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Kevin Durant re-signed with the Golden State Warriors in July on a two-year, $61.5 million max contract, with the second year of the deal being a player-option. Called a one-plus-one deal, Durant said his new contract leaves his financial and team options open. The nine-time All-Star will make $30 million this season and $31.5 million for […]

The “bizarre” saga surrounding Golden State Warriors swingman Patrick McCaw could result in the UNLV product forcing himself off the team, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward hybrid could hope he’s dragging this situation for so long that the Warriors commit their last roster spot to someone else, so they wouldn’t match […]

Normally, injury worries are limited to the players, not the coaching staff. But in Steve Kerr’s case, he’s dealt with injury problems during his tenure as head coach of the Golden State Warriors. He’s missed regular season games as well as big playoff games due to his back problems. But the good news is that […]

There was a point in time when two-time NBA champion and Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant dreamt of playing for the Boston Celtics. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, for Durant, playing for the Celtics was just appropriate back in 2007. “I’m banking on Boston… Just because their record, the history, it just felt […]

It’s hard to believe that Golden State Warriors wingman Patrick McCaw is already a two-time champion, considering his two-year tenure in the league. Not like he was the main piece in a team that featured names like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, but what is not displayed (and what doesn’t really […]

Golden State Warriors guard Patrick McCaw is mulling over a two-year, $4 million offer from the team, according to Logan Murdock of The Mercury News. McCaw is not with the team right now and has until 11:59 pm ET Monday to accept the Warriors’ $1.7 million qualifying offer. If he doesn’t sign the qualifying offer or the Warriors’ […]

DeMarcus Cousins is already making a difference for the Golden State Warriors, even if he isn’t fully ready to take the court. For one, he showed up in full uniform for the team’s first preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in front of the rabid fans at Oracle Arena. It didn’t take long after that […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard was linked to the Golden State Warriors this offseason, but he says winning a title in D.C. has more meaning. Howard has been a journeyman lately. The Wizards are his sixth NBA team, and The eight-time All-Star wants to create something special in his new city. From Chase Hughes of […]

Before becoming one of the most successful coaches in the game today, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was the general manager of the Phoenix Suns. In a recent interview, the 53-year-old explained why he enjoys his current job more, and added that functioning as both a head coach and a GM simultaneously — […]

Despite his team’s surprise preseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr seemed happy about the state of their preparations for the upcoming season. Unlike the previous years, the Warriors will not be holding a pre-season tour in China this summer. The fact that his team will be […]

Golden State Warriors newcomer DeMarcus Cousins appears to be fully adjusted to life with his new team. So much so, that the 28-year-old big man was a very vocal participant in the Warriors’ preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. What started out as a routine in-game conversation between Cousins and All-Star teammate Draymond Green, quickly […]

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green have had several fiery exchanges on-court as teammates, but the Golden State Warriors’ frontline tandem remains one of the closest among the Dubs. So don’t be surprised if they manage to pull the rug on opponents with sly plays such this one they executed to perfection against the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

Andre Iguodala played a trick on Turner Sports’ reporter Rosalyn Gold-Onwude in a recent interview when he stated that he would be retiring from the NBA following the 2018-19 NBA season. It was a trick that caught the reporter off guard and made her think that she had just gotten a massive exclusive story. The […]

While his numbers may pale in comparison to the other superstars on the Golden State Warriors’ unmatched roster, Andre Iguodala still remains to be one of the most important players on the squad. Getting the 33-year-old back in the Finals last season, following a handful of missed games in the Playoffs definitely gave the Dubs […]

While many Houston Rockets fans claim their chances of reaching the NBA Finals went down the drain as soon as Chris Paul exited Game 5 with a hamstring injury, Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala argues the series would not have been that heavily contested if it wasn’t for his own injury. Warriors head coach […]

While he may be one of, if not the most successful head coach in the NBA today, Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors has an unwavering love for the sport of basketball and everything it represents, above everything else. This is why the 53-year-old spoke fondly of Seattle when asked about how he felt […]

Warriors guard Stephen Curry will reload for another long basketball season after reaching the NBA Finals four straight times, but despite having won three titles in four years, along with two MVP awards, assistant coach Bruce Fraser believes Curry is “just hitting his prime” after returning well-rested from his offseason. “He’s in as good of […]

Kevin Durant recently went on the record saying he’d never be considered for season-long awards due to his move to the Golden State Warriors. His statement drew mixed critiques, but the numbers don’t lie: they have proven he is one of the elite defenders since joining the Warriors in 2016, even after failing to be […]

Shortly after explaining his decision to join the Golden State Warriors in free agency through a self-written piece in The Players’ Tribune, DeMarcus Cousins issued one last statement on the matter, hoping they’re words of finality when it comes to the subject. Cousins took to his Instagram story to address his naysayers, noting that what […]

