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The Golden State Warriors rolled the dice in 2017, paying out $3.5 million to the Chicago Bulls for the rights to Jordan Bell, later shelling out an extra $2.2 million for his services over a two-year span. Now the Oregon product could put the back-to-back champions in some deep tax trouble, hitting the second guaranteed […]

The Golden State Warriors were the favorites to repeat for another NBA title even before DeMarcus Cousins signed on board. With Cousins on board, there were some fans who said the NBA season doesn’t even need to be played because everyone already knows who is going to win. Others however wondered how exactly the chemistry […]

Most members of the Golden State Warriors were surprised to hear of the possibility of landing DeMarcus Cousins, but for Stephen Curry, it was one of many surprises in day filled with special memories. “It actually happened about five hours after my wife had given birth,” Curry told Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. “I […]

The Golden State Warriors have managed to capture two of the biggest free agents in the market within the past three offseasons, reeling in Kevin Durant in 2016 and DeMarcus Cousins earlier this month, now boasting an All-Star starting five from point guard to center. Stephen Curry has been through the whole process, from struggling […]

Stephen Curry is sick and tired about pundits and fans claiming his Golden State Warriors are ruining the NBA, and has no problem dispelling the myth, and relishing the villain narrative that has surrounded them through the past few years. “So everybody says how we’re ruining the NBA – I love that phrasing; it’s the […]

The big buzz of the NBA offseason has surrounded LeBron James and his decision to take his talents to Southern California to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. It wasn’t a shocking decision by any means, but it still surprised some because the Lakers still haven’t brought in another superstar to team up with the kid […]

It has been quite an eventful week since free agency started in the NBA and we can already see the balance of power shifting across the entire league. The Los Angeles Lakers boosted their chances of becoming a championship contender by adding four-time MVP LeBron James and surrounding him with a couple of intriguing veterans. […]

Over the last four years, the Golden State Warriors have won three rings. And this season, it seems that they are headed for another NBA Finals appearance, and possibly another championship. Critics have pointed out the seeming disruption of balance brought on by the Warriors’ dominance. But NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes that this is […]

Kevin Durant is back to responding to online trash talkers. A frequent target for internet trolls because of his flight to a Golden State Warriors team that some had already considered the best team in history, Durant is constantly ridiculed and called a quitter and a ring chaser. A teenager on Instagram took it a […]

The Golden State Warriors added yet another scorer to their system. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the Warriors have signed former Louisville Cardinals star – and soon-to-be brother-in-law of Stephen Curry – Damion Lee to a two-way contract. Free agent guard Damion Lee has reached an agreement with Golden State, league sources tell ESPN. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone much change to their roster this offseason through free agency that is headlined by landing All-Star forward LeBron James. Among those additional acquisitions is veteran center JaVale McGee on a one-year deal worth roughly $2.4 million. According to Tania Ganguli of The LA Times, McGee wasted no time in […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is the most recognizable star in the world but fans are going to have to get used to him wearing a new jersey. Rumors swirled the last few weeks that Ronaldo was on his way out of Real Madrid, and those were confirmed on Tuesday with the announcement he would be joining Juventus. Official […]

Phoenix Suns rookie Mikal Bridges has impressed scouts during his workouts and with endless clips of his most recent college season, but he could be in line to be one of the fastest catch-and-shoot prodigies this league has seen. According to Evan Sidery of Bright Side of the Sun, Bridges’ jump shot release defeats that […]

If Luke Walton needs to ask a coach for advice regarding the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, the best person to go to would probably be Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown. The former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach was able to coach a young James as well as guide him to his first NBA Finals […]

It’s not quite clear if the Golden State Warriors should be threatened by LeBron James‘ move to the Western Conference. While his presence certainly increases the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances (despite handicapped by a largely green core) of making their first playoff trip since a first-round sweep against the San Antonio Spurs in 2013, it […]

It’s not fun to be Golden State Warriors big man Damian Jones right now. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic and Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Young has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee. Damian Jones MRI results: Grade 1 MCL sprain. — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) July […]

Last week, the Golden State Warriors made the surprise move of inking All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year, $5.3 million deal. It has given the Warriors an even more star-studded starting lineup that features All-Stars at each position that has seemingly created more buzz around the back-to-back defending champions. All-Star guard Klay Thompson has […]

The Golden State Warriors’ biggest threat may be themselves. Despite their immense talent, complacency can be their undoing at times. But, Steve Kerr has a plan for keeping his players engaged. Kerr plans to let his players take the clipboard and coach themselves at various points next season. He’s done this in the past and […]

While many NBA fans are focusing on how the Golden State Warriors have “ruined” the league by signing DeMarcus Cousins, Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni is remaining positive. He knows that while the Warriors may have five All-Stars on their roster, he still has James Harden. #Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni is hoping Boogie doesn't […]

Swaggy P, also known as Nick Young, could see his tenure with the Golden State Warriors come to an end. According to a report from Darren Wolfson of ESPN and kstp.com, there are several teams interested in the free agent’s services should that be the case, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

