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For the fourth time in his prestigious Toronto Raptors career, star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan is headed to the NBA All-Star Game. For the 2018 edition in Los Angeles, he will be a starter on Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry’s team. DeRozan will also likely have to play against his head coach […]

Kevin Durant took a step back, looking at the Boston Celtics roster now in comparison to last year’s team, noting the team has vastly improved after making the trade for Kyrie Irving. “Hell yeah, they’ve changed. Kyrie is one of the top-three skilled players in the league, in my opinion,” said Durant, according to Melissa […]

With the All-Star Game on the horizon, the untelevised drafting of the teams panned Kevin Durant as the first overall pick by LeBron James, leaving Stephen Curry with teammates Klay Thompson and Draymond Green on his squad. Due to much hoopla surrounding the pecking order of these All-Star selections, Melissa Rohlin of the San Jose […]

Prior to a second and final meeting against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, head coach Steve Kerr sung some praise on fellow colleague Brad Stevens, lauding not only his coaching style but his character. “I swear more than he does,” Kerr joked, according to Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. “But we have […]

With the first official draft officially in the books for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, the consensus has made it clear that Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James’ team is the heavy favorite going in. Needless to say, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has taken offense to the early projections. James’ squad boast a bevy of […]

On Thursday night following the Golden State Warriors’ 126-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Oracle Arena, Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry opened up to the media about the All-Star draft selection process that he and Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James went through. On Feb. 18, the 2018 NBA All-Star Game in Los […]

In the inaugural 2018 NBA All-Star Game draft, LeBron James, this year’s leading vote-getter, chose Kevin Durant with the first pick. After Stephen Curry was unable to choose his teammate, he chose Giannis Antetokounmpo with the second pick according to Ros Gold-Onwude of NBA on TNT. After the Golden State Warriors’ 126-113 win over the […]

Kevin Durant had quite an brilliant idea to poke fun at himself, posting a picture of himself in a tank top with LeBron James’ face after being selected to be on his team for this year’s All-Star Game. The caption “My Next Chapter” was the initial title of his post-decision explanation of why he chose […]

Ahead of a revenge game against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green didn’t seem shocked at first once it became known Kyrie Irving had requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. “No, I wasn’t surprised at all actually,” Green told Vincent Goodwill of Bleacher Report. “Just because I know the type […]

Kevin Durant was prepared to be a part of whichever team picked him for the All-Star Game. His rival, LeBron James, held the No. 1 overall pick as the leading vote-getter, so he expected to be the first player off the list when James and Stephen Curry went on a conference call to determine both […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off perhaps the best quality win of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finally starting to put it all together against a team that can threaten for contention in the Western Conference. Here are five takeaways from a 126-113 win over the Wolves: 5. New unis, new swagger The […]

Being one of the league’s best shot-blockers seems to be becoming more overlooked by the day in today’s NBA. An elite perimeter defender can make even an average defensive unit look very good. When it comes to Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green, the man is simply a mastermind on defense. According to a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green saw the perfect opportunity to dart a shot his critics after Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams delivered a ninja-kick to Bradley Beal’s groin in the third quarter of Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards. Steven Adams with a straight karate kick to Bradley Beal's crotch! 😳😳😳pic.twitter.com/UKRyFlDmdS — The […]

Steve Kerr is truly one of the luckiest head coaches in the NBA. He inherited a potent roster and groomed it into becoming one of the best teams of all time. The Golden State Warriors head coach has achieved substantial success with only three years of experience on the sidelines. Kerr exploded into the head […]

Stephen Curry is arguably the best shooter in NBA history. He is also a two-time NBA champion and the first unanimous MVP in the history of the league. Curry is also one of the most popular players in the NBA, defining the game and altering defenses every time he touches the floor. Against the Minnesota […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is known for many things. He is an NBA champion and the 2017 Finals MVP. He is a brilliant scorer that is perhaps the most dominant offensive force the NBA has seen since Kobe Bryant. In recent years, Durant has been an outspoken individual, which is different from the […]

