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The enforcer role is a somewhat lost art in the NBA. In the ’80s and ’90s, every team had at least one enforcer, if not more. Having a player who didn’t need the glory of being a star and who wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty was a necessity for winning. Enforcers always have […]

One of the most unlikely friendships in the NBA ended unceremoniously during the trade deadline. Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield’s frenemy relationship was incredibly entertaining to watch over the course of the season. However, at the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors included Hield in their trade for center Kristaps Porzingis. While they may be […]

Macklin Celebrini may now be one of the best young stars in the NHL after starring for the San Jose Sharks. However, for Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors, he is much more than that. Macklin’s father, Rick Celebrini, is an employee with the Warriors since his early years, which means that Kerr still […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Opportunities in the NBA are few and far between, especially for the guys fighting on the fringes. And for the 14th and 15th men at the end of the bench, the players on two-way deals fighting for a guaranteed contract, it’s on them to be ready when those rare moments arise. But when […]

The Golden State Warriors will take any win they can get as they await the returns of Stephen Curry and Kristaps Porzingis from injury. On Monday night, they earned a scrappy win over a Memphis Grizzlies side whose competitive integrity has to be questioned considering how they’d benefit from boosting their draft lottery odds following […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to end their three-game skid at Chase Center as they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. They, however, will have to try to do it without Stephen Curry, who is still out with a runner’s knee. The injury has been bothering Curry since it flared up during a workout […]

The Golden State Warriors made significant news regarding the recovery timeline for veteran star Jimmy Butler III following his ACL injury. Butler tore his ACL in the second half of the Warriors’ blowout win over the Miami Heat on Jan. 19. It took him out for the remainder of the game and ruled him out […]

Coming out of UCLA, Lonzo Ball was one of the most hyped NBA Draft prospects in recent memory. He was a highlight waiting to happen in high school at Chino Hills, which led to him becoming an amateur basketball sensation. Ball would go on to become the number two pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. […]

With the NBA trade deadline over, teams are still trying to find ways to improve their team. Following the deadline, there is always a few players that may get waived throughout the process, and teams line up to sign them to their team. This year, one of those players was Lonzo Ball, who was traded […]

Recently, the Golden State Warriors shook things up by trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for big man Kristaps Porzingis. The move officially ended the bizarre Kuminga saga in Golden State and gave the Warriors a stretch big who, when healthy, figures to check a lot of boxes for […]

Update: Stephen Curry will not play for the Golden State Warriors against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ClutchPoints’ Kenzo Fukuda. The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Stephen Curry is on the injury report, listed as out. Curry has been dealing with right patellofemoral pain syndrome, which has forced him to […]

Recently, the Golden State Warriors shook things up by trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for big man Kristaps Porzingis. The move finally ends the bizarre Kuminga saga in Golden State, which saw him mostly pulled from head coach Steve Kerr’s rotation throughout this season. Still, Kuminga has a […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a good spot before the All-Star break, and they may be willing to put a pause on a few players so they can get healthy. One of those players is Stephen Curry, who has dealt with a few injuries throughout the season, and the team is going to need […]

LOS ANGELES – The Golden State Warriors formally introduced trade deadline acquisition Kristaps Porzingis ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The championship-winning stretch five expressed his excitement for the new opportunity in the Bay Area. “Excited as always, you know, especially once I found out where I’m going,” Porzingis said. “Then also […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors always deliver a show, but Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena felt a little different. With both teams missing their focal points, Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry, the evening belonged to the NBA legends. After the Lakers secured a gritty 105-99 victory, LeBron James and Curry embraced at […]

Mike Dunleavy had to shut down rumors about the possibility of the Golden State Warriors trading Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler III at the trade deadline of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Warriors were figuring out ways to bolster the roster following the season-ending ACL injury to Butler, which significantly lowered the team’s ceiling. They […]

LOS ANGELES– There is a lot to unpack from Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy’s loaded press conference following the NBA trade deadline, which makes sense in the context of how active the team was at the deadline, how important it was for their short and long-term future, and the moves they made and […]

Draymond Green has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, and he certainly didn’t let a shorthanded Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena stop him from providing the quote of the year. With the Golden State Warriors facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers, the veteran forward found himself in a high-stakes moment that […]

The only way to truly excite Golden State Warriors fans at the NBA trade deadline would have been to pull off a Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster. Since such a move was ultimately not feasible, the team decided to pursue an experienced and skilled player who can stretch the floor. A healthy Kristaps Porzingis could help the […]

After the Trae Young blockbuster with the Washington Wizards, the Atlanta Hawks’ other major trade deadline deal involved the Golden State Warriors. The Hawks traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga, but Kuminga is currently sidelined due to a knee injury. Because of the injury, Jonathan Kuminga will be sidelined at least through […]

