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The Golden State Warriors are closely trailing the Houston Rockets for the top seed in the West and the best record in the league, with the Rockets holding a 2-1 series tiebreaker this season. Warriors forward Draymond Green was relatively nonchalant a the situation, despite losing the top seed prior to the All-Star break in […]

Following his initial cries for justice after seeing Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia questionably fall over Russell Westbrook’s legs during Saturday’s tilt, Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving doubled down on his stance, noting it was not only him feeling like Pachulia had dirty intentions in that particular play. “I think everybody kind of […]

Upon winning four straight games after of the All-Star break, taking out the Washington Wizards on the road, Klay Thompson is hopeful the Golden State Warriors can keep the foot on the pedal and go in one of their patented streaks, as they have done in the last three seasons. “We’re really trying to win […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry announced on Instagram that he will be wearing special signature sneakers prior to their game against the Washington Wizards last night. He stated that this was for the “My Brother’s Keeper Alliance,” supporting young men and boys of color in their pursuit of higher success in life.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BfwNhiNBzN6/?utm_source=ig_embed On […]

Before their primetime game on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena, head coach Steve Kerr and his Golden State Warriors have kept themselves busy during their brief time in the nation’s capital. On Tuesday, the team went to the African American Museum and spent time with a bunch of kids from […]

Stephen Curry spoke at length about the Houston Rockets’ brash confidence, despite only being within a half game ahead of the Golden State Warriors for the best record in the league. Rockets star James Harden recently told ESPN that this is the best team he’s ever been on, prodding his chances to finally make a […]

The Golden State Warriors aren’t sweating being singled out as the only team not to make a visit to the White House after winning a championship in 2017. Kevin Durant was asked if he had any regrets following the team’s decision to visit the African-American museum in Washington D.C. instead of the customary visit to […]

Kevin Durant is not buying into the notion some analysts had brought to the forefront, stating the Washington Wizards had become better without starter John Wall running point for the team, as they had bested their assists total and assist-to-turnover ratio in the first few games without him. “That’s from people that don’t understand basketball,” […]

The NBA has managed to keep some of its character despite the many changes in officiating throughout the years. Part of its color has been the use of trash talk, that while different, is still somewhat prominent among some of the most competitive individuals in this game, especially some Warriors players. As one of the […]

Stephen Curry’s evolution as the leader of the Golden State Warriors has come a long way since asserting himself as a top-of-the-line star in this league. Besides being one of the most dangerous weapons on the court, the 6-foot-3 floor general has found ways to impact his teammates — a trait that has earned him […]

In the midst of four years of unparalleled success, monotony is bound to kick in at one point or another, but even with the pressure of the world hanging upon the Golden State Warriors last season, they managed to meet and then exceed expectations, capturing their second title in three years. Forward Kevin Durant attributes […]

The Golden State Warriors faced an ugly decision upon winning their most recent NBA championship. Would a team this largely opposed to the government of President Donald Trump attend the customary White House visit, or will they be the first team to publicly pass on the opportunity? Despite the dilly-dallying that followed their immediate championship […]

Having four All-Stars in their lineup and given all the success they’ve had the past three seasons, the Golden State Warriors are now one of the most popular teams in all of the NBA. Their games are mostly sold out wherever they go, as their brand of basketball is also very exciting to watch. The […]

In a recent interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, Golden State Warriors superstar forward Kevin Durant opened up about the players he studied while growing up in Maryland. Durant admits that the first player he tried to emulate was former Warriors forward Billy Owens, who was selected No. 3 overall in the 1991 NBA Draft. […]

Challengers out West appear to be falling away one by one, leaving the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets clear of everyone else and looking likely to meet in the Western Conference final.  They look to have superior lineups right now, and with other teams having problems they need to deal with, the Warriors and […]

Players and coaches from all around the NBA are chiming in on the NCAA scandal, and whether or not college athletes should be paid to play sports for schools that rake in millions of dollars off their likenesses and jerseys sales. Recently, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green added his two cents to the discussion. […]

JaVale McGee had another one of his questionable decisions on the court, but this one turned out very well. He took a fading turnaround jumper that hit nothing but net, but the best part of the play happened next, when the camera panned to Jon Stewart’s face. Javale McGee sinks the turnaround fadeaway jumper and […]

Draymond Green got his 15th technical foul of the season rescinded by the league office on Monday after finding no conclusive evidence the Golden State Warriors power forward was screaming at an official or at the prone Jerami Grant. Green had met Grant at the rim, stuffing a dunk attempt, and attempted to fire up […]

JaVale McGee has been undefeated after being named the permanent starting center of the Golden State Warriors following the All-Star break and his confidence it sky-high. Despite picking up his usual limited-minute run with the team, McGee made the most of his minutes, making five of his six shot attempts, the last one a turnaround […]

