Report: Warriors Turned Down Trade For Paul Pierce At Deadline

The Golden State Warriors reportedly turned down a trade for Rudy Gay earlier this season, and now reports are surfacing that they turned down a trade for the expiring contract of Paul Pierce, as well.

Grantland's Bill Simmons is reporting that the Warriors declined a trade that would send Harrison Barnes, and either Richard Jefferson or Andris Biedrins, to the Celtics for Paul Pierce.

Should the San Francisco Giants Be Worried About Hector Sanchez?

The news out of San Francisco Giants spring training has only been negative for backup catcher Hector Sanchez.  The 23-year-old showed up overweight to camp, then injuries have limited his play during arguably the most crucial period of spring.

Revis on 49ers: 'I Would Just Be An Addition To Help Them Win That Trophy'

The rumors of a trade involving shut-down safety Darrelle Revis and the San Francisco 49ers have run rampant ever since Alex Smith was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 49ers have the ammunition to acquire a player of Revis' caliber with a total of 15 draft picks in the 2013 NFL Draft, and it appears they are poised for a big splash on the trade market or in free agency this offseason.

Report: Hector Sanchez Shows Up to Spring Training Overweight

The San Francisco Giants have always had to worry about Pablo Sandoval and now they have to worry about Hector Sanchez, as well. Sanchez reportedly showed up to spring training a few pounds overweight this week, an issue the team has previously had with their hefty third baseman.

VIDEO: Curry Impressive In Practice For Three-Point Shootout

2012's winner of the All-Star three-point shootout, Kevin Love, did not eclipse 20 points in any of the rounds. In a video posted by Warriors guard and 2013 three-point contestant Stephen Curry, it shows the sharp-shooter tallying 27 points in a practice round -- a score that would easily surpass the competition on Saturday.

Andrew Bogut: 'Right Now Our Defense Is @#$%'

The Warriors lost their fifth straight game and now head into the All-Star break with questions about their team, the sustainability of their success and their suddenly non-existent defense.

Roman on 49ers' Super Bowl Play Calling: 'That's Life'

'Should, coulda, woulda' is how 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman sums up the play calling in the final drive of Super Bowl XLVII. Roman has received some flack for the lack of creativity in the final four plays of the 49ers' season, but has not let it discourage him.

Warriors Unveil New Short-Sleeved Alternate Jerseys

The Golden State Warriors are revolutionizing the NBA with their new alternate uniforms. On Feb. 22, against the San Antonio Spurs, the Warriors will be debuting their yellow tight-fitting alternate uniforms  -- the first team to wear them in the history of the NBA, but most certainly not the last.

Harbaugh, 49ers Will Not Let Alex Smith Decide His Own Fate This Offseason

Two days after losing the Super Bowl and blaming the referees, 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said all the right things, blaming himself and the play-calling. He also mentioned the future of Alex Smith, the now high-priced back-up quarterback that likely wants nothing more than a fresh start in a new uniform.

Report: Alex Smith Already in High Demand By NFL Teams

It is unknown what the future holds for Alex Smith. He will likely be in a new uniform next season, but little is known about whether or not he will be traded or simply released by the 49ers.

ESPN is reporting that teams are already coming forward and will inquire about Smith in the near future for a possible trade with San Francisco.

VIDEO: Pablo Sandoval Home Run Sends Venezuelan Crowd Into Hysteria

Pablo Sandoval has a World Series MVP and now he has a Venezuelan championship MVP, after his team took home the title last week.  His bomb in the fourth inning of the eventual deciding game sent the Venezuelan crowd into near lunacy.

Report: Warriors Turned Down Offer For Rudy Gay

According to a report, the Golden State Warriors had a chance to land recently traded Rudy Gay.

Gay was traded to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday, but NBA TV analyst Peter Vescey is reporting that the Grizzlies offered Gay to the Warriors in

Logan Couture Goes Kaepernicking As San Jose Sharks Reach 7-0-0

Logan Couture showed his support for quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers before Sunday's Super Bowl with a tribute to the dual-threat quarterback.

Poor Alex: Smith's Toughest Week as a 49er?

Alex Smith had to fend off questions surrounding the latest report that he will request his release from the 49ers before the March 12 start to NFL free agency, as well as deal with the fact he will not be starting for the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.

Ray Lewis' Baptism Graces Cover of Sports Illustrated

Ray Lewis has been the world's least favorite preacher since he announced he would be retiring after the season. The added motivation for this team led the Ravens to the Super Bowl this Sunday against the 49ers, but Sports Illustrated questioned the need for Lewis' arguably excessive use of sermon-like answers to questions with this week's cover.

49ers Only Have So Many Options When It Comes to Alex Smith, Free Agency

The 49ers are at a crossroads with Alex Smith.  They can thank him for being a good teammate -- despite replacing him as the starter -- and release him before free agency on March 12, or they can trade him to an NFL team in desperate need of a starting quarterback.

Report: Alex Smith Requests Release From 49ers Before Free Agency

The 49ers are in a pickle -- give Alex Smith what he deserves by staying true to the 49ers by granting him release from the team, or trade him to one of several teams dying for a starting quarterback?

Report: 49ers' Moss To Return For One More Year

Randy Moss will not be leaving on a high note if the 49ers win the Super Bowl on Sunday. According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Moss will return for one more year whether his team wins or loses on Feb. 3.

Moss was expected to retire once again after a rather quiet, yet productive, season with the NFC champions. A season so quiet almost certainly would lead to retirement for the 35-year-old, but evidently he has other plans.

Bogut Returns, Warriors Take Down Raptors

Andrew Bogut was back in the lineup after a two month hiatus that saw him encounter yet another setback to his ankle. He played well in his return Monday night without even a hint of an injury.

49ers Arrive in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII

The 49ers departed San Jose International Airport around 12 p.m. on Sunday and arrived in New Orleans to an ecstatic welcome from the crowd awaiting their arrival. The 49ers, as a team, will next encounter Super Bowl media day on Tuesday before the 3:30 p.m. PST Super Bowl XLVII start on Sunday, Feb. 3.