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Despite the mutual interest between Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors, some have offered the organization may not be willing to offer the full value of his would-be five-year max contract this offseason. Yet a league executive believes the Warriors will do whatever it takes to have the 6-foot-7 sniper suit up in blue […]

After seeing Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant go down with an injury in Monday’s NBA Finals Game 5, LA Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell decided to send out a tweet to wish him well. Everything seemed fine … until one fan made a joke out of Harrell’s message for Durant. In his message, Harrell asked God to […]

Kevin Durant’s sudden Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals sent shockwaves throughout the NBA, shockwaves that will undoubtedly rattle the scope of free agency moving forward. Among those most impacted by his injury, is Kyrie Irving, who was viewed as a potential package deal for teams with two max slots that could […]

Matt Barnes had a lot of things to get off his chest regarding his former teammate, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant’s devastating injury in Game 5 of their Finals match-up against the Toronto Raptors. In a post on Instagram, the former player blasted the media’s hypocrisy when they said that Durant shouldn’t have played […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant will have plenty of options in the upcoming 2019 free-agency period even after his injury, but exercising his 2019-20 player option with the Warriors is a “last resort,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj made a small cameo on ESPN’s “Get Up!” Wednesday morning, telling host Mike Greenberg […]

Kevin Durant’s unfortunate Achilles injury was one met with plenty of trepidation around league circles, considering it’s known to be the waiting tombstone for an NBA player’s career. However, a league executive doesn’t expect the Golden State Warriors star to dip out of the top 10 ranking of NBA stars, confident his talents will survive […]

According to the NBA, 50 percent of Canada’s population has watched the 2019 NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors. Wow. According to the NBA, 50% of the Canadian population has watched all or part of the 2019 NBA Finals. — Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) June 11, 2019 This report comes at the […]

A Golden State Warriors official came into the defense of the team’s decision to allow Kevin Durant play in Game 5 after being sidelined for more than a month. Durant suffered a strained calf during their series against the Houston Rockets. The two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player returned in Game 5 to help the […]

Former Golden State Warriors center Ekpe Udoh believes that team doctors will pay the price after Kevin Durant went down with a possible major Achilles injury. Durant was sidelined for more than a month with what the Warriors called as a strained calf injury. After finding themselves on the verge of bidding goodbye to their […]

An anonymous Toronto Raptors fan made a touching gesture towards Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant following the ugly incident in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Raptors fans drew flak after they cheered in delight when they saw Durant on the floor holding his Achilles. KD, the leading scorer of the Warriors, returned […]

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has been nothing short of transcendent in the 2019 NBA Finals, and according to Adam Fromal of NBA Math, he produced a staggering statistic to quantify his amazing achievements in this series so far. Stephen Curry is averaging 32.4 points with a 60.7 true shooting percentage in the […]

Sacramento Kings broadcaster Grant Napear ripped Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins for his recent comments about Toronto Raptors fans. Cousins recently uttered expletive remarks when he was asked about how the crowd in Scotiabank Arena reacted when Warriors star Kevin Durant went down with an injury. Durant hurt his Achilles in Game 5 of […]

After a thrilling Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors, the NBA’s current landscape was irrevocably changed after superstar Kevin Durant made his return and was promptly pulled after almost 12 minutes of action due to injury. Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the 31-year-old suffered […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum agrees with Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green on his remarks about the need for players to have the ‘I’m the best’ mentality. Before the start of the NBA Finals, Green doubled down on his belief that he is the best defender of all time. The Warriors star and […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was certainly feeling a wide range of emotions after Kevin Durant’s brutal injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Durant left the game in the second quarter with what the team fears was an Achilles tear, and it undoubtedly had a big impact on […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been widely criticized for his lack of signature moments in the NBA Finals over the course of his career, and yet, he is still setting finals milestones. With his 31-point, eight-rebound, seven-assist performance during the Warriors’ Game 5 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, Curry became […]

Canada may have jumped the gun a bit early in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. When the Toronto Raptors grabbed the lead over the Golden State Warriors courtesy of a Kawhi Leonard 3-pointer, Canadian media reportedly began to put on raincoats in the pressroom in preparation for a champagne celebration, according […]

A pretty big substory in the wake of Kevin Durant’s devastating Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals is the reaction of Toronto Raptors fans when they saw KD go down. The crowd at Scotiabank Arena immediately cheered once Durant crumpled to the floor holding his right Achilles in the second quarter, with […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant suffered what had to be the most devastating moment of his NBA career on Monday night, as Durant sustained what is believed to be a torn Achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Tiger Woods may not be a basketball player, but he is no stranger to injuries, […]

There were a lot of strange calls and non-calls over the final couple of minutes of Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors on Monday night, but one of the most questionable was the no-call on a Marc Gasol drive with 49 seconds remaining. Gasol drove to the […]

