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The first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers is poised to be among the most well-coached and hard-played in the postseason. If Brad Stevens’ maddeningly inconsistent team reaches a level approaching its peak, though, the absence of Victor Oladipo will probably keep that matchup from being as competitive as one would expect between […]

Kevin Durant made headlines in December when he called the environment around LeBron James “toxic,” fueling speculation that the Los Angeles Lakers could miss out on signing one of the league’s top free agents this summer. The Golden State Warriors superstar wasn’t decrying his friend and Los Angeles Lakers counterpart personally, to be clear, but […]

Magic Johnson landed what many thought was his dream job back in February 2017 when he was named the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations. Calling the shots for a team he won five championships with? What could be better? Well, apparently, Johnson was not enjoying it all that much, which was why he […]

Phoenix Suns relic Jamal Crawford had the perfect stage to showcase he can still ball at 39 years old, as the wiry shooting guard went off for 51 points to outshine Dirk Nowitzki’s 30 points in front of his Dallas Mavericks home crowd. With that performance, Crawford became the first player in NBA history to […]

Golden State Warriors big DeMarcus Cousins proved he still has the springs to deliver some showtime dunks, victimizing New Orleans Pelicans forward Kenrich Williams after a delightful spin through the lane. The Warriors center drove the ball from the 3-point line and caught Jahlil Okafor off guard, spinning past him and rising for a right-hand […]

To absolutely no one’s surprise, the Golden State Warriors will once again be returning to the postseason as one of the Western Conference’s top teams. However, the heralded Warriors seemed to dodge a serious bullet on Tuesday evening against the New Orleans Pelicans as All-Star point guard Stephen Curry exited the Western Conference showdown due […]

The Golden State Warriors are battling various injuries as they wrap up the regular season on the road. Having already clinched the first seed in the Western Conference, their main goal will be getting healthy and ready for the postseason. Specifically, head coach Steve Kerr and the Warriors have a plan in place for injured […]

By the numbers, this season has been something of a disappointment for the Golden State Warriors. They struggled at times, and will need to win their two remaining games to avoid finishing with their worst regular season record since 2013-14. But General Manager Bob Myers isn’t worried. He feels that this year’s team is gelling […]

Despite his team being the heavy favorite to win the title again this season, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers admits the competition in the Western Conference playoffs has him worried. The playoffs start this Saturday. As it stands, the Warriors would take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round. “I’m worried […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers admits he kind of likes it when his players and head coach Steve Kerr lose their cool with officials. The Warriors, particularly Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins, argue fouls all game. Kerr has a tendency to yell at officials as well. Myers like the fire his team […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers put himself in the running for the Executive of the Year award once again by quickly acquiring DeMarcus Cousins the second day of free agency, but he made yet another important move by adding a center to back him in Andrew Bogut. The Warriors executive has been encouraged […]

The Golden State Warriors were forced to put out some fires early in the season, as the implosion of a heated locker room argument between teammates Draymond Green and Kevin Durant saw a sudden mood shift in what had been an otherwise dominant start to the regular season. General manager Bob Myers says his team […]

The NBA has seen plenty of surprises in another action-full regular season, but there are a few teams that have left their mark in one way or another. On the verge of completing an arduous run of 82 games over the course of a six-month campaign, ClutchPoints is proud to bring you the end-of-season awards, […]

The New York Knicks have done all the right things to position themselves for a complete turn of the page, in line to sign two max free agents in the offseason and a great shot to garner the top overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft. An Eastern Conference GM thinks the Knicks could spin […]

The partnership between Golden State Warriors superstars Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant is one of the most unlikely ones in NBA history — two ruthless scorers, each fresh off winning a scoring title in recent years — teaming up to cause ultimate destruction onto the rest of the league. While the likes of Julius Erving […]

The Golden State Warriors have seen a boon of success since picking up Kevin Durant, cruising to two championships and in line for a third consecutive trophy since acquiring him as a free agent. Yet greats like Dwyane Wade are able to admire Stephen Curry’s willingness to take a star player of his caliber and […]

The saga of Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors as a free agent still lives on, even three years after the fact. Though as Draymond Green sees it, it would have never taken place without Stephen Curry’s ultimate approval: “Steph could’ve easily said, ‘A, I don’t want Kevin Durant here. And B, I’m not […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry called out the players who recently voted his teammate Draymond Green and Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook as two of the most overrated players in the NBA today. The poll, spearheaded by The Athletic, asked anonymous NBA players to answer several questions, including who’s the best defender in […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant will be playing against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday after initial reports came out that he’d sit out that game to rest. Instead, he will likely sit out Wednesday’s regular season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies. Change of plans: Warriors accommodating Kevin Durant's wishes to play against New […]

