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The Golden State Warriors have big plans for the 2021-22 season. The Bay Area’s team will have old and new faces rocking the blue and gold this year. One familiar face that everyone is excited to see back with the team is Andre Iguodala. In the past, he was the x-factor and played an essential […]

Imagine being 18 years old, and the first job you get involves this situation: Your co-workers are rich, talented superstars. Welcome to the life of Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga. The Dubs selected the teenager as their No. 7 pick in this year’s NBA draft. His new teammates are superstars Stephen Curry and Klay […]

The Golden State Warriors have big plans for the 2021-22 NBA season. Injuries took over the last two seasons, and the Dubs are ready to get back on track. The Bay Area hasn’t seen their team at full strength in so long some forget how good they were before injuries. Before Kevin Durant and all […]

The highly anticipated airing of Bleacher Report’s new show Chips with Draymond Green made its official debut. The sit-down between Green and former teammate two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant is finally here. KD revealed why he decided to leave the Golden State Warriors, and Green gave his side of the story. It was a no-brainer […]

The Golden State Warriors completed their final game of the NBA Summer League, and rookie Moses Moody is already looking to the future. Moody finished his last game with 14 points on 6 of 12 shooting and 2 of 7 from deep. It wasn’t his best performance this summer, but it wasn’t a bad outing […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been busy this offseason. He’s won a gold medal for Team USA, and he’s filming his new series Chips by Bleacher Report. The first episode drops on August 18 and features his former teammate superstar Kevin Durant. We are all aware of the friction between the two that […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green had a highly anticipated interview on Bleacher Report’s Chips with former teammate Kevin Durant. It’s widely believed the main reason Durant left the Bay Area was because of Green. In the promotional video of the interview, Green asked Durant the question we all want to know. “How much did […]

The 2021 NBA Draft class was loaded with talent, and some think this might be the best class since LeBron James’ 2003 crop. Sunday night, the NBA Summer League hosted a matchup between two wings drafted in the first round; Golden State Warriors youngster  Jonathan Kuminga and New Orleans Pelicans talent Trey Murphy III. Both […]

The NBA Summer League has been a success for Golden State Warriors rookies Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. Both have displayed what the scouting report showed and a little extra. Headed into their final game of the Summer League, both players averaged roughly 17 points per game. Moody put on an impressive shooting display while […]

Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors summer league team lost a nail-biter in overtime to the New Orleans Pelicans 80 to 79. With seconds left on the clock, Dubs’ rookie Jonathan Kuminga made a spectacular defensive play at the rim. It initially resulted in a goaltending violation. The Warriors requested a challenge. After review, the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is also known to some as The Babyface Assassin. He is one of the more likable players in the NBA. He rarely gets out of character or gets into altercations, but when he does, he can make it a long night for his opponent. If you wake up the […]

When it comes to the greatest point guard of All-Time debate, Magic Johnson is typically the answer you get first. But is that still the correct answer? Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is considered the top dog of his generation, and it doesn’t look like he is slowing down anytime soon. Stephen Curry’s […]

NBA Summer League is the home for rookies and young players to shine like superstars. When the regular season starts, most will go into situations with a lesser role. Summer League is also where veterans sit courtside to check on their incoming rookies. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry did just that. Curry made his […]

It sounds like the Golden State Warriors are looking for one more ball-handling point guard. They could look at some free agents to fill that void since finding a backup point guard is a priority. Could this mean a potential return to the NBA for Isaiah Thomas? Bob Myers on if the Warriors are done […]

As NBA Summer League continues, the stars of the future continue to shine. We’ve seen some fantastic shooting displays and thunderous dunks. Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga has been part of the festivities throughout this NBA summer event, especially in Friday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Halftime was nearing, and Kuminga had his […]

The Golden State Warriors‘ installment of the NBA summer league has been a showcase for their two lottery draft picks, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. However, they’re not the only draft picks being monitored by the Warriors’ front office. Rookie Justinian Jessup was drafted in the second round by the Dubs in the 2020 draft. […]

To make the Hall of Fame is every player’s dream. Coming up with an acceptance speech and sharing stories about your career is pure magic. A pleasure most players won’t ever experience. Critics say the Golden State Warriors have two guaranteed players who will make it to the Hall of Fame, Stephen Curry, and Klay […]

There might never be another Stephen Curry. The greatest shooter of all time is in a class of his own. Since Curry rearranged the way basketball is played, more players are shooting the ball from deep more than ever. Still, when it comes to Curry, nobody can shoot it as he does. It’s easy to […]

Over the last few years, controversial discussions have consistently surrounded Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and his standing among the greatest defenders to play in the NBA. Green has been on record multiple times, saying he is the GOAT of all defenders. The two-time gold medalist has received tons of backlash for his claim […]

LAS VEGAS – Starting an NBA career could be stressful and full of distractions. Rookies are young men who make a ton of money and, a lot of times, aren’t married and have no kids. A ton of money and very little responsibility could be a recipe for disaster. This can bring us to plenty […]

