Warriors look ‘pretty’ in first practice of training camp

Warriors look 'pretty' in first practice of training camp Late in the Warriors' first practice of training camp Tuesday, with three players on non-guaranteed contracts watching nearby, Stephen Curry stutter stepped at the top of the key. Before his defender could recover, the two-time NBA MVP wrapped the ball around his back and nailed a 16-foot jumper. Even with no sets installed, the Warriors worked through drills with relative speed and precision. None were more recognizable than seven-time All Star Kevin Durant, who woke up at 7 a.m. before his alarm clock sounded. Unlike their NBA peers who hope for greatness, the Warriors are widely projected to win the franchise's fifth NBA championship (third in Oakland). Even for a team featuring four players Sports Illustrated ranked among the NBA's top 20, including two of the top three, developing chemistry requires time. A year ago, Golden State brought back a dozen players from its 2014-15 championship team. Monday night, during the Warriors' post-Media Day dinner at A16 in Oakland, more than half of the roster worked through introductions with the nine returnees. Center JaVale McGee, who is vying for the final regular-season roster...