In a selfless act, one player opined that he wished it was him who was traded instead because he means a lot less to the franchise. In the days after the trade, reports emerged that Steve Kerr was teary when he informed his players that they had been traded, and dealing Wiggins away was especially tough.

The Golden State Warriors have won 11 of their last 13 games heading into Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers and stormed out to take a 19-point halftime lead. Warriors backups Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield combined for 27 points to lead Golden State,

The Golden State Warriors are on fire, winning 11 of their last 13 games, and they kept the momentum rolling against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday.  By