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The Warriors’ offseason strategy is clear: they are all in for a championship run. This commitment to immediate success was vividly demonstrated by the trade that sent young guard Jordan Poole packing in exchange for 38-year-old Chris Paul . The team’s veteran core is unwavering in their belief that another NBA title is within reach, but the foundation for such aspirations must be laid during the regular season. The upcoming season promises a mix of challenges and opportunities for Golden State. Golden State Warriors 2023-24 NBA schedule: key dates NBA Cup Showdown: December 2-12 From December 2 to 12, the NBA Cup will take center stage. The Quarter-finals will unfold on December 4-5, followed by the semi-finals on December 7 and the Grand Final on December 9. Teams not engaged in the Cup action will take to the court for two regular season games during this period. Meanwhile, those who exit the Quarter-finals will play an extra regular season game to keep their competitive edge. All-...

Darvin Ham used Sunday's post-game press conference to settle a debate that has been raging between him and the media throughout the season. "Irregardless is a word," Ham joked after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-103. "I Googled it. You say it's not. It's in Google and it actually has an example of how it's used. See the fun things we get to talk about when we win?" It was a far cry from the dour mood that followed Friday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. As Anthony Davis described it, "The energy around our locker room feels like 2-10." Of course, that much was evident on Thursday, when Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes suggested that the front office's inaction "could prompt key players to sour on the direction of the franchise."  Davis is one of those key players. His 37-point explosion against Brooklyn led to Sunday's wi...

The NBA has informed teams the 2023-24 regular season will begin on Oct. 24, 2023 and conclude on April 14, 2024, per Shams Charania. In addition to that news, The Athletic also reports that if the proposed in-season tournament gets approved, the NBA schedule would be set at 80 games, with additional games involving the teams that advance in the tournament. The topic of an in-season tournament has been in discussion for years now, with the latest reports suggesting that it could be installed as soon as next season. While the format and execution of the in-season tournament is still a little fuzzy, the general outline would be as follows: Teams would play "Cup games" through the month of November, all of which would count as regular-season games. The top eight teams would then advance to a single-elimination final where only the final two teams would play an additional game beyond the 82-game schedule. A...