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When you see Stephen Curry put up a 3-pointer without following through or shooting without watching the ball go in and all the other wild, “ill-advised” shots he has made throughout his career, it makes you say, “Wow, how did he do that?” Curry is basically uncoachable when it comes to shooting. Since he can […]

The Golden State Warriors matched their longest winning streak of the season on Wednesday, winning three games in a row as they blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder. Stephen Curry was nothing short of spectacular once again as he poured in 42 points, including 11 three-pointers, in only 29 minutes of play. It was Curry’s […]

When you think of the Golden State Warriors, three names come to mind, and that’s Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. The trio created a bond off the court that translated into magic and three championships on the court. They all have different personalities and unique abilities when it comes to impacting the game […]

San Francisco, CA – On Monday night, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry entered the game 19 points away from passing Wilt Chamberlain to become the franchise’s all-time scoring leader. The night started quickly for Curry as he scored six points in the game’s first two minutes. Curry fired shots rapidly throughout the first quarter, […]

San Francisco, CA – We’ve all heard the term “when he gets it going”, typically when a player has a big night offensively. But when you’re the best shooter in the world, what does that mean? Saturday night against the Houston Rockets, the two-time MVP Stephen Curry had 38 points with eight three-pointers, and he’s […]

San Francisco, CA – Friday night in the Chase Center, the Golden State Warriors dropped another nail-biter, this time against the Washington Wizards. The Warriors were up three points with 19 seconds left in the game but couldn’t close the deal. A four-point play by All-Star Bradley Beal stunned the Warriors and gave the Wizards […]

Team defense has kept the Golden State Warriors competitive this season. With the recent signing of Gary Payton II, son of Hall of Famer Gary Payton, the Dubs hope to gain some consistency at the defensive end of the floor. Payton was the G League Defensive Player of the Year, and he’s ready for his […]

Megan Rapinoe knows that Golden State Warriors defensive juggernaut Draymond Green has made headlines consistently over the last few weeks. It started with him saying he was the best defender of all time, and then for his comments on WNBA players’ salaries. After practice Thursday, Draymond Green doubled down on his statements after being criticized […]

The Golden State Warriors got a much-needed victory to end their three-game losing streak. Superstar Stephen Curry scored 30 of the team’s 61 second-half points to defeat Milwaukee Bucks 122-121. The Dubs were down most of the second half, but Curry and the Warriors would not accept losing as an option on Tuesday night. Curry […]

The trailer to the highly-anticipated movie Space Jam: A New Legacy starring LeBron James was released on Saturday. The superstar supporting cast featured NBA and WNBA names such as Diana Taurasi, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul, and Warriors stars Draymond Green and Klay Thompson. Clutchpoints talked with Golden State’s Stephen Curry about […]

It was another long night for the Golden State Warriors. The Toronto Raptors blew them out by an embarrassing total of 53 points. Being without superstar Stephen Curry (tailbone) and Draymond Green (finger), things got out of hand quickly. Veteran Kent Bazemore spoke with ClutchPoints about this devastating loss. “It’s a lot of things that […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors fell to Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat on Thursday night, but it wasn’t before the two went head-to-head. Green is one of the kings of mental warfare in the NBA, and as young players turn into veterans in the league, they begin to discover different ways to […]

Thursday night in South Beach was a difficult matchup for Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors as they battled it out against the Miami Heat. Bam Adebayo was a problem for the Warriors, using his athleticism along with his high IQ. The All-Star center recorded 19 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in a […]

The Golden State Warriors have struggled to string together a few wins to help their late-season playoff push. However, while being on a losing streak, that isn’t what reporters have been writing about. Draymond Green’s bold statement of him saying he felt that he was the best defender ever to play was the talk of […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors got their two-time MVP back in the lineup. Stephen Curry, after being out five games with a tailbone injury, made it feel like he never left. Curry finished the game with 32 points on 50% shooting from both the field and beyond the arc. But even the […]

While Stephen Curry was out with a tailbone injury, a couple of things have changed. The Golden State Warriors started their longest losing streak of the season, and rookie James Wiseman received the starting center job for the remainder of the campaign. Wiseman has shown a ton of potential during his rookie season, but he […]

Leadership is a crucial ingredient needed for any successful team at all levels. It’s also a characteristic that you can’t necessarily teach. This season especially as of late, we’ve visually seen the Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry doing everything he can to lead his crew to a playoff birth. Usually, forward Draymond Green is […]

After losing four of the last five games and dropping under .500 with a (22-24) record, the Golden State Warriors now have a reason to smile. The return of their superstar point guard Stephen Curry is finally here against the Chicago Bulls. Head coach Steve Kerr talked to the media about any minute restrictions on […]

San Francisco, CA – Another game without Stephen Curry turned into another disappointing beating for the Golden State Warriors. Friday night, they dropped their fourth straight game in their last five tries. Coach Steve Kerr illustrated to the media what he felt was the issue in his postgame interview following a loss to the Atlanta […]

