Peter O'Keefe

Peter O'Keefe

Joined: Mar 24, 2021

Peter O'Keefe has been writing about the Warriors since 2021, having also covered the Phoenix Suns (Valley of the Suns) and the NBA generally (Hoops Habit) in the past. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Tasmania in his native Australia in 2021.

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

An average West should force Lakers’ hand on trading their first-rounders

Nov 19, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) drives on Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN’s proposed Hawks-Raptors trade is a genuine lose-lose deal

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Obi Toppin #1 of the New York Knicks looks up at the scoreboard late in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks as he stands by teammates Quentin Grimes #6 and RJ Barrett #9 at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

5 young players who could benefit from a trade at the deadline

Sacramento Kings guards Malik Monk and De'Aaron Fox, power forward Domantas Sabonis (Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports)

Do the Sacramento Kings need a big trade to be genuine contenders?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Kevon Looney #5 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on April 27, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Aaron Gordon following Andrew Wiggins’ career-arc and into All-Star candidacy

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 15: Josh Giddey #3 and Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate during a timeout in the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Too Good to Tank: Why the Thunder are a legitimate playoff contender

October 30, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

5 players who have been way too good for NBA Summer League

ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne's French player Victor Wembanyama trains prior to the Euroleague basketball match between ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne and Zalgiris Kaunas at the Astroballe arena in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, on October 1, 2021. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP) (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP via Getty Images)

2023 NBA Draft: 8 teams competing for Victor Wembanyama

Atlanta Hawks G Trae Young & San Antonio Spurs G Dejounte Murray (Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports)

Ranking the top 5 NBA backcourts after the Dejounte Murray trade

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks in action against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-91. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

3 best landing spots for Kemba Walker to revive his career

Jan 12, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) goes up for a shot in front of New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

3 best point guard options for the New York Knicks to pursue

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 27: Malcolm Brogdon #7 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball while being guarded by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics in the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 27, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Malcolm Brogdon is the missing piece for the Boston Celtics

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Jerami Grant #9 of the Detroit Pistons looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

After the Jerami Grant trade, what is next for the Portland Trail Blazers?

Jun 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with the the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in game six of the 2022 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Why NBA history proves checkbook championships are a myth

LeBron James #6 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers wait during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 2 trades and 3 moves to help the Los Angeles Lakers on both ends

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is guarded by Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at Chase Center on March 16, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum’s playmaking remains crucially inconsistent for the Celtics