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JaVale McGee has seen his Golden State Warriors team undefeated since being named the starting center following the All-Star break. While he’s still playing less than 20 minutes every game, as usual per his asthma issues, McGee admitted he does indeed do something different this time around with the responsibility of being in the starting […]

Draymond Green has been the working gear behind the Golden State Warriors’ success during the past three seasons and Thursday night, it wasn’t any different, as Green stepped up in the absence of Stephen Curry to propel this team to a gut-check 110-107 win over the San Antonio Spurs. While Kevin Durant carried the scoring […]

Stephen Curry is in line to join a league of his own, this time sharper than ever — now on pace to have the best mid-range shooting percentage of the last decade, according to Nate Duncan of the Dunc’d On podcast. The Golden State Warriors point guard is shooting a blistering 59.8 percent from the […]

As the NBA regular season winds down there is quite the battle taking place for the number one seed in the Western Conference. After Thursday nights games the Golden State Warriors kept pace with the Houston Rockets and they sit a half game behind them for first place in the Western Conference standings. As much […]

Kevin Durant wore his sheriff badge once inserted into the game at the 7:03 marks of the fourth quarter, helping his Golden State Warriors rally from a three-point deficit and draining shot after shot in a gutty 110-107 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 2014 MVP was locked-in to the fullest, making 5-of-6 from […]

The Golden State Warriors have decided to sit out their star point guard Stephen Curry for the next two games, after he suffered a sprained ankle in the opening minutes of the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Curry won’t travel with the team, instead, staying at […]

Whenever the Golden State Warriors are being talked about, most of their success is credited to the stellar play of their four All-Stars, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. However, they also have a formidable supporting cast that equally deserves high praise. One of them is JaVale McGee, who has given them […]

Earlier in his career, Stephen Curry has suffered a number of ankle injuries during games. It has forced him to miss some matches, and made him conscious of his movements on the court. The good news for Curry is he was able to remain healthy the past three years and helped the Golden State Warriors […]

In 2016 the Golden State Warriors were up 3-1 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and most thought the series was over, and that the Warriors had the title virtually in their bag. Evidently, that wasn’t just the fans who thought that though, even some players like Klay Thompson thought that was how […]

The Golden State Warriors with the run they have had have put themselves up there with some of the best teams of all time. One thing is usually common about good teams as they are all confident in their skills and what they can do. That isn’t any different with the Warriors, and Steve Kerr […]

There is no doubt that Stephen Curry is one of the best shooters in the NBA today. He has proven time and time again that he can knock down shots from almost anywhere on the court, including clutch three-pointers, whenever his team needs it the most. The former back-to-back MVP also has a pregame shooting […]

Despite opposing viewpoints on the matter, the general consensus around the Golden State Warriors is that they won’t chase the Houston Rockets for the No. 1 seed, even if they are merely half a game away from catching them. “I don’t worry about what Houston is doing,” coach Steve Kerr told Michael Lee of Yahoo […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has a lot of friends on the team, but his best friend may be his dog, Rocco. The relationship between Thompson and Rocco is well-documented. Thompson even received a birthday cake recently that was shaped like Rocco wearing his blue Warriors jersey. Thompson is on record saying that […]

Draymond Green isn’t sweating the ultra-competitive race taking place atop the Western Conference, where four teams are rabidly vying to stay in the best spot possible prior to the end of the season. The Houston Rockets have railed off 17 straight wins, and while the Golden State Warriors have the shortest streak of any of […]

Draymond Green knows just how long Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden has been waiting for a crack at an MVP award. The Beard has been in the conversation for the last three seasons, first losing to Stephen Curry in 2014-15, then again in 2015-16, as Curry was named the first unanimous MVP, and most […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without sixth man Andre Iguodala and rookie forward Jordan Bell tonight when they take on the San Antonio Spurs, according to Logan Murdock of the San Jose Mercury News. Iguodala injured his wrist late in the first quarter of Tuesday’s 114-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets, though he was […]

Steve Kerr candidly remembered his days playing under Gregg Popovich after first meeting the then-young coach in 1998 after he had been dealt to the San Antonio Spurs in a sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls. The now 52-year-old coach admired Popovich’s offbeat style of coaching, where he yelled at his stars consistently, keeping them accountable […]

The season of constant suffering from the injury bug will continue for the San Antonio Spurs (37-27) for tomorrow night’s nationally-televised game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. According to a tweet earlier today from Spurs beat reporter Michael C. Wright of ESPN, San Antonio has confirmed that they indeed will be without star forward […]

Stephen Curry is in line for having one of the best shooting seasons in his career, currently shooting 49.5 percent from the field, 42.4 percent from deep, and 91.8 percent from the stripe — numbers only a whisker shy of the elite 50/40/90 club. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Golden State Warriors point guard […]