Despite Jalen Rose recently doubling down on his take, once again assuring Pelicans star Anthony Davis will join the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency after switching to LeBron James’ agency Klutch Sports earlier this summer, colleague Stephen A. Smith pumped the breaks on that statement, claiming the Lakers won’t be alone in the pursuit […]

Klay Thompson doubled down on his desire to stay with the Golden State Warriors on Monday’s Media Day and he did so once again after a couple days of training camp under his belt, hoping to make the most of his teammates, who like him are also entering or already in the prime of their […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is giving Damian Jones the first crack at the defending champions’ wide-open starting position at center, per Connor Letourneau of the San Fransisco Chronicle. If today was the Warriors’ preseason opener, Kerr said he’d start Damian Jones at center. Wants to see how Jones fares with the starters. […]

DeMarcus Cousins never wanted to leave the New Orleans Pelicans, so much so that he helped the organization bring in players to help the team become better. In a wide-ranging piece for The Players’ Tribune, Cousins wrote that he recruited Rajon Rondo to the Pelicans and some other players because he felt the organization was […]

Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics are heading into the 2018-19 NBA season as the favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. While they should take the East if they play up to their potential, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors are still considered nearly unbeatable in a seven-game series. In […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson told reporters Thursday he’s curious to see where Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler will end up. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and Thompson knows whatever team gets him will instantly get better. “I’m just curious to see where he goes because he’s such a […]

Klay Thompson is set to become a free agent in the summer of 2019, and many are questioning whether or not he’ll re-sign with the Golden State Warriors. He’ll be sought after by many teams who believe he can lead their team. Thompson has long said he hopes to stay with Golden State, something he […]

DeMarcus Cousins has taken plenty of heat for his decision to join the Golden State Warriors as a free agent this summer, and looking back at his recent predicament, he didn’t back down from it. “Yeah, I am a Warrior now,” wrote DeMarcus Cousins in a personal letter in The Players’ Tribune. “It was the […]

Admittedly, “intelligent” is not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when asked to describe Los Angeles Lakers big man JaVale McGee. Unfortunately for the 30-year-old, his vast collection of on-court bloopers and blunders – all of which have been caught on camera and picked on relentlessly – makes it difficult for some people […]

JaVale McGee was one of the first players to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer following the arrival of LeBron James. In a recent piece by Sam Alipour of ESPN, McGee himself shed some light on why picking the Lakers over a return to the Golden State Warriors turned out to be a […]

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are two of the best shooters in the NBA, and the two have been known to participate in shooting contests after practice. In training camp on Wednesday, the two were back at it: The Steph-Durant shooting contest is back pic.twitter.com/8zWzYLFJb2 — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) September 26, […]

Patrick McCaw has yet to sign his qualifying offer with the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry could be angry that one of his teammates still has yet to report to training camp, but instead, Curry is being very supportive of his teammate. Steph Curry very supportive about Pat McCaw. Emphasized Warriors need him, but respectful […]

Everyone knows the starting lineup of the Golden State Warriors contains five All-Stars and looks to be one of the most dominant units in the NBA. But Steve Kerr also has to worry about creating a decent second unit to take some of the pressure off his starters. Patrick McCaw could be a member of […]

Kevin Durant is at peace with the idea that he probably won’t win many individual accolades for the rest of his career. He became the villain when he chose to sign with the Golden State Warriors, and he knows that could hurt him when it comes time to vote for things like Defensive Player of the […]

Even though the Golden State Warriors look like the overwhelming favorite to win a third straight championship, injuries are certainly something that could derail the hopes of the Dubs. Injuries to Andre Iguodala nearly tipped the scales in favor of the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals, but an injury to Chris Paul swung […]

DeMarcus Cousins received a ton of criticism when he decided to join the defending champions Golden State Warriors this summer. Some believe the 28-year-old was so intent on chasing a ring, it no longer mattered to him if he did it the “proper way” or not. Cousins, who is currently recovering from a career-threatening Achilles […]

The pursuit of a third straight title is bound to be the Golden State Warriors’ most challenging one to date, but head coach Steve Kerr is going back to his foundational roots in order to make it happen. Mindfulness, compassion and competition have been three of the four core values that Kerr has asked his […]

Jordan Bell will head into this 2018-19 season in an open competition for the temporary starting center spot, which will be available until new signing DeMarcus Cousins returns from injury. Finding the right fit will be the team’s first hurdle to overcome, while the latter will be adjusting Cousins’ high-usage game to one of the […]

The Golden State Warriors will head into this 2018-19 season with a completely different challenge of any other title-contending team, developing their young players. While teams like the Houston Rockets, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Los Angeles Lakers try to break down potential ways to dethrone the Warriors, Golden State’s main mission during this […]

Many consider the Golden State Warriors to be the heavy favorites to lift the title come the end of this season. However, there are a number of other teams out there that may disagree with this foregone conclusion. For Warriors star Klay Thompson, it is the Boston Celtics that he considers to be the biggest […]