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Andre Iguodala has been an integral part of the Golden State Warriors even since the multi-faceted swingman arrived in the Bay Area via a trade in 2013. Iguodala could have left the Warriors last year as a free agent, but ultimately decided to stick to the team that he won two NBA titles with despite […]

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors tipped off Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals series, and things got heated, well, fast. Guard James Harden scored five quick points for the Rockets on a three-pointer followed by a layup over a defending Kevin Durant. After landing from the made layup, Harden turned and happened […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr refused to reveal the team’s starting lineup heading into Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets. Just 20 minutes prior to tip-off, Golden State’s lineup was revealed, and they’ll be going small with their death lineup of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, Kevin […]

Following weeks of anticipation, the Golden State Warriors are finally set to play the Houston Rockets in what should be a highly competitive Western Conference between two of the league’s most explosive offenses. Each of these teams have adopted the modern NBA playing style that has become the standard set for the entire NBA to […]

A few hours before the Western Conference Finals tips off, Steve Kerr was asked to reveal his starting line up. The head coach refused, understandably. As reported by Anthony Slater of The Athletic: Steve Kerr asked to reveal his starting lineup 90 minutes before tip of Game 1: "No" — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 14, […]

On Monday, the world of bookmaking got an earthshaking news when the Supreme Court finally decided to legalize sports betting in the United States. The decision is expected to have enormous repercussions to sports. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has obviously started to feel its effect when he jokingly told reporters he’s going […]

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are getting ready for Game 1 of the 2018 Western Conference Finals on Monday night. More importantly, however, both head coaches in Steve Kerr and Mike D’Antoni are preparing their respective teams for one thing they’re both known for: going on extended scoring runs. Often times in the […]

The Western Conference finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets will feature a ton of star power. The Warriors have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and of course Kevin Durant. The Rockets, on the other hand, have the likes of Clint Capela, Eric Gordon, Chris Paul, and James Harden. Former […]

It has now been over a month and a half since Golden State Warriors guard Patrick McCaw suffered a frightening lower back injury (lumbar spine contusion) against the Sacramento Kings that has kept him away from a basketball court. Fortunately, according to a tweet on Monday afternoon from NBA Insider Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green won’t buy into the concept of zoning into the Houston Rockets’ ‘Big Three’ of James Harden, Chris Paul, and Clint Capela, but rather look to defend every piece of their offensive puzzle coming into tonight’s series. The Warriors’ defensive engine was asked about his scouting of the Big Three, […]

Golden State Warriors rookie forward Jordan Bell’s approach to basketball changed simply after one heartfelt conversation. Following a 20-point loss to the Indiana Pacers late in the season, a performance coach Steve Kerr had named “pathetic” and “embarrassing” to describe his players’ effort — Bell sat next to Kevin Durant on the plane trip back home, […]

LeBron James’ moment of the day didn’t come on the court on Sunday, but rather off it, reciting a play-by-play of what went wrong throughout a 25-point Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Coming into the eve of Game 1 at the opposite coast, Golden State Warriors head coach […]

As Clint Capela trudges forward on his quest for an NBA Championship, the knapsack slung over his shoulder holds the horn of a unicorn and remnants of the Steiffel Tower tucked inside. Through two rounds, Capela has battled against two All-NBA-caliber centers, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, and been the best big man on the […]

The Golden State Warriors will not have home court advantage for the first time in three years, matched up against the Western Conference’s top-seeded Houston Rockets. But don’t believe this team is wandering unto uncharted waters, having experienced it first-hand in a loss to the L.A. Clippers in the 2014 playoffs. “It was just a […]

The Golden State Warriors have seen a defensive renaissance after the end of the regular season, showing a completely revamped spirit in their first two playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans with a renewed presence. Coming off a season with the most losses since the Steve Kerr era begun […]

The rivalry between Stephen Curry and Chris Paul has been one of the most watched of its kind over the last few years of playoff competition. Formerly a young, up-and-coming star on the rise against a veteran floor general, the roles have changed since, with Curry going from little brother to dominating matchups and even […]

P.J. Tucker was one of the key acquisitions of the Houston Rockets this season. While he’s a decent 3-point shooter, his main role is to defend the opposing team’s star player. In the Western Conference Finals, he’ll most likely be matched-up against elite scorer Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors. As reported by Drew […]

Clint Capela is not shy about making his belief in his team known. The Houston Rockets center doubled down on a prior Jan. 20 post-game claim that he believes his team is better after taking down the Golden State Warriors a second time, winning the season series 2-1. Asked if that belief has remained intact, […]

As the Golden State Warriors take on the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals, expect two-time MVP Stephen Curry to go one-on-one with James Harden in some possessions. Curry acknowledged this fact and commented on the difficulty in guarding Harden. As reported by Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Curry observed that Harden is an […]

