Point guard Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has been named a finalist for the Clutch Player of the Year award for this season. Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls were announced by the NBA on Sunday as the three finalists competing to become the second winner of the award since it was first given out the previous season.

The key player for the Warriors demonstrated that he is still among the best closers in the league. This season, he concluded with an NBA-high seven game-winning field goals in the last minute of the fourth quarter or overtime, leading the league in points scored in clutch circumstances (189).

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“Should Paul and the Warriors split ways, San Antonio is a club to keep an eye on. One of the early rumors regarding personnel is that the Spurs might become a Paul suitor if they want to seek some veteran expertise on a short-term contract basis in order to provide more experienced support for presumed Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama in Year 2.

Next season, Looney hopes to improve his offensive game | NBC Sports Bay Area

After spending so much time on the court with future Hall of Fame shooters Klay Thompson and Steph Curry, Looney may be trying to learn from them next season. Should he start to perform above average, he has a plan in place.


Indeed, indeed. I’m able to score three. Yes, Looney said when asked if he intended to try for three points.


“After observing the league, I believe that my other skills and abilities will be adequately compensated for if I can shoot 35 or 36 percent for a big. That’s probably the main objective there.