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SAN FRANCISCO — Not many people can say they’ve seen the very best of something in the world, but Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr can. He’s now playing with the best shooter to walk the planet, Stephen Curry. Seeing it up close is different, and you can’t help but admire his greatness. “It’s […]

When watching Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry play, you’re seeing one of the best players ever to play the game. Imagine being his teammate and having a similar style of play as him. That’s the honor Warriors guard Jordan Poole has been granted. During a podcast interview on ClutchPoints’ Warriors Multiverse podcast with Mark […]

The Golden State Warriors have built a championship culture over the last decade, with stars Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. As these three stars get closer to the twilight of their careers, the Warriors have to start looking at the future. One player who is a key player on the team now and […]

The Golden State Warriors have been absent from postseason play for two consecutive years. Each season the Warriors were hit with costly injuries. These devastations created obstacles they couldn’t recover from, which caused them not to make the playoffs. The team is on the verge of being fully healthy, and they have a ton of […]

The 2021-22 NBA season for the Golden State Warriors will start against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Anytime the Warriors face LeBron, the game means a little more. When batting the four-time MVP, you can expect highlight plays and chase-down blocks. On the ClutchPoints’ Warriors Multiverse podcast, Warriors guard Jordan Poole spoke about […]

The NBA Draft is the biggest highlight of many basketball players’ careers. Some go on to be highly successful, but there are no guarantees in the NBA. For Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole, he wouldn’t miss it for anything. During an appearance on the ClutchPoints Warriors Multiverse podcast, Poole shared his draft night experience […]

The Golden State Warriors’ arsenal was almost on full display in their preseason opener against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Jordan Poole led all scorers with 30 points, while Otto Porter Jr. led the bench with 19 points in 18 minutes. Signing Porter could have been the steal of the summer for the […]

NBA preseason is underway, and the Golden State Warriors cruised to a convincing 121-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. There were plenty of good things learned from the preseason opener. Here are 3 takeaways from their performance. Team chemistry There was a ton of ball movement and spacing in this game. It looked as […]

The Golden State Warriors might have their guy. It’s only one preseason game, but it might have been enough to shut the door on who will start in place of Klay Thompson. A spectacular outing by the confident third-year guard Jordan Poole put the world on notice. He scored 30 points in 22 minutes of […]

A week of training camp has come to a close for the Golden State Warriors. Now they will participate in their first preseason game Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. So far, some issues got resolved, and some questions still need answers and clarity. For the most part, it’s been a great camp to this […]

One lingering question that has surrounded the Golden State Warriors all offseason is what will they do about the starting shooting guard position. All-Star sharpshooter Klay Thompson’s rehab is on schedule, but he will miss games to start the season. He could make his return in January. The Warriors will be extremely cautious about when […]

The vaccine mandate in San Francisco goes into effect on October 13th. The Golden State Warriors will be wrapping up their final game of the preseason on the 15th. If Andrew Wiggins isn’t fully vaccinated by then, he will not play in that game. Almost a week later, the first home game against the Los […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors fans know about the Draymond Green and Kevin Durant fight in 2019. This summer, the two NBA stars decided to sit down and speak about it publicly on Bleacher Report’s Chips with Draymond Green. Green talked with the local media about it for the first time after Thursday’s practice, […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green participated in his first practice of the new NBA season under head coach Steve Kerr. After checking in, Green decided to jump right in and get to work. He is one of the leaders of the team. Green’s impact on practice was felt instantly, even though […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors finally have all their players at camp as Draymond Green made his practice debut. He was away from the team handling personal matters. Since it was his first day back, he spoke with the media, and as always, Green didn’t hold back on answering any questions, even the […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The late, great Kobe Bryant inspired basketball players with his on-court dominance for two decades. Before passing away, he continued to do so off the court with his Mamba Mentality mindset. One of the many players he touched was Golden State Warriors youngster James Wiseman. “It’s a lot of different ones, but […]

The Golden State Warriors’ No. 7 pick in the 2021 draft, Jonathan Kuminga, might be the most athletic rookie in this year’s class. At 18 years old, however, it was uncertain what position he will play with the Dubs this 2021-22 season. That was until head coach Steve Kerr cleared the air after Wednesday’s practice. […]

San Francisco, CA – When it comes to star power, the Golden State Warriors have plenty. All-Stars Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green make the team’s big three. Then there’s s a multitude of young, big-name lottery picks that could be the stars of the future. There’s also third-year guard Jordan Poole, who Steve […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors have been pondering signing two-time All-Defensive Team selection Avery Bradley for the regular season. Although he is known for his defense, Bradley believes he can add value to the team offensively. “I feel like I fit in well. I’ve always thought I was one of the best […]

SAN FRANCISCO – After the first day of training camp, the Golden State Warriors saw what they wanted to see from Klay Thompson. It’s a good sign for the organization and Dubs fans. Head coach Steve Kerr talked about watching Thompson get on the floor and do his thing. “He basically did everything single thing […]

