Jack Winter

Oakland

Senior NBA Editor at ClutchPoints

Warriors beat for @ClutchPoints. He/him. BLM. Free Palestine.

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Articles

Steve Kerr is taking Ime Udoka to school with Warriors-Rockets masterclass

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jack Winter

Don’t be fooled by Steve Kerr’s well-worn blend of affability and self-deprecation. Despite suggesting otherwise on the national broadcast, hindsight reveals the Golden State Warriors coach knew exactly how to best manage Draymond Green’s foul trouble late in his team’s pivotal Game 4 battle with the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Monday. “I don’t know.
Jimmy Butler needs to put money where his mouth is for Warriors to contend

1 month ago | clutchpoints.com | Jack Winter

Jimmy Butler caught at the top of the floor with eight seconds left on the shot clock, his defender lunging toward halfcourt after shooting the gap for a steal. Only Tyler Herro was between Butler and the rim as he quickly turned on his pivot foot, seemingly primed to attack downhill. Instead of going right at the chest of his former team’s most exploitable defender, though, Butler waited for Gary Payton II to set a ball screen, losing the initial advantage yielded by Haywood Highsmith’s gamble.
Is Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler's Warriors supporting cast championship material?

1 month ago | clutchpoints.com | Jack Winter

The revamped Golden State Warriors looked like a true contender after the first few weeks of 2024-25. Behind red-hot three-point shooting, palpable all-court chemistry and a roster overflowing with proven veteran depth, the Dubs raced out to a dominant 12-3 start, begging the question of whether they really needed to bring in a long-awaited second star behind Steph Curry.
How Jimmy Butler is pushing Steph Curry, surging Warriors to familiar heights

2 months ago | clutchpoints.com | Jack Winter

The Golden State Warriors’ long-awaited second star hasn’t exactly put up numbers befitting that status since arriving at the trade deadline. Andrew Wiggins was averaging 17.6 points per game when the Dubs sent him to the Miami Heat.
1 Warriors red flag during post-Jimmy Butler trade hot streak

2 months ago | clutchpoints.com | Jack Winter

Draymond Green just couldn’t keep his birthday wish a secret. Can you really blame him? Just less than a month after the Golden State Warriors brought in Jimmy Butler, the four-time champion celebrated his 35th birthday in New York City after yet another victory—this time over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, easily the new-look Dubs’ best win since the trade deadline.
Draymond Green reveals Warriors' game-changing difference from last season

Nov 11, 2024 | clutchpoints.com | Jack Winter

Who says Stephen Curry needs a legitimate co-star? Nearly three weeks into the regular season, the rebuilt Golden State Warriors find themselves tied atop the typically crowded Western Conference standings at 8-2. The Dubs' statistical profile is even more impressive. Not only is their +11.6 net rating third in the NBA, but they're also the only team in basketball to rank fourth or better in both offensive and defensive rating.
De'Anthony Melton cements case for starting spot in Warriors' win over Thunder

Nov 10, 2024 | clutchpoints.com | Jack Winter

Some of the most impactful basketball of Jonathan Kuminga’s career has come since he was moved to the bench. Buddy Hield is an early Sixth Man of the Year contender. The second unit needs Brandin Podziemski’s table-setting, and Moses Moody has proven he’s always ready irrespective of his planned nightly role in the rotation. Extremes of Gary Payton II’s unique skill set mean he’s most effective facing specific opponents.
Steph Curry flashes NBA Finals form in Warriors' statement win over Celtics

Nov 7, 2024 | clutchpoints.com | Jack Winter

The third game of a long early-season road trip doesn't exactly stakes of the NBA Finals. Early November definitely isn't June. It bears stressing that the defending-champion Boston Celtics were missing two All-Stars on Wednesday—not just Jaylen Brown, but also Kristaps Porzingis. Stephen Curry didn't even quite “go off” by his historically lofty standards.
Steve Kerr's sarcastic MAGA message to Warriors before Celtics clash

Nov 6, 2024 | clutchpoints.com | Jack Winter

Few figures in professional sports have been as proudly and aggressively outspoken against Donald Trump as Steve Kerr. After the former President was re-elected to the White House for the second time, the Golden State Warriors coach shared a special, sarcastic message with his team before Wednesday's highly anticipated clash with the Boston Celtics.
Why Warriors' Steve Kerr values Jonathan Kuminga's 'force and power' on bench

Nov 6, 2024 | clutchpoints.com | Jack Winter

Jonathan Kuminga for Sixth Man of the Year? He's certainly proven worthy of winning that individual hardware since moving to the bench over the last four games. Now seemingly entrenched in a role he's never wanted but has paid major dividends for both player and team in the season's early going, expect the Golden State Warriors forward to cement himself as one of basketball's most impactful reserves.