Prior to pulling the trigger on the signing that shook the NBA, the Golden State Warriors turned to a familiar source for some advice. DeMarcus Cousins called general manager Bob Myers for a potential agreement, but before the former Executive of the Year could lock it down, head coach Steve Kerr turned to former assistant […]

Demarcus Cousins was midway through his second season with the New Orleans Pelicans — where he put up per game averages of 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks — when his season came to an abrupt ending after he tore his left Achilles against the Houston Rockets. Upon entering free […]

The Golden State Warriors won’t shoot high when it comes to the return of their recent All-Star signing DeMarcus Cousins, who is recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury. The big man said immediately after the agreement was reported that he would shoot to be ready for training camp, only to follow days later by saying […]

Last season’s Western Conference Finals was a battle for the ages. Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors general manager, admitted that their foes — the Houston Rockets — gave them the biggest challenge. As per ClutchFans, Myers admitted that the Rockets concocted an excellent game plan. He also noted the unfortunate injury to Chris Paul in […]

DeMarcus Cousins is rolling out his first tweets as a member of the Golden State Warriors. His recent tweet includes him donning Warriors apparel, captioned with a message regarding his comeback. Below is Boogie’s tweet: Too stubborn to fold, roll with the punches… #0Doubt#TheResurgence pic.twitter.com/TCcBbSuW3N — DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) July 8, 2018 To recall, Cousins […]

Do it to em, Boogie! DeMarcus Cousins liking Instagram comments saying he ruined the NBA is the perfect level of pettiness. NBA fans have descended upon the All-Star center with every insult you can imagine after he signed with the Golden State Warriors. But instead of completely ignoring the haters, Boogie is casually liking Instagram […]

With all the talk about how the NBA is ruined and the Golden State Warriors are the worst thing to happen to the league, Kevin Durant gives his perspective on the current state of the NBA. Durant told Rappler Sports that he thinks it’s the best time to be a basketball player because of the […]

Former Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia has agreed to a one-year, $2.4 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Pachulia played the last two seasons with the Warriors, winning a pair of championships while starting at center for the majority of the time during that span. Pachulia, 34, […]

To say that Kevin Durant’s career has been colorful would be an understatement. The reigning two-time Finals MVP himself acknowledged this fact, comparing his NBA journey to a Hollywood movie. Speaking to the media during his promotional tour in the Philippines, Durant shared a first-person perspective of his career thus far which has had its […]

The Golden State Warriors are applying the finishing touches to their roster for the upcoming season. The recent signing of former Utah Jazz forward Jonas Jerebko appears to indicate that either David West or Zaza Pachulia — both free agents — will end up being cut from the team prior to opening night. According to Warriors […]

People are going to continue to ask the question: Did the Golden State Warriors ruin the NBA? It’s not as ridiculous as it sounds, but it’s quite ridiculous to ask Golden State players this question. Bell mentions that they drafted and developed most of their players and then created a place where other stars wanted […]

The DeMarcus Cousins signing sent shockwaves through the NBA. For a while, it overshadowed LeBron James’ signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. But apparently, it didn’t have the same effect on Klay Thompson. According to Ethan Strauss of The Athletic, Klay was MIA when the news broke. From what I was told, nobody could find […]

During a Las Vegas Summer League game, Golden State Warriors big man Jordan Bell made a move. Well, it started with a block, but the real move was made following the rejection. Bell motioned for Donovan Mitchell’s girlfriend to call him. It appears that Mitchell took the joke well and isn’t mad at Bell. Mitchell […]

The Golden State Warriors shocked the NBA world early in free agency with the signing of All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins. The Evil Empire got way more evil in the eyes of most. While many may believe the championship next season is now a foregone conclusion, there are still some questions that need answering for the […]

Jordan Bell has officially learned how to no longer have any chill on the basketball court. Maybe he learned from Draymond Green. During a Golden State Warriors summer league game in Las Vegas last night, Bell blocked a dunk and then immediate turned his attention to the crowd. There he found Utah Jazz shooting guard […]

The Golden State Warriors aren’t wasting any time after the Utah Jazz waived 6-foot-10 power forward, Jonas Jerebko. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the two-time defending champions plan to claim the Swedish big man to a one-year $4.2 million deal. And the rich get richer. After making a splash by signing All-Star DeMarcus Cousins […]

LAS VEGAS – The LA Clippers lottery picks from the NBA Draft made their debut on Friday night as the 2018 NBA Summer League hit the 112 degree weather of Las Vegas. Unfortunately, Game 1 for LA was a 77-71 loss at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, but it was a valiant effort […]

DeMarcus Cousins may have to take on a lesser role with the Golden State Warriors. He’s been a primary scorer for most of his career. But with teammates like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant, Boogie won’t need to put up as many shots. For Cousins, this isn’t an issue. If anything he thinks […]

Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins are two of the more colorful players in the NBA, and having them in the same locker room might scare some folks, but Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr feels prepared. Steve Kerr: "I know DeMarcus is known as an emotional player, but Draymond has been preparing me for […]