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This past summer, the Golden State Warriors received two lottery picks in the NBA draft. It was well known that the Dubs planned on competing for a championship this season, so a ton of teams were interested in trading for the two draft spots. However, in the end, they kept their picks and drafted Jonathan […]

San Francisco, CA – Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry continued his shooting struggles against the Brooklyn Nets and his co-star Klay Thompson joined him. Although the Warriors duo had a hard time scoring most of the game the Warriors led the majority of the night. The team was carried by the outstanding play of […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors finished a seven-game homestand on Saturday by taking down Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets. The victory gave the Dubs a 6-1 record in those games. The key to the Warriors’ success over this stretch has been their team defense, and although they’re missing Draymond Green, they have […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors narrowly defeated Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, 110-106. It took solid performances from All-Star Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, and Otto Porter Jr. to be in a position to pull off the victory. In the fourth quarter, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson finally came alive. […]

San Francisco, CA – The Brooklyn Nets were in town to face Klay Thomspon and the Golden State Warriors, giving the home team everything they had. Kyrie Irving had a tremendous game and scored a game-high 32 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Thompson’s late-game heroics. The Warriors were holding on to a one-point […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the top-ranked teams in the NBA, and the trade deadline is approaching swiftly. This team is built for speed, versatility, and shooting, but when it comes to size they are a small team. A trade to get more length would cover the Dubs’ biggest need, but it’s easier […]

San Francisco, CA – When it comes to highlight dunks Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II knows a thing or two about them. The defensive specialist has had some of the biggest dunks in the entire NBA this year, from alley-oops to dunking on defenders’ heads he’s done it all. After practice, Friday Payton […]

San Francisco, CA – Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee has off-court ties to Stephen Curry, who is his brother-in-law. He also was connected with veteran Andre Iguodala over a decade ago, even though Igoudala didn’t know Lee existed. “My mom worked in Delaware and through her job, she had a five-game ticket pass to […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors have been showered with good news, but that’s not the case when it comes to center James Wiseman. Last season the big man suffered a meniscus injury that’s kept him out longer than expected. Friday after the Dubs practice Steve Kerr gave an update on the young […]

San Francisco, CA – Thursday, Golden State Warriors standout Andrew Wiggins received some amazing news. He couldn’t have received the information in a better way either. He was at home doing the most relaxing thing you can possibly do when he found out that he would be a starter, in this year’s All-Star Game. “It […]

San Francisco, CA – It was all smiles for the Golden State Warriors Thursday. Great news came from all angles for the Bay Area’s squad. Draymond Green signed a new deal with TNT, Andrew Wiggins was selected as a starter for the All-Star Game, and something else happened. Oh yeah, almost forgot, Stephen Curry was […]

SAN FRANCISCO — In Oakland’s Oracle Arena, the old home of the Golden State Warriors, history was made by Bay Area star Klay Thompson. It was Jan. 23, 2015, when Thompson exploded for 37 points in the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings to set an NBA record for points in a quarter. It was […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors knew they would have at least one player representing them in this year’s All-Star Game, but on Thursday they found out Stephen Curry would be joined by Andrew Wiggins. It’s the 2014 No. 1 pick’s first-ever appearance in the prestigious game and his head coach Steve Kerr […]

San Francisco, CA – A ton of news surfaced for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Two-time MVP Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins were named All-Star starters, and then there was another surprising update that was reported. TNT announced it reached an agreement with Draymond Green to join Turner Sports. He is the first active […]

San Francisco, CA – Headed into a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves the Golden State Warriors have a three-game win streak. It has been the Dubs’ best stretch of basketball since Klay Thompson rejoined the team, and it all could’ve started with Stephen Curry’s game-winner against the Houston Rockets. At Thursday’s shootaround, Otto Porter Jr. […]

SAN FRANCISCO — If you ever wondered what it would be like to play with the stars of the Golden State Warriors, this article is for you. After Thursday’s shootaround, Otto Porter Jr. spoke with the media about learning to play alongside superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. “With Klay back, I’m still learning how […]

The Golden State Warriors got exactly who they wanted at the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, they selected the teenager Jonathan Kuminga. The 6 foot 8 forward has shown glimpses of greatness, and he’s had some down moments this season too, but that’s all a part of being a rookie. One of […]

Jordan Poole was the Golden State Warriors’ 28th pick in the 2019 NBA draft. In his first season, he spent a lot of time in the G League before finally getting his break and becoming a major contributor to the team. Now, three years, later rookie Jonathan Kuminga is experiencing a similar situation. The No. […]

San Francisco, CA – Tuesday night, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson dished out a season-high six assists in a win over the Dallas Mavericks. The three-time champion made some behind-the-back passes that made the crowd go nuts, and the high-flying rookie Jonathan Kuminga was the recipient of a few of those dimes. “Growing up […]