By and large, the Golden State Warriors are coasting in these playoffs. They have only lost two games so far in the postseason and remain as the top favorite to win in the NBA Finals this June. In 2015, however, the Warriors found their backs against the wall as early as the second round when […]

It is undeniable that Jerry West played an instrumental role in the success garnered by the Golden State Warriors. Not only did the Dubs win two championships under his tenure as a team executive between 2011 and 2017, but the building blocks he helped establish have placed the Warriors in an enviable position in which […]

An interesting subplot in the Western Conference Finals will be the meeting between Chris Paul and David West. The two were teammates for the New Orleans Hornets back in the day, both making All-Star teams and showing a lot of early potential in the playoffs. Of course, since then the two have gone elsewhere with […]

In the old days, a fast break automatically meant attacking the basket hard. In the modern era of the NBA, it is no longer uncommon for a player to opt for a pull up three as opposed to a theoretically higher percentage option of driving strong to the basket. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve […]

The upcoming Western Conference Finals is packed with the biggest names in the game today. The defending champions Golden State Warriors have two former season MVP winners in Stephen Curry  and Kevin Durant. They will be going against the winningest team this year in the Houston Rockets that boasts one of the most dynamic backcourt […]

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are set to take on one another in the Western Conference Finals; a matchup that promises to be filled with fireworks and, perhaps, chippiness.  One head-to-head tilt that will surely catch everyone’s attention is that of former MVP Kevin Durant and this season’s favorite for the same award […]

It is no secret that Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is one of the best shooters the league has ever seen during its illustrious history. This is so true that it has his star teammates in forwards Draymond Green and Kevin Durant in awe over his killer instinct. In a well-written feature […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly one of the scariest players to square off against in the NBA. However, there is one team that is capable of striking fear into the heart of the “Greek Freak”. It goes without saying that the Golden State Warriors have no shortage of firepower on their roster. According to ESPN’s […]

Steve Kerr has never been afraid to use anyone off of his bench, and most series it’s different guys that are getting the run off the bench. One of the guys who hasn’t seen a ton of run during the playoffs is Nick Young, who has been inconsistent at best so far this year, but […]

The Western Conference Finals cannot come any sooner. This highly-anticipated match-up between arguably the two best teams this season has been labelled by some as the “real” NBA finals. As we all wait for Monday night, analysts and casual fans alike have put in their two cents worth on the numerous factors that will have […]

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have not even stepped on the court yet, but the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas is already cashing out bets in favor of the Warriors. According to a Nugget sportsbook general manager, by way of ESPN’s David Purdum, if you are one of those fans who already placed […]

Nick Young of the Golden State Warriors is known for precisely two things. One of them is apparently not his ability to talk about Detlef Schrempf. The first thing he is known for is his unconscionable shot selection, in large volumes and in progressively longer ranges — occasionally leading to shots that could be best described […]

To be voted as the NBA Players Association (NBPA) president and then re-elected again is no joke. It means your fellow NBA players have a lot of faith and respect for you. Considering that the Houston Rocket’s Chris Paul is arguably the best point guard in the league, it goes without saying guys like Stephen […]

Following a brief hiatus to end the 2017-18 NBA season, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry came back strong in their series versus the New Orleans Pelicans. As a result, the Warriors are on their way to their fourth consecutive Western Conference Finals. There was some concern at the start of the postseason that Curry’s lingering […]

As the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets get ready to battle, one of the stories being revisited revolves around one of the Dubs most steady veterans. Just how close did Andre Iguodala come to leaving the Warriors for the Rockets last summer? The Rockets really pursued Andre Iguodala and after Chris Paul signed […]

Throughout the season, Klay Thompson has been asked about a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, and although he hasn’t talked a lot about it he has said the same thing every time, that he wants to continue to be a Warrior. Klay Thompson says he wants to stay. Per sources, he backs it […]

The Houston Rockets are set to meet the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Both teams have laid out their scouting report. Kevin Durant of the Warriors gave a general breakdown of the Rockets’ defense, which has improved a whole lot this season. As reported by Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Durant […]

The Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors kick off the Western Conference Finals on Monday night at the Toyota Center, and given the fact that these two teams are not known for liking each other, chances are high this series will get chippy. Warriors coach Steve Kerr was asked about the chippiness that this […]

Helmed by offensive master Mike D’Antoni, the Houston Rockets are known for high-scoring affairs, laced by three-point baskets all over coupled with an offensive display by James Harden. But this year, the Rockets seemed to be deadset on improving their defensive game as well. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, however, commented on how the […]

The Golden State Warriors are back in the Western Conference Finals for the fourth straight year. But this time, things are a little bit different, as their foes — the Houston Rockets — are the ones who have the homecourt advantage. As reported by Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Klay Thompson shared his thoughts […]