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Nick Young and the Golden State Warriors are preparing for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that doesn’t seem to be the only thing on the mind of Swaggy P. Kayne West dropped his new album, ye on June 1st, which also happens to be Young’s birthday and he couldn’t […]

By now, everyone on the planet has talked about the final moments of regulation in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. J.R. Smith, the Cavs’ unpredictable shooting guard, has been cursed by every Cavs fan, in every way imaginable– in every nation’s language and dialect. LeBron […]

In the Game 1 showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the broadcast played a remarkable moment captured on camera wherein head coach Steve Kerr was sharing an anecdote to Kevin Durant about the great Michael Jordan. Kerr used the Jordan story — in which then-Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson called out […]

Four-time NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about putting the ball in the basket. He is also not afraid to call out his own mistakes and his inefficiency in Game 1 was no exception. In an article recently published by SF Gate, Durant spoke openly about his poor shot selection on the […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals left us with more than enough talking points. With LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers impressively placing themselves in a position to astonishingly draw first blood in the series, things took a turn for the worse. The Golden State Warriors eventually picked themselves up and took the overtime victory […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green is not one to back away from a challenge. This is why last season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year was glad to hear the news that the Association decided against suspending any player for Game 2. After a late-game scuffle involving Green himself, several players from the Cleveland […]

After ending Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a brief scuffle with Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has added more fire to the flame. Thompson was thrown out of the ballgame just seconds away from the final buzzer after a flagrant foul on Shaun Livingston. In true […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers added Jeff Green last summer for his length, athletic ability, timely offense, and defensive potential in hopes of having him guard the Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant should the two teams meet again in the NBA Finals. It’s happening now. The Cavs and Warriors are battling in their fourth-straight June dance while Green […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson isn’t holding back anymore. Not only did J.R. Smith make himself enemy No. 1 by way of the Cleveland Cavaliers for his end-of-game gaffe in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals, he did the same thing concerning the Golden State Warriors when he accidentally undercut Thompson leading […]

Attention Cleveland, no need to start celebrating the odds evening out a little bit just yet. It looks as though the Golden State Warriors starting five will be completely intact come Game 2. Klay Thompson isn’t just planning on playing in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals, he’s optimistic. He revealed these sentiments and […]

Spoiling a playoff career-high for LeBron James feels like a crime. Heading into Game 1, James’s teams were 23-7 in the regular season and playoffs when he scored at least 45 points. When he poured in at least 50, they were 9-0. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ supporting cast couldn’t help itself. The mistakes came in all […]

In just four seasons with the Golden State Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr has already cemented his place in the history books as one of the greatest coaches in history. In his debut season, Kerr guided the Warriors to their first NBA championship in 40 years. He then followed it up with a record-breaking 73-win […]

Klay Thompson is often an overlooked part of the Golden State Warriors team now, especially since Kevin Durant is in town. He is still one of the most important players on the team, and for the most part of his career, he has done a good job of playing through pain. Thompson credits playing in […]

Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors ended in a controversial manner, but it also started inauspiciously for the defending champions. During the early minutes of the contest, Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson hurt himself after getting inadvertently undercut by Cavs guard J.R. Smith in the […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors was definitely a nail-biter. It took an extra period to decide the victor. And for Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, the game should be a wake-up call for the media. As reported by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Kerr said: “I […]

Klay Thompson definitely is not taking the Cleveland Cavaliers lightly even though he and the Golden State Warriors are the heavy favorites in the 2018 NBA Finals. But when it comes to Tristan Thompson, the Warriors’ shooting guard could care less whether the Cavs’ big man plays or not in Game 2. Speaking to reporters […]

The Golden State Warriors were well on their way to a Game 1 victory when a big scuffle broke out between Draymond Green, Tristan Thompson and other members of both teams. It was pretty clear that something was said between the two guys that prompted both guys to get pretty upset, and now it appears […]

When the report came out from The Ringer about Bryan Colangelo having burner accounts and using them to bash players on his own team, it ruffled some feathers around the league. Burner accounts have been a known thing around the all major sports, but using them to bash players seems to be a knew thing. […]

The Golden State Warriors on Friday got some bad news about the status of one of their most important players. Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced that Andre Iguodala is doubtful to play in Game 2 on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, per Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated. Steve Kerr: Andre Iguodala (leg) is doubtful for […]

