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In the wake of the NBA postponing the Golden State Warriors-Minnesota Timberwolves game due to the killing of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti at the hands of federal immigration officers, coach Steve Kerr spoke to the media about the ongoing situation. “It’s very sad,” Kerr said. “This has always been a great stop on the NBA […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Things change fast in the NBA, but rarely do they change at the sheer supersonic speed it has for the Golden State Warriors in the last 24 hours. Golden State fell to the Toronto Raptors 145-127 in a game that felt secondary to the fallout of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. It was […]

SAN FRANCISCO– It’s an expectedly somber atmosphere at Chase Center in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. From the fans lining up outside pregame for a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors that feels meaningless in the grand scheme of the injury to team employees and security guards going […]

SAN FRANCISCO– It’s DEFCON 1 in Golden State. The alarms have sounded, the sirens are screaming, and battle plans are being drawn up as we speak, as the Warriors scramble to find a way forward following Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. An NBA franchise’s worst-case scenario, especially for a franchise trying to balance the fragility […]

SAN FRANCISCO– It will be a long night for everyone involved with the Golden State Warriors as the team awaits a concrete injury update on Jimmy Butler. Golden State Warriors star forward left midway through the third quarter of their matchup with the Miami Heat with a right knee injury after landing awkwardly on that […]

SAN FRANCISCO–  Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler has suffered an injury deemed a season-ending torn right ACL, according to NBA insider Shams Charania, throwing the Dubs’ season into complete and utter turmoil. Butler suffered the season-ending knee injury in the third quarter of Golden State’s 135-112 win over the Miami Heat. Butler landed awkwardly […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Andrew Wiggins will always be remembered in Golden State. Whether it be for his critical contributions to the Warriors’ 2022 title run or his humble and professional demeanor both on and off the court, Wiggins will always hold a special place in the hearts of Warriors fans, and especially in Steve Kerr’s. With […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will not be available for their Monday matchup with the Miami Heat due to a right ankle sprain. Ahead of the front-end game of a back-to-back for the Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr provided some insight into Green’s injury and when it occurred, after it popped up […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Steve Kerr and the rest of the Golden State Warriors found out Jimmy Butler wasn’t playing, quite literally, right after the PA announcer finished introducing him and the rest of the starters to the Chase Center crowd. “It honestly happened, after Jimmy was announced, somebody came up to me and told me he […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Jimmy Butler perfectly described the state of the Golden State Warriors in one word just one game ago. “Mediocre,” he said, completely deadpan, while completely encompassing their play and their record. But after their 10th win in 14 games in their no-nonsense 126-113 win over the New York Knicks, the Warriors are starting […]

SAN FRANCISCO– In the shadow of the Golden State Warriors’ 10th win in 14 games after their 126-113 win over the New York Knicks was the Jonathan Kuminga situation. It permeated the questions posed to Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, it permeated the pre-game question to Steve Kerr, and it hangs around Golden State with […]

SAN FRANCISCO– In the wake of Jonathan Kuminga’s formal trade request, with his January 15th trade restriction having finally expired, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed the media regarding the tenuous situation between the young forward and the franchise. “Our relationship is fine,” Kerr said plainly when asked about his and Kuminga’s frayed […]

SAN FRANCISCO– “The dog days are amongst us,” Jimmy Butler declared while shaking his head, after the Golden State Warriors’ 119-97 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Like a groundhog spotting its shadow in the dead of winter, Butler’s declaration is an indication that, while the 22-19 Dubs are fighting on the court to stay […]

SAN FRANCISCO– As the Golden State Warriors continue to search for momentum in their 8-game homestand, De’Anthony Melton continues to get better and better after returning from a season-ending ACL tear last year. In Golden State’s comfortable 119-97 win over the depleted Portland Trail Blazers, Melton finished with a season high 23 points on 9-of-14 […]

SAN FRANCISCO– For as up and down as the Golden State Warriors’ season has been thus far, their 124-111 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks was just about as boring a loss as can be. No one got ejected, no one got hurt. There wasn’t a fourth-quarter meltdown, nor was there a lack of fight, […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to stop acknowledging it. That is the exact approach the Golden State Warriors have taken to their turnover issues, a true ignorance is bliss approach to one of their biggest weaknesses. And it’s kind of working. After their 137-103 win over the Sacramento Kings, […]

SAN FRANCISCO– The end feels near for Jonathan Kuminga and his time with the Golden State Warriors. With his trade restriction expiring on January 15th and him being firmly outside of Steve Kerr’s rotation, all signs point to the inevitable split that loomed over both parties when they inked his contract last summer. But for […]

