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The Golden State Warriors will throw the whole bag to their star players Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, despite the two having sustained major injuries that could put their 2019-20 season in question. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst told First Take that Warriors ownership will indeed give these two stars a five-year deal in the offseason. “It […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is proud of the effort his team put out there through the course of this deep playoff run, aware that they were a play or two away from giving themselves a second wind against the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors closed the deficit […]

The Golden State Warriors handled plenty of injury blows in their quest for a three-peat, but this week has been nothing but a nightmare for owner Joe Lacob, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. In the past week, the Warriors saw 12 minutes of Kevin Durant before he ruptured his Achilles, ending […]

DeMarcus Cousins was spooked after seeing the pile of bodies that wound up banged up through the course of the NBA Finals, one which ended in an extra sour note for the Golden State Warriors, with two of their top guns suffering season-ending injuries. “It was like, ‘Who is going to die next?’ You really […]

The Golden State Warriors embarked in their 2019 postseason campaign aiming for the elusive three-peat, but wound up hobbling to the finish line, losing their shot at a pivotal Game 7, a third straight title, and now with a pile of bodies left to mend. Game 6 of the NBA Finals — the last ever […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas plans to decline his $17.6 million player-option for the 2019-20 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. While he will become an unrestricted free agent, his primary intention is to negotiate a new deal with Memphis, where he flourished after being traded for Marc Gasol prior to the deadline, averaging 19.9 […]

Kevin Durant’s mother, Wanda Durant, took to Twitter to thank current and former players, athletes, artists and fans that sent love, prayers and get-well wishes for the Golden State Warriors star after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. “Thank you to everyone at home and all over the world […]

The LA Clippers won’t feel pressure to make a desperation trade if they miss on pivotal chances to add some superstar talent in free agency, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Clips could make a run at Kevin Durant and/or Kawhi Leonard, yet the former’s season-ending injury could potentially throw a wrench in […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Quinn Cook has been closely in touch with Kevin Durant, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury on Monday during his awaited return for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Cook said Durant was hurting but optimistic of his recovery, noting his support system and determination will make him come out […]

After Kyle Lowry’s corner 3-point attempt was partially blocked by Draymond Green and consequently clanked off the side of the backboard, the Golden State Warriors escaped Scotiabank Arena with a 106-105 win, giving their beloved Oracle Arena one more night of loud roars and pre-game chants of ‘War-ree-orrrrs’ while taking on the Toronto Raptors in […]

ESPN’s Jay Williams is amongst the pundits under the belief Kevin Durant was initially misdiagnosed for the injury that ultimately sidelined him for 32 days, one the Golden State Warriors deemed a “mild” calf strain after his MRI result. “Ultimately I think this falls on the Golden State Warriors. I think he got misdiagnosed,” said […]

The witch hunt for a culprit for Kevin Durant’s sudden Achilles injury in the early stages of Game 5 of the NBA Finals has brought oodles of controversy, including longtime analyst Charles Barkley blaming the Golden State Warriors for bringing their star back on the floor too early. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and the […]

The Golden State Warriors would wind up paying a king’s ransom to keep this All-Star-studded core together, as retaining Kevin Durant with a max deal along with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green could cost them a whopping $1.6 billion over the next four seasons, according to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks. The Warriors will […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski expressed faith in the Los Angeles Lakers’ capacity to get a deal done with the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis. Talks have been ramping up within the last few days, as the Lakers compete with hallway rivals L.A. Clippers, the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets, and very possibly the Boston […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly counteroffered the Los Angeles Lakers’ initial trade package for Anthony Davis, asking for Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart, their fourth overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft and a future unprotected first-rounder, according to Brandon Robinson of the Scoop B podcast. The Lakers originally offered a package composed […]

DeMarcus Cousins managed to salvage what would have been a disappointing return from injury in his first-ever NBA Finals, likely headed for a DNP until Kevin Durant’s injury carved out an opportunity for him. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr put Cousins into the game as soon as Durant was helped to the locker […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were unimpressed with prompted deals for their talisman Anthony Davis, yet the Los Angeles Lakers are making the longest strides in hopes to acquire him, according to Ian Begley of SNY. ESPN reported on Tuesday that the Lakers were the “leader in the clubhouse” for a potential Davis trade, noting president […]

Oregon center Bol Bol remains one of the most enigmatic prospects entering this looming NBA Draft. Standing at 7-foot-2, five inches smaller than his father, the legendary Manute Bol, the young big dipper combines supreme length and athleticism with a deft touch around the rim and a feathery jumper which he has stretched to the […]

Kevin Durant sized up his matchup Serge Ibaka, took one hard dribble between the legs and looked to explode past the opponent in front of him, as he has many times throughout his accolade-laden career. Except this time his body would not answer the same way as it had in many occasions, giving out as […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant recently went to New York to get examined for his recently-suffered torn Achilles tendon, as he planned to visit a Brooklyn Nets physician to look at his injured leg, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. “It is noteworthy he went to New York for exams — […]

