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The Golden State Warriors have lost five of their last six games, and the season is nearing its end. The team is doing their best to survive without Stephen Curry, unfortunately they haven’t had much success. The Dubs have been flat-out bad the last few weeks, but Steve Kerr still believes in his group. Steve […]

Another game was in favor of the opposing team,  and the Golden State Warriors lost their fifth game out of six. The Washington Wizards controlled the evening and shot their way to an upset victory over the Stephen Curryless Warriors. Many believed once Draymond Green returned to the lineup, the team would get better. Curry […]

The Golden State Warriors had multiple players elevate their game to another level this season. Andrew Wiggins became an All-Star for the first time, and center Kevon Looney is having a career season. But nobody on Golden State has raised their level of play more than third-year guard Jordan Poole. Poole is averaging career highs […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is one of the most influential players of all time. The way the NBA game is played today has changed simply because of Curry’s style. Now everyone is looking for the next version of the two-time MVP. When people think of players who are similar to Curry, a name […]

The Golden State Warriors have suffered some massive blows this month. They lost MVP Stephen Curry indefinitely, and they found out James Wiseman wouldn’t join the team at all this season. However, there has been some good news. Draymond Green is back in action, while Andre Iguodala is traveling with the team, which means he […]

Friday evening, the 37-37 Atlanta Hawks defeated the visiting 48-26 Golden State Warriors. The first half was a seesaw battle the home team completely took over in the second half. The final score was 121-110, and Hawks guard Trae Young dominated the entire game. “When we were up in Golden State I had a really […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson had a huge game Friday night. The wingman scored a game-high 37 points and knocked down 9 threes in a losing effort. After the game, Thompson told reporters something told him he was going to have a monster night. Klay Thompsons said a feeling of Deja vu before the game […]

The Golden State Warriors came out scorching hot against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 67 points in the first half. Unfortunately, a disastrous third quarter cooled Steve Kerr’s men down. Golden State was 0-of-6 from three in the third period, and their struggles allowed Trae Young and the Hawks to completely take over the game. Atlanta […]

The Golden State Warriors officially sidelined second-year center James Wiseman for the remainder of the season. The 7-footer from the University of Memphis played in three G-League games before a swelling in his surgically repaired knee ended his season before it even began. Steve Kerr discussed the disheartening news during his pregame press conference ahead […]

With only a few weeks left in the regular season, Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are still trying to figure out the best rotations. All season they have dealt with injuries, but the most recent injury to Stephen Curry hurt the most. Now, Kerr and his staff are still looking for the best […]

Wednesday in South Beach the Golden State Warriors played the Miami Heat and won a game many believed was not winnable. There was no Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and other veterans. The star of the night was 22-year-old Jordan Poole. His performance left viewers amazed and some were in shock, but Green wasn’t […]

The evolution of Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole has been fun to witness. He came into the NBA a talented kid, but in his third year in the league, he’s becoming a star. He’s playing the best basketball of his career and at the perfect time. The Milwaukee native scored 20 or more points […]

When it comes to the best defenders in the NBA, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, Rudy Gobert and Giannis Antetokounmpo get mentioned often. Steve Kerr, however, believes Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is in the same class as the rest. “I think he’s in that mix now,” Kerr told ClutchPoints. “I think the versatility […]

Reports surfaced that the Golden State Warriors would not play Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Otto Porter Jr. in Miami for the second half of back-to-back games. This has been a normal practice for the Warriors all season, but since the Warriors have played so poorly, some thought Steve Kerr would end the trend. “These […]

The Golden State Warriors held two lottery picks in the 2022 NBA Draft, and with the second one at No. 14 they selected Moses Moody. The wing from Arkansas has found his rhythm late this season, but he’s arriving at the perfect time. The only trouble he has had during the back end of this […]

Every bad situation has a bright side, and for the Golden State Warriors, it’s Kevon Looney. He’s one of the most important members of the team, and he doesn’t get a ton of praise. Although the Warriors lost their most recent game, Looney reached a new milestone. The 6-foot-9 center played in his 100th consecutive […]

Out of the many problems the Golden State Warriors are facing, one of the biggest concerns is the play of their all-star Andrew Wiggins. Since arriving in the Bay Area, he has developed into the Warriors’ best two-way player, but recently things have gone sour for him. After the Warriors’ third straight loss Steve Kerr […]

The Golden State Warriors lost another game they should’ve won on Tuesday night. It was the second straight defeat since Stephen Curry has been out due to a foot injury. After the Orlando Magic beat the Warriors 94-90, an angry Draymond Green spoke with the media to talk about his team’s problems. “I think we’re […]

The Golden State Warriors started the 2021-22 NBA season dominating anyone standing in their path. In the first portion of the season, Steve Kerr’s squad had the best offense and defense in the NBA. Since then, a lot has changed, and not for the best. The Warriors led the NBA in defensive rating, but in […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors are having a pleasant season for the most part. Lately, however, things have taken a turn for the worst. Since the All-Star break, the Warriors are starting more losing streaks than winning. Dropping games this late in the season could get them kicked out of the third […]

