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You couldn’t pick two more drastically different NBA superstars than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Stephen Curry. One is a 7-foot-2 center with an unblockable sky hook who towered over his opponents in the paint at a time when center play was at its height. The other thrives on the three-point shot, draining the most amount of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr likes his side’s chances in the postseason…even without Andrew Wiggins. The Warriors have been without the services of Wiggins since just before the All-Star Break with the Canadian dealing with serious personal issues. With everyone at the franchise remaining tight-lipped about what exactly is going on, many observers […]

The Golden State Warriors have appeared in six of the last eight NBA Finals and won four titles along the way. The 2022-23 version of the team didn’t look like a contender or even an NBA playoffs team early in the season, but they are now playing well, suggesting a vintage Warriors playoffs run could […]

Stephen Curry’s goal is to win a fifth championship with the Golden State Warriors this season. However, there is another honor that is always on his mind. That happens to be a 50-40-90 season and it’s something he’s very close to achieving this year. When asked by reporters if he ever thought how close he […]

Golden State Warriors star guard Steph Curry made history off the court this week, signing a new long-term extension with Under Armour that will extend long past his NBA playing days, according to ESPN’s Nick DePaula. The deal includes annual base pay, stock equity, royalties on signature products and on-court incentive bonuses, which together could […]

The top three seeds in the Western Conference standings are all but set in stone. The 4-through-10 spots, however, remain completely fluid with every seed held by a different owner on a day-to-day basis. The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves right in the thick of things in the wild West, sporting an even 38-38 record […]

It hasn’t been the easiest season for Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins to say the least. The breakout star of the 2022 playoffs for his stifling perimeter defense and timely shot-making, many expected Wiggins to continue making the jump, especially after earning a four-year, $109 million contract extension from the Dubs. However, a plethora […]

The big question mark surrounding the Golden State Warriors and their postseason hopes centers around Andrew Wiggins and whether he can rejoin Stephen Curry and the rest of his teammates. Wiggins hasn’t played for a month and a half now and is running out of regular season games to ramp himself up for any potential […]

The Golden State Warriors are at their best when Draymond Green is their emotional fuel. Their defensive leader is also arguably the heart and soul of this NBA dynasty. Head coach Steve Kerr knows this too, and showered him with praise after an exhilarating 120-109 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Chase […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors were put to the test at home by the New Orleans Pelicans. And like most of the other tests they’ve had at Chase Center this season, the Warriors came through with a win, completing a comeback for a 120-109 victory. Draymond Green was instrumental to Golden State’s win […]

Draymond Green may not be the Golden State Warriors’ best player, but he surely is their emotional backbone, the heart and soul that fuels them with the necessary competitive fire, especially after their success over the past decade. Whether up or down by 20, Green remains unabashedly himself — sometimes to a fault. But on […]

The Golden State Warriors stormed back to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 at Chase Center on Tuesday night, overcoming a 20-point first-half deficit. Here are three key reactions—with related film and analysis, as always—from the Warriors’ pivotal victory over the Pelicans. Golden State flips the second-half switch The Warriors trailed 63-43 when Brandon Ingram […]

No surprises here. Football legend Terrell Owens thinks that Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the best shooter in basketball — ever. “What a game!! @warriors @PelicansNBA But this guy 👉🏾 @StephenCurry30 BEST SHOOTER “EVER” @NBAonTNT,” Owens tweeted Tuesday night after seeing Stephen Curry and the Warriors dismantle the visiting New Orleans Pelicans in […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry couldn’t hold back his delight after watching Donte DiVincenzo save his shot against the New Orleans Pelicans in the most epic way possible. Early in the third quarter, Curry pulled off from three despite the close defense on him. Of course he missed, but DiVincenzo didn’t waste the shot […]

Draymond Green already earned himself a one-game suspension after accumulating 16 technical fouls throughout the season. Well, it is clear that the Golden State Warriors veteran is far from done. On Tuesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, Green got whistled for his 17th tech of the season in yet another feisty moment on the basketball […]

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole put on a scoring masterclass in Sunday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He finished with 27 points — on 8-for-16 shooting from the field and 3-for-8 from three — in a game the Warriors went on to lose by a final score of 99-96. So when Brandon Ingram, Trey […]

The Golden State Warriors still don’t know when Andrew Wiggins may make his long-awaited return to the team. Just because he’s missing his 20th straight game on Tuesday night due to personal reasons, though, hardly means Wiggins has left basketball completely behind during his absence. Before his team’s pivotal matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans […]

Golden State Warriors defensive ace Draymond Green stuffed the stat sheet in Sunday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He finished with 12 points — on 5-for-9 shooting from the field — seven rebounds, five assists, and one steal in a game the Warriors went on to lose by a final score of 99-96. So when […]

Gary Payton II just can’t catch a break. After making his long-awaited post-trade deadline debut with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, the veteran guard was a late addition to his team’s injury report for Tuesday’s crucial battle with the New Orleans Pelicans. Payton is currently listed as questionable to play against New Orleans due […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (38-37) visit the Golden State Warriors (39-37) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 10:00 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Warriors prediction, pick, and how to watch. New Orleans has won five straight to improve to eighth place in the Western Conference. The Pelicans covered […]

