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Before the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Jazz head coach Quin Snyder gave Draymond Green some very high praise. When addressing the media in his pregame interview, he said that he believes Green, who wasn’t playing that night, should be in the MVP conversation. At Monday’s shootaround, Green was delighted to […]

With a 28-7 record, the Golden State Warriors hope to have not one or two but three players in the All-Star game. The third name popping up in the conversation is their starting forward, Andrew Wiggins. The talk started with Klay Thompson. Then Steve Kerr chimed in, and now Stephen Curry is lobbying for Wiggins. […]

Covid-19 has brutally impacted the world and the NBA. It currently has Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green sidelined until he clears the NBA’s health and safety protocols. That could be soon. It could maybe be as soon as Monday, according to Steve Kerr. “There’s optimism… We’ll see if he clears protocols tomorrow, and we’re […]

Klay Thompson traveled with the Golden State Warriors and participated in practice while away. That gives the impression that his return date is very soon, and it could be as early as this week. The team hasn’t been clear on when it will be, but teammates and Thompson himself said it’s coming soon. After defeating […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins received more support from his team about making the All-Star team. This time it was from his head coach Steve Kerr. Before the Dubs game against the Utah Jazz, Kerr said Wiggins deserved to make the team and why he felt that way. “I also believe that the […]

Ahead of the Utah Jazz game against the 27-7 Golden State Warriors, head coach Quin Snyder shared an interesting take about who he feels should be in the MVP conversation. He explained he meant no disrespect to Stephen Curry. But Snyder believes Draymond Green should also get mentioned. “I think If you want to put […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson hasn’t played since the 2019 NBA Finals. Now on New Year’s Eve, it’s almost time for the All-Star guard to make his return. If things go as planned, Warriors fans will get to see Thompson lace them up in January. The exact date is unclear, but since Thompson is […]

The Golden State Warriors franchise has been around since 1946. They were originally based in Philadelphia, PA, and went by the apparent name the Philadelphia Warriors. Since then, they’ve created a long history of great players who have made the Hall of Fame, and they’re currently producing more. In this post, though, we’re focusing on […]

The Golden State Warriors have the best record in the NBA, but there is always room for improvement. Many teams eye the trade deadline to make one last move to give their squad the advantage they need to make a playoff push. The Warriors have the best record in the NBA, so their situation is […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors lost a nail-biter against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. It was a low-scoring game that ended 89-86. Everyone struggled to put the ball in the basket—especially Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga at the free-throw line. He started the game 0-5 from the charity stripe before making his […]

On Tuesday, the Golden State Warriors suffered a defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. In the first half, anything that could go wrong went wrong. In a game where Stephen Curry needed one three to reach 3000, it took him three quarters to do it. The game came down to the wire and […]

The Golden State Warriors are a mixture of old and new players, and they work perfectly this season. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson are the main reasons the Warriors are relevant. But the new crew, James Wiseman, Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga, and Moses Moody, are making their way to the front of the […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the latest teams hit hard by COVID-19. Andrew Wiggins, Damion Lee, Jordan Poole, Moses Moody and Draymond Green have all recently entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. But the end of Monday evening’s practice came with some heartwarming news: Wiggins and Poole both got cleared from the […]

On Christmas Day, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Phoenix Suns 116-107. This game decided who has the best record in the NBA. Stephen Curry carried the Dubs most of the game, but the closing performance came from a surprising member. Otto Porter Jr. finished the game with 19 points, and 13 came in the […]

It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa Claus is getting ready to make his trip around the world to deliver all the gifts on people’s Christmas wish lists. If the Golden State Warriors made a list for themselves, they should have these three on it. Golden State Warriors Christmas Wish List 3. A fully healthy roster going […]

San Francisco, CA – The biggest matchup on Christmas day is the Golden State Warriors against the Phoenix Suns. Stephen Curry matched paired against Chris Paul is always a treat. Playing on this special holiday makes it even better. After taking down the Memphis Grizzlies at home, Curry talked about what the Warriors needed to […]

San Francisco, CA – Christmas day fills most people with excitement and joy. Kids want to open their gifts, and most adults look forward to visiting with family or friends. Some NBA players don’t get that same thrill, and one of those players is Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. He’s had his fill of […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors got some revenge against a talented young Memphis Grizzlies team. The last two times these teams faced each other, it ended in Ja Morant and the Memphis’ favor. The two-game losing streak started last season when the Grizzlies eliminated the Warriors in the play-in games. The second was […]

In high school, Golden State Warriors rookie Moses Moody played for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal’s AAU team. During his time on that team, a video of Beal surfaced of him giving the young group of teenagers a motivating speech. Moody was one of the kids in the video. https://youtu.be/GAMJG3z4S20 During an interview on the […]