San Francisco, CA – Jordan Poole has put together a tremendous season so far for the Golden State Warriors, but since Klay Thompson’s return, he has been moved to a new role. After the Warriors destroyed the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, Steve Kerr shared why he believes Poole as the team’s sixth man is […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole just played his best game this season with Klay Thompson in the starting lineup. The rising star had 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field while playing 26 minutes off the bench. It was an impressive performance against the Dallas Mavericks, but what impressed Thompson […]

San Francisco, CA – Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is going through the worst shooting slump of his career, and teammate Jordan Poole has been offering words of advice to the three-point king. How does someone give the greatest shooter ever to play in the NBA advice about shooting? Warriors head coach Steve Kerr […]

The Golden State Warriors are past the halfway point of the season and still haven’t had a fully healthy roster. Most of the year the only major pieces that were missing were Klay Thompson and James Wiseman. Now Thompson is back on the court with restrictions, but Draymond Green hasn’t played since January 5th.. In […]

San Francisco, CA – Before the season began there was a huge concern regarding the backup point guard position, and the Golden State Warriors had one spot on the roster available. The notable names that competed for the final opening were Isaiah Thomas, Darren Collison, Langston Galloway, and Gary Payton II. The final roster spot […]

The Golden State Warriors have been one of the best teams in the NBA on defense, and according to Gary Payton II, it is largely because of Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. “It’s amazing to have two defensive anchors him (Iguodala) and Draymond on the same team,” Payton II told ClutchPoints. “Everybody’s really sitting down […]

San Francisco, CA – Historically, Klay Thompson would defend the best offensive player on the opposing team. Now those days are over according to Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. The job of taking on the most dangerous player on the opposing team now belongs to Andrew Wiggins, even if Thompson’s injuries never happened. “I […]

San Francisco, CA – Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has done multiple things he’s never done this season. The three-time champion set the new NBA record in three-pointers made in a career and he became the first player to reach 3000 three-pointers. But all isn’t well. This season, he’s displaying the worst shooting of […]

In the 2021 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors had two first-round lottery picks. Their first selection was the super talented Jonathan Kuminga, who they chose with the 7th pick, then their 14th pick was one of the best shooters in the draft class, Moses Moody. Steve Kerr is satisfied with the progression of both […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry struggled shooting the ball once again, this time against Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz. While the Warriors squeaked out a 94-92 win, Curry finished the game with just 13 points on 5-of-20 shooting from the field and showed clear frustration. In his postgame interview, he […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors were going through their gameday workout routines when they received some unexpected news about star Klay Thompson. Steve Kerr explained to the media during his pregame interview what he was told regarding the setback. “We just had a walkthrough and he was planning on playing, and Rick […]

The Golden State Warriors finally got Klay Thompson back, but he isn’t playing every night and still has a minutes restriction. The three-point specialist has appeared in six games this season. In this post, though, we’re answering a question on all Dubs fans’ minds: Is Klay Thompson playing vs Jazz? Is Thompson playing vs Jazz? […]

San Francisco, CA – If you saw the Golden State Warriors versus the Houston Rockets game on Friday night, you probably said exactly what Kevon Looney shared when he found out that he just witnessed Stephen Curry’s first game-winning shot. “I didn’t know that,” Looney told ClutchPoints. “I assumed that he has had one before […]

San Francisco, CA – Friday night the Golden State Warriors improved their record to 33-13, by defeating a young Houston Rockets team. The game went down to the wire, and it took a game-winning jump shot from superstar Stephen Curry, to leave the Chase Center with a 105-103 victory. The shot by the two-time MVP […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors squeezed by the Houston Rockets on the shoulders of Stephen Curry, and it took the entire 48 minutes of regulation to put them away. The Dubs won 105-103. It took a game-winning shot from Curry, in the last 5 seconds to pull off an ugly come from […]

The NBA trade deadline is February 10th. Trade talks are intensifying. Fans all over the world are stalking their favorite NBA news breakers’ every tweet, hoping their team trades for the biggest name available on the market. One name that’s on the radar of multiple championship contenders is Myles Turner. Turner is the 25-year-old center […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors suffered an embarrassing defeat in overtime to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. The shorthanded Pacers went inside the Chase Center and left with a 121-117 victory despite Myles Turner, Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert, Malcolm Brogdon, and T.J. McConnell all being out of the lineup. The Warriors had […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been sidelined due to a disc in his back that is causing him pain in his calf. This injury has delayed a reunion between him and Klay Thompson. In this post, though, we’re answering a question on all Dubs fans’ minds: Is Draymond Green playing vs Pacers? Is […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson just had his best game of the season on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Thompson led all scorers with 21 points in 22 minutes of play in a 102-86 victory. However, the Warriors’ five-time All-Star knows there’s still a better version of himself to come. […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors finally have their scoring trio on the court together for the first time. The vision they saw in the 2019-20 season, is now a product on the court for the public to see. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Wiggins are members of the trio. After Tuesday’s […]