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Seattle is still feeling the pain of losing their beloved SuperSonics. The team up and left town for Oklahoma City in 2008 right after Kevin Durant’s rookie season. Seattle is longing for basketball’s return to the city, and Durant believes the city deserves a team. Durant spoke with ESPN prior to Friday’s game (via WSAU 550 […]

ESPN guest panelist Max Kellerman nearly sent co-panelists Mike Greenberg and Jalen Rose upside down on their chairs after claiming he didn’t know how long Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant would last as a top-five player in the league. Rose got first dibs to take a crack at dismantling Kellerman for the insolence during […]

Yahoo Sports senior writer Chris Haynes defended Lakers forward LeBron James on the set of Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed, going against perennial James critic Skip Bayless, who questioned his leadership after a Game 1 debacle in the NBA Finals. Bayless, a lifelong Michael Jordan admirer and apologist, intended to vault Kevin Durant above James, claiming […]

The New York Knicks will reportedly have a “very good shot” to sign Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant during the upcoming offseason, said Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports as a guest on Fox Sports 1’s “Undisputed.” “New York Knicks have a very good shot at luring KD away from the Bay Area,” said Haynes, […]

The Golden State Warriors were proven to have the deadliest array of shooters in the NBA, as the league’s annual general manager survey revealed Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant finished first, second and third, respectively, in the voting for best pure shooter. Curry led the way with 73 percent of the voting, while […]

The NBA’s annual general manager survey gave Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry the nod as the league’s best point guard, garnering a hefty 57 percent of the vote. Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder followed in second place with 17 percent of the vote, only a year removed from winning his first […]

Patrick McCaw’s public saga of disagreement with the Golden State Warriors has been qualified as “bizarre” and “strange” to many in NBA circles who are to see a 10th man playing hardball with nearly no leverage to do so. Some even thought the third-year player could potentially be seeking his way off the roster. The […]

The NBA’s annual general manager survey picked the Golden State Warriors as overwhelming favorites to win the NBA title for a third straight season, getting 87 percent of the vote. Somehow, this time around, other contenders were given more of a chance, as the Warriors had a near-unanimous 93 percent of the vote coming into […]

Golden State Warriors sophomore forward Jordan Bell moved into a new residence early into his rookie season last year. Apparently, it was because of a stalker who kept watch on him and his girlfriend. Drew Shiller of NBC Sports mentioned Bell’s recollection of that terrifying experience. “I kept seeing him everyday. He was standing outside, […]

Golden State Warriors starting shooting guard Klay Thompson is more known for his offensive prowess, shooting the lights out when given the slightest of spaces by his defenders. His offensive game has helped the Warriors win three of the last four championships but the 2016 three-point shootout champion says there is still one thing missing […]

Despite already having the most talented team in the league, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says there’s still a roster spot up for grabs for a wing. Restricted free agent Patrick McCaw has declined a contract offer from the Warriors, which is the reason why the defending champions are still looking for a […]

The Golden State Warriors are preparing for their final season at Oracle Arena. The two-time defending champions are heading across the Golden Gate Bridge for new digs in San Francisco. They will begin playing in the Chase Center in the 2019-20 season, ending a remarkable run at Oracle. When asked how he feels regarding the […]

Draymond Green is one of the keys to success for the Golden State Warriors. This has been true for the last four years. Luckily, during this time Green has not had to deal with many injury issues. He has played in 70 or more games in every season since the Warriors won their first title […]

One of the few weaknesses of the current Golden State Warriors dynasty is apathy. Steve Kerr knows he has the most talented team on the court every time they step on the floor. But making sure his team is motivated night in and night out is a tougher job than it would appear. That being […]

Klay Thompson can’t imagine himself with anyone other than the Golden State Warriors. He sat down with Shams Charania of Stadium to discuss the upcoming season, having his “own team,” and his impending free agency. He spoke glowingly about Golden State and sounds like he’s content to stay there, but he left things open-ended. “I […]

The rumors surrounding Kevin Durant’s departure are at an all-time high since he joined the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2016. The two-time Finals MVP recently doubled down in his commitment to the team, but would not speculate on a potential move next summer. “It’s just where I want to play ball at, […]

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 […]