Danny Emman

5 days ago | sfstandard.com | Danny Emman

When two teams dislike each other this much and get no break from one another in a series, the result will likely come down to focus, execution, and managing emotion. The Warriors’ first-round series with the Houston Rockets projects to be a back-alley brawl. Tensions have been bubbling for years, and a best-of-seven series tends to boil bad blood. If the series goes to seven, the teams will have played each other 12 times this season, and familiarity breeds clashes.

6 days ago | sfstandard.com | Danny Emman

The Dutch 7-footer went from the G League to a playoff X-factor in the span of three months by filling a role Steve Kerr has been pining for. The Warriors’ rookie center challenged Zach Edey at the rim, forcing a missed dunk. Then he trailed the play as his team pushed the ball up the floor, setting his feet at the top of the arc for a 3-pointer. Post’s first NBA season has been defined by a collection of moments.

1 week ago | sfstandard.com | Danny Emman

By Danny EmermanPublished Apr. 16, 2025 • 2:10pmToday is one of Steve Kerr’s favorite days of the year. It’s the day that he comes into work with all the coaches on his staff and does a deep dive of a playoff opponent. He’s done it dozens of times over his 11 years as Warriors head coach. He knows what he’s doing. For the fifth time in the dynastic era, Kerr will be poring through Houston Rockets tape.

1 week ago | sfstandard.com | Danny Emman

By Danny EmermanPublished Apr. 15, 2025 • 9:58pmSAN FRANCISCO —  They took the scenic route, but the Warriors are back in the playoffs. After blowing a 20-point lead, the Warriors had just enough in the tank to hold off the Memphis Grizzlies and advance out of the play-in round. Steph Curry drilled two timely 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter and Jimmy Butler once again lived up to his “Playoff Jimmy” moniker in a 121-116 victory.

1 week ago | sfstandard.com | Danny Emman

By Danny EmermanPublished Apr. 15, 2025 • 4:57pmThe Golden State Valkyries made history with their first ever WNBA Draft selection, making Juste Jocyte one of the youngest players ever drafted into the W. Jocyte, 19, joins the Valkyries organization as the fifth overall pick in the 2025 Draft. Born in Washington D.C., Jocyte (pronounced “You-steh Yo-chee-teh”) grew up in Lithuania and has been playing professionally overseas since she was 14.