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The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers have embarked into an intense game on Monday night. The two heavyweights, led by Stephen Curry and LeBron James, have headlined the past three NBA Finals matchups and they look ready to do it again in June. The Warriors hold the best record in the Western Conference […]

The NBA’s marquee matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers has gotten off to a spectacular start with a bevy of highlights early in the game. Among the notable matchups is the showdown between Warriors guard Steph Curry and Cavs forward LeBron James. Both teams were trading shots before Curry managed to get the better […]

LeBron James wasn’t ready and Kevin Durant put him on a poster Monday night. At least, LeBron would be at the very bottom of the poster. Durant took a pass on the fastbreak and went as aggressive as possible for a slam dunk despite James waiting for him in the paint. LeBron knew better than […]

It’s no secret that the Warriors and the Cavaliers are the NBA’s next best rivalry. Both teams have met in the last three NBA Finals, and can’t stand each others’ guts because of their constant warfare over the years. Head coach Steve Kerr went as far to say that the Warriors and Cavaliers resemble the […]

Since joining the Golden State Warriors back in the summer if 2016, Kevin Durant has adjusted well to the team and how they go through with their work. He has also formed strong relationships with his teammates and can often be seen enjoying himself with them on and off the court. That includes their pre-game […]

Stephen Curry is often regarded as the best shooter in NBA history. He constantly reshapes the ideology of the game, thwarting defenses and fueling one of the greatest offenses in NBA history. Stephen Curry is truly a marvel player. He is a two-time NBA champion and two KIA MVP. He constantly breaks his own three-point […]

The rivalry of the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is probably one of the most iconic rivalries not just in basketball but in all of sports in the present. The two teams faced in the NBA Finals for three consecutive years — a feat that even the Celtics-Lakers rivalry back in the day […]

It’s not new to anybody that the Golden State Warriors have been one of the deepest and most dangerous teams in the NBA, especially for the last three seasons. The trade deadline is fast approaching, but will the Warriors make any moves? The Warriors can be even stronger without relying too much on outside help. […]

The rivalry between Kevin Durant and LeBron James has been one brewing even before the former signed with the Golden State Warriors. Back in his days with Oklahoma City, Durant lost convincingly to a Miami Heat team, giving James his first NBA championship. The sour taste was likely wiped out of his mouth after showing […]

LeBron James is not someone you can call a ball hog. In fact, he is known not just for his scoring abilities, but also for how he involves his teammates with his passing. But The King seems to not be at his best when facing the Golden State Warriors in the regular season. In the […]

In the last few days, there has been a lot made of rapper Drake apparently donning some tattoos that feature the numbers and nicknames of both Golden State Warriors All-Stars Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry. Following Saturday’s thrilling win over the Toronto Raptors, Curry took the approach of avoiding any more involvement in the strange […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is not just an amazing basketball player. He is also trying to be a good businessman. Durant has multiple investments focusing on the tech world, including companies involved in cloud computing, sports technology media, and delivery services. But he wants to be in business with what he does best […]

The Golden State Warriors took the NBA by storm in 2015 where they went on to win the NBA Finals. A key to their offense has been their 3-point shooting. When Mike D’Antoni became the head coach of the Houston Rockets, the Rockets started playing with the same offensive setup with the hope of dominating […]

It’s become increasingly clear that the Golden State Warriors players have very good relationships off the court, and Nick Young and Draymond Green are perfect examples of that. The two Warriors forwards apparently made a $500 bet on some football games that occurred on Sunday, and from the looks and sounds of it, Green lost. […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is an elite 3-point shooter in his own right. But for some reason, not many people think of him when discussing the best shooters from beyond the arc that play in the NBA. Most people always gravitate toward Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, […]

Over the past three seasons, the entire regular season and the first three rounds of the playoffs only seemed to be a long setup for an NBA Finals showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two teams have met in each of the last three Finals, and the smart money is […]

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers have had the most exciting rivalry in the NBA over the past few years. Both teams have pounded each other in the regular season and in the NBA Finals — where they have met three consecutive times. Although the Warriors have won two of their three Finals matchups, […]

The three-point revolution has led to a new era of NBA basketball. Teams are employing as many as five shooters on the court at a time, allowing for easier driving lanes to the hoop. At the forefront of this renaissance is the Golden State Warriors. Armed with arguably the greatest offense in NBA history, it seems like […]

Last night, the Golden State Warriors were able to close out a tight game against the Toronto Raptors, beating them 127-125. The Warriors held quite a big lead at halftime and few people expected the Canadian franchise to play a competitive second half. The fans were very involved in the game, and Canadian rapper Drake […]

Draymond Green has become one of the best in the NBA at earning technical fouls. He accumulates them at a higher rate than almost anyone, getting him a reputation where now the referees essentially anticipate handing them his way. That wasn’t the case Saturday night when the Golden State Warriors took on the Toronto Raptors. […]