Kevin Durant suffered what an Achilles injury in his return to the floor during Game 5 of the NBA Finals after a month spent on the sidelines. Here are three reasons how the Golden State Warriors superstar’s latest setback is poised to affect the NBA landscape both now and going forward. 3. The Raptors Are […]

When Kevin Durant originally got hurt in Game 5 of the Golden State Warriors’ second-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets last month, some wondered if Durant’s injury was seriously the calf strain that was reported. There was some speculation that Durant had injured his Achilles, and on Monday night, that speculation resurfaced, as Durant […]

Draymond Green is known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, but his emotions are a double-edged sword. While his demeanor frequently helps energize the Golden State Warriors, it can sometimes be harmful. This is one of those instances where Green’s on-court behavior can become detrimental. With Green picking up his sixth technical foul of […]

The Golden State Warriors have been taking some harsh criticism for their decision to let Kevin Durant play in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, a game in which Durant ultimately suffered what is believed to be a torn Achilles. Count Durant’s former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kendrick Perkins among those who […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled a rabbit out of a hat in Game 5 on Monday night, edging the Toronto Raptors 106-105 to force an NBA Finals Game 6 back at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won despite a devastating injury to Kevin Durant in the second quarter, plus a late six-point deficit that seemed to […]

The Golden State Warriors staved off elimination and the effective end of their dynasty by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-105 at Scotiabank Arena on Monday night. If that context isn’t enough to convey just how significant and difficult to come by their victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals really was, consider that Kevin […]

A recent clip of ABC’s pre-game coverage of Game 5 of the NBA Finals shows ESPN sideline reporter Doris Burke telling play-by-play announcer Mike Breen that Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was well aware of the implications that came with playing Kevin Durant. “Steve Kerr said: ‘Listen, we have no long-term concerns or […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant will be in New York on Tuesday to undergo further testing and evaluation on his injured Achilles tendon, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Golden State’s Kevin Durant is traveling to New York for doctor evaluations on his injured right Achilles tendon, league sources tell […]

The Golden State Warriors were not kidding when they said they’d plan to keep this core together, planning to pitch Kevin Durant into staying with the framework of a long-term deal, according to Frank Isola of The Athletic. Durant recently suffered a likely season-ending Achilles injury upon returning for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, […]

The Golden State Warriors showed their mettle on Monday night, as they escaped with a razor-thin 106-105 victory against the Toronto Raptors in Game 5, cutting down their series deficit to 3-2. In a night that the biggest of stars stepped up in the grandest of stages, it was the Dubs who would get the […]

Pascal Siakam has been a non-factor from parts of the perimeter during the last four games, as the Golden State Warriors have consistently been content to leave him open from the corners. Siakam went off for a playoff-high 32 points in Game 1, burying two of his three treys, but since then, he has gone […]

Magic Johnson is no longer working for an NBA front office, so he is free to express his opinions on social media without having to worry about the league bringing forth a tampering fine. On Tuesday, Johnson took to Twitter to convey his thoughts on Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant, who suffered what many […]

As many expected ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant would make his return to the court feeling less than fully himself after suffering a “mild” strained calf injury. Yet the situation called for urgency, down 3-1 in the series and risking elimination with another loss. Chris Haynes […]

The phrase “12 in 14” quickly became prominent in the Kevin Durant witch trials after he likely suffered a season-ending Achilles injury upon his return to the court for the Golden State Warriors after a 32-day layoff, following a strained calf injury. Durant had played 12 of the Game’s first 14 minutes, playing the first […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will look to stave off elimination for a second time in Thursday night’s NBA Finals matchup. The stakes can get no higher, but Curry is excited to play inside Oracle Arena one last time. “The biggest advantage is being at Oracle one more time, where our fans can […]

The Golden State Warriors stayed alive by winning a thriller over the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, but while the win was extraordinary and ensured the Warriors of at least one more game, it felt somewhat hollow. With Kevin Durant going down with an Achilles injury in a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant suffered a devastating Achilles injury upon his return to the court for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, one that will most likely prove season-ending. Yet several teams would be willing to sign him to a max deal, even after he sustained a potential career-derailing injury. ESPN Insider Bobby […]

With his team in dire need of reinforcements, Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant played in Game 5 of the NBA Finals after rehabbing a calf injury. Durant was not at 100 percent and ended up injured yet again, this time perhaps more seriously. Former NBA player Jalen Rose explained that while it was a […]

Former NBA Most Improved Player of the Year winner and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose is the latest to blast Raptors fans for their inconsiderate initial reaction to the Kevin Durant injury. According to the 46-year-old, the way the fans reacted to Durant’s injury was unacceptable, and is representative of how spectators demand so much […]