The Golden State Warriors have a huge game coming up on Tuesday as they battle the New Orleans Pelicans at the Chase Center. As of writing, the Warriors have just a one-game advantage over the Pelicans in the West (New Orleans has a game on Monday), so it goes without saying that Tuesday’s clash will have […]

The Golden State Warriors were one possession away on Sunday night from winning their two biggest games of the season back-to-back, steadying themselves for a top-six playoff seed in the wild Western Conference. But Kyle Anderson deflected Draymond Green’s pass as the Warriors tried to chew up more clock up one with 16 seconds left, […]

Gary Payton II made his return to the Golden State Warriors lineup Sunday night in a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Though the Dubs fell by a final score of 99-96, for the veteran, his experience on the night was more than just another outing. During his post-game media session, the guard was asked […]

The Golden State Warriors may have lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in depleting fashion Sunday night, but head coach Steve Kerr still managed to see a few bright spots in his team’s performance. During a post-game media session, the seasoned headman discussed Gary Payton II’s efforts throughout the contest. Marking as his first game back […]

There are occasional questions about Stephen Curry’s true position. The greatest shooter of all time can’t possibly be a point guard given that the Golden State Warriors star is very often doing the scoring rather than helping others score. However you feel about Steph Curry’s position, you can’t deny he’s still one heck of a […]

Jordan Poole hasn’t had the best season so far after signing his gargantuan extension to stick with the Warriors. Klay Thompson had a simple message for those questioning if the Golden State youngster can still manage to return to form. Asked about what “gives him confidence” that Jordan Poole will be able to bounce back […]

Steve Kerr is not happy with the way the Golden State Warriors played on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran head coach is particularly irked with his players’ shot selection, which doomed the team among many other issues. Speaking to reporters postgame, Kerr didn’t hold back in his criticism of his Warriors, noting that […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green knew he had a tough assignment Sunday night against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, who came into the game with both Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns healthy. He would later find out about that when he got shoved midair by Gobert, who got called for a flagrant foul 1 for […]

Stephen Curry has hit an epic no-look three-pointer in the Golden State Warriors’ Sunday night matchup with a Minnesota Timberwolves side welcoming back Anthony Edwards from injury. The shot came late in the second quarter with the scores tied at 52 apiece. It was Curry’s first three for the night, and took him to ten points. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves do battle with the Golden State Warriors in a pivotal Western Conference matchup. This game will continue our NBA odds series with a prediction, pick and how to watch. The Timberwolves are 37-37 at the moment, seventh in the West. They trail the fourth-place Phoenix Suns by just two games and lead […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have endured a plethora of problems in the 2022-2023 NBA season. Comparing it to their surprising ascent last year, the target is now on their backs, and they seem to thrive through adversity. Despite the early-season absence of Jaren Jackson Jr., current injuries to Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke, and most importantly, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves pay a visit to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. With the defending champs fielding a mostly healthy roster, including the debut of midseason acquisition Gary Payton II, the T-Wolves will likely have their hands full. Anthony Edwards has missed the last three games for Minny as he continues to nurse […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are visiting the Chase Center to take on the reigning champion Golden State Warriors Sunday evening. Currently amid a two-game winning streak, the hope is that the ball club can rattle off consecutive win number three and kick off their three-game road trip with momentum on their side. However, the availability of star […]

Gary Payton II has finally been given the greenlight to play and make his 2022-23 season debut with the Golden State Warriors. Payton has been out since returning to the Warriors via trade from the Portland Trail Blazers last February. GP2 has been dealing with an abdominal injury, with his concerning health status even putting […]

Karl-Anthony Towns made his much-awaited return from a lengthy injury spell on Wednesday as the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the Atlanta Hawks, 125-124. KAT has had three full days of rest before the Wolves’ showdown against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, but at this point, it seems that Towns could be […]

Gary Payton II is on track to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, his first action since the Golden State Warriors re-acquired him from the Portland Trail Blazers at the trade deadline. While the veteran guard has worked diligently to recover from a nagging adductor injury since returning to the Bay six weeks ago, […]

When the Golden State Warriors traded with the Portland Trail Blazers at the deadline to bring back Gary Payton II, it didn’t go as smoothly as planned when the deal hit a snag. For a few days, the four-team trade was in serious jeopardy of not pushing through. The Dubs even filed a complaint to […]

It’s been a weird season for Gary Payton II. After a strong 2021-22 season and playoff run with the Golden State Warriors, Payton hit the free agent market as one of the better players available. He ended up signing with the Portland Trail Blazers but his Blazers debut was pushed back after undergoing abdominal surgery […]

A seven-game road winning streak has ended for the Philadelphia 76ers. They fell to the Golden State Warriors with James Harden sidelined in a tight game. Although it was a respectable performance, it was a game that was very well within reach for the Sixers. Joel Embiid did just about everything he could to get […]