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Rookie shooting guard Jordan Poole was snagged with the 28th pick of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, unexpectedly one spot before the Michigan standout was thinking he might be drafted, resulting in a wave of excitement. “Yeah. I was preparing for 29 and at 27 I got a call that said […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jordan Poole never expected to be wearing blue and gold to begin his career, thinking he’d be snatched by the San Antonio Spurs right before the end of the first round of the NBA Draft. “I was really preparing for 29,” Poole told Anthony Slater of The Athletic. While most believed […]

New Golden State Warriors center Willie Cauley-Stein was doing his best to ignore the truckload of money NBA stars were taking home on the first day of free agency, going out to fish to get away from the constant wave of signings that rained down during the first six hours: “The first day (of free […]

Only minutes into free agency, the Golden State Warriors were keenly aware that Kevin Durant would part ways with them and join the Brooklyn Nets. Yet they were determined to salvage something in return, and that came with a steep price to pay. D’Angelo Russell, who the Nets would have had to renounce to make […]

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook has no hard feelings toward the Golden State Warriors after he was forced to look at other options in free agency due to the consequent roster teardown. Cook’s dear friend Kevin Durant was the first domino to fall and with it came the sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell, which […]

Friends of Tim Hardaway are not exactly thrilled by the Golden State Warriors’ idea of retiring the numbers of both Andre Iguodala and Kevin Durant. Per Eric Ting of SF Gate, Hardaway — who was part of the Warriors’ Run TMC trio with Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullen — relayed what his friends told him […]

In a classy gesture, the Golden State Warriors have paid tribute to Kevin Durant, who officially signed with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. In his time with the Warriors, Durant won two Finals MVPs and was the 2019 NBA All-Star game MVP. Unfortunately, KD tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 5 of the 2019 […]

There’s no replacing a player the caliber of Kevin Durant. Andre Iguodala will be missed far more than even his absent on-court exploits will make it seem. For Steve Kerr, though, it’s hard to imagine the departure of either player from the Golden State Warriors stinging more than that of Shaun Livingston. Asked about Livingston […]

The Golden State Warriors thanked veteran guard Shaun Livingston for all his contributions to the team after it was announced that he has been waived. Thank you, Shaun 💙 pic.twitter.com/7BksCLdfF8 — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 10, 2019 The Warriors also released a statement discussing the numerous contributions he made during his tenure with the […]

After losing Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors swung a surprising deal for D’Angelo Russell to somewhat soften the blow of losing such an outstanding player. With Durant gone and Klay Thompson being out for much of next season with a torn ACL, Russell will have to play a pivotal role in helping the Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors have remained quite active this offseason while Tuesday was certainly no different. According to a Tuesday evening report from Michael Scotto of The Athletic, the Warriors have agreed to sign second-round 2019 NBA Draft pick and former Villanova Wildcats forward Eric Paschall to three-year, fully guaranteed deal. Thanks to the fully […]

One of the flurry of moves the Golden State Warriors made this offseason was signing 25-year-old center Willie Cauley-Stein to a two-year deal. The details of the University of Kentucky product’s contract are being revealed: he’ll make $4.4 million the next two seasons with a player option in the second year, per The Athletic’s Shams […]

The Golden State Warriors have made the decision to waive Shaun Livingston as they enter the post-Kevin Durant era in Bay Area. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Livingston is guaranteed $2 million on his $7.7 million salary. The Dubs will use the stretch provision on the veteran guard over the next three seasons, which will […]

Former Atlanta Hawks big man Omari Spellman was just shipped across the country in a trade involving the heralded Golden State Warriors. With both the Hawks and Warriors each going through very different rebuilds, Spellman is already answering questions regarding his new team and teammates. However, it couldn’t be more clear that Spellman believes in […]

Recently acquired power forward Omari Spellman was introduced to the media for the first time as a member of the Golden State Warriors. The 6-foot-9 Spellman was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the last pick in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft. Spellman won a national title with the Villanova Wildcats in […]

Professional athletes are expected to be at the pinnacle of physical health nearly all year long. While some can accomplish this feat, many struggle to stay in game shape 12 months a year. New Golden State Warrior forward Omari Spellman admitted Tuesday that he is not where he wants to be physically, but he is […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the most dominant franchise in the NBA for years now. Besides winning three championships and making five Finals appearances in the last five years, they also set the regular season winning record and had at least three future Hall of Famers play under them. Even though the dynasty has […]

Omari Spellman has barely had time to process the context of his new basketball circumstances. Once his trade from the Atlanta Hawks to the Golden State Warriors on Monday really hits home, though, it’s safe to say the second-year big man will relish the opportunity to play with the likes of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, […]

The Golden State Warriors traded center Damian Jones for forward Omari Spellman on Monday, but the incoming return has been put in question during his rookie year due to issues with his weight. Spellman, a former teammate of four-year Villanova product Eric Paschall — whom the Warriors drafted with their 41st and last selection of […]

