 6-0 run and capitalized on Warriors’ poor shooting stretch to pull away late.

Stephen Curry Wins NBA’s 2024-25 Teammate of the Year Award

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025

Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year, honoring his selfless play, leadership, and mentorship on and off the court.
Curry narrowly defeated Steven Adams and Jalen Brunson in player voting, earning 66 first-place votes and 1,257 points for his commitment to team values and role-model behavior.

Warriors Expect Jimmy Butler to Return for Game 4 vs. Rockets

Jimmy Butler (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (First-Round Playoffs)

Warriors expect Jimmy Butler to return from a pelvic and gluteal injury for Monday’s Game 4 against Houston; he is listed as questionable but has made significant progress.
Butler participated in a walkthrough Monday morning after intensive treatment; Warriors lead the series 2-1 and aim to strengthen their position with his return.

Stephen Curry Leads Warriors to Gutsy Game 3 Win Over Rockets

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (Game 3, First-Round Playoffs)

Stephen Curry scored 36 points to lead the Warriors past the Rockets 104-93, taking a 2-1 series lead despite missing injured star Jimmy Butler.
Curry overcame a slow start and Houston’s double-teams, with key help from Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield, while Jalen Green struggled as Golden State dominated the second half.

Draymond Green’s Push Leads to Jimmy Butler’s Painful Fall, Sparks Dirty Player Debate


Amen Thompson & Dillon Brooks (Houston Rockets) Jimmy Butler & Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (Ahead of Game 3, First-Round Playoffs)

Dillon Brooks defended Amen Thompson against accusations of being dirty after Jimmy Butler’s injury, instead labeling Draymond Green as the “dirty player.”
Thompson was involved in a hard fall with Butler but Rockets coach Ime Udoka and Steve Kerr both said it wasn’t intentional. Butler is questionable for Game 3 with a pelvic injury.

Jimmy Butler Suffers Pelvis Injury, MRI Scheduled After Game 2 Exit

Jimmy Butler (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (Game 2 vs Houston Rockets)

Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion after a hard fall in the first quarter of Game 2 and did not return. He will undergo an MRI on Thursday.
Butler was undercut during a rebound attempt and exited after visibly struggling. His absence shifted the game’s momentum, as Golden State lost 109–94. Game 3 is Saturday at Chase Center.

Stephen Curry Breaks Winless Streak in Low-Scoring Road Playoff Games

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (Game 1 vs Houston)

Stephen Curry scored 31 points to help the Warriors win despite failing to reach 100 points—a first for Curry in road playoff games.
Curry led all scorers while anchoring Golden State’s offense in a defensive-heavy game. Houston’s poor shooting made it easier for Curry to control the tempo.

Ja Morant & Buddy Hield Warned by NBA Over Gun Gesture Celebration

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies), Buddy Hield (Golden State Warriors)
Incident occurred Tuesday night, warning issued Thursday

Both players were issued formal warnings by the NBA for mimicking shooting gestures during a game. The league ruled the actions inappropriate but not violent in nature.
Morant made finger-gun gestures toward the Warriors bench, while Hield did the same just prior. Both received technical fouls during the game. The NBA, sensitive to Morant’s prior suspensions involving firearms, opted for a warning this time but reminded both teams of decorum expectations.

Ja Morant Under NBA Investigation for Gun Gesture Toward Warriors Bench

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies), Buddy Hield (Golden State Warriors)
Incident occurred late in the Grizzlies-Warriors game on Tuesday night.

The NBA has launched an investigation into Ja Morant’s finger-gun gesture directed at the Warriors’ bench, as well as a gesture by Buddy Hield moments earlier. Both players received technical fouls.
Morant extended his left arm and mimicked firing guns with both hands during a timeout with 20.1 seconds left. Given his past suspensions for real firearm-related incidents on social media, the NBA is taking this act seriously and will speak to involved parties.

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