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Golden State WarriorsWarriors 'disturbed' over Kendrick Perkins' incident with Stephen Curry

Despite Stephen Curry downplaying a face-to-face with Cleveland Cavaliers honorary bodyguard Kendrick Perkins, his Golden State Warriors teammates were reportedly “disturbed” by the big man’s reluctance to move his knees and feet as Curry backpedaled following a last-second corner shot, which resulted in the conflict, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Players cited that as the […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen Curry downplays exchange of words with Kendrick Perkins

It goes without saying that there is no love lost between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Fans were reminded of that during a minor exchange between point guard Stephen Curry and center Kendrick Perkins. With the third quarter coming to a close, Curry had slipped over the feet of Perkins on the sideline […]

Cleveland CavaliersTwitter roasts Jordan Clarkson for Finals struggle

Known to be a dynamic offensive player back in his days with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jordan Clarkson has not played up to par with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. Fans noticed his struggles and did not let him get away from it. Several Twitter users roasted Clarkson for his finals struggles. In […]

Cleveland CavaliersVideo: Stephen Curry exchanges words with Kendrick Perkins

Kendrick Perkins was picked up by the Cleveland Cavaliers right before the playoffs started. His main mission is to provide a veteran voice. But from time to time, he also lends support for the Cavs through some good old trash talking. As seen in the clip below, right at the end of the third quarter, […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen Curry edges LeBron James for 2nd most playoff 3-pointers

Stephen Curry has forged another 3-point record to his name. In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors guard edged Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James for the second most 3-pointers in the history of the playoffs. Curry’s tally is now up to 370 3-pointers, surpassing James’ 369. Career 3-pointers in the playoffs: […]

Cleveland CavaliersWarriors fan uses Kevin Durant quote to mock J.R. Smith in cold sign

Fans have used all means available to mock Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith’s late-game mistake in Game 1. One fan even quoted the Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant just to rub in Smith’s blunder which cost the game for Cleveland. As tweeted by Warriors on NBCS, a fan used Durant’s widely-known quote from his MVP […]

Golden State WarriorsBreaking: JaVale McGee starting Game 2 vs. Cavs

The Golden State Warriors have decided on a starting lineup change and JaVale McGee will replace Kevon Looney at center for Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. JaVale McGee starting at center. Not too much of a shock considering he started/gave decent energy out of halftime in Game 1 + the […]

Golden State WarriorsBreaking: Klay Thompson to play Game 2 of NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson will play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers after sustaining a left ankle injury in Game 1. Klay Thompson has been cleared to play in Game 2 tonight. — Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) June 3, 2018 Thompson suffered the left ankle injury in the […]

Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green trolls LeBron James with shorts suit

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green couldn’t resist. Before Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Green busted out the suit with shorts look that LeBron James showed off before Game 1, and again tonight. A total troll move that is perfect coming from Green. Dray brought out the original shorts suit. 👀 pic.twitter.com/kvOCZGtIFa — […]

Golden State WarriorsBreaking: Andre Iguodala out, Klay Thompson hopeful to play

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala is out for Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers while Klay Thompson remains hopeful to play. On NBA TV, Steve Kerr says Andre Iguodala is out, and Klay Thompson is “hopeful” to play. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) June 3, 2018 This is the sixth […]

Golden State WarriorsReport: Klay Thompson expected to play Game 2 of NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is optimistic regarding his playing status for Game 2 of the NBA Finals after suffering a left ankle injury in Game 1 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. And the expectation is that he will play tonight. Warriors won't make an official call on Klay's status until later, but everyone […]

Philadelphia 76ersDavid Griffin thinks Rich Paul will give Sixers 'leg up' with LeBron James

The Philadelphia 76ers have a big issue on their hands with Bryan Colangelo but former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin thinks they still have a leg up on the summer sweepstakes to land LeBron James. Per Jon Johnson, Griffin was on the Zach Gelb on CBS Sports Radio about James landing in Philly and […]

Cleveland CavaliersRefs Ruin Game 1 of Cavaliers — Warriors Finals Rematch

When George Hill stepped to the free-throw line in the closing seconds of Game 1 with the Cleveland Cavaliers down one to the Golden State Warriors, those two shots are plays he should make. Similarly, certain calls in real time are plays NBA referees should be able to make at a respectable rate. The biggest […]