Head coaches Gregg Popovich and Steve Kerr have been often outspoken about social injustice and various political issues, which have arisen in the last few years — so often that fans have motioned for the two to run for office. This idea took off last season when a group of fans was inspired to create […]

Before the duo of Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich became two of the most successful coaches in the NBA, they were player and coach — tasked to meet the same goal through very different roles. The two first met in 1998, after Kerr had departed the Chicago Bulls after five successful seasons with the team. […]

Zaza Pachulia saw his first healthy scratch of the season after the younger, more athletic JaVale McGee made his sixth straight start for the Golden State Warriors following the All-Star break. The 6-foot-11 veteran sat by his locker, scratching his head and wondering why he hadn’t seen any time on the court against an energetic […]

The Golden State Warriors have taken over the NBA in the last few years, transforming into a league darling thanks to the successful ticket and merchandise sales, and their huge success in drawing great TV ratings when showcased in national TV. Among the underrated fans is none other than TNT’s Shaquille O’Neal, who offered Stephen […]

The top four teams in the Western Conference have been on an absolute tear during the 2017-18 NBA season, winning 39 combined games straight in between them, plowing through the rest of their competition as they all make a run for the highest possible seed prior to the postseason. According to A.J. Neuharth-Keusch of USA […]

After being traded to the Utah Jazz and subsequently waived, Derrick Rose is now a free agent once again. With the deadline to sign with an NBA team on Thursday, Rose’s time is running out. If he’s still able to contribute to a championship contender, where are the best fits for him? Before listing possible […]

The Golden State Warriors were met by a feisty Brooklyn Nets squad on Tuesday night, but as the game went on, the defending champions’ savvy proved to be too much for the lowly Eastern Conference team, hence a 114-101 outcome in favor of the Warriors. The night was marred, though, by the sight of rookie […]

Given all that he has achieved in his career, Kevin Durant made it known recently that he doesn’t care about individual awards anymore. Having won the MVP trophy before and an NBA championship as well, the Golden State Warriors star is more concerned about finding out what’s next for him. Durant also said that he […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jordan Bell has surprised many so far this season, including the defending champions themselves. He has carved himself a role in the rotation and proven to be a valuable piece to the puzzle. But on Tuesday night, the Warriors suffered a big blow. Bell went down with an ankle injury during […]

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love made a lot of headlines recently after he admitted that he is struggling with mental health issues. It truly takes a brave person to disclose that kind of information about himself, and it has drawn a lot of praise from his Cavs teammates and fellow players around the league. […]

The Golden State Warriors will be shorthanded on Tuesday when they face the Brooklyn Nets, as their reserve big man, David West, will not be able to suit up for them on the night. It has been reported by Anthony Slater of The Athletic that West has a cyst on his right arm, and is […]

The Golden State Warriors left the sour taste of a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers behind after the All-Star break, chaining together five straight wins entering tonight’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Beyond their recent success has been Houston’s relentless streak, as they have also won five straight since the break, making it a […]

A little over a week ago Klay Thompson talked about how he believed the Golden State Warriors could run the table, and how it was important that they did. “We’re really trying to win every game going into the playoffs. And it might be unrealistic, but it’d be nice to do that, We’re right on […]

The NBA is home to star athletes who inspire not only basketball players but also artists. Hip-hop rappers, in particular, have included the league’s best players in their bars. From directly mentioning their names to highlighting their skills and other basketball jargon, the league with all its talent and tales of triumph can make any […]

The race in the Western Conference is as furious as it’s ever been, with third to eighth place battling with very little room to breathe, separated by only 2.5 games from top to bottom. The leaders of the pack — the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors are separated by an even slimmer margin […]

There has been a lot of chatter over the last few months about how the NCAA and NBA can co-create a system that works for the best of both leagues. Some believe the one-and-done rule should be abolished altogether, and some believe that players in the NCAA should be paid, and there are a lot […]

For the last three years, the Golden State Warriors have dominated the NBA. In 2015, the Warriors seemingly came out of nowhere to win their first championship in the Stephen Curry-era against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their historic offensive prowess backed by their incredible defensive abilities made them virtually unstoppable. At this time, […]

Over the course of his career, Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant has evolved tremendously. Initially, Durant used to be a promising young player in OKC that couldn’t fully dominate the game like he does now. In this season, Durant has become a dominating force on both offense and defense. Durant’s uncanny ability to […]

Kevin Durant was one of the main proponents for young athletes to take their future decisions on their own hands an have the chance to go through a stint in the G-League immediately after graduating high school. Following today’s story, which noted commissioner Adam Silver is working on a pathway to revert the one-and-done rule, […]

Stephen Curry is expected to be available to play against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, after rolling his ankle by stepping on Zaza Pachulia’s foot during a Friday night game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to Logan Murdock of the San Jose Mercury News. Curry had a full three days after tweaking his right ankle […]