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Much has been made about the alleged feud between Kevin Durant — now with the Brooklyn Nets — and his former teammates with the Golden State Warriors. As it turns out, however, the two-time Finals MVP actually considers his time with the Dubs as an “incredible” experience, per his manager, Rich Kleiman. According to Kleiman, […]

This past week, Golden State Warriors associate head coach Mike Brown appeared on the “Runnin’ Plays” podcast and talked about a number of topics relating to the Warriors. Brown also revealed that  Klay Thompson is the only player on the team that hasn’t been answering his phone calls. Brown does check-ins with his players almost […]

Last April, Draymond Green spoke out on the situation of how Kevin Durant handled his final season with the Golden State Warriors. Green was upset with Durant about not committing to either staying or leaving the Dubs and referred to the situation as the “elephant in the room.” Now, in a recent interview with The […]

In Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Klay Thompson tore his ACL, ending his season. The injury crippled both the Warriors’ hopes at a three-peat, and their dominant, dynastic run. Thompson’s recovery caused him to miss the entire 2019-20 season. On May 6, 2020, fans were given a rare glimpse into Thompson’s recovery process […]

May 12, 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery, which saw rejiggered odds vault the New York Knicks to the number one overall selection, later taking Georgetown center Patrick Ewing. However, on the anniversary of the controversial lottery, Ewing opened up about wanting the Golden State Warriors to win it and […]

Shawn Marion has an NBA championship, four All-Star games and two All-NBA selections on his resume, but he believes his defensive impact went unjustly unrecognized. “Think about it, though. I never made an all-defensive team. I never was defensive player of the year, which I should have been, couple years, honestly,” Marion told Michael Lee […]

Monta Ellis was one of the biggest names on the Golden State Warriors during the late 2000s and into the early 2010s. Recently, the former Most Improved Player of the Year winner opened up about the 2012 midseason trade that sent him to the Milwaukee Bucks and brought Andrew Bogut to the Dubs. According to […]

A debate has been raging on as to who would win between the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors and the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls ever since the former broke the latter’s 72-win season record. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who was part of the ’96 Bulls team as a player, finally settled it once and for all. […]

Mark Jackson had the privilege of presiding over the rise of the Golden State Warriors at the start of the 2010s. Jackson also had the misfortune of watching the Warriors win the NBA title the year after he was fired. But while he was not able to help lead the Warriors to a championship, Jackson […]

Stephen Curry was the seventh overall pick in the 2009 draft out of Davidson. When the Golden State Warriors drafted Curry, no one saw the kind of success he has had coming. Not only has Steph established himself as the greatest shooter in NBA history, but he’s also made $168,463,505 from his contracts with the […]

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are the greatest shooting backcourt in NBA history. They also are really good at playing quarterback. But don’t take our word for it. Instead, listen to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talk about how he was impressed by Curry and Thompson’s quarterback skills a few years […]

If the 2019-20 regular season resumes, the Golden State Warriors plan to be “good partners” despite having the worst record in the league. Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers says the Dubs will continue to play hard if they are required to suit up again even though it may be difficult for players and […]

Unlike some of the head coaches in the NBA today, Steve Kerr didn’t serve as an assistant to San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich at one point in his career. However, the current Golden State Warriors head coach actually played under Popovich during his stint with the Spurs, which resulted in no less than […]

The release of “The Last Dance,” a 10-part docuseries detailing the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls and their pursuit of a second three-peat has raised the potential of having a similar modern-era docuseries down the road. The Golden State Warriors are the closest team to resembling that era of dominance, but head coach Steve Kerr does not […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has made a bold claim about the three-time NBA champs Golden State Warriors. According to the Hall of Famer, he firmly believes that the Dubs would not have been a factor had they played during his prime. O’Neal made the statement on a recent episode of his own podcast, “The Big […]

Even while the league is on hiatus, trade rumblings surrounding Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s supposed move to the Golden State Warriors continues to fill headlines. At first glance, this just doesn’t make sense at all. Why would the alpha dog of the best team in the league join a broken dynasty who currently has […]

Los Angeles Lakers sensation Alex Caruso took a trip down memory lane to revisit his epic putback dunk against the Golden State Warriors last season. The Lakers’ cult icon talked to Manchester City midfielder Kevin DeBruyne during a chat, remembering that thunderous slam against the Western Conference powerhouse: “You know what’s funny about this? I […]

Steve Kerr is keenly aware that his moment may come. “The Last Dance” docuseries has revisited many Michael Jordan tales during its first six episodes, making it a matter of time before his fight with Michael Jordan is aired for the eyes of the masses. Via Drew Shiller of NBC Sports Bay Area: “I’m a […]

The Golden State Warriors have a vital opportunity to expand their championship window, and as ESPN commentator Jeff Van Gundy sees it, it involves trading their lottery pick. Van Gundy, who admittedly doesn’t watch much college basketball, noted the Warriors would be better off using their high pick (a three-way tie 14% chance to be […]