One of the biggest moments in every NBA player’s career is hearing their name called on draft night. The two Golden State Warriors rookies got to experience that in this year’s draft. Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody shared this special moment as lottery picks. The Dubs picked Kuminga 7th, and everything went as they usually […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the best teams in the NBA. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are playing at an elite level, and the rest of the team is following in their footsteps. No matter if it’s a game or at practice, the high level of play continues. The Warriors’ no. 14 pick […]

Over the years, it’s widely known Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala has some of the best hands in the NBA. Those around him say he’s not shy about letting you know. He believes he’s at least Top 5 all-time when it comes to stripping the ball. “Part of Andre’s brilliance is this amazing combination […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is having a fantastic year. He’s playing some of the best basketball of his career, and it could earn him the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award at the end of the season. Green is a nightly problem to the opposition, and Steve Kerr explained […]

SAN FRANCISCO — It has been 921 days since Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson last played. It was back when the team had Kevin Durant and was playing the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals. Since then, many NBA rules and protocols have changed for the league. But there is one […]

San Francisco, CA – Bringing back Andre Iguodala has been a win for the Golden State Warriors. His leadership on and off the court has been valuable. Igoudala has also been very effective on the court. At 37-years-old, he might still be improving in some areas if you ask Gary Payton II. “I guess his […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors added another victory to their record Monday night against the Sacramento Kings. While winning this game, Draymond Green had one of his best games this season. He recorded a triple-double, scoring 16 points grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists. The Warriors were without starters Jordan Poole […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga registered the first start of his NBA career on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors, thanks to the Dubs resting key stars. The No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft had a career night, scoring 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field and 4-of-6 from 3-point range in […]

The Golden State Warriors traveled to Canada to face the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, but they were extremely shorthanded after beating the Boston Celtics on Friday night. There was no Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, or Jordan Poole. This meant Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga’s first start of his career. Kuminga showed glimpses of why […]

One of the best pickups this offseason for the Golden State Warriors was 37 year old Andre Iguodala. Even tho he’s missed about a month of playing time this season, he’s been more than just valuable on the court. However, on Friday night, that on-court value was on full display against the Boston Celtics. “Andre […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is putting together another solid season. Klay Thompson has even argued he’s having an All-Star season. But that’s another discussion. Wiggins is one of the Warriors’ most trusted players offensively and defensively. When it comes to Andre Iguodala, the trust he has in Wiggins came off the court. Where […]

Reports say the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving have started the process for the point guard’s return. Irving, who is unvaccinated, will not play in home games. He will only be allowed to participate when the Nets are on the road. It was a similar situation that the Golden State Warriors nearly dealt with this […]

When the COVID-19 vaccine was made available, things started to seem normal in the NBA again. That’s until the most recent rise of COVID-19 cases hit teams–including the Golden State Warriors–all across the league. On Friday morning, Warriors guard Jordan Poole entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. It caused him to miss their game […]

Reports of players across the NBA dealing with COVID-19 have quickly surfaced. It seems every hour, another player enters the health and safety protocols. COVID-19 has impacted many teams this season, and it’s finally made its way to the Golden State Warriors. Early Friday morning, the team announced that Jordan Poole would not be available […]

After Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry set the new three-point record, all anyone near him could talk about was how he just made history. Nothing else mattered after defeating the New York Knicks, and rightfully so. When Steve Kerr got his chance, he spoke about how special Curry made the moment for his teammates. […]

The chase is over. Stephen Curry passed Ray Allen for the most 3-pointers made in NBA history. It came against the New York Knicks inside Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. The Golden State Warriors won 105-96, but the evening was all about Curry. “This is something I’ve been dreaming about, and I don’t know […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry passed Ray Allen for most three-pointers made. A milestone that only took a few shots in the first quarter to make it happen. Shortly after his second made three, it was a stoppage right after. Curry was unaware of Madison Square Garden’s plan for him, but that’s when the […]

The Mecca of basketball is New York City’s Madison Square Garden. It’s the oldest arena in the NBA and the home of the New York Knicks. On Tuesday, MSG will be the home of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry for one night. “It’s the Mecca. This is the place you ask every player in […]

It was uncertain if Stephen Curry would play against the Indiana Pacers. Once he and the Golden State Warriors decided he would suit up, fans prepared to witness history. The moment Curry would pass Ray Allen on the 3-pointers made list had finally come. Not only did that not happen, but an unexpected Warriors teammate […]

The Golden State Warriors won a challenging game against the Indiana Pacers. It went down to the wire, and the Warriors won 102-100. It was also another difficult outing for Stephen Curry, who only needed seven threes to pass Ray Allen on the all-time three-pointers list. He was 8-of-20 from the field and made 5-of-15 […]