Cleveland CavaliersThe J.R. Smith Madness of Game 1

No one controls a basketball game like LeBron James. The Cleveland Cavaliers icon put together perhaps the greatest offensive performance in NBA history. But even King James’ reign can’t overcome the madness of J.R. Smith, who is just dangerous enough to hurt both teams, but increasingly more a problem for his own. It is said […]

Golden State WarriorsCarlos Santana to perform National Anthem prior to Game 2

The NBA has just announced that Bay Area native and jazz legend Carlos Santana will be performing the National Anthem before tip off of Game 2 Sunday night. 10-time Grammy® Award winner & legendary San Francisco guitarist @SantanaCarlos and jazz & rock drummer @drumstress will return to the #NBAFinals stage to perform the National Anthem […]

Cleveland CavaliersWhere does J.R. Smith's Game 1 gaffe rank all-time

By now, everyone on the planet has talked about the final moments of regulation in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. J.R. Smith, the Cavs’ unpredictable shooting guard, has been cursed by every Cavs fan, in every way imaginable– in every nation’s language and dialect. LeBron […]

Cleveland CavaliersBest player reactions to end of NBA Finals' Game 1

Game 1 of the NBA Finals left us with more than enough talking points. With LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers impressively placing themselves in a position to astonishingly draw first blood in the series, things took a turn for the worse. The Golden State Warriors eventually picked themselves up and took the overtime victory […]

Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green is happy no one got suspended from the Cavs

Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green is not one to back away from a challenge. This is why last season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year was glad to hear the news that the Association decided against suspending any player for Game 2. After a late-game scuffle involving Green himself, several players from the Cleveland […]

Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green on tussle with Tristan Thompson, 'I can meet him in the streets'

After ending Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a brief scuffle with Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has added more fire to the flame. Thompson was thrown out of the ballgame just seconds away from the final buzzer after a flagrant foul on Shaun Livingston. In true […]

Cleveland CavaliersKevin Durant admits playing against Jeff Green is 'deeper than basketball'

The Cleveland Cavaliers added Jeff Green last summer for his length, athletic ability, timely offense, and defensive potential in hopes of having him guard the Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant should the two teams meet again in the NBA Finals. It’s happening now. The Cavs and Warriors are battling in their fourth-straight June dance while Green […]

NFLLeBron James roasts Bryan Colangelo with a Twitter 'burner account' joke (Video)

Oh, LeBron, you slay us sometimes. During the NBA Finals media availability on Saturday afternoon, Cleveland Cavaliers walking-legend LeBron James decided to roast Bryan Colangelo a bit when a question pertaining to Twitter popped up, via NBA TV. LeBron's got jokes… 😂#GameTime | #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/7xBEKvtIuc — NBA TV (@NBATV) June 2, 2018 James, 33, executed […]

Cleveland CavaliersLeBron James never compares basketball with adversity suffered through as a youth

Legendary basketball powers such as scoring, passing, defense, leadership, awareness and vision—all of these and more are used to describe LeBron James. It’s time to add one more legendary attribute to the pile and it’s a loaded word usually used to describe only a few: perspective. James made sure to separate two important aspects of his […]

Cleveland CavaliersBreaking Down LeBron James' Offensive Attack in Game 1

Spoiling a playoff career-high for LeBron James feels like a crime. Heading into Game 1, James’s teams were 23-7 in the regular season and playoffs when he scored at least 45 points. When he poured in at least 50, they were 9-0. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ supporting cast couldn’t help itself. The mistakes came in all […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors' Steve Kerr says Game 1 vs. Cavs was wake up call for media

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors was definitely a nail-biter. It took an extra period to decide the victor. And for Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, the game should be a wake-up call for the media. As reported by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Kerr said: “I […]

Cleveland CavaliersESPN Radio broadcast, like Cavs' J.R. Smith, didn't know score at end of game

There is never a good time to suffer from brain farts in sports, let alone during one of the biggest sporting events of the year. But that’s exactly what happened to Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith on Thursday in Game 1 of the highly-anticipated 2018 NBA Finals showdown between the Cavs and the Golden […]

Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green appears to suggest gay slur prompted scuffle

The Golden State Warriors were well on their way to a Game 1 victory when a big scuffle broke out between Draymond Green, Tristan Thompson and other members of both teams. It was pretty clear that something was said between the two guys that prompted both guys to get pretty upset, and now it appears […]