The NBA hiatus is quickly heading toward a two-month suspension of the 2019-20 season, a pause that could potentially aid the Golden State Warriors’ steadfast pursuit of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Warriors’ interest in The Greek Freak is no secret, as they have been planning a pursuit for years, and the long layoff […]

On May 7, 1994, the eighth-seeded Denver Nuggets defeated the 63-win Seattle SuperSonics to advance to the Western Conference semifinals—marking the first time an eight seeded team won a playoff series. In their honor, let’s revisit (and rank) the 8-over-1 upsets in NBA history. 5) 2012: Philadelphia 76ers over Chicago Bulls (4-2) This first-round series—and […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is motivated to come back stronger than ever after an ACL tear — suffered in last year’s NBA Finals — has forced him to miss all of the 2019-20 season thus far. In a short film with Kaiser Permanente detailing his rehab story, Thompson said it “kills” him […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson has released a powerful short film that gives fans an inside look at his ACL rehab. Thompson tore his left ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. He was set to miss the entire 2019-20 campaign but will be back on […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha needed a little break to catch their respective breaths after running around with their kids. The Warriors star may be an elite athlete, but even Curry needs to catch his breath from time to time, especially since he has been playing with his […]

The coronavirus pandemic will not stop the NBA from holding its annual Jr. NBA Leadership Conference. With everybody staying at home, the NBA tapped some big names to banner a virtual event. According to USA TODAY Sports, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry will feature in a one-on-one interview with renowned ESPN analyst Doris Burke […]

Ethan Strauss’ “The Victory Machine,” a book detailing the Golden State Warriors’ road to multiple winning seasons, set more than a few candles alight upon its release in April. One of the most controversial parts of the book stemmed from Kevin Durant’s tiff with Strauss after a story he had published for The Athletic — […]

Former NBA All-Star power forward Chris Bosh believes that the Golden State Warriors have the “dynasty” advantage over the Miami Heat Big 3 squad. “I was thinking about our place in the history of the game and all that stuff,” Bosh said on Instagram Live, per Ira Winderman f the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “I even think […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young recently came out to say that in his mind, he believes that he will surpass Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry as the best shooter in the NBA in a year’s time. This controversial statement has been met with its fair share of backlash from fans and critics alike, […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry teamed up with actor Kevin Hart and tennis star Serena Williams for a special live celebration for all 2020 graduating students. Curry posted the message he sent to the class of 2020 on his Twitter account, and it was very inspiring. S/O to the Class of 2020! This past […]

Former Chicago Bulls guard and current Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been making headlines of late primarily because of the significant role he plays in “The Last Dance” docuseries. Kerr recently talked about the time he and Michael Jordan exchanged blows during a heated practice, but this time around, Kerr has opened […]

On this day in 2007, the Golden State Warriors pulled off one of the most epic playoff upsets in NBA history, taking down MVP Dirk Nowitzki and the 67-win Dallas Mavericks in six games in the first round. Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, co-hosts of the All The Smoke podcast and “We Believe” Warriors teammates, […]

There are a lot of factors that go into winning an NBA championship. In basketball, the need for a superstar or superstars to build around is a must. Likewise, surrounding those franchise cornerstones with the right role players is key to building a championship contender. Moreover, having the right coach with the right system in […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best talents of his generation. He has pretty much done it all in his career: Rookie of the Year, All-Star, scoring champion, All-NBA squad, MVP, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, and NBA champion. There is also no denying, however, that throughout his decorated career, the 6-foot-10 forward has gotten a […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has used the wise words of former Chicago Bulls teammate Dennis Rodman as guidance during his tenure with the Dubs. Rodman once said, “I’ll play the game for free, but you get paid for the bulls–t.” Both the 90s Bulls and Kerr’s Warriors are dynasties that were in […]

Golden State Warriors superstar shooting guard Klay Thompson is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at his ACL recovery. Thompson tweeted out a trailer for his documentary on Friday while noting in the caption that nothing is going to stop him from “coming back stronger.” https://twitter.com/KlayThompson/status/1256364067188432901 The Warriors sharpshooter has been ruled out for the entire […]

The NBA’s four California franchises — the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings — are doing everything they can to get the 2019-20 season rolling again. According to reports, the said NBA teams are lobbying Governor Gavin Newsom to include them in the gradual re-opening of the country’s most […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is teaming up with Kevin Hart and Serena Williams for a special live celebration on Saturday, May 2 for all 2020 students who are graduating: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_k1rXGFLv_/ This is a great gesture from the Warriors star, Hart and Williams. The 2019-20 NBA season was suspended on March 11th […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr still recalls the moment his soon-to-be player Klay Thompson asked for his autograph. Reminiscing on his days with the Chicago Bulls, Kerr recalled when the young Warriors shooting-guard-to-be asked for his John Hancock: Via the Runnin’ Plays podcast: “I looked at him, I remember the moment really well. […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is one that you could say has a strong personality. That being the case, he is not exactly the easiest person to deal with. Even Dubs head coach Steve Kerr has had his fair share of difficult moments with the former Defensive Player of the Year winner. As a […]