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In the aftermath of the Golden State Warriors’ second-straight NBA championship win, former forward David West teased a cryptic message that there was a lot going on behind the scenes in the Warriors’ title runs the previous years. The now-retired two-time NBA champion finally explained to Marc Spears of The Undefeated what that cryptic message […]

Former Golden State Warriors big man David West does not appear to agree with most who believe that the Dubs are going to stroll to their third straight championship this coming season. On the contrary, the recently retired two-time NBA champion thinks that this is actually going to be the most challenging season for the […]

Golden State Warriors’ All-star big man Draymond Green is truly an interesting talent on the court. For being undersized for a traditional big and less athletic than the normal player, he makes up for it with his high basketball IQ, tenacious defense, and tough as nails attitude, which has fruitfully led to three championships for the Bay […]

After going two-for-two as far as winning championships with the Golden State Warriors goes, you’d think Kevin Durant would be more than willing to commit long-term. That doesn’t seem to be the case, however, as Durant has made no qualms about planning to take things a year at a time. .@KDTrey5 on signing a one-year […]

Unsurprisingly, the Golden State Warriors premiered in the No.1 spot in ESPN’s recent NBA Power Rankings, Training Camp edition. Seeing the Boston Celtics, not the Houston Rockets, holding down the second spot was a bit of a shocker, however. The panel of over 40 ESPN personalities declared the Warriors and Celtics as the top two […]

While speculation has been rampant about which current Golden State Warriors star will be staying or going in the near future, one has made his intentions. According to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Connor Letourneau, Draymond Green has no desire to leave the Bay Area team any time soon. Draymond Green on his thoughts on contract-extension […]

Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins will participate in some non-contact drills during training camp as he continues to recover from his Achilles injury. Warriors general manager Bob Myers says Cousins is on schedule with his rehab and that the team is not saving Cousins just for the Western Conference playoffs. Bob Myers updates […]

Kevin Durant believes LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are getting more attention than the Golden State Warriors because they are a “sexier story.” James signed a four-year deal with the Lakers in July. The best player in the NBA is now in the biggest media market, so there will be plenty of interest […]

DeMarcus Cousins dealt with a lot of hate after deciding to sign with the Golden State Warriors this offseason. But Cousins isn’t this hate go to waste. He’s using the haters to help motivate his rehab. DeMarcus Cousins on what motivated him during his rehab: "The haters." — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) September 24, 2018 Cousins […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson will become an unrestricted free agent next summer if he doesn’t sign a contract extension with the team before the 2018-19 season ends, but don’t count on the sharpshooter leaving Golden State. At media day on Monday, Thompson said he’s not curious to test out free agency and […]

The Golden State Warriors are the overwhelming favorite to repeat as champions as the season approaches, but Steve Kerr wants to take a different approach than previous years. Big early theme of #Warriors media day from Bob Myers and Steve Kerr: Appreciating this upcoming season b/c it might be the last season this group of […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers expressed the same sentiment many in the Bay Area have had in mind since the team won its second straight title: hoping Kevin Durant stays past this upcoming season. “I hope Kevin is here, I hope he plays til he’s 50,” said Myers, according to Connor LeTourneau of […]

Third-year forward Patrick McCaw is expected to miss the start of the Golden State Warriors’ training camp due to a contract dispute, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. McCaw has not signed his $1.7 million qualifying offer, which was extended his way in July. McCaw has until Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET […]

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 in July his new contract leaves his financial and team options open. The nine-time All-Star will make $30 million this season and […]

There was once a time that height was might in the NBA, with franchises needing a talented big man to anchor a successful run in the league. Nowadays, the thought seems like ancient history with the modern space and pace game of the NBA. As the game leans toward being more positionless and guard-centric, the […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant has followed Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook on Instagram. Durant and Westbrook are believed to be on good terms again after having beef during the 2016-17 season. Durant left Westbrook and the Thunder for the Warriors in the summer of 2016 and it caused serious tension […]

DeMarcus Cousins of the Golden State Warriors recently unveiled an outdoor basketball court in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama in which he donated $253,000 to help rebuild. Another successful weekend in the books! See you next year!#LoyaltyisLove pic.twitter.com/nc5yKQjsXI — DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) September 16, 2018 Cousins had made the commitment to donate for this cause […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant has picked his team on NBA 2K19: the Cleveland Cavaliers. The superstar forward noticed the gaping hole at the Cavaliers’ small forward spot as hometown hero LeBron James decided to take his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers this past summer. “I’m on the Cavs,” Durant says in an […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant has become quite a businessman with his successful ventures in the industry. Now, he’s looking to influence people as he is reported to have a business-oriented show on ESPN+. Andrew Marchand, a sports columnist for The New York Post, posted this development on his Twitter account. News: Kevin Durant […]