Following their tough two-point loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, Toronto Raptors star guard DeMar DeRozan was understandably not in the best of moods. Their plans of starting another winning streak was thwarted by the visiting team on the night, in what could have been a statement game for them where they’ll be […]

The Golden State Warriors came out firing on all cylinders against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. However, the high-powered Warriors went ice cold in the fourth quarter and nearly allowed a Raptors comeback. As a result, Golden State relied on their superstar combination of point guard Steph Curry and small forward Kevin Durant down the […]

The Golden State Warriors are in Canada to face the Toronto Raptors, and Raptors head coach Dwane Casey had some thoughts about the Warriors on the road. The Warriors have won 12 consecutive road games, adding another tonight in Toronto, an amazing feat that only the elitist of elite basketball teams are able to do. […]

Kevin Durant has been one of the league’s prolific scorers throughout his first 11 seasons in the league. According to Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Durant has once again moved up the scoring list past former star forward Antawn Jamison for 43rd on the all-time scoring list. Kevin Durant surpassed Antawn Jamsion for 43rd place […]

The Golden State Warriors probably were not thinking of paying homage to Kobe Bryant in the first half of Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors, but in any case, the defending NBA champions just dropped 81 points over the course of the contest’s first two quarters. It’s the most points in a half for […]

At this point in his career, Klay Thompson has solidified himself as one of the greatest 3-point shooters of all time. The Golden State Warriors marksman has one of the prettiest releases anyone has ever seen, and he needs almost no time to get a shot off. Even more impressive, Thompson is ultra efficient from […]

The Golden State Warriors have one of the most eligible bachelors in the NBA in Kevin Durant. According to Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, the former MVP wants the L.A. Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan to be his groomsman when he gets married. Fun fact: DeAndre Jordan is one of Durant's best […]

Some good things just have to come to an end. In this case, it was Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson’s 95 consecutive games in which he made a 3-point basket. According to a tweet from Anthony Slater and confirmed by Basketball-Reference, Thompson’s 95-game streak came to an end on Friday night during the […]

The Golden State Warriors are simply on a different level compared to the rest of the league. They are unstoppable on offense and they also boast one of the best – if not the best – defenses in the NBA. This is a team that has a pair of championships and a record-breaking 73-9 season in […]

You reach, I teach. That’s exactly what Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant had in mind when he faked Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo out of his shoes on Friday night at BMO Harris Bradley Center. With the Warriors up 49-45 and a little more than five minutes left to go in the second quarter, […]

Retired NBA star Paul Pierce adores Kevin Durant. So much in fact that he believes the Golden State Warriors’ scoring machine is topnotch at almost everything that he does on the basketball floor. Get a load of this, via NBA on ESPN. Safe to say @paulpierce34 thinks KD is elite 😂 😂 😂 pic.twitter.com/lRMUwts8fr — […]

The Golden State Warriors will have to play another game without their star point guard Stephen Curry. Chris Haynes of ESPN reported Friday that Curry, who recently suffered an ankle injury, will not play in tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Curry practiced recently in a full capacity and was listed as questionable for the match against […]

Stephen Curry was sorely missed by the Golden State Warriors in their home loss to the L.A. Clippers last night. The two-time MVP was nursing a freak ankle injury he sustained during shootaround. Fortunately for Golden State, it seems that Curry is no longer affected by the injury after reports came out of the Warriors’ […]

On Wednesday night against L.A. Clippers, Kevin Durant achieved a exemplary accomplishment. With 40 points, Durant became the second youngest player to score 20,000 points in NBA History. Although the Warriors were swiftly defeated by the Clippers, with absences from Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, Curry was the first teammate to congratulate him with a […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki may be 39 years old, but don’t tell the stat geeks that. Nowitzki has always been one of the best and most efficient shooters in the NBA. Every season, he lights up the stat sheet with high percentages from the field, three-point range and free throw line. This season, as […]

Golden State Warriors sixth man Andre Iguodala does a lot of things well. On a good night, it seems like he does everything well, including shooting the ball despite his best strength being on the defensive end. But this season, Iguodala has had a difficult time putting the ball in the basket. He’s only averaging […]

Even with four of five starters out injured, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to beat up the defending champion Golden State Warriors, 125-106. Playing without Stephen Curry (ankle) and Klay Thompson (rest) did not seem like an impediment for Kevin Durant and Draymond Green to get a win against a team whose best player in […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is just about fed up with his ankle injuries. Not long ago, Curry was forced to sit out a few games when he hurt one of his ankles. Then, at shootaround the morning before Wednesday’s game against the L.A. Clippers, tweaked an ankle again in what was called an […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr likes to joke just about as much as anyone. But he’s probably not laughing after a joke he made on Wednesday night. Before the matchup against the Clippers, Kerr told those broadcasting the game that he thought Lou Williams might go for 50 points because Stephen Curry and […]