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The ease with which the Golden State Warriors dispatched of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals made it easy to forget that they almost didn’t have the chance to repeat as champions in the first place. Steve Kerr clearly remembers those circumstances, though. Golden State was down 3-2 to the Houston Rockets in […]

The Houston Rockets were outscored by the Golden State Warriors by nine points in the first quarter of both Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. James Harden and company eventually made up most of that deficit in both contests, but nevertheless failed to completely overcome their poor starts en route to a […]

The Houston Rockets need to win Game 3 if they have any chance of climbing out of an 0-2 hole to beat the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals. Needless to say, pulling off that difficult feat would have been something close to impossible if James Harden was hindered by the eye injury […]

Stephen Curry is widely  and correctly regarded as the greatest three-pointer shooter in NBA history. The Golden State Warriors superstar has shattered a plethora of three-point shooting records in his career, including a whopping 402 made triples in one season. His amazing combination of efficiency and volume on those shots make him a lethal outside […]

The Golden State Warriors, up 2-0 on the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Semifinals, have every reason to be confident as the series shifts to Toyota Center. Entering Saturday’s Game 3, though, Andre Iguodala and company know Houston will be pulling out all the stops to avoid falling behind an insurmountable three games to […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder guard Anthony Morrow has recently shed some light on the momentous events that transpired some three years ago when Kevin Durant decided to walk away from the Thunder. Speaking to Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops, Morrow explained why in his mind, Durant’s decision had very little to do, if any, with […]

Maybe it’s the hot yoga or the cryotherapy Andre Iguodala does during the offseason. After all, yoga is about mindfulness and putting energy and focus into certain body movements. Whatever it is, Iguodala is showing his tremendous value come postseason time against the Clippers, and now, against James Harden and the Houston Rockets. It seems […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has been dominant in the playoffs, averaging 32.5 points on 53 percent shooting. He’s helped the team build a commanding 2-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals, and for Dubs coach Steve Kerr, the reigning Finals MVP is playing in a level that’s above […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala knows there are pundits who say he’s overpaid, but the versatile swingman doesn’t care because he believes there’s no such thing as being overpaid. Iguodala signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Warriors back in 2017 to stay with the Dubs. He made $16 million this season, […]

When the Golden State Warriors re-signed small forward Andre Iguodala to a three-year, $48 million deal back in the summer of 2017, a lot of people questioned the move and said Steve Kerr and the Dubs overpaid to keep Iggy. But Iguodala’s value to the Warriors shows in the playoffs, not in the regular season. […]

The Houston Rockets may be down 0-2 to the Golden State Warriors, but Rockets veteran swingman Gerald Green believes the team is even more dangerous when their backs are up against the wall. Game 3 on Saturday at the Toyota Center is a must-win game for the Rockets. No team in NBA history has ever […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says the playoffs are the best time to compare Kevin Durant to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan since “defenses are geared up and ready for everything.” Kerr says Jordan’s mentality every night, whether it was a regular season or postseason game, was to kill everyone. The Warriors coach […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden suffered an eye injury during Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Golden State Warriors. However, the Dubs are reportedly not sold that he’s really hurt. Midway through the first quarter of Tuesday night’s game, Harden was poked in the eye by Draymond Green while going for […]

When they were teammates on the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant says he wanted to set a good example for Houston Rockets guard James Harden. Harden recently said he admired watching Durant’s work ethic in OKC. The Warriors superstar revealed on Friday both players taught each other things during their time […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala announced on Twitter that he is publishing a memoir entitled ‘The Sixth Man’ on June 25 of this year. The Sixth Man is coming out on June 25th! You can pre-order it here: https://t.co/kMC0JEaiOI pic.twitter.com/sT3mqUqMWd — andre (@andre) May 3, 2019 Andre Iguodala, now in his sixth year […]

The Golden State Warriors have arguably the greatest shooter in NBA history in Stephen Curry, one of the most lethal scorers in league history in Kevin Durant, and an offensive scheme that makes it almost impossible to defend them. Yet, Houston Rockets combo guard Austin Rivers says there’s something even more impressive about the Warriors […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden isn’t lighting quick like De’Aaron Fox or Russell Westbrook, but Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant says The Beard is “deceptively quick.” Durant says Harden knows how to change the pace at which he plays very well. The Rockets’ best player often lulls defenders to sleep with his slow […]

While the top story in the Bay Area should be the Golden State Warriors’ quest to win three straight NBA championships, it has actually been Kevin Durant’s looming free agency this summer. The general consensus is that Durant will be leaving the Warriors this offseason, which has caused some to wonder if Durant’s impending decision […]

Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant says the Phoenix Suns made a great move by hiring Monty Williams as their new head coach. Durant worked with Williams during the 2015-16 season on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williams was an assistant coach on OKC that season: Kevin Durant on Phoenix hiring Monty Williams, who […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry suffered a dislocated finger on his non-shooting hand during the Warriors’ win in Game 2 of their second-round Western Conference playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Curry is expected to play in Game 3 on Saturday evening, but he does not anticipate doing so without some […]