Despite the mutual interest between Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors, some have offered the organization may not be willing to offer the full value of his would-be five-year max contract this offseason. Yet a league executive believes the Warriors will do whatever it takes to have the 6-foot-7 sniper suit up in blue […]

The Brooklyn Nets have put themselves in a prime position to wind up with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in this upcoming free-agency period, having shown their potential by making the playoffs this season. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, acquiring both of the aforementioned players would automatically propel this team into a championship contender, even […]

Kevin Durant’s sudden Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals sent shockwaves throughout the NBA, shockwaves that will undoubtedly rattle the scope of free agency moving forward. Among those most impacted by his injury, is Kyrie Irving, who was viewed as a potential package deal for teams with two max slots that could […]

Anthony Davis’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, is blissfully unaware of where his client will land upon a nearing trade that could ship him out of New Orleans in the close future. Paul noted regardless of the destination, Davis won’t be signing an extension with any team this season, rather looking for the whole […]

Anthony Davis’ trade request was the news that shook the New Orleans Pelicans to their core and turned the NBA trade deadline into the juiciest two weeks in the midst of the season. However, the abrupt nature of it and the way it was handled by former GM Dell Demps is something Davis’ agent, Rich […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant will have plenty of options in the upcoming 2019 free-agency period even after his injury, but exercising his 2019-20 player option with the Warriors is a “last resort,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj made a small cameo on ESPN’s “Get Up!” Wednesday morning, telling host Mike Greenberg […]

Sharpshooter Khris Middleton won’t be short of contract offers this offseason if he opts out of his deal with the Milwaukee Bucks at the end of this season. According to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks, the Indiana Pacers could come calling with a max-level offer for his services. Via Setting The Pace podcast: “Keep an eye […]

Kevin Durant’s unfortunate Achilles injury was one met with plenty of trepidation around league circles, considering it’s known to be the waiting tombstone for an NBA player’s career. However, a league executive doesn’t expect the Golden State Warriors star to dip out of the top 10 ranking of NBA stars, confident his talents will survive […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is perhaps the single most desired asset in a potential trade for Anthony Davis, one that can fit the “young player with All-Star potential” portion of the three-pronged request president of basketball operations David Griffin gave Monday to teams that inquired about the framework. It was Tatum who reportedly made […]

A recent clip of ABC’s pre-game coverage of Game 5 of the NBA Finals shows ESPN sideline reporter Doris Burke telling play-by-play announcer Mike Breen that Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was well aware of the implications that came with playing Kevin Durant. “Steve Kerr said: ‘Listen, we have no long-term concerns or […]

The Golden State Warriors were not kidding when they said they’d plan to keep this core together, planning to pitch Kevin Durant into staying with the framework of a long-term deal, according to Frank Isola of The Athletic. Durant recently suffered a likely season-ending Achilles injury upon returning for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, […]

Pascal Siakam has been a non-factor from parts of the perimeter during the last four games, as the Golden State Warriors have consistently been content to leave him open from the corners. Siakam went off for a playoff-high 32 points in Game 1, burying two of his three treys, but since then, he has gone […]

As many expected ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant would make his return to the court feeling less than fully himself after suffering a “mild” strained calf injury. Yet the situation called for urgency, down 3-1 in the series and risking elimination with another loss. Chris Haynes […]

The phrase “12 in 14” quickly became prominent in the Kevin Durant witch trials after he likely suffered a season-ending Achilles injury upon his return to the court for the Golden State Warriors after a 32-day layoff, following a strained calf injury. Durant had played 12 of the Game’s first 14 minutes, playing the first […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant suffered a devastating Achilles injury upon his return to the court for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, one that will most likely prove season-ending. Yet several teams would be willing to sign him to a max deal, even after he sustained a potential career-derailing injury. ESPN Insider Bobby […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were reportedly “not enamored” with the New York Knicks’ initial offer for talisman Anthony Davis, despite boasting one of the two most-coveted assets in the NBA Draft — the third overall pick. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Pelicans weren’t sold on offers by other suitors either, forcing them to look […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are hiring Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins as their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Grizzlies are expected to formalize the announcement later today. Jenkins is third NBA head coach to come directly off from Mike Budenholzer’s coaching staff, including Quin Snyder of the Utah Jazz and Kenny Atkinson […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley is blaming the Golden State Warriors for the devastating injury forward Kevin Durant suffered in the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals: “You’ve been asking these guys all morning if there’s somebody to blame. Yes, there is somebody to blame — the Golden State Warriors for putting KD […]

Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt, the parents of Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, took aim at those who criticized his son for not coming back early enough to prevent his team from going down in a 3-1 hole. Durant suffered a devastating Achilles injury in the second quarter of Monday’s Game 5 of the […]