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Jonas Jerebko finds himself in a great situation. He’s joining the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors who only seem to be improving. Jerebko is a role player that could fit in nicely with the Warriors. Jonas Jerebko on where he fits in with the Warriors pic.twitter.com/0uAe4YaILZ — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 16, 2018 “Obviously […]

Although they won’t necessarily ‘need’ him for their championship run, one of the biggest question marks for the Golden State Warriors this season will be the health of their newest All-Star, DeMarcus Cousins. Coming off arguably the worst injury an athlete can get in an Achilles tear, Cousins will have a teammate who can offer […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has faced a wave of criticism early in the Summer League, after struggling with his shot, combining for a futile 9-of-37 in his first two games in action. Perhaps the comparisons to two-time MVP Stephen Curry have hurt him more than anything, as many have expected his elite range […]

When NBA legend Ray Allen and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry stepped out on the green to participate in the Tahoe celebrity golf tournament, everyone figured that the only contest between them would be who had the better short game. But after someone set up a hoop on the course, the two shooters couldn’t […]

The father and son tandem of Dell Curry and Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry were part of this year’s American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament that started last Tuesday. The interesting part, however, was Dell betting Steph that he wouldn’t trail by more than 20 points when the tournament ends. It’s a little unusual considering that […]

The two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors will enter the 2018-19 NBA season as commanding favorites to three-peat next June, according to oddsmakers. They added DeMarcus Cousins with their taxpayer mid-level exception, while their closest competition, the Houston Rockets, lost both Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute in free agency. Even if the Warriors […]

Almost precisely two years after Kevin Durant’s infamous “My Next Chapter” announcement, the the Golden State Warriors sent another wave of shock and dismay across the NBA world. DeMarcus Cousins, a four-time All Star and arguably the best center in the league, decided to sacrifice a substantial amount of money to add even more firepower […]

The Golden State Warriors have won three championships in the last four years. And with the addition of DeMarcus Cousins this summer, they may be on their way to another ring. If this doesn’t spell dynasty, we don’t know what will. Of all the people in the sporting world, Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner, wants the […]

After several skirmishes with trolls online, two-time champion Kevin Durant took his petty talents right in person, right in front of a fan who wanted an autograph. In the video below, the Golden State Warriors star, who’s out in Chicago, apparently tells a father not to let his son follow him around for an autograph. […]

LeBron James going to the Los Angeles Lakers is a topic that we can all agree as ad nauseam. It seems that James is the axis upon the NBA’s world revolves. Whether people like it or not, the four-time MVP is still the face of the league, even though he has lost in each of […]

It’s the dog days of summer, so expect some NBA players to stay on social media more often than when the league’s schedule is on.  Some, though, may have to put their phone down and take a break from the internet a bit because the habit doesn’t seem to help them enjoy their break – […]

As many as five teams have sent representatives to watch guard Rodney Stuckey put out an individual workout in Las Vegas, according to international reporter David Pick. The Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies, Brooklyn Nets, and the Indiana Pacers were in attendance for the 10-year veteran’s workout at Impact Sports. The 32-year-old […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has recently drawn a wave of criticism by political activists after posing for a photograph with the Israeli SWAT Department during his offseason tour, where he met Israel President Reuven Rivlin. “It’s not every day that I meet an All-Star,” Rivlin said, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (via […]

As far as the Golden State Warriors’ championship teams are concerned, newly-signed Detroit Pistons center Zaza Pachulia is probably at the bottom of the totem pole. Known for their ultra-small lineups (often to close out games), the Warriors simply have not much need for a traditional center like Pachulia or JaVale McGee any longer – even […]

In the last four seasons, the Golden State Warriors have become the standard bearers in the league with four straight NBA Finals appearances while winning the championship three times over that span. It has put the rest of the team on notice to have to shape up their rosters to have a shot to dethrone […]

The Golden State Warriors made the surprising addition in free agency by landing All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million deal. Although it is a significant acquisition for the Warriors, there have been questions about when Cousins will make his return to the court next season, as he’s making his way back from […]

Kevin Durant remains an intriguing future free agency chip after signing another one-and-one deal with the Golden State Warriors this summer. The New York Knicks could make a pitch to Durant, who could consider playing at The Mecca of basketball due to his relationship with business manager Rich Kleiman, a New York native, and with general […]

When most fans are upset that a player left their family team, they might curse at them on social media or take to the streets and burn their jerseys. One New Orleans Pelicans fan upset by DeMarcus Cousins leaving his favorite team for the Golden State Warriors decided to take his old Cousins jersey to […]

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 […]