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Rumors of Kevin Durant leaving the Golden State Warriors started to gain a ton of steam when he had that infamous dust off with Draymond Green earlier in the 2018-19 season. Obviously, those speculations turned into reality as KD signed a four-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets this offseason. However, even if he didn’t have […]

Kevin Durant’s time with the Golden State Warriors may be short, but for him, it’s still one of the most memorable. In an interview with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Durant called his experience with the team life-changing. “It was a life-changing experience. I grew up as a young adult in OKC and then entering […]

Superstar small forward Kevin Durant says the Golden State Warriors didn’t mishandle his calf injury during the 2019 playoffs. Durant tore his Achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. The two-time Finals MVP initially suffered a calf strain in the Warriors’ second-round matchup against the Houston Rockets. “Hell, no. How […]

The Golden State Warriors have finally made their long-awaited move across the bay to San Francisco. Just because his team is no longer playing in its Oakland, though, hardly means Stephen Curry will be neglecting his longtime community in the East Bay. Case in point: His direct assistance in fixing up a shoddy basketball court […]

D’Angelo Russell recently joined new teammate Stephen Curry for some of his summer workouts ahead of what’s soon to be a new backcourt partnership between them. The two reviewed their first interaction as positive, but Curry’s trainer, Brandon Payne, was encouraged by what he saw as the two took the court. “We’ve had D-Lo in […]

Golden State Warriors talisman Stephen Curry will be needed more than ever in a season in which the team will not have the services of Klay Thompson for the first few months. The All-NBA guard has taken the time to recover, refuel and strengthen his core this offseason, knowing he’ll have a big task on […]

Former back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry is definitely not one to rest on his laurels. As a matter of fact, the Golden State Warriors superstar point guard is reportedly already back in the gym, looking to further expand his already elite arsenal. Brandon Payne, a Warriors trainer who has been working behind the scenes with […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry recently got a dose of his own medicine in a pickup game against some high school students. We mean this in the most literal of ways, with the former back-to-back MVP winner getting absolutely crossed with his very own trademark dribble move by a kid named Chet Holmgren. The […]

CLUTCH Summary: The Golden State Warriors lost Kevin Durant to the Brooklyn Nets and Klay Thompson to injury. The popular, if lazy, narrative is that the dynastic run the franchise was on is over, despite the addition of D’Angelo Russell. Klay Thompson will return at some point in the upcoming season, leaving reason to believe […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will have to get used to a far different roster than what he has been accustomed to over the past few seasons. With Kevin Durant now on the Brooklyn Nets and Klay Thompson out for much of the upcoming season with a torn ACL, the Warriors will rely […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been outspoken with his opinions on gun violence in the United States. Following the recent shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, Kerr reiterated his stance — this time with a firm message. As part of an interview with Bay Area News Group, Kerr called out […]

Moving to a new team can be an arduous endeavor for NBA players. They’re often asked to change their style of play, or even their position entirely. D’Angelo Russell isn’t all that worried about adapting to his new role with the Golden State Warriors, however. In fact, he’s confident the team will be able to […]

Despite the fact that the last season could not have ended in a more terrible fashion for the Golden State Warriors, there is definitely still a lot to look forward to in the coming year. For one, head coach Steve Kerr is already envisioning his new lineup of death, which will include the trio of […]

The USA men’s national basketball team will be heading to China this August to compete in the FIBA World Cup. However, Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and Co. are not going to go there just to try to win the title. In an interview with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Popovich said it is important for the people […]

Amid all the early dismissals of the Golden State Warriors’ chances in the upcoming NBA season, Klay Thompson still expects his team to be in playoff contention in the stacked Western Conference. Per Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times, Thompson is aware that teams such as the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers have […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson believes that former teammate DeMarcus Cousins will have a great season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Cousins decided to join the Lakers in free agency this summer, signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal. Thompson told Arash Markazi of The Los Angeles Times that he’s going to miss Boogie and […]

The Golden State Warriors almost lost two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant for nothing in free agency, but they were able to convince him to work do a sign-and-trade with his preferred destination, the Brooklyn Nets. This allowed the Dubs to acquire All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell, and for Klay Thompson, it was a huge move for […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is still recovering from the ACL injury he suffered in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. According to reports, he’s not expected to return until late February or March next year. That seems to be his plan as well. In an interview with Arash Markazi of the L.A. Times, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admits they will ‘desperately’ need D’Angelo Russell in the upcoming NBA season. The Warriors will enter the 2019-20 season as a playoff team but not a title contender. After all, they lost Kevin Durant to the Brooklyn Nets this offseason, while All-Star sharpshooter Klay Thompson is expected to […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says he’s “excited” to have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green locked up for the long-haul. The Warriors signed Thompson to a five-year max contract earlier this summer and agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with Green a couple of days ago. Curry is under contract […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green not only has a fourth-year player option in his recent four-year, $100 million max extension with the team, but also a 15% trade kicker included as part of the deal, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Green might have turned down the possibility of making more money as […]

