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The Golden State Warriors have been a completely different team without their system’s architect in Stephen Curry, who has played in only 51 games this season after boasting a clean bill of health during the past five seasons — playing 78 or more games in each. Yet the team’s contrast of play without their All-Star […]

Despite a 40-point mollywopping before entering the postseason, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green remains confident his championship pedigree will kick in during the playoffs. Many have described the team as vulnerable, but the reigning Defensive Player of the Year warned that if there is a team able to flip the switch, it’s them. “There […]

At halftime in the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Utah Jazz, the former were down by 29 points, 62-33. It was a beatdown not expected by many. In fact, it is the Warriors’ biggest first-half deficit in 12 years. On December 30, 2006, the Warriors were down by 31 points, 43-74, against the […]

Kevin Durant is going to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the former MVP is expected not to pick up his player option this summer, though he still intends to stay with the Golden State Warriors by inking a new contract. Golden State forward […]

There is no doubt that the Golden State Warriors helmed by Steve Kerr is one of the best-assembled teams in NBA history. Yet their recent game against the Utah Jazz, looked like a throwback to the days when the franchise was struggling. The Jazz handed the Warriors their first 40-point loss since 2006. The Jazz […]

Utah Jazz wunderkind Donovan Mitchell has amazed us the entire season. In his first year, he showcased his superb knowledge of the game as if he was a veteran. Along the way, he has given us a few highlights to cherish. Against the powerhouse Golden State Warriors, Mitchell unleashed an arsenal of dribble moves then […]

Who’s the real rookie of the year? Utah Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell or Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons? The debate is attracting more attention day after day. Yet if Draymond Green is concerned, the two should just share the award. That’s if we’re living in an ideal world. Per Kyle Goon of The Salt Lake Tribune, Green […]

The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and a lot can still happen despite just a few games left for most teams. This is especially the case in the Western Conference standings where only the top two seeds are set in stone with the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors sitting at the […]

When it comes to stellar defensive play, Golden State Warriors star power forward Draymond Green is certainly an expert in that field. However, when asked on Tuesday about the Utah Jazz’s defense that is led by rising star center Rudy Gobert, Green couldn’t say for sure that Gobert was the 2018 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. […]

The general perception today is that the NBA has become soft. The league was once ruled by grown men who viewed landing a forearm shiver to another player’s chest in the open court on the same level as scoring a basket. The league then was oozing with machismo, resulting in a style of game that […]

For the Golden State Warriors, they don’t have a ton to play for with the last few games of the regular season, but they could help dictate who they play in the first round of the playoffs. If they were to lose tonight in their game against the Utah Jazz, it would eliminate the Oklahoma City […]

Nick Young has seen a complete change of the spectrum, coming from a young Los Angeles Lakers team to a veteran Golden State Warriors team with championship pedigree. For starters, the man known as Swaggy P is no longer playing for himself, but for a common goal — a change even he has noticed over time. […]

With the playoffs right around the corner, the Golden State Warriors should get a little boost with Andre Iguodala expected to be ready for the first game. Steve Kerr said he expects Andre Iguodala to play in Game 1 of the playoffs pic.twitter.com/1lxFMk8sgD — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) April 10, 2018 Steve Kerr told the media […]

When Michael Beasley was drafted with the second pick in the 2008 draft by the Miami Heat many thought the Kansas State Wildcats forward would be a once in a generation talent, as long as he was able to keep his head straight. Unfortunately for Beasley though he got himself into his fair share of trouble […]

Kevon Looney was nearly destined to be a wash after this 2017-18 season, barring a complete transformation of his game. One offseason’s worth of work and 20 pounds lighter, Looney has become one of the most used reserves for the Golden State Warriors, despite the team choosing not to pick up his option earlier in […]

In the midst of a turbulent time following a colossal loss in the 2016 NBA Finals, Draymond Green felt the weight of the world fall upon him as his Golden State Warriors squandered a 3-1 lead after his Game 5 suspension, missing out on a second consecutive championship after a record-breaking season. It didn’t take […]

NBA players are grateful to their fans. After all, apart from paying for actual tickets, the fans lend undying support night in and night out. Yet despite this, it does not give them the right to demand autographs. As reported by Warriors Outsiders co-host Drew Shiller, a fan got too aggressive in seeking Klay Thompson’s […]

Andre Iguodala will be out in the Golden State Warriors’ final game of the season. As reported by Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, the 34-year-old is out with a knee injury and will not play in the Warriors’ game against the Utah Jazz. Only surprise here: Andre Iguodala is out again. pic.twitter.com/2dZBZT3eke — […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Quinn Cook is expected to sign his new contract on Tuesday, after spending near-totality of the regular season as a two-way player and the last one signed by the team. Having gone undrafted out of Duke University in 2016, it wasn’t long until the praise started pouring from some of […]

