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In the last two games, people believed Stephen Curry could break Ray Allen’s three-point record. Against the Portland Trail Blazers, he needed to set a new NBA record of 16 makes from deep. Curry wound up 6-17 in that match. Then against the Philadelphia 76ers, he needed 10 but went 3-14 that game. The Golden […]

The Indiana Pacers are off to an 11-16 start. Reports surfaced Tuesday that the Pacers were looking to move key players to rebuild the structure of the team. Names like Myles Turner, Domantas Sabonis are rumored to be available for the trade market, and they both seem to be a good fit for the Golden […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors moved to an NBA-best 21-4 record with a win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Things couldn’t be going better for Otto Porter Jr. and his teammates. “I am just along for the ride like you are. It is amazing, but we know what we are […]

San Francisco, CA – Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors hosted the Portland Trail Blazers. It was a night fans showing up had hopes of seeing Stephen Curry make NBA history. He was only 16 three-pointers away from passing Ray Allen on the All-Time list for three-pointers made. The superstar point guard came out firing […]

San Francisco, CA – The game between the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic on Monday featured two very different but impressive defenders. One of them is Warriors star Draymond Green and the other is the Magic center Mo Bamba. The Warriors overpowered the young Magic, but all wasn’t a loss for the young squad. […]

On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors blew out the Orlando Magic. It was a game that the Dubs were in control of from start to finish. That meant minutes for rookies Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, who got called up from the G-League for this game. Once Kuminga entered the contest, he wasted no […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors earned their 20th win of the season. It was once again led by another brilliant shooting performance by Stephen Curry. He finished the game with 31 points and knocked down seven triples. Now he’s only 15 makes from long range to pass Ray Allen for number one […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Saturday night, the Golden State Warriors had their 11-game home winning streak snapped. It came to an end at the hands of a team they knew they could beat. The San Antonio Spurs went to the Chase Center and left with a victory improving their record to a not-so-impressive 8-13, though they […]

San Francisco, CA – When playing against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, you have to understand you’re not going to stop no. 30. The only way you can stop Curry is if he stops himself. It’s a concept that San Antonio Spurs coach Greg Popovich understands. Saturday, the Spurs stole a game against […]

San Francisco, CA – Friday night, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors were seeking revenge against Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns. Earlier this week, the two teams faced each other, and the Suns came away with a victory. Friday night was the 52nd meeting between Curry and Paul, and the Warriors won big […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns faced each other twice in the past week. Chris Paul and the Suns took the first game with Stephen Curry and the Warriors snagging the second. When looking at these two teams, you’re seeing two of the NBA’s best teams and two of the […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns halted the Golden State Warriors’ winning streak on Tuesday night. The two teams are now tied for the best record in the NBA at 18-3. The Suns won this game on the defensive end. They held Stephen Curry to 4-of-21 shooting and forced the Dubs into 22 turnovers. These […]

Not only did Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns end the Golden State Warriors winning streak Tuesday night, but they also forced superstar Stephen Curry into the worst shooting game of his career. Mikal Bridges was one of the primary defenders responsible for maintaining the two-time MVP. The 6’7″ Bridges’ and the Suns’ length were […]

The Golden State Warriors are 18-2 after a big win over the Los Angeles Clippers, and their superstar point guard has played at an MVP level all year. Stephen Curry is tied as the leading scorer in the NBA with Brooklyn Nets Kevin Durant. He averages 28.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists. Although his […]

Sunday afternoon, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors played the Los Angeles Clippers. They won that match 105-90 and did it in style as usual. Led by Curry, the Warriors put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter. The two-time MVP received a technical after confronting an official about not getting a […]

The Golden State Warriors walked into the Staples Center and handed the Los Angeles Clippers a double-digit defeat on Sunday. The game was in reach until Stephen Curry happened. He received a technical foul after complaining about not getting a foul call. Then Curry went crazy and closed the game. “I thought I got fouled. […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors defeated Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers 118-103 on Friday night. Everything was going the Warriors’ way, but with six seconds left in the game, Draymond Green had a frightening vision while Andrew Wiggins let the clock run down. Green saw another Warriors turnover coming. So he […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors won another game by double digits on Friday night, this time by defeating Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. They won this matchup 118-103 in dominant fashion. The win was a total group effort, and Stephen Curry understands the importance of victories like Friday night. “A night […]

San Francisco, CA – The Bay Area is full of culture, and that’s part of what makes the Golden State Warriors special. When the team signed Juan Toscano-Anderson, the Dubs added some of that culture to the organization. JTA was born and raised in Oakland, California, a place where not too many succeed. Legends like […]

