Golden State Warriors Articles - Page 507

Once in a while, stories pop up about players from opposing teams talking to one another, sharing advice. Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers are the most recent ones to join the trend. As reported by Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Green has been texting playoff […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, considered to be one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, is now entering the entertainment arena. As reported by Marisa Guthrie of The Hollywood Reporter, Curry has inked a deal with Sony Pictures. The contract is a development deal with Curry’s new production company, Unanimous Media — named […]

It’s quite rare to see genuine banter in the NBA podium. Press members will try to stir the pot with questions that would provoke players or coaches and lead to a quotable quote or two that would make the series more personal and engaging as they try to use it as bulletin board material to […]

After liking an anti-Russell Westbrook comment on Instagram, Kevin Durant has come forward to explain his action. The Golden State Warriors forward is saying that it was an accident, and not the kind of accident that involves a burner account. Kevin Durant tells ESPN he inadvertently liked the IG comment that was critical of Russell […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant just turned a lot of eyes with an Instagram action. Durant was caught liking a comment that was critical of Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook, suggesting that Russ is the problem for the team not winning. Take a look at the comment KD liked: The drama […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 League wrapped up it’s first season last summer. No one knew how big three-on-three basketball would become, but the nation-wide summer tournament turned into a huge hit and fed fans’ thirst for more basketball in the NBA’s offseason. Last year, 40 players joined eight BIG3 teams, and this year, a pool of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has expressed his desire to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks until the end of his career, much like Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, and Manu Ginobili have done over the course of 16-plus seasons in the league. Yet 11-year veteran Kevin Durant warned the young star on the rise to not let himself get […]

When the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title in 2015, Alvin Gentry was already looking ahead. During the postgame celebration in the locker room, he called out for Anthony Davis and told Steve Kerr that they were going to get back there. At that point, Gentry had already been hired for the New Orleans […]

Acting coach Ettore Messina will get another whirl at the clipboard for Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors, leading the San Antonio Spurs in place of the grieving Gregg Popovich on Tuesday at Oracle Arena, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Messina coached in Games 3 and 4 after Popovich’s wife; Erin, […]

Closeout games are always the toughest. A phrase that has always been uttered by playoff analysts in every sport, but one that has now been made into a reality for the Golden State Warriors, who were unable to top the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of their first-round series. Head coach Steve Kerr wasn’t […]

In a game where the defending champion Golden State Warriors could have pulled off a second consecutive four-game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs, the Spurs flexed their muscle during Game 4 en route to a 103-90 victory over the Warriors to force a Game 5. Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson […]

The San Antonio Spurs took Game 4 of their series against the Golden State Warriors. The win kept them alive in the series. It was also a statement that the San Antonio matchup won’t be a walk-in-the-park for the powerhouse Warriors. Draymond Green gave the credit that the Spurs deserve. He knew that the Spurs […]

NBA players are one of the toughest competitors in the world. They are willing to do anything just to get that win — even if it means shoving their opponents to the ground. Yet off the court, when they see a tinge greatness from their foes, they are not afraid to swallow their pride and show […]

The San Antonio Spurs with their backs against the wall in Game 4 grabbed a huge win to keep their playoff hopes alive for at least one more contest. It was a balanced effort on both ends of the court that helped lift the team to their first victory in the series against the Golden […]

The San Antonio Spurs with their backs against the wall in a win-or-go-home Game 4 on Sunday afternoon pulled out a huge win. It was a collective effort on both ends of the floor that helped them edge the defending champions for the first time in the series. Veteran guard Manu Ginobili was a huge […]

The Golden State Warriors played the first three games of their series against the San Antonio Spurs pretty well and they didn’t look like they were really missing Stephen Curry a ton. In Game 4 though their spacing lacked and they were having issues scoring points. The Warriors are one of the best teams at […]

As the Golden State Warriors are looking to sweep the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2018 NBA playoffs, Stephen Curry participated in non-contact drills during the team’s recent practice. While there were expectations Curry could return in time for the second round, there is now a level of uncertainty. According to […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar forward Anthony Davis has been an absolute beast this season. On Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, that trend continued when Davis had a monster 47-point performance and the Pelicans held on for a thrilling 131-123 victory in Game 4 to sweep the Blazers. Immediately after the win, Davis was […]

As the Golden State Warriors look ahead to sweep the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday during Game 4 of their first-round series, head coach Steve Kerr provided an update on Saturday after practice about the health of Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry’s knee. When asked about Curry’s Grade 2 MCL sprain, Kerr said that […]

As the Golden State Warriors look to advance to the second round with a win on Sunday, it appears that they won’t be too shorthanded. Of course, Stephen Curry will still be out but Kevin Durant and Shaun Livingston are both expected to play. Both Kevin Durant and Shaun Livingston practiced today, expected to play […]