The Golden State Warriors unleashed Kevin Durant in full monster mode after losing Game 2 to the LA Clippers earlier in their playoff run. However, Durant has done more than dominate with his scoring, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Besides posting a team-best 38.3 points per game since the infamous “I’m Kevin Durant” pregame […]

The Golden State Warriors could potentially keep one of their best assets on board for next season, as Kevon Looney could be quite the affordable option for them next season. According to Ethan Strauss of The Athletic, the fourth-year big man could fetch from $3-to-5 million, considering the market price for a player of his […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr compared the urgent nature of this Western Conference Semifinal series against the Houston Rockets to an episode of Game of Thrones, due to the unlikelihood of such a high-stakes matchup taking place in the second round of play. “Fire and fury — it sounds like the title of […]

The Houston Rockets are in a bit of a hole right now. Down 2-0 to the Golden State Warriors, James Harden and company have quite a mountain to climb if they wish to topple the defending champs in their Western Conference Seminfinals matchup. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey certainly appreciates the gravity of the task […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed confidence in his team’s ability to contain Houston Rockets star James Harden, boasting the right personnel to keep him in check and make his looks much tougher than they’ve been throughout the course of the season. “I think we’re as equipped to try to contain him as […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey knew that the Golden State Warriors had the better of them in Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinal matchup on Tuesday night. As a matter of fact, the high-ranking Houston executive was not ashamed to admit that the Warriors kicked their butts: “Game 2 was tough,” Morey told […]

The Golden State Warriors have handled the Houston Rockets so far in the Western Conference Semi-Finals and Draymond Green has played a critical role in their success. Green has managed to average an impressive 14.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists so far in the series. With Steph Curry and Klay Thompson each averaging below […]

When NBA fans picture today’s Golden State Warriors, certain players come to mind immediately. These players are usually the superstars like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green. Sixth man/occasional starter Andre Iguodala is usually under-appreciated by the casual fan. However, his teammates certainly don’t overlook all that the veteran forward has done […]

The Golden State Warriors won both of their home games against the Houston Rockets to start off the second round series and guard Klay Thompson says the respect the Dubs have for the Rockets helped them. The Rockets went 3-1 against the Warriors during the regular season. It took Golden State seven games to defeat […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob recently said he wants All-Star power forward Draymond Green to be a Warrior for life. Green becomes an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2020 if he and the Warriors don’t agree on a contract extension before then. The 29-year-old says it felt really good to hear Lacob’s […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thinks the 2019 playoff run is the best he’s ever seen superstar Kevin Durant play. Durant leads the playoffs in points per game. Kerr, admitting he may be biased, also doubled down on his belief that KD is the best basketball player in the world. Kerr on KD: […]

The NBA has rescinded the recent technical foul issues on Draymond Green during Game 2 of their Western Conference semi-finals matchup against the Houston Rockets, and the two-time All-Star is happy with the decision. Draymond on having his most recent tech rescinded. “It’s good. I’m happy about it. It helps me out a lot.” — […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry practiced fully on Thursday after suffering a dislocated middle left finger in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The Warriors taped Curry’s fingers up. The two-time MVP should be fine going forward. Curry is going through his normal post-practice shooting routine. Kerr says Curry went through all […]

The Golden State Warriors are gunning for their third straight championship this season, and as they go deeper into the playoffs, Draymond Green can’t help but look back at the team’s humble beginnings. The Warriors have been a bad team for the majority of their existence in the NBA. That all changed when they drafted […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals brought along plenty of controversy, introducing terms like “landing space” and refreshing others like verticality in a polemical discussion involving James Harden and his 3-point attempts. The NBA declared he was not fouled on the last play of regulation, which featured Harden shooting a contested 3-pointer while leaning […]

Just minutes after sending the Utah Jazz home in Game 5, Chris Paul looked over at Clint Capela during the postgame press conference. His Swiss center, who practically dominated the lane and rebounding margin in Game 7 of last year’s West Finals, was already giving their next opponent motivation. When Capela said, “That’s what I […]

The Golden State Warriors have taken a massive turn throughout the years, going from the lovable losers to the cinderella story when they upset the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in 2007. Draymond Green lives the last few parts of this turnaround, going from potential contender taking teams by surprise to the juggernaut that is expected to […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden took an inadvertent poke to the eye from Draymond Green during Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. As the two players jockeyed for a loose rebound in the first quarter, Green’s hand raked right across Harden’s face, sending him to the floor in obvious pain. As a sign of […]

Many will point to Monta Ellis’ trade as the seminal moment that turned the Golden State Warriors from playoff pretenders to championship contenders. However, just as important was the signing of Stephen Curry to an extension of his rookie deal — a four-year, $44 million pact owner Joe Lacob remembers very well. At the time, […]