With opening night fast approaching, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is adding the finishing touches to his team’s final roster. The latest addition to the squad comes in the form of unrestricted free agent Tyler Ulis. Multiple reports have confirmed that the Warriors have put pen to paper on an Exhibit 10 deal […]

The rich got richer this offseason with the Golden State Warriors’ signing of star center DeMarcus Cousins. However, that has not changed Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving’s expectations for the 2018-19 NBA season. The Warriors may have one of the most formidable lineups in NBA history on paper. According to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullen, Irving is […]

Behind General Manager Daryl Morey, the Houston Rockets made plenty of moves after losing three-and-D specialist Trevor Ariza in the first day of free agency, inking Chris Paul and Clint Capela to long-term deals while securing the signing of Carmelo Anthony after he was traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder and later bought out by […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr got some ideas and helpful tips from his former coach Phil Jackson, who was encouraged by his success despite turning down the New York Knicks job back in 2014, when Jackson was appointed to the franchise’s presidency. Among the tips was the possibility of having his team work […]

For Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, sharpshooting guard Stephen Curry is one of the most unique players to ever play the game of basketball. In an interview with Kit Rachlis of The California Sunday Magazine, Kerr, who, together with Curry, has guided the Warriors to three championships over the last four years, lined up […]

Sure, the Golden State Warriors have the most powerful roster in the league. But this does not simply mean that they can go through the entire regular season without a scratch. Head coach Steve Kerr realizes this and has offered a solution to their impending woes. The addition of DeMarcus Cousins certainly made the Warriors […]

Draymond Green hasn’t always been the most receptive to criticism even when it’s constructive. So for Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, the opportunity to always find new ways to teach and make the message clear without being degrading has become a goal of his from last season going into this year. Kit Rachlis […]

DeMarcus Cousins gave zero poops when it comes to his decision to join the Golden State Warriors, liking a social media post from a local New Orleans podcast that shamed him for leaving frontcourt partner Anthony Davis. The post showed a picture of Davis wearing Cousins’ would-be All-Star jersey during the weekend festivities, but criticized […]

Kevin Durant signed a third one-and-one deal with the Golden State Warriors this summer, and while he’s proven to love his new team and the success he’s enjoyed with it, owner Joe Lacob knows he will be a No. 1 priority once next summer comes around. Lacob was asked if he would have to re-recruit […]

The 2018-19 NBA season is drawing near and several teams around the league are still searching for players to bolster their rosters. One such team is the Golden State Warriors, who are expected to add point guard Will Cherry to their 20-man offseason roster, according to a report from Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. Cherry, now […]

Recently-enshrined Hall of Famer Steve Nash gave some thoughts on Kevin Durant, a player he’s come to know in his last few seasons as a consultant for the Golden State Warriors. the former two-time MVP came on The Bill Simmons Podcast and explained how Durant’s talents were misused and how the Warriors have unlocked the most […]

Patrick McCaw’s impending qualifying offer has proven one last screw to adjust before the Golden State Warriors start training camp. The two-year forward has had $1.7 million sitting on the table for roughly two months now, likely still unhappy that his deal isn’t as beefy as he once thought he could get. McCaw has until […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors are considered one of the top players in the league today. But a quick look at the statistics reveals that Durant has been outplaying James since Christmas of 2016. As observed by Redditor u/an1234567890, prior to December 25, 2016, Durant’s regular […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2018 free agency period by signing the best player in the world, LeBron James, but the Golden State Warriors were a close runner-up, as the back-to-back champions added four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins, who won’t be ready to begin the season due to an Achilles injury, signed a one-year, […]

DeMarcus Cousins says the Golden State Warriors are the most versatile team in the NBA and believes head coach Steve Kerr can mold the club into anything he wants it to be. Cousins, who signed a one-year, $5.3 million free agent deal with the Warriors in July, is still recovering from his Achilles injury and […]

Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Patrick McCaw has an impending decision on his hands, with a $1.7 million qualifying offer still on the table for his services. The offer will expire on Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m., and if picked up, he would have an implicit no-trade clause due to CBA rules, according to […]

Stephen Curry of the back-to-back defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors admitted that staying on top of the mountain is a challenge that he and his teammates face year after year. “Human nature is tough to fight sometimes,’ he says in an interview with Charlie Skillen of the Daily Mail Online. “You show up in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely expected to pursue Klay Thompson in 2019, and the Golden State Warriors shooter’s dad, Mychal Thompson, believes his son will be a better fit next to LeBron James than Kawhi Leonard. Thompson is under contract through the 2018-19 season and will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer […]

Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors joked that he wants to join the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams. Shortly after Durant’s comment made the news, the team’s head coach has responded. As per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the Warriors star can join his team whenever he wants. He even […]

DeMarcus Cousins was recently ranked 68th on Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 NBA players list, but he faced an even worst fate in ESPN’s rankings, falling one spot below his SI ranking. The ranking was decided by a panel of ESPN beat writers and national columnists, which determined his place on the list coming into the […]