The Golden State Warriors made an addition to their coaching staff on Monday morning. According to a report from Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Theo Robertson will serve as the team’s player development coach, filling the vacancy that was left when Willie Green joined the Phoenix Suns. The Warriors are hiring Theo Robertson onto their […]

Willie Cauley-Stein was keenly aware that his time with the Sacramento Kings would come to a close even before this offseason hit, well prior to shifting gears and agreeing to a minimum deal to join the Golden State Warriors: “I kind of had the feeling when they didn’t extend me (the year before),” said Cauley-Stein, […]

The Golden State Warriors wound up with a shocking addition in Willie Cauley-Stein, a center who was hoping to get big money this summer, but fell short of the expectations with the Sacramento Kings, who eventually withdrew their formal qualifying offer. The Warriors like Cauley-Stein’s pick-and-roll potential, adding a 7-footer who could set powerful screens […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell is looking forward to learning from two of the best shooters the NBA has ever seen. Russell was traded to the Warriors last week as part of the sign-and-trade deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Brooklyn Nets. The 23-year-old guard is expected to be the running mate of […]

In a whirlwind of an offseason, former Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell was traded to the Golden State Warriors after making his first All-Star team and making significant career steps in Brooklyn. Instead of being bitter toward the team that decided to release him, Russell had nothing but positives to say about the Nets. In […]

Willie Cauley-Stein could have chosen to play for a different team and get a bigger deal, but he chose to sign with the Golden State Warriors for slightly above the minimum ($1.7 million). According to Cauley-Stein, his decision is not based on money, adding that he wanted to go to a team wherein he would […]

Willie Cauley-Stein is hoping for a fresh start with the Golden State Warriors after four underwhelming seasons with the Sacramento Kings. The sixth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft averaged 10.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his four-year stint in Sacramento. He believes he can do more than that with the Warriors […]

Since news broke out that the Golden State Warriors have acquired D’Angelo Russell via a sign-and-trade deal, rumors have been popping out that the Dubs will trade the star guard eventually. Now, Russell has addressed the rumors. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Russell said that it’s simply the nature of the business side of […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is a worldwide superstar. Little kids dream of being able to shoot like him and even his colleagues hope to one day get the chance to be his teammate. New Warrior Willie Cauley-Stein was one of those players who dreamed of the day he could play with Steph. The […]

Former NBA stars Amar’e Stoudemire and Monta Ellis are both attempting a comeback and held a workout in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday evening. Among the dozen teams attending the workout, per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, are the Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and […]

The Golden State Warriors sent a top-20 protected 2020 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in the completed sign-and-trade for one-time All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell. Should the pick land in the protected range, it will convey into a 2025 second-round pick. The 2020 first-round pick the Warriors sent to the Nets in the D’Angelo Russell […]

The Golden State Warriors have traded their center Damian Jones along with a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for big man Omari Spellman, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. In a shocking development, the Warriors have now parted ways with a large part of their roster, leaving only Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond […]

Jerry West is one of the most influential people in the history of the game of basketball. After a Hall of Fame playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers, West became the visage of the NBA’s logo-based silhouette, hence the nickname “The Logo.” But as legendary and revered as West was as a player, he […]

Free agent guard Alec Burks has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Golden State Warriors after the Oklahoma City Thunder allowed him to re-consider his commitment to the team, following the trade of Paul George and impending move of franchise star Russell Westbrook, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Thunder had given […]

Kevin Durant has turned another NBA free agency extravaganza on its heels. Last weekend, Durant elected to leave the Golden State Warriors and join Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets. Durant left the Warriors unceremoniously. An Achilles injury in the NBA Finals coupled with reports surrounding the reasoning for his exit clouded his announcement. Those […]

Golden State Warriors co-chairman and CEO Joe Lacob announced Sunday that the franchise intends to retire three-time champion Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey. Lacob thanked Iguodala in a statement following the Warriors’ completion of a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies: “As we look back six years [after signing Iguodala], we actually underestimated what [Iguodala’s] value […]

Following the end of the NBA’s moratorium — marking the end of the previous season and the beginning of the next calendar year — the Golden State Warriors have finalized their trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, which will send veteran wing Andre Iguodala to Grind City. The framework of the trade will be 15-year veteran […]

Before Alex Caruso returned to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors tried to recruit him to the Bay Area. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Caruso received significant interest from the Warriors. However, the feisty point guard decided to re-join the Purple and Gold to team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. […]

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney believes that D’Angelo Russell would bring a lot to the table next season. The 23-year-old center also admitted that he felt a sigh of relief when he finally struck a deal with the Warriors. In an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area, Looney said that he is excited to […]

Andre Iguodala was advised beforehand that the Golden State Warriors felt they had no choice but to trade him if Kevin Durant left in free agency, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Iguodala will make $17,185,185 in 2019-20, the final year of his contract. Durant agreed to a four-year deal with the […]