Klay Thompson is expecting to play in Sunday’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers after sustaining a first-quarter scare when a slipping J.R. Smith came crashing down into his leg. Thompson was taken out of the game immediately after being fouled and taken to the locker room for further examination. The […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr won’t stand for any excuses, especially not for unwritten rules that have taken part in the league becoming the reason for a scuffle. “I’m on a one-man crusade to dispel these idiotic NBA rituals,” Steve Kerr said, according to Ron Kroichick of The San Francisco Chronicle after his Golden […]

Draymond Green was ultimately shocked to hear that J.R. Smith was aware the score was tied before he took an offensive rebounding opportunity out to the 3-point line, freezing out the last 4.5 seconds of regulation with the score still tied at 107. Posed with the question, Green tried to play the diplomatic approach, but […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals had everything a fan could want out of two teams taking on each other in hopes of a title. Rivalry — check. Drama — check. Buzzer beater — check. Down-to-the-wire action — check. Controversial calls — check. Bizarre moments — check. Overtime — check. Yet it was one particular […]

Stephen Curry has found time to soak in not only the minute details of a frenzied Game 1 of the NBA Finals, which the Golden State Warriors escaped with a 124-114 overtime win, but also looking at the bigger spectrum of taking part in four straight Finals. The Warriors managed to walk away with a […]

It would be like blaming your dog for eating your homework, but instead of the teacher calling you out on your astonishingly unoriginal bologna, s/he decided you would be best served being told that your favorite uncle will see the electric chair as a result of your lies. Does any of that make sense? Of […]

The talk of the town after Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals is J.R. Smith’s blunder in the clutch. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shared his thoughts, noting that it reminded him of a similar play in the past involving Derek Harper, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. “Reminded me of a play […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was in absolute awe of LeBron James after an otherworldly performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. James dropped a bombastic 51 points in a losing effort, shooting a blistering 19-of-31 from the field — taking over the game, stopping runs, and making clutch plays down the […]

Draymond Green has proved a valuable asset to the Golden State Warriors during his tenure as the team’s starting power forward, but the looming end to his contract has been a reason for concern — due only a year after Klay Thompson’s potential extension is slated to come. According to Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, […]

Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals ended with a bang after Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was ejected for an inadvertent elbow to Golden State Warriors point guard Shaun Livingston following his attempt with the shot clock running out. Head coach Steve Kerr has since come to Livingston’s defense for not taking the turnover. His […]

The 2018 NBA Finals are underway featuring LeBron James in a familiar position, as he leads the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors. James is playing in his eighth straight Finals appearance and ninth overall. In Game 1 against the Warriors, the 14-time All-Star delivered in a big way once again with a career […]

For a moment, it appeared as though the Cleveland Cavaliers were on the verge of securing a Game 1 upset in the 2018 NBA Finals. However, the Golden State Warriors caught a break when small forward Kevin Durant’s charge call was later overturned after an official review late in the fourth quarter. Needless to say, there has […]

The Golden State Warriors drew first blood in the 2018 NBA Finals with a 124-114 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game was closer than what the score suggests. Apart from that, the score does not tell how hotly contested the game was. So hot, in fact, that Tristan Thompson was ejected out of the […]

Many blamed J.R. Smith of the Cleveland Cavaliers for his mental breakdown in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant, however, praised Smith for his efforts on the boards. After snagging the offensive rebound, the Cavaliers had one timeout remaining. They could’ve called it and had a great chance at […]

With just 2.6 seconds remaining and the game almost wrapped up, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson got into a scuffle. As seen in the video below, after being tossed out of the game, Thompson was walking towards the referee. He was met by a bunch of Golden State […]

Earlier in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals on Thursday, Golden State Warriors sniper Klay Thompson had an injury scare when he appeared to have hurt his leg after a collision with Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard JR Smith forcing him to momentarily leave the court to get checked. Thompson has since returned, however, and […]

Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee hasn’t gotten a lot of run during these playoffs but in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, McGee has gotten some minutes. During these playoffs, when he has played, McGee has been good for the most part, but he might be wishing he didn’t even make […]

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers tipped off Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals on Thursday afternoon, and it was wild first half that finished with both teams tied at 56 at the half. LeBron James led the Cavs with 24 points, two rebounds, four assists, and one steal on 9-of-11 shooting from […]

The 2018 NBA Finals is off to the kind of start most people expected it to be, as the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors are both supplying high-energy championship basketball and, uh, some Draymond Green antics. In the second quarter of the series’ Game 1 Thursday night, Cavs superstar LeBron James attempted a […]

To end the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry made his routine buzzer-beater near half-court. As seen in the clip below, with the clock winding down, the Warriors pushed the ball after a stop on the defensive end. Lo and behold, they immediately found Curry […]