Ahead of their showdown with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry addressed the media for the first time since suffering a left foot injury. The two-time league MVP discussed colliding with Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, and he gave his thoughts on if he felt it was a dirty […]

Superstar point guard Stephen Curry spoke to the media for the first time since his unfortunate injury. These setbacks never happen at good times, but this is one of the worst times for the Golden State Warriors. The NBA season is coming to a close and the Dubs need all hands on deck to finish […]

During Wednesday’s game, Golden State Warriors rookie Moses Moody abruptly exited the contest with a right shoulder injury. He left the game and didn’t return for the rest of the night. The Warriors never released details about the injury, but Saturday morning after practice, Moody spoke with the media about the issue for the first […]

Saturday morning, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed reports about the swelling in James Wiseman’s knee. The coach was fully open when he explained in detail his perspective on the situation. Steve Kerr on the plan for James Wiseman: “I feel terrible for James. The hope was that he would play tomorrow in […]

SAN FRANCISCO – One of the most pleasant stories of the Golden State Warriors’ season is the development of third-year guard Jordan Poole. The 22-year-old has shown how versatile and reliable he can be all season. His rapid development has been an enormous part of the Dubs’ success. It isn’t a surpris,e either. The confident […]

San Francisco, CA – Now that there is an update on Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, the team has no choice but to look at life without their leading scorer. After practice on Friday, Klay Thompson spoke to the media about the situation for the first time since the injury. “We’ll have to pick […]

San Francisco, CA – If there was one positive that came out of the Golden State Warriors game against the Boston Celtics, it was the play of Jordan Poole. All season the former Michigan standout has succeeded in whatever role Steve Kerr has asked him to play in. Wednesday night, the Warriors lost to the […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered another devastating setback on Wednesday night when a foot injury forced superstar point guard Stephen Curry to exit the game and not return. The two-time MVP winner was tripped up by Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who dove on the floor for a loose ball and took out Curry in the […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors lost to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. The defeat hurt the Warriors in the standings, but the biggest loss of the night was Stephen Curry leaving the game with an injured foot. Marcus Smart dove for a loose ball and rolled into Curry’s leg, forcing him […]

San Francisco, CA – On Wednesday night, things changed for the worst in a blink of an eye. One minute, Golden State Warriors fans were celebrating the fact of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green sharing the court again. The next moment they were sighing in disbelief because Curry had limped to the locker […]

All basketball players dream about playing in the NBA and going up against the stars you’ve been a fan of your entire life. A very small number of players make that dream a reality. Gonzaga star Drew Timme has a chance to make his dreams happen. Recently, Timme made an appearance on Preedictions by ClutchPoints […]

Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards was a very emotional one for the Golden State Warriors. Draymond Green returned to action with Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry for the first time in 1005 days. Once Green stepped on the floor, magic started to happen for the entire team. The ball was moving around, and […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors got Draymond Green back on the court and won their fourth straight game. It was the first game Green, Klay Thompson, and Stephen Curry played together since the 2019 NBA Finals. As soon as the three stepped on the court together, it was special. “It was magical,” […]

San Francisco, CA – Monday night was flat-out special. Draymond Green made his return, it was Stephen Curry’s 34th birthday, and it marked the first time Green, Curry, and Klay Thompson shared the court in 1,005 days. The thing that stood out most in their victory over the Washington Wizards was the unselfish play by […]

San Francisco, CA – Monday, the Bay Area witnessed a dominant performance by the Golden State Warriors in Draymond Green’s return. Stephen Curry scored 47 points, while Klay Thompson, and Jordan Poole, both added 20. The Warriors lineup featuring these three scorers were terrific in the win over the Washington Wizards. When asked about teams […]

Monday night, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green made his NBA return against the Washington Wizards. Steve Kerr finally has his Big 3 back together, just like old times. The only change was Green wasn’t in the starting lineup. “Well, we discussed it, so because of the minute’s restriction it’s hard – we found this […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is making his return to the hardwood. The last time the All-Star played in a game was January 9th. It was the night Klay Thompson made his return. Before Green suffered his injury, he was the clear favorite to win the Defensive Player of the Year award. Now 29 […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Golden State Warriors rookies Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody have played extremely well as of late. They are completely different players compared to the beginning of the season, with Steve Kerr even trusting both as part-time starters and crunch-time performers when needed. Early in their NBA debuts, Kuminga and Moody had a […]

San Francisco, CA – In Steve Kerr’s pregame interview, he wouldn’t reveal the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup against the Milwaukee Bucks. That’s because he tried a starting five that he’s never used in an actual game. For the first time Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Jordan Poole started together. When the night was over […]