NBAKobe Bryant reacts to Cavs' J.R. Smith play

J.R. Smith of the Cleveland Cavaliers must be stewing right now, wallowing in utter disbelief of the mistake heard ’round the world. Smith allegedly forgot the score of the game when he made an offensive rebound in the fourth quarter with the game tied, and could have possibly shot the ball or called timeout to […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors' Andre Iguodala doubtful for Game 2 vs. Cavs

The Golden State Warriors on Friday got some bad news about the status of one of their most important players. Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced that Andre Iguodala is doubtful to play in Game 2 on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, per Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated. Steve Kerr: Andre Iguodala (leg) is doubtful for […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs guard J.R. Smith also had mental lapse with Knicks in 2014

Cleveland Cavaliers court jester — I mean — guard J.R. Smith had what is called a lapse in judgement in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. He rebounded a miss with the game tied late in the fourth quarter and dribbled to half court, looking as if he […]

Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green's epic reaction upon hearing that J.R. Smith knew the score was tied

Draymond Green was ultimately shocked to hear that J.R. Smith was aware the score was tied before he took an offensive rebounding opportunity out to the 3-point line, freezing out the last 4.5 seconds of regulation with the score still tied at 107. Posed with the question, Green tried to play the diplomatic approach, but […]

Cleveland CavaliersHow much are the refs to blame for the Cavs' Game 1 loss to Warriors?

It would be like blaming your dog for eating your homework, but instead of the teacher calling you out on your astonishingly unoriginal bologna, s/he decided you would be best served being told that your favorite uncle will see the electric chair as a result of your lies. Does any of that make sense? Of […]

Portland Trail BlazersC.J. McCollum praises LeBron James during Game 1

Game recognize game like most players say. For his superb performance in Game 1, C.J. McCollum had nothing but praise for LeBron James. McCollum, who’s probably out at home watching the game, tweeted out: Lebron is unbelievable 🐐…. we gotta talk @TeamVic . I’m on board bruh — CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) June 1, 2018 It […]

Cleveland Cavaliers2018 NBA Finals: LeBron James as an underdog is dangerous

The 2018 NBA Finals are underway featuring LeBron James in a familiar position, as he leads the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors. James is playing in his eighth straight Finals appearance and ninth overall. In Game 1 against the Warriors, the 14-time All-Star delivered in a big way once again with a career […]

Golden State WarriorsKevin Durant shrugs off late scuffle involving Tristan Thompson, Draymond Green

The Golden State Warriors drew first blood in the 2018 NBA Finals with a 124-114 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game was closer than what the score suggests. Apart from that, the score does not tell how hotly contested the game was. So hot, in fact, that Tristan Thompson was ejected out of the […]

Cleveland CavaliersKevin Durant reacts to J.R. Smith's mind-boggling blunder

Many blamed J.R. Smith of the Cleveland Cavaliers for his mental breakdown in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant, however, praised Smith for his efforts on the boards. After snagging the offensive rebound, the Cavaliers had one timeout remaining. They could’ve called it and had a great chance at […]

Golden State WarriorsVideo: Draymond Green gets under the skin of Tristan Thompson

With just 2.6 seconds remaining and the game almost wrapped up, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson got into a scuffle. As seen in the video below, after being tossed out of the game, Thompson was walking towards the referee. He was met by a bunch of Golden State […]

Cleveland CavaliersWATCH: Draymond Green yells 'f**king p****y' at LeBron James after fouling him

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers tipped off Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals on Thursday afternoon, and it was wild first half that finished with both teams tied at 56 at the half. LeBron James led the Cavs with 24 points, two rebounds, four assists, and one steal on 9-of-11 shooting from […]

NBAVideo: Draymond Green gets called for technical foul after hard hit on LeBron James

The 2018 NBA Finals is off to the kind of start most people expected it to be, as the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors are both supplying high-energy championship basketball and, uh, some Draymond Green antics. In the second quarter of the series’ Game 1 Thursday night, Cavs superstar LeBron James attempted a […]

Golden State WarriorsVideo: Klay Thompson escorted to locker room after J.R. Smith slid on his leg

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers is underway and we already have a scary moment happening. Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has been brought to the locker room after the Cavs’ J.R. Smith slid on the floor and onto Thompson’s leg. The All-Star guard took a pass […]

Golden State WarriorsFour Legal Ways To Make NBA Finals — Completely Different

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: The Golden State Warriors will be taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. Oh, you have? Four years in a row? You’re kidding! Most pundits, bloggers, tweeters (and their burner accounts) and fans pegged a Warriors-Cavaliers Finals before the season. That ended up coming true, but […]

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