Las Vegas – It was New Orleans Pelicans rookie Trey Murphy’s first trip to Sin City. In his first Summer League game, he put the NBA world on notice. He displayed a skill of his that can evolve him into elite status. That talent is his shooting mastership. Murphy wasted no time getting started. The […]

LAS VEGAS -All of the NBA’s incoming rookies officially made their professional debuts over the weekend. Many of the rookies were impressive, but only a few have stood out amongst others. New Orleans Pelicans rookie Trey Murphy has been one of those standouts. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, Murphy gave insight into feeling slighted […]

Las Vegas, NV – The Golden State Warriors’ first game of the NBA Summer League ended with an 89 to 91 overtime defeat to the Orlando Magic. Was it heartbreaking? No, because these games aren’t necessarily about winning or losing. Of course, you always would like to win, but the summer league games are about […]

Las Vegas, NV – The Golden State Warriors played their first game in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. The Orlando Magic defeated the Warriors 91 to 89 in a very close match. Rookie Jonathan Kuminga had a solid outing, although he struggled from the field. He still managed to have 16 points 6 rebounds, […]

The Golden State Warriors are trying to return to their dominant ways. In order to do that, they will need to be firing on all cylinders. That means Stephen Curry will need to play at an MVP level. Klay Thompson has to be healthy and return to the all-star caliber player he was. Also, the […]

NBA Summer League is where rookies get a chance to prove they deserve the opportunity they have been given. Lottery picks are placed under the spotlight, and the lower or undrafted rookies use the chance to try to steal their shine and earn roster spots. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry participated in the NBA’s […]

The crown of best three-point shooter ever belongs to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, but there is still one player ahead of him on the all-time three-pointers made list. That player is the legendary Hall of Famer Ray Allen. He’s the current all-time leader with 2973 made three-pointers, and Curry is right behind him […]

Almost every major sports show on television has a former professional athlete hosting. Whichever network came up with the idea first struck gold with this one. Fans eat up everything these former stars say, and I’m sure the ratings reflect that. One major problem with these guys hosting is that current players don’t like a […]

The USA men’s basketball team just won its fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal. By defeating France in the championship, 87 to 82, the win adds another accolade to the tremendous career of the Golden State Warriors star, Draymond Green. He didn’t attempt a shot in the championship game, but led the team in assists with […]

Somebody not named Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, or Draymond Green has created some of the most memorable moments in Golden State Warriors history. The wing who’s doing an excellent job beating father time, Andre Iguodala, has made some of the most unforgettable moments in the history of this franchise. He joined the Dubs […]

Andre Iguodala is a member of the Golden State Warriors for the second time in his career. His first stint with the team brought him three NBA championships and an NBA Finals MVP trophy. At 37 years old, Iggy is still a serviceable player. He still can defend at a high level and can make […]

After one season, it’s official: Kelly Oubre is no longer a member of the Golden State Warriors. He had a bizarre year with the Dubs and never completely fit in with the squad. After averaging a career-high 18.7 points per game with the Phoenix Suns, things didn’t go the same with the Warriors a year […]

Something NBA fans are paying close attention to is the rumor of a Golden Warriors-Ben Simmons trade. Fans went crazy as the different stories circulated to various news outlets. If this were to happen, it would be costly. It would more than likely be too expensive to make a move. Here are some reasons why […]

This year’s 2021 NBA draft class is loaded with lots of superstar potential. Only time will tell, but this could be the best draft class since 2003. That class featured some names you might remember, like Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, and current Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Four future Hall of Famers. […]

The Golden State Warriors have missed the playoffs the past two years. Much of this has to do with absence of a sharpshooter by the name of Klay Thompson. Even though he’s known for his shooting excellence, Thompson is much more than just a shooter. The NBA fans who’ve enjoyed the massive decline of the […]

Sacramento, CA – The Golden State Warriors’ two lottery picks made their summer league debut, and both players put on a show. They both got off to quick starts. Jonathan Kuminga scored 18 points, while Moses Moody added 19 of his own. Both players didn’t waste any time showing the fans in the Chase Center […]

Sacramento, CA – As a rookie, everything you do is a first. There’s your first game, your first point, or your first turnover. Golden State Warriors’ first-round NBA Draft pick Moses Moody experienced his first pro dunk in his summer league debut. When asked about it in his postgame interview, he gave a hilarious response. […]

In the past, the three-point shot was for guards and wings only. In the modern NBA, however, shooting threes are necessary for all five positions. Big men are shooting it often and efficiently. Perimeter players are taking the shot with no hesitation. Then there is the GOAT of the three-point shot, Golden State Warriors star […]

The NBA free agency frenzy got off to a fast start. Big names were coming off the shelf faster than PS5 gaming consoles did. But not for the Golden State Warriors, which was expected. The Warriors are well over the NBA salary cap and luxury tax. Four players make over 24 million per year, and […]