The Golden State Warriors are finally in Washington, D.C. to celebrate last year’s NBA championship, but it won’t be taking place at the White House. The Warriors decided against going to the White House, and instead will tour an African-American museum. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, they will have some special visitors on the […]

Among the NBA personalities offended by Zaza Pachulia falling over Russell Westbrook during the Golden State Warriors’ 112-80 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder was former Warriors forward and NBA pundit Stephen Jackson, who denounced the big man for his action. A guest in the set of Undisputed in Fox Sports 1, Jackson emphasized his […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was yet another NBA coach to denounce the NCAA for its actions after an FBI probe revealed a list of names with prospective professional players that received money during their time in college, a violation of collegiate rules. Kerr noted that after all the cases, investigations, and probes […]

Superstar LeBron James became part of a lot of headlines on Sunday following their disappointing home loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star made it known that he thinks shooters are being protected more by the referees than those who attack the basket hard, just like him. While the opinion of the […]

With all the success the Golden State Warriors have had the past three seasons, their players’ popularity has also grown. In fact, a number of Warriors, even the non-All-Star ones, are being sought to be the face of different ad campaigns, as their star power help establish brands and push product sales. United Airlines became […]

Since joining the Golden State Warriors in 2016, JaVale McGee has shown that he can be the rim protector the team badly needs while being a force for them inside the paint. His days of pulling off some questionable plays appear to be part of history now. However, on Monday, McGee once again surprised many, […]

Stephen Curry emerged from the dugout wearing a Golden State Warriors jacket and his hoodie over his head. The two-time NBA MVP was all business. A young New York Knicks fan wearing a Kristaps Porzingis jersey was ready to meet the Warriors’ hotshot. Like Curry, he, too, was all business. When the two finally caught […]

Kevin Durant has grown into one of the most versatile defenders in the NBA. With his quickness and athleticism, the Golden State Warriors superstar can smother smaller guards and prevent them from taking advantage on the offensive end. With his exceptional length, Durant can also cover larger players with ease. Though, defenders do have some […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green signed a deal with Blink Fitness to open 20 gyms in Michigan and Chicago. The Michigan native grew up in Saginaw and attended Michigan State University. Now, he’s headed back to his roots side-by-side with Blink Fitness in a business venture to bring in an affordable way of getting […]

Throughout his NBA career, Kevin Durant has proven that he is one of the most difficult players to defend, as he has the rare combination of size, the ability to score in different ways, and good handles as well. He has continued to showcase his prowess on breaking down his defenders with his variety of […]

Steve Kerr is a young and very successful NBA coach. The five-time NBA champion took over the head coaching ranks for the Golden State Warriors in 2015. Amazingly, the Warriors won the championship that year. In 2017, the Warriors won another title, even after Kerr missed most of the postseason with a severe back injury. […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently the defending NBA champions. Before the Warriors even attempt to repeat as champions, they will face a variety of tough competitors en route to claiming another championship trophy. Out of those competitors, it is pretty clear that the Houston Rockets can become a viable threat to the Warriors’ championship […]

The Golden State Warriors will have rookie forward Jordan Bell back from injury tonight against the New York Knicks, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The University of Oregon product won’t take part in the starting lineup, but will get significant minutes, giving head coach Steve Kerr a chance to save some mileage on […]

The NBA has decided they will not take any action against Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia, after he awkwardly fell over Russell Westbrook during Saturday’s 112-80 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post. https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/967626797834620929 Pachulia has a poor reputation preceding him, which led to the likes of […]

In an unforeseen chain of events, the NBA league office has rescinded Draymond Green’s 15th technical foul, one which was assessed to him after stuffing Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant at the rim during Saturday’s 112-80 win, according to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks. https://twitter.com/jonjonwise/status/967591834468810753 Green was visibly yelling at the crowd, as a means […]

Now acting as the enforcer and key low-post presence of the New York Knicks, Enes Kanter still hasn’t forgotten all the agony he experienced from the Golden State Warriors. As you may remember, Kanter was on the 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder team that squandered a 3-1 Western Conference Finals lead to the Warriors. Adding insult […]

The saga involving the intent behind Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia’s awkward fall over Russell Westbrook has brought many sides to the argument since the highly-anticipated Saturday night matchup concluded. Unsurprisingly, Steven Adams; who has taken a kick to the groin as graciously as a 6-foot-11 big man can, said no on-court retaliation would […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry could join a very select group of elite company tonight at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks, joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only players to have reached the 50-point milestone multiple times at the mecca of basketball, according to Elias Sports Bureau. A […]

The New York Knicks have resolved to make the most of the remainder of the season by playing their young pieces through the last 23 games after the All-Star break. With only 21 left coming into Monday’s showdown at The Garden against the defending champion Golden State Warriors, coach Steve Kerr noted just how important […]

The skirmish between Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony put the fire into a game that had the makings of a night of fireworks. Yet Durant said upon his arrival in New York that there is nothing but love and respect for his former Team USA running mate. […]