With two roster spots freed up by the Kristaps Porzingis-Jonthan Kuminga, Buddy Hield trade, and Trayce Jackson-Davis transaction, the Golden State Warriors are converting two-way guard and fan-favorite Pat Spencer to a standard NBA contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Spencer has emerged this season as a solid floor general off the bench, after years […]

The Golden State Warriors shook up their roster at the NBA trade deadline in acquiring big man Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks and finally parting ways with Jonathan Kuminga. The Nuggets made a minor deal sending Hunter Tyson to the Brooklyn Nets. But with both the Warriors and Nuggets looking to make a push […]

The Golden State Warriors were at the edge of two timelines. Of course, they have never been afraid of bold swings. From assembling a dynasty around Stephen Curry to reshaping their roster on the fly, the franchise has long operated with championship urgency. The 2026 NBA trade deadline, though, may have marked a rare misstep. […]

The Golden State Warriors struck out in their bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Milwaukee Bucks decided to wait for the summer to deal the superstar in the hopes they can command a better return or even convince the waivering Antetokounmpo to stay. Ultimately, the package of Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, four unprotected […]

The Golden State Warriors looked a little different on trade deadline day, but they had a game to play against the Phoenix Suns. Both teams were dealing with injuries coming in, but the Suns had the advantage for most of the fourth quarter, and it looked like they were heading toward the win at one […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 101–97 comeback win over the Phoenix Suns carried far more emotional weight than a typical midseason result. Playing without Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry, the Warriors were trailing by as many as 14 points in the fourth quarter before mounting one of their most resilient stretches of recent times. Speaking after […]

The Golden State Warriors just flipped the script on their season, and while fans are still processing the departure of a franchise pillar, Draymond Green is already looking at the championship rings. On the eve of the trade deadline, the Warriors finalized a massive deal to acquire Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange […]

The Golden State Warriors proved on Thursday night that their “Strength in Numbers” mantra isn’t just a marketing slogan; it’s a survival tactic. Playing without Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, the Warriors pulled off an absolute heist in the desert, overcoming a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Phoenix Suns 101-97. The Warriors finish the escape […]

Now that they did not get Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks at the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors can put that on the back burner and fully focus on the mission ahead. The Warriors, however, were still able to make a significant move, landing Kristaps Porzingis in a deal with the Atlanta Hawks, […]

The Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga, along with Buddy Heild to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis. After years of speculation that head coach Steve Kerr struggled fitting Kuminga into the lineup, it appears he is finally admitting that was the case. Kerr, who is 60 years old, claims that it was […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Stephen Curry is on the injury report. Curry was diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome, after he left last Friday’s 131-124 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Here’s everything we know about Stephen Curry’s injury and his playing status vs. the Suns. *Watch NBA games LIVE […]

It was a busy day in the Bay Area, as the Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis. After the Warriors trade for the big man, Kendrick Perkins made a brutal admission about Porzingis. "I forgot he still played basketball to be honest with you. I […]

The Jonathan Kuminga saga in Golden State has finally concluded. The Warriors are trading Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for stretch big Kristaps Porzingis, as first reported by ESPN. The trade marks an end to a tumultuous and tenuous five-years between Golden State and the 23-year-old forward. Disagreements about the 2022 […]

The Golden State Warriors have found their All-Star forward, but it is not Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Warriors acquired Kristaps Porzingis via a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, sending Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield in return. The Warriors were rumored to trade for Antetokounmpo, who recently expressed his readiness to move on from the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

The Golden State Warriors have made another deadline-day move, agreeing to trade center Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Toronto Raptors for a 2026 second-round pick routed through the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal was reported on X (formerly known as Twitter) by ESPN’s Shams Charania late Wednesday night, with less than 24 hours remaining before the […]

Jonathan Kuminga had his wish granted after the Golden State Warriors shipped him to the Atlanta Hawks a day before the trade deadline. The Warriors also traded Buddy Hield, getting Kristaps Porzingis in return, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Kuminga demanded a trade from the Warriors after growing more discontented with his […]

With their dreams of acquiring Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo fading, the Golden State Warriors have traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, league sources told ClutchPoints. The Warriors had been in contact with the Bucks several times in the week leading up to the trade deadline, offering an […]

Lately, there has been talk of the Golden State Warriors erecting a statue honoring Kevin Durant. In fact, one of the biggest proponents is former NBA player Paul Pierce, per The No Fouls Given podcast. Practically speaking, Pierce believes Durant is worthy of such an honor. For the most part, he cites Durant’s success in […]

Admist Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green’s trade rumors ahead of the deadline, coach Steve Kerr reflected on his relationship with the mercurial veteran. Green has spent his entire 13-year career with the Warriors, including the previous 12 with Kerr guiding Golden State through the NBA’s last dynasty. Steve and Draymond captured four championship in […]