Kevin Durant was one of the first players to be impacted by the NBA’s one and done rule that was constituted with the 2006 draft. He played for one year at the University of Texas under coach Rick Barnes before leaving and being drafted by the Seattle Supersonics. Durant, however, doesn’t agree with the one […]

Locked into the No. 2 seed in the West and fresh off a 17-point win over the Phoenix Suns, the Golden State Warriors prepare for yet another playoff run, keeping their now-familiar “Strength In Numbers” campaign. Head coach Steve Kerr is glad the motto has caught on among fans and players, but wishes he’d been […]

Steve Kerr took back Thursday’s post-game words following a loss to the Indiana Pacers, where he stated his Golden State Warriors “stopped caring” and didn’t show the right effort, falling by 20 points to a team that is fighting for playoff positioning in the East. The defending champions’ helmsman admitted his choice of words wasn’t […]

NBA games demand a lot from its players. On average, each player is on the court for 20 to 30 minutes. And during that time, players are expected to be on full-throttle. Catching your breath for a few minutes could mean an easy lay-up for the opposing team. JaVale McGee of the Golden State Warriors seems to […]

Omri Casspi was recently waived by the Golden State Warriors to make room for Quinn Cook on the playoff roster. Head coach Steve Kerr shared his side of the story. Below is a clip of Kerr explaining what went into waiving Casspi, as posted by Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle: Kerr on what […]

With two games remaining in the 2017-18 NBA season, the Golden State Warriors had to make a major decision before the playoffs. As Stephen Curry is not expected to play in the first round due to injury, there were multiple reports about Quinn Cook’s future with the team. In order to create a roster spot, […]

At the end of the day, 29 teams are not feeling sorry for the Golden State Warriors during the 2017-18 NBA season. Despite having four All-Stars all in the prime years of their careers, the mental and physical toll it takes to try and win three championships in four NBA Finals appearances has been their […]

With Stephen Curry expected to miss the first round of the 2018 NBA playoffs, the Golden State Warriors had to make an unexpected decision. In order to create a roster spot for Quinn Cook, the defending champions were forced to waive Omri Casspi, who reportedly turned down more money and minutes with the Brooklyn Nets. […]

The Golden State Warriors have parted ways with veteran small forward Omri Casspi. This is according to a report from Chris Haynes of ESPN, who also stated that the Warriors needed to make such a move to accommodate Quinn Cook on their playoff roster. “Golden State waives forward Omri Casspi to make room for the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are rounding into form heading into the conclusion of the regular season. They need to be just that considering that they are fighting for playoff security in the dog-eat-dog world of the Western Conference. On Saturday, the Pelicans sustained their late-season steam with a 126-120 road win over the Golden State […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was “embarrassed” and under the impression that his team had a problem “caring” about the game, in a slapping 20-point road loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. All-Star forward Kevin Durant was mired in a tough shooting night, only 8-of-23 from the floor and a woeful […]

Champion head coach Steve Kerr was not happy with his team’s effort during Thursday night’s road game against the surprising Indiana Pacers. Short-handed as they might be, the Golden State Warriors showed a rather uninspired play from the top down, which drew the ire of the man at the helm. “I think just caring, caring […]

Over the past few seasons, the Golden State Warriors exuded an appearance of invincibility. That’s completely different from what they have been showing recently on the floor. The defending NBA champions have looked vulnerable this late in the season, as they continue to battle with injuries to some of their key players. But perhaps their […]

The Golden State Warriors are good, and at times it feels like they can put anyone in the lineup and they will be just fine. But one anonymous NBA coach has taken it a step forward and thinks that the Warriors could put Damian Lillard in Stephen Curry’s spot and the team wouldn’t skip a […]

In the third quarter between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, Vince Carter accidentally undercut Patrick McCaw. It led to McCaw falling on his tailbone and taken off the floor on a stretcher. Fortunately, his MRI returned structurally sound. According to Warriors PR, McCaw has been diagnosed with a lumbosacral bone bruise and will […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without their sixth man Andre Iguodala tonight against the Indiana Pacers, but will get forward Kevon Looney in the rotation after missing Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. Swingman Nick Young missed shootaround with an illness and is […]

The Golden State Warriors will be gunning for a fourth straight victory when they travel to Indiana to face the Pacers on Thursday night as 1.5-point favorites on the NBA odds at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Golden State’s current streak comes on the heels of a 3-7 straight-up slide, while Tuesday’s 111-107 win in Oklahoma […]

Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors once again visited Chesapeake Energy Arena to face the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night. Durant played well, scoring 34 points with 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the 111-107 win. Fans booed him almost the entire game but it didn’t bother him as usual as he scored 15 […]

When it comes to publishing something for others to read, whether it be a simple article for a school newspaper or a book that will hit store shelves worldwide, proper editing and fact-checking should be top priorities. For one children’s book about basketball that was printed, apparently, this was not the case regarding a question […]