ESPN’s Jalen Rose praised Draymond Green’s level of self-awareness after the Golden State Warriors’ emotional leaders signed a four-year, $100 million extension to lock up his long-term commitment to the team. Green did secure a fourth-year player option, but that won’t happen for another four years, as this extension could potentially keep him with the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has become the first player in this dynasty to receive a player option on a long-term deal, now boasting the ability to opt out of his recent four-year, $100 million extension ahead of the 2023-24 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Green recently agreed to […]

The Golden State Warriors have added 6-foot-6 guard Devyn Marble on an Exhibit 10 deal: The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent Devyn Marble to an exhibit 10 contract, a source told @Sportando.Marble spent last season with Trento averaging 13.3 points per game in Serie A — Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) August 3, 2019 As […]

Ryan Hollins’ regular appearance from ESPN’s shows has frustrated a lot of NBA fans. People believe that the former NBA player doesn’t know most of what he’s talking about. He’s made a lot of controversial claims that often surprises even his colleagues, and he’s back at it with another one. In a recent episode of […]

For star forward Draymond Green, it is premature to think that championship run of the Golden State Warriors is over. Per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Green says that he’s aware of the whispers revolving around the Warriors’ future. For the critics, their recent loss to the Toronto Raptors signifies the end of their […]

The Golden State Warriors were never truly going to let their franchise cornerstones walk away in free agency. After signing Klay Thompson to an extension this summer, the Dubs also got aggressive in locking up Draymond Green who would have been an unrestricted free agent next summer. Green signed a four-year, $100 million extension to […]

A lot of people have tried to play doctor regarding Kevin Durant’s injury during the 2019 playoffs. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, in an interview with Michael Lee of The Athletic, stated that he believes Durant’s initial injury was already to the Achilles, instead of the reported calf strain: “I don’t like to talk […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Devin Booker hasn’t been in a really good situation since entering the NBA back in 2015. In his first four years in the league, his team has been stuck at the bottom of the standings and hasn’t really been competitive. Sometimes, he dreams of having some kind of help — an […]

The Golden State Warriors have locked up All-Star forward Draymond Green to a four-year, $100 million contract extension. The deal will commence on the 2020-21 season and will go through the 2023-24 campaign. With this extension, however, Green bypasses the possibility of earning a heftier paycheck ⁠– at most $235 million ⁠– next summer. Anthony […]

The Golden State Warriors and power forward Draymond Green have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension, and star point guard Stephen Curry couldn’t be more excited for Green. My Dog!! pic.twitter.com/FTyxYyIj0k — Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 3, 2019 Draymond Green could have waited to become an unrestricted free agent in 2020 and […]

All-Star forward Draymond Green has agreed to a four-year, $100 million maximum contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In the wake of the carnage that Kevin Durant’s departure had in this roster, the Warriors have opted to keep this core of their best players intact, not only signing an […]

The first regular-season game at the Chase Center is tentatively scheduled to be the Los Angeles Clippers versus the Golden State Warriors, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Warriors will be playing in the Chase Center next season in San Francisco. The Dubs played their home games from 1971 to 2019 […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is a big fan of Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma. Thompson believes Kuzma’s game is “perfect” for today’s NBA since the Lakers swingman can score from the perimeter, get to the rim, and finish at the basket. “He’s perfect for today’s game with his ability […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson says he’s “not worried” about Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon. Durant, who left the Warriors this summer and signed a four-year deal with the Nets in free agency, will likely miss the entire 2019-20 season. Thompson, who […]

Former Golden State Warriors head coach and current ESPN TV commentator Mark Jackson says Carmelo Anthony should be on an NBA team. No farewell tour! @carmeloanthony should be on an @NBA Team! — Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) August 2, 2019 Carmelo Anthony last played in an NBA game on Nov. 8, 2018 with the Houston Rockets. […]

The NBA’s Christmas Day slate for the 2019-20 campaign has been leaked, and as per usual, we will be treated to five games. So, without a further ado, let’s jump right into the five contests and rank the matchups. 5. New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets Gonna be honest: the intrigue around this one is […]

Former Golden State Warriors two-way player Marcus Derrickson has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Atlanta Hawks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Derrickson spent the vast majority of the 2018-19 season with the Warriors’ G-League affiliate in Santa Cruz, where he averaged 13.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game while shooting […]

NBA free agency has essentially wrapped up as we hit August, but one player in particular is yet to find a home. Where will Carmelo Anthony end up? Last season, Anthony joined the Houston Rockets and proved he still can put the ball in the basket. But the fit wasn’t right as the team struggled […]