Shortly before 1:00 p.m. EST on Saturday afternoon, news came down the wire stating that Ettore Messina will be filling in for Gregg Popovich as the San Antonio Spurs head coach for Sunday’s Game 4 matchup against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference quarterfinals. Spurs announce Ettore Messina will coach again tomorrow in […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of sweeping the San Antonio Spurs in their first-round playoffs series, but while that sounds exciting for Dub Nation, there is something else that is getting Warriors guard Nick Young all hyped up: an upcoming Kanye West album. Bday just got even better https://t.co/S7RCp6PSxr — Nick Young […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is slated to start participating in portions of practice starting tomorrow, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. He’s set to be re-evaluated once again in a week. The Western Conference Semifinals could start as early as Apr. 28, which would allow for this re-evaluation to come a day prior […]

JaVale McGee’s playoff performances have been just the jolt of energy that the Golden State Warriors needed to start this postseason run. Yet what is most surprising is that he ranks 28th all-time in win shares per 48 minutes among players logging over 500 playoff minutes, according to Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report. This puts […]

Draymond Green is yet to show out with a triple-double in this postseason, but he has been doing more than enough to prove his doubters wrong, thinking his days as a defensive powerhouse were long gone. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year hasn’t backed up his 2017-18 defensive numbers to that degree, but his […]

In a Game 3 that the San Antonio Spurs had to win at home in order to have any shot at a comeback in the series, the Golden State Warriors slammed the door shut when they pulled away in the second half to a 110-97 victory on Thursday night. Warriors star power forward Draymond Green […]

Towards the end of the regular season, the Golden State Warriors seemingly limped to the finish line unhealthy and their defense out of sync. But so far against the San Antonio Spurs, Draymond Green and the Warriors’ defense have gradually improved as the team is beginning to finally click again. On Thursday night at AT&T […]

The Golden State Warriors have taken a commanding 3-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs following their 110-97 victory on Thursday night. However, it almost seemingly ended with yet another injury to one of their star players. Small forward Kevin Durant had tweaked his ankle near the end of the game. According to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, he is […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled off a Game 3 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, 105-90. While most of the fourth quarter was a blowout with Golden State on top, the defending NBA Champions did receive a pair of injury scares. Already without Stephen Curry for the last couple of weeks, the […]

The Golden State Warriors have been surviving the last couple of weeks without All-Star point guard Stephen Curry as he recovers from an MCL sprain to his left knee. While he appears to be getting closer to a return, especially considering the fact that he’s traveling with the team and was seen doing workouts prior […]

Tonight’s Game 3 matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors at AT&T Center will have quite an emotional burden hang on it following the death of Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich’s wife, Erin, yesterday after a long battle with an illness. Coach Popovich will not be in attendance tonight, but longtime Spurs shooting […]

After news of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich’s wife Erin’s death shook the basketball world on Wednesday night, countless NBA players and fans took to social media to share their condolences for the Popovich family’s loss. One of those players was Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry, who posted a picture […]

After politely declining to comment on the passing or Gregg Popovich’s wife; Erin, on Wednesday; Steve Kerr spoke at length about his memory of her, as the two coaches go back decades as friends and now colleagues. “It was devastating news,” said Kerr. “Erin had been courageously fighting a battle with some health issues for […]

A Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs has been a daunting task in itself for the Golden State Warriors in recent years, but now down 0-2 and with their season in danger of an 0-3 hole — it’s almost certain they will come with guns blazing for tonight’s matchup. Head coach Steve Kerr is […]

On Wednesday night, as several teams around the NBA were on the court in playoff contention, news came down the wire stating that Erin Popovich, wife of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, passed away at the age of 67 due to complications from an illness that she had been dealing with for some […]

After not having many words to react to the death of Gregg Popovich’s wife, Erin — caught off guard after a Wednesday practice, Kevin Durant mourned the loss of the San Antonio Spurs legend, emphasizing the collective support the NBA as a family will provide for him during this trying time. “I want Pop to […]

The NBA world was placed under a gloomy cloud when tragic news about San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich’s wife passing away was released to the public. Popovich is one of the most respected figures in the NBA, making the outpour of support already expected in this moment of grief for the whole family. His […]

Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr clarifies earlier reports that Stephen Curry would be out for three weeks. As posted by Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Kerr cleared Curry’s situation. Various media outlets reported that Curry will be out for three weeks. Kerr said that there is no definite timetable so far: “It was probably […]

Head coach Gregg Popovich and his San Antonio Spurs are in the middle of a heated playoff series with the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, but on Wednesday evening, they released some unfortunate news. Via a press release, the Spurs announced that Popovich’s wife, Erin, passed away after being ill for a long period […]