Matthew Leland

Matt Leland is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California and a native of the Bay Area. He is currently serving as a minor league baseball broadcaster in addition to writing for Blue Man Hoop and FanSided.

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Golden State Warriors: Will Jarrett Jack Decide Their Fate?

Has any Golden State Warrior in recent memory experienced the same ups and downs as Jarrett Jack? Once thought of as a potential Sixth Man of the Year award candidate, Jack has seen his star illuminate…Read More

Are the Golden State Warriors Better Off Without David Lee?

David Lee was the Golden State Warriors’ lone All-Star during in a season where the team made its first playoff appearance since 2006-07. You remember, back when Baron Davis was actually capable…Read More

Golden State Warriors: What Would A Game 4 Win Mean?

Winning Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at home against the Denver Nuggets was a good second step for the Golden State Warriors. It may be hard to believe after Friday’s 110-108 outlasting…Read More

Golden State Warriors: Blueprint For Beating the Denver Nuggets

The Golden State Warriors’ road to the Western Conference semi-finals isn’t complicated, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The Denver Nuggets and their 38-3 home record are waiting for the Warriors,…Read More

Recap: Warriors Survive Late Scare From Lakers

When you’ve lost 32 of your last 36 against one opponent, success tends to come with an extra level of exasperation. The Golden State Warriors (41-31) hung on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers (36-35)…Read More

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Recap: Warriors Pull Away From Hornets For Second Straight Road Win

Well, now, look who has won six out of their last nine. A little over two weeks after many, including…Read More

Preview: Can Warriors Avoid Complacency Against Depleted Bulls?

It’s not entirely accurate to say that the Golden State Warriors are playing the Chicago Bulls…Read More

Recap: Warriors Garner Unimpressive Win Over Pistons

If you’re waiting for the Golden State Warriors to win pretty one of these nights, well, keep dreaming. It…Read More

Recap: Warriors Earn Much Needed Win With Blowout of Knicks

Now how difficult was that? The Golden State Warriors haven’t played much defense at all over the…Read More

Preview: Warriors Look to Shake Off Pesky Kings

The Golden State Warriors haven’t played like a playoff team lately, but, really, they shouldn’t…Read More

Recap: Warriors Hit New Low in Loss to 76ers

If you’re the type of Warriors fan who’s been waiting for the other shoe to drop ever since…Read More

Preview: David Lee Returns as Warriors Take on Celtics

Throw David Lee into the mix for the Warriors’ game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night,…Read More

Stephen Curry Joins The Party With MSG Masterpiece

The Golden State Warriors did not beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.…Read More

Warriors Lucky David Lee Only Suspended One Game

Whenever an NBA suspension comes down nowadays, I imagine David Stern physically slapping the affected…Read More

Is Andrew Bogut A Help or Hindrance to Warriors?

ESPN and Grantland’s Bill Simmons, a tremendous hoops writer with a vocabulary all his own, once…Read More

Recap: Sleeve Wearing Warriors Slip By Spurs in OT

Who knew? All this time, throughout the Golden State Warriors 16-game losing streak to the San Antonio…Read More

Recap: Warriors Snap Losing Streak With Shaky Win Over Suns

Golden State’s longest losing streak of the season is in the past, but the future doesn’t…Read More

NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors Talking Thompson for Gordon Trade

When the Golden State Warriors drafted sharpshooter Klay Thompson out of Washington State two years ago,…Read More

Preview: Warriors Return from Break to Take on Jazz

It’s been a week since the Golden State Warriors (minus All-Star David Lee) suited up and took…Read More

New Warriors Jerseys Beg the Question: Huh?

Golden State Warriors co-owner Peter Guber is a very successful man in a handful of realms throughout…Read More