San Francisco, CA – As Stephen Curry missed his fifth game due to a tailbone injury, he hasn’t been pleased with the play of the Golden State Warriors in his absence. Kevon Looney said Curry had a powerful message for the team after dropping their fourth game in a row losing to the Atlanta Hawks […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors have struggled in recent weeks to keep key players on the floor. Going into Thursday’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings, they were already without superstar Stephen Curry due to his tailbone injury. At shootaround, they discovered they would be without another key starter in Draymond Green, who Steve […]

San Francisco, CA – Two mass shootings that resulted in 18 deaths made headlines all across the country. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr used his pregame press conference to speak out against the two mass shootings in Atlanta, GA, and Boulder, CO. Kerr took the podium before Golden State’s game with the 76ers. […]

The trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and more and more names are popping up in rumors during a critical juncture of the season, especially for the Golden State Warriors. They are fighting for an opportunity to be in this year’s postseason. Andrew Wiggins has been traded twice in his 8-year career. Once by the Cleveland […]

Playing without Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors endured another late-game collapse against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, ultimately suffering a 111-103 defeat. A crucial turnover by Andrew Wiggins played a key role in the loss. With the Warriors down one and under two minutes to play, Wiggins got trapped at half court near […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 116-103, on Friday behind a 40-point game by someone not named Stephen Curry. It was his season-high for Andrew Wiggins, and the most he has scored as a member of the Dubs. Before the game, his highest scoring output of the season was 28 points against the […]

A professional athlete’s biggest nightmare is injuries. Unfortunately for Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, he has suffered many throughout his career, most of them being ankle injuries. When your the team’s franchise player, injuries come at a higher price and increased fear. Curry endured another startling injury at the end of the third quarter […]

Imagine being a high school basketball payer receiving an invite to a camp belonging to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Moreover, discovering you have the same birthday as Curry, having him as a mentor throughout high school and college, then becoming his teammate as the backup point guard for the franchise. Welcome to the […]

San Francisco, CA – Who would have known that two kids from Akron, Ohio born in the same hospital just a few years apart would grow up and become the two biggest superstars in today’s NBA world. It’s real, and those two kids are Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers superstar […]

San Francisco, CA- 24 hours after defeating the Utah Jazz, the team with the NBA’s best record (28-10), the Golden State Warriors fell to the Los Angeles Lakers (26-13) by 31 points. It’s the second time this season the Lakers beat the Warriors by double digits. Frustration was apparent during postgame interviews, but nobody appeared […]

The Golden State Warriors have been on a roller coaster this season without Klay Thompson. What if Thompson’s due date to return was this season? How much better of a team would the Warriors be? Could they win it all with Klay Thompson? One thing that’s for sure is it would be terrifying for the […]

The Golden State Warriors snapped a four-game losing streak with a massive win against the Utah Jazz, the team with the NBA’s best record this 2020-21. Although Draymond Green registered his 26th triple-double and Stephen Curry poured in 32 points, it was rookie James Wiseman and young prospects Jordan Poole and Nico Mannion who kept […]

The 2017 Defensive Player of the Year, Draymond Green, has the goal of winning the award again this season. He’s having a spectacular year defensively, and the Golden State Warriors currently have one of the highest defensive ratings in the league (4th in the West, 7th overall) because of Green. Despite that, the team is […]

Los Angeles, CA – The Golden State Warriors looked to start the second half of the season on a good note, but things didn’t go as planned. Stephen Curry knows this as well as anyone on the roster. The first game back from a quick All-Star break ended in a 130-104 blowout loss to the […]

Los Angeles, CA – The NBA trade deadline is on March 25. The Golden State Warriors have been mentioned in a handful of different trade scenarios thus far. For a team like the Warriors, whose record stands a game above .500 and battling for a playoff spot, having chemistry and momentum are essential. For Stephen […]

ATLANTA — Being the first pick in the NBA Draft, winning Rookie of the Year, making the NBA All-Star Game, and winning MVP are goals for every NBA prospect. There are a limited few who end up doing any of the above, but the All-Star Game is where you can find them all. Between Stephen […]

On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors played the first game of their back-to-back road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers. Stephen Curry made his presence felt immediately, storming out the gate with 23 points on the 9/15 shooting in the first half. Even with Curry having the hot hand early, it wasn’t enough to […]

There isn’t a point guard matchup in the NBA more entertaining than the Stephen Curry vs. Damian Lillard showdown. The two have been tied together for years because of their similar playing style and Western Conference clashes. During the regular season, players usually avoid saying certain games mean more to them than usual. During media […]

Giants have dominated the NBA since the beginning of its existence. Then a kid born in Akron, Ohio–not named LeBron James–joined the league in Stephen Curry and helped change the basketball landscape forever. The youth loves him more than possibly any other player in NBA history. In 12 seasons, Curry has accumulated three NBA championships […]

LOS ANGELES — Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been a part of a number of the most notable NBA Finals moments in history, sharing these experiences as a player and coach with some of the biggest legends in the sport. It’s hard for Kerr to pinpoint the most memorable one, but he […]