San Francisco, CA – It’s been a long journey back to the court for Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. His last game was in the 2019 NBA Finals. He scored 30 points before exiting the game with an ACL injury in the third quarter. It’s been two years since that day, and the word […]

The best basketball players in the world once were fans of NBA players of the past. Even Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and the late great Kobe Bryant, were inspired fans of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. The Golden State Warriors 2021 first-round pick, Moses Moody, revealed who’s game inspired him growing up. “When […]

The Golden State Warriors have been destroyed by the injury bug the past two seasons. Heading into the 2021-22 season, it appears the team is finally coming upon a fully healthy roster. Center James Wiseman had a meniscus injury at the end of last season that ended his rookie year. Monday at media day, he […]

San Francisco, CA – Time is ticking for Andrew Wiggins to decide on getting vaccinated or not. If he doesn’t, consequences will impact him and his Golden State Warriors teammates. He won’t be allowed to play in home games and would lose out on a ton of money. Last season, Wiggins announced he wouldn’t be […]

SAN FRANCISCO – This year’s Golden State Warriors roster is uniquely designed with old and young players. How they will work together is a mystery the Warriors and superstar Stephen Curry look forward to discovering. “I know how we operate, and we have a crop of amazingly talented, high-potential energetic young guys who have a […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Andrew Wiggins vaccination issue is an ongoing concern for the Golden State Warriors. The 2014 No. 1 draft pick is the only member of the team not vaccinated and could potentially miss home games because of not getting the vaccine. At media day Stephen Curry weighed in on the subject. “At […]

A professional athlete’s career usually doesn’t last very long, but some anomalies exist. NFL legend Tom Brady–who is 44 years old–is one athlete who seems to be winning the battle against father time. Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson hopes he can follow in Brady and others’ footsteps. “I would like to, but sometimes stuff happens […]

On the matter of COVID-19 restrictions, the city of San Francisco requires everyone to be vaccinated for large indoor events. They will not be changing any rules for Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins. Earlier reports were saying if he got a religious or medical exemption, he might be able to play. It is now […]

After auditioning for a spot with the Golden State Warriors, Avery Bradley has himself earned a deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. It isn’t a contract for the last spot on the team just yet, but it’s an extended opportunity to earn it through training camp. Avery Bradley spent last season […]

A week of workouts with the Golden State Warriors came to an end for Isaiah Thomas, and it didn’t have a happy ending. Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports Thomas has left the Bay Area without an offer from the Warriors. After a strong week of workouts with the Warriors, I'm told Isaiah Thomas left […]

Training camp for the Golden State Warriors is less than a week away, and the team is finalizing its training camp roster. One of the latest names to surface and receive a training camp deal is Langston Galloway. He is entering his eighth season in the NBA and could do it as a member of […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the greatest 3-point shooter in the world. He can make it rain threes from anywhere on the court, but there was one spot he struggled with last season. The corner three wasn’t friendly to Curry, specifically the left corner. According to NBA.com, Curry shot 25% from that spot, […]

Opposing teams aren’t the only thing in the way of the Golden State Warriors’ path back to the postseason. According to Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle, Andrew Wiggins is still refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. If he doesn’t get vaccinated, it could result in him missing home games and losing a ton of money […]

The Golden State Warriors’ problem with the backup point guard position is minute compared to the potential starting lineup dilemma. The city of San Francisco requires all players and employees to be vaccinated before entering the Chase Center. Anyone who isn’t vaccinated is not allowed entry, and that includes players. Interestingly, sources say starting small […]

Ben Simmons’ issues with the Philadelphia 76ers just became a problem for another team. The NBA announced Tuesday that Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacod has been fined $50,000 for tampering. Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob has been fined $50,000 for violating the NBA's anti-tampering rule. He was fined for these comments about Ben […]

It was believed to be a three-man race when it came to the Warriors potentially shaking some things up with their roster before the season. Reports surfaced Monday that the team would take a closer look at three free-agent point guards. Quinn Cook, Isaiah Thomas, and Avery Bradley have all been scheduled to workout for […]

Basketball has a ton of hidden rules that players all over the world follow. For example, when players make a shot, the rebounder has to give them their change by passing it back to them. Hidden rules don’t end once players make it to the NBA. More hidden rules are added once pros begin their […]

At the NBA draft, players instantly earn labels from the media. Players can be the perfect selection, a steal, or they can view prospects as the wrong pick. It’s the first of many narratives to come. Many times the evaluation of rookies is inaccurate. The job of an NBA analyst can be challenging. Each year […]

Players have to earn respect in the NBA. If they aren’t respected, they will be a target opposing teams pick on. Since he was a rookie, Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has received a ton of respect from peers; from the media, not as much as he believes he deserves. In a recent interview […]