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The Golden State Warriors pulled out a miracle in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, winning 104-99 despite the absence of Kevin Durant for the final 14 minutes of the game because of a calf injury. Part of that miracle was a Klay Thompson bucket in the final seconds to salt the game away after […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is set to undergo an MRI to determine the severity of what has been deemed a calf injury: Golden State star Kevin Durant will undergo an MRI tomorrow on his right calf, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 9, 2019 Durant suffered the injury in […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is not expected to suit up for Friday’s Game 6 against the Houston Rockets, according to Tim Kawakami of The Athletic. Head coach Steve Kerr told Kawakami it’d be “incredibly unlikely” that his superstar will take the floor on the road by Friday, likely staying behind in the Bay […]

Way before the Golden State Warriors released their initial diagnosis of Kevin Durant’s leg injury, San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay already had his own prediction — and it was right on the money. In response to a question by Rob Perez who asked whether Reggie Miller’s assessment is accurate or not, Gay shared his […]

Kevin Durant gave everyone quite the scare when he appeared to have injured his Achilles during the closing minutes of the third quarter. The Golden State Warriors superstar exited the game and headed straight to the locker room as everyone held their breath. As such, Durant’s incident elicited a blaze of reactions on Twitter. Los […]

The Golden State Warriors have announced that Kevin Durant suffered a right calf strain. He has also been ruled out for the rest of Game 5. Kevin Durant (right calf strain) will not return to tonight's game. — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 9, 2019 Durant went straight to the locker room after suddenly limping from […]

In Game 5 between the Warriors and Rockets, Kevin Durant nailed a jumper in the face of Iman Shumpert, and appeared to injure his right Achilles. After he made the jumper, Durant began running back on defense before looking back at his right foot and lifting it up in pain. He presumably thought someone made […]

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are tied up 2-2 in the teams’ Western Conference semifinal. Each team has won each of their games at home so far in the series with a critical Game 5 taking place in Oakland on Wednesday night. Ahead of that game, Marcus Thompson of The Athletic was interviewed […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr opened up about his difficulties of completing the three-peat, noting that the journey gets tougher the longer it goes. Per 95.7 The Game, Kerr briefly recounted his days as a player for the Chicago Bulls where they completed the three-peat from 1995 to 1998, noting that the third […]

Shaun Livingston and Andre Iguodala will be playing for the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their Western Conference Semis series against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, both Livingston and Iguodala will be available despite initial fears that both of them might miss the pivotal game. […]

What looked like a potential ho-hum Western Conference semifinal between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets has suddenly become a dogfight. The Rockets evened the series and defended their home court behind the stellar play of James Harden — who scored 79 combined points in Games 3 and 4. The Rockets outrebounded the Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors will play their last game at Oracle Arena during the playoffs before they move across the bay to San Francisco’s Chase Center next season. Many locals believe the team’s move from Oakland, where its spent nearly 50 years, will rob the Warriors of a fan base that was once known as […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant and Houston Rockets guard James Harden are the first opposing players to average at least 35 points per game in the first four games of a playoff series. The Warriors and Rockets are tied at 2-2 in the second round of the playoffs. Durant is averaging 36.0 points, […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green admits the series against the Houston Rockets isn’t easy to officiate for refs. Green says Rockets guards James Harden and Chris Paul, along with his teammate — Warriors star Kevin Durant — are difficult players to officiate. “In their defense, this ain’t an easy series,” Green told Marc […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green’s mom texted him before Game 4 against the Houston Rockets to stop worrying about the refs. Green, as we all know, complains to the refs seemingly every game. Green’s mom told the Warriors All-Star that he will never win the battle against the refs and should just focus […]

The New York Knicks reportedly haven’t been given any assurances Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant will sign with them in free agency this summer, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. Irving and Durant become unrestricted free agents on July 1. The Knicks have cap space to sign both stars and also been heavily linked […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala will play in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday despite suffering a hyperextended left knee in Game 4. That’s the good news for the Warriors, who have lost two-straight games coming into Game 5. The bad news is that backup point guard Shaun Livingston is questionable […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins is doing some light jogging and defensive slides in practice as he continues to recover from a torn left quad. Cousins said he’s going to try and return to the lineup during the postseason: Light jogging and defensive slide for DeMarcus Cousins, who is trying to get back in […]

The Golden State Warriors head into Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Houston Rockets having yet to put together a full 48 minutes worthy of their endless potential. Big man Kevon Looney isn’t rattled, despite losing the past two games at the Toyota Center, noting there is another level his team […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is unequivocally confident that the organization, from top-to-bottom, would welcome Klay Thompson back after his contract is up. The 6-foot-7 marksman is due to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but has been known to give his home team preference in the race for his services: […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala received an MRI following a late-game injury in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets, one which revealed no structural damage to his knee ahead of a Game 5 tilt on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. “I’m told there’s no structural damage in that injured knee and the […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the middle of their quest for a third straight title, as they are in a tightly contested Western Conference semi-finals series with the Houston Rockets. However, the side stories about the team and its players this season is slowly but surely starting to take the spotlight. Of course, we […]