Following the Golden State Warriors’ title win last season, several contenders have worked the entire season to improve their roster with the hopes of dethroning the back-to-back champs. The Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder are considered as the biggest threats to Golden State, and team owner Joe Lacob […]

Earlier this season, Golden State Warriors forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green were involved in a dustup that became a cause for concern for the team. The Dubs, who are gunning for their third straight title, looked like a team that was about to implode because of the tense situation involving both players. A few […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant will become an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the team. There have been rumors that Durant might leave Golden State should the Dubs win their third-straight title in June. Warriors owner Joe Lacob, though, says he doesn’t even think about Durant’s […]

There is no doubt that behind Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors have become one of the most successful and dominant teams in the NBA. They have won three of the last four NBA championships and are primed to win their third straight title by season’s end. Curry is still considered as the heart and […]

The Golden State Warriors will once again enter the playoffs as the heavy favorites to win the NBA title. They are gunning for their third straight championship, something that only three other franchises have been able to accomplish in the history of the league. However, there has been speculation all season long that the team […]

Longtime NBA coach Don Nelson had plenty of different ways of bonding with his team, among them were drinks and his favorite bar game — shuffleboard. As the head coach of the “We Believe” era of the Golden State Warriors, the he picked up veteran forward Stephen Jackson and his newest teammate Baron Davis, taking […]

The Golden State Warriors wrapped up their final home game of this season with a 131-104 victory over the LA Clippers on Sunday. Following the game, Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry admitted that there was a different feel inside Oracle Arena: “Definitely a different feel just in terms of what tonight means,” Curry told The Athletic […]

The New York Knicks are in line to sign two superstar-caliber players this offseason after trades freed up the necessary cap room. In the crosshairs are Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, two max-level players who are reportedly debating who should sign first: “So sure are some executives and player agents of a Durant-Irving pairing in […]

The Golden State Warriors have had an up and down 2018-19 campaign, to say the least. They were so up and down, as a matter of fact, that some were even declaring that they were done winning titles in the midst of their struggles earlier in the season. But in spite of the fact that […]

It was an emotional night for the Golden State Warriors on Sunday as they cruised to an easy victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in their final regular-season game in Oracle Arena. The game ended with a lopsided final score of 131-104, but there was another narrative on the evening that was equally relevant. The […]

A survey conducted by The Athletic polled 110 players, asking them to pick a team different than their own as the favorite to win the NBA title. The response was an overwhelming majority going to the Golden State Warriors, who managed to take nearly 80 percent of the vote. Golden State (79.5%) Milwaukee (6.8%) Toronto (4%) Houston (3.1%) Boston, […]

A survey conducted by The Athletic polled 47 NBA players, looking for the most overrated players in the league. The results weren’t surprising, as two of The Association’s most controversial players were tied for the top spot — none other than Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and former MVP Russell Westbrook of the […]

The Golden State Warriors unveiled their best kept secret in this latter stretch of the season, bringing back the classic home uniforms during their last regular season game at Oracle Arena — a tribute appreciated by players and fans alike. The team did not announce that players would be donning the uniforms, keeping even the […]

Don’t expect to see the Golden State Warriors starters play together in their final two games of the regular season. According to head coach Steve Kerr, he is planning to rest his top eight players in their upcoming back-to-back road matches to close out the season. As the 53 year-old tactician explained following their win […]

The Golden State Warriors made sure that they would be playing their final regular season game in Oracle Arena in style. Before their match-up with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, the Warriors surprised their fans by going retro and wearing their throwback ‘We Believe’ jerseys that became popular over a decade ago. Stephen Curry […]

Ahead of tonight’s match-up against the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers took some time to troll the media when he was asked about the Dubs’ final regular season home game at the Oracle Arena. ‘What, they’re not gonna make the playoffs? I hope they don’t make it. That would be […]

Golden State Warriors veterans Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston are expected to sit out Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Steve Kerr says Andre Iguodala (toe) is out vs. Clippers. Shaun Livingston (knee) is questionable. Kerr: “If this were a playoff game Andre would play.” — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) April 7, 2019 According to […]

Kevin Durant is, without a doubt, one of the best players in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors superstar is in the midst of another fantastic season. He will arguably be the most sought-after free agent this offseason. But Durant is more than just “good.” In fact, as he continues to rack up All-Star nods and […]

Next season, the Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors are set to move out of Oracle Arena and into the brand-new Chase Center. A lot will change for the team and it’s fans, as they leave the home of their current dynasty in Oakland and cross the bay to San Francisco. There is concern about how […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will have his college jersey retired by Washington State University, athletic director Pat Chun announced on Twitter last Friday night. Thompson will join former WSU center Steve Puidokas as the only other Cougars basketball player to have his number retired. Puidokas, who played in Pullman from 1973-77, had his No. 55 […]