San Francisco, CA – The Bay Area is home to the Splash Brothers. When you think of the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson draining threes come to mind. The team that created the latest trend of shooting the deep ball has recently taken on a new look. The Dubs are still the […]

San Francisco, CA – Ever since the Minnesota Timberwolves game Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is playing terrific basketball. He’s averaged 23.3 points per game since scoring his season-high 35 points against his former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns. In that game, he had two posterizing dunks over his former colleague. Those two dunks not only […]

The Golden State Warriors faced the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night, and while the Sixers didn’t have Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, and Ben Simmons, it still was a challenging game for the Warriors. One of the biggest hurdles for Draymond Green was competing while in foul trouble. In his first 13 minutes of play, he accumulated four […]

A multitude of reports surfaced about Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson’s return. There were actual dates suggested and more. But before Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, Warriors coach Steve Kerr refuted the reports about Thompson. He told the media, “I don’t know where that came from.” After Tuesday’s practice, the first […]

The Golden State Warriors have nearly everything a team needs to be successful. The one thing they lack is size, and that’s why they drafted James Wiseman last year. The seven-footer suffered a meniscus injury in his rookie campaign but could be nearing a return soon. Steve Kerr gave the media an update on their […]

There have been multiple reports about Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson’s possible return date. After their Tuesday morning practice, the sharpshooter gave his version of when that could be. “It’s really hard to say because it’s definitely a feel thing. It’s hard to just put a date on it, but who knows when it […]

The NBA has changed so much over the last 15 years, especially when shooting the basketball. What was once a bad shot is considered a great shot in today’s NBA game. Mainly because of the success and admiration teams, players and fans have for Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. No player has impacted how […]

San Francisco, CA – The start of the season was an up and down roller coaster for Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole. After shooting at extraordinary heights in the preseason, the third-year guard hit his first cold streak. In the regular season, Poole’s shooting from deep has been a struggle. But the last two […]

San Francisco, CA – The 15-2 Golden State Warriors are firing on all cylinders to start the season. Two of the most encouraging things about this beginning is their winning without Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green has played well on both ends of the floor. After defeating the Toronto Raptors, Jordan Poole explained why he […]

San Francisco, CA – The 2016-17 Defensive Player of the Year is off to a tremendous start for the Golden State Warriors. The team has the best defense in the NBA, and it all starts with Draymond Green. His energy and leadership have played a vital role in the Warriors’ success, and Steve Kerr couldn’t […]

One thing the Golden State Warriors are one of the very best at is developing players and getting the most out of them. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green are all players experts didn’t see as future stars. But look at them now. Jordan Poole could be the next player to do the same […]

Friday, the Golden State Warriors defeated Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. It was the second of a back-to-back, and it was a game without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, and Otto Porter Jr. This game offered an opportunity for the young players to shine, and one young player did just that. Jordan Poole […]

On the first night of a road back-to-back, the Golden State Warriors faced the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors trailed most of the game and struggled offensively for three quarters, managing just 68 points. That was until Stephen Curry happened. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Warriors were down 81-68. Instead of taking his […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is an early MVP favorite. Every season it appears the three-time champion is getting better and better. Not just offensively but on the defensive end also. The point guard who routinely got picked on defensively now at times defends some of the top players at his position with confidence. […]

The Golden State Warriors arguably have the best defensive team in the NBA, and a ton of credit deservingly goes to Draymond Green. On Tuesday, they traveled to Brooklyn to face the Nets. It was one of the Warriors’ biggest tests of the season. They had the task of slowing down a high-powered offense led […]

The Golden State Warriors’ early-season dominance continued on Tuesday. They defeated Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets in an impressive 117-99 win. Stephen Curry led all scorers with 37 points, but a group effort pulled off this satisfying victory. 13 players played, and nobody played for over 30 minutes. That was possible because of the […]

Tuesday was a battle between two of the top teams in the NBA. It featured two of the world’s best players. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant battled it out on the hardwood, but only one could be victorious. The one who came out on top was Curry, and he left fans speechless. But Durant wasn’t […]

When the Golden State Warriors drafted Jonathan Kuminga with the No. 7 pick, they knew they were getting a player full of potential. They didn’t know they would be getting a 19-year-old who could play right away. The one thing that has earned him playing time during crucial points of games is his defense. “We […]

The three-point shot has evolved into a necessity when it comes to the NBA’s style of play. There are still only a few who are masters of the art, and we’re going to name the top five three-point shooters since Stephen Curry, arguably the league’s greatest shooter ever, entered the NBA in 2009. Many players […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry returned home to Charlotte to face the Hornets on Sunday. But his homecoming wasn’t the only reunion to take place on this day. NFL star Cam Newton also made his return to the Carolina Panthers to face the Arizona Cardinals. In his season debut with the Panthers, he scored […]