For the first time in a while, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr did not go to the podium post-game, and for a good reason, according to assistant coach Terry Stotts. “I’m up here because I’m saving Steve some money,” Stotts said with a sly smile. “That’s the only reason I’m here.” Kerr was […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Amid trade rumors and DNPs, it just feels like the Jonathan Kuminga saga is barreling towards yet another inflection point. In the Golden State Warriors’ 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz, Kuminga suffered his 10th DNP-CD in the last 12 games. With the young forward on the outskirts of the Dubs’ rotation […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Nights like these are just a part of the Draymond Green tax. The Golden State Warriors forward was tossed in the second quarter of their 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz. Green picked up back-to-back technical fouls in quick succession after arguing with the officials about what appeared to be an uncalled […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected late in the second quarter of the Dubs’ Saturday night affair with the Utah Jazz, picking up back-to-back technical fouls after arguing with the officials about a no-call. Green had Jazz big man Kyle Fillipowski walled off under the basket and appeared to be […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – When you lose by 37 points to the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green sidelined, the takeaways are slim. An ugly Golden State Warriors offense without the main engine to power it forward. The best team in the league’s star power and depth on full display. […]

It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for the Golden State Warriors as they approach the halfway mark of the season. They’ve dealt with injuries, age, inconsistency, trade rumors– almost everything under the sun an NBA team can experience. But with the 132-125 New Year’s Eve win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Dubs will head into […]

The good tidings from Christmas have come and gone for the Golden State Warriors as they suffered another loss in the clutch in their 141-127 overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors. Despite getting a 39-point performance from Stephen Curry, his eighth +35-point game this season, and despite holding a 12-point lead heading into the fourth […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Like Santa Claus delivering presents to everyone in the world, the Golden State Warriors did their job and took care of business in their Christmas Day clash with the Dallas Mavericks, claiming a 126-116 for their third win in a row. Led by Stephen Curry and his 23 points, the Warriors […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Steve Kerr and Draymond Green have always been able to move forward whenever their emotions boiled over and regrettable words were exchanged. The proof of that is etched in the four championships they’ve won together. It’s etched in the hundreds of wins they’ve earned together, it’s etched in the love they’ve each […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The Golden State Warriors are poised to receive a much-needed gift on Christmas Day in the form of Al Horford. The veteran center, who has missed the last seven games due to a right sciatica nerve issue, is expected to be available for the Dubs’ holiday matchup with the Dallas Mavericks, according […]

Even if he can’t exactly hit an ollie or a kickflip, Gary Payton II has always had an affinity for skateboarding. Whether it was spending hours on his video game console grinding Tony Hawk Pro Skater, or riding to the skate park with his buddies back in high school, skateboarding has always called out to […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– While the Golden State Warriors cruised to a 120-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, in maybe their cleanest win of what’s been a rocky season thus far, it wasn’t completely smooth sailing for a team trying to get their act together. Midway through the third quarter, with the Warriors trailing 71-66, Steve […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The Golden State Warriors secured a much-needed 119-116 win over the Phoenix Suns to snap a three-game losing streak. And they had to do so without Draymond Green, who was tossed early in the second quarter after receiving back-to-back technical fouls for shoving Suns guard Collin Gillespie and arguing with the officials […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Safe to say, there’s no love lost between Dillon Brooks and the Golden State Warriors. After the Dubs’ narrow 119-116 win over the Phoenix Suns, in a heated rematch full of technical fouls and a Draymond Green ejection, Steve Kerr blasted Brooks over his history of dirty plays, two nights after Brooks […]

Turnovers have always been the Achilles’ heel of the Golden State Warriors dynasty– the small sacrifice to pay in exchange for all the good that comes from the intricate, controlled chaos required to maximize the attention Stephen Curry’s gravity attracts. But amid a rocky 13-15 start to the season, the turnovers have done the Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors didn’t play a perfect game, by any means, in their narrow 99-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns. But it did not make it any easier to swallow a debatable foul call in the final seconds of the game that helped Phoenix secure the win. On the final possession of regulation, with […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The two words lingering around the Golden State Warriors right now are frustration and continuity. Nobody on the team is happy about the underwhelming, tepid 13-14 start to the season, given the expectations, the star power, and proof from last season’s 23-8 record after the Jimmy Butler trade that they are capable […]

As things currently stand, the Golden State Warriors don’t look like the team that went 23-8 to close last season. Those ultra-motivated, highly connected Dubs who played with juice and energy following the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade have only shown flashes of themselves this season. They’ve been inconsistent on defense, disorganized on offense, and have […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The NBA is a make-or-miss league. You can play well, find good performances up and down the rotation, get a vintage 39-point Steph Curry performance in his first game back, and still have nothing to show for it all because of a couple of bad stretches of basketball at inopportune times. The […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Things could have looked a lot more dire if the Golden State Warriors weren’t able to hold down the fort without Stephen Curry. But instead of returning home from their three-game road trip, looking to their all-encompassing star coming off a quad contusion to save them from sinking, the vibe feels like […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Everything about the Jonathan Kuminga situation is complicated. And layered. And difficult. We’re at a moment in the saga, a tumultuous and turbulent five-year saga, that feels ever-so familiar to the other contentious moments that have taken both sides for a rollercoaster. Trade rumors swirling. Kuminga on the outside of the rotation, […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– While Stephen Curry has missed the Golden State Warriors’ last five games due to a left quad contusion, Steve Kerr provided some positive news on the star guard’s status for Friday night’s matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. “Steph did everything in practice. We scrimmaged; he took part in the whole thing,” Kerr […]