Despite their abundance of star power, the Golden State Warriors are a collective. They’re a team. Since Steve Kerr arrived as coach in the 2014-15 season, the Warriors have led the league in assists every year. They run a motion offense that has constant ball movement and player movement. Ask anyone their biggest weakness, and […]

Klay Thompson’s dislike for the spotlight, gossip and drama have made him a rare breed among an era of NBA stars who thrive on mentions and newsworthy quotes before and after games. The Golden State Warriors sniper would rather let his game make conversation, an attitude even his own teammate Draymond Green deems refreshing: “It’s […]

Despite his often-quiet demeanor, Klay Thompson plays a pivotal role in meshing with a team that can often feel a string of emotions in high-stake games. The Golden State Warriors is the fighting monk of the roster — calm, serene, but ready to strike at a blink’s notice — a character that proves as vital […]

Klay Thompson’s desire to remain with the Golden State Warriors is rooted mostly on the journey he’s had to reach this level of success along with his teammates. While Thompson now has three rings and is battling for a fourth in this postseason, he came into an organization that was known as the laughing stock […]

Klay Thompson’s free agency hasn’t generated as big a buzz for a player of his caliber, but his Golden State Warriors teammate thinks it’s due to how he has handled the process all around. Andrew Bogut made the quick distinction between him and other pending free agents who have tread water differently (cough, Kevin Durant […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says that Klay Thompson’s eagerness to find his rhythm might be the reason for his bad shooting night in Game 4. During a media scrum, Kerr shared that Thompson rushed a couple of shots in Game 4. As a solution, the 53-year-old coach and his staff will show Thompson […]

Kevin Durant and Shaun Livingston came out of Game 4 banged up. However, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is confident that the two will be fine as they move forward. Per Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle, Durant has some elbow issues while Livingston has some undisclosed soreness after their Game 4 […]

Klay Thompson will become a free agent after the 2018-19 NBA season, and it has been long rumored that the sharp-shooting guard could leave the Golden State Warriors. Former Chicago Bulls guard Jay Williams also believes that Thompson will no longer be in a Warriors uniform next season. Williams said on ESPN’s First Take that […]

Ahead of the critical Game 5 of the Western Semifinals on Wednesday, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shared how they intend to stop Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker who has been stellar on the offensive boards. For Kerr, the strategy is to find him early and box him out. “We have to find […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says Andre Iguodala is probable for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Nick Friedell. Anthony Slater of The Athletic later confirmed the news, and reports that it is due to a “left knee hyperextension” incurred during the Warriors’ 112-108 loss on Monday night. Iguodala, 35, […]

The Houston Rockets took full advantage of their homestand to split the series against the Golden State Warriors at 2-2. Despite their recent struggles, it appears head coach Steve Kerr is not too concerned. The Rockets have now seemingly managed to swing the momentum of the series in their favor. According to ESPN’s Nick Friedell, […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is one of the most well-known players in the NBA. The superstar has six All-Star appearances and two league MVP awards to his name, along with three rings in the last four years. But few ever stop to think about how that fame affects Curry’s family. On Monday, […]

On Tuesday, Liverpool FC completed one of the most impressive and unlikely comebacks in recent sports history. After falling behind 3-0 in the first leg of the semifinals, Liverpool came back to rout Barcelona in a 4-0 victory. They will now head to the Champions League finals on June 1. Liverpool fans around the world […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson apparently wasn’t a fan of “Avengers: Endgame.” According to Ethan Strauss of The Athletic, Thompson walked out of the movie with an hour left. The movie was three hours long: Thompson conserves his energy for what he loves, and he’s always been impatient with any less than favored […]

The Houston Rockets have played as well as they can at home to bring their series against the Golden State Warriors even after two wins at the Toyota Center. However, Chris Paul, Eric Gordon and P.J. Tucker believe they must play better on the road to have a chance to win this series. “Yeah, we […]

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have provided us with an exciting Western Conference Semifinal series, with the teams neck and neck in points scored. With potentially three games left to decide who will move on to the Western Conference Finals, Skip Bayless is sticking with his original prediction of the Rockets: I still […]

HOUSTON — One point. That’s what separates the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets after 197 minutes of basketball. Every game has been decided by six or fewer points, and the scoreboard currently reads 448 to 447. As this West second-round series shifts back to Oracle Arena for Game 5, the NBA universe witnessed just […]