Kevin Durant, usually a mild-mannered and laid back individual, received his fourth ejection of the season in a game against the New York Knicks for arguing with a referee. On Thursday, Durant received the standard $15,000 fine for criticizing NBA officials. Kevin Durant gets $15k fine from NBA for his postgame comments about refs after […]

Twitter is one of the largest social media websites in the world, but it sure has a plethora of engaged sport fans who spread their own weird ideas about what they believe is going on in the NBA. For example, some die-hard fan posted this odd report about Andrew Bogut being a double agent, spying […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry got his wish to be named as a team captain for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. However, with three other Warriors making the trip as well he will have some tough decisions to make. Curry was apparently given his sheet listed with the names of this year’s participants. As a […]

The National Basketball Referees Association has accepted Kevin Durant’s public apology, as the Golden State Warriors forward expressed sincere regret over his choice words and criticism of official James Williams during a 123-112 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Apology accepted. This is the kind of common ground we hope to achieve […]

New York Knicks legend and color commentator Walt Frazier had his reservations about first-time All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis, criticizing him after he sat out against the defending champions Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Porzingis was sidelined with knee stiffness and didn’t suit up next to his teammates, something that irked the longtime Knicks voice. […]

Only a day after the New York Knicks faced the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, Michael Beasley reflected on his long-standing friendship with Kevin Durant, giving away the possibility that he could team up with him in the near future. “He’s a best friend. Why not?’’ Beasley told Marc Berman of The New York […]

The announcement of the All-Star reserves on Tuesday has divided the opinion of many, as there are others who believe that there are some who deserve a spot more than the ones chosen. Paul Pierce is among those critics, as he made it known that he thinks Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George deserves the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are enjoying a breakout campaign that has them in third place in the Western Conference. Now if only their uniforms matched their lofty standing in the NBA’s pecking order. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr took a shot at the Timberwolves’ uniforms ahead of their game on Thursday night at home. Sadly, […]

Kevin Durant is the latest NBA player to rant against the referees as he was thrown out of the Golden State Warriors’ game against the New York Knicks, his fourth ejection of the season. During a discussion about Durant’s behavior towards officials on NBA Countdown, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned Draymond Green, which didn’t sit well […]

In case you don’t know, Stephen Curry is a team captain for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. The new format for the game will allow team captains to select All-Stars to form their own super team. Apparently, every All-Star is digging into the hype to be selected by either Stephen Curry or LeBron James this […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr found one particular play fascinating during last night’s win over the New York Knicks — and it wasn’t even a basketball play. Kerr’s defensive anchor Draymond Green was the cool head keeping Kevin Durant away from the officials with less than three minutes to play, as the four-time […]

Kevin Durant wasn’t happy with his behavior following a home win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The Golden State Warriors forward was ejected for the fourth time this season, and criticized official James Williams, accusing him of “targeting” him throughout the game, resulting in his ejection. After sleeping on it, the perennial scorer […]

Despite a cold night from the floor, Klay Thompson’s day wasn’t the worst after being selected to the All-Star Game along with teammate Draymond Green prior to facing the New York Knicks. Following the 123-112 win, Thompson was asked if he would campaign to be picked by his teammate Stephen Curry during the All-Star Game […]

Moving on from a bar-measuring loss to the Houston Rockets over the weekend, the Golden State Warriors embarked on the start of a home stretch after a five-game road trip. Having won nine out of their last 10 games prior to the loss, the Warriors looked to right the ship once again. Here are five […]

Kevin Durant has the utmost respect for New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley and his game — and that includes backing him in what most consider an outrageous statement. Beasley had compared his skill set to the likes of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James in the past, two of the top three picks in the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant transformed what might have been a celebratory night for a turning of the page, bouncing back from a loss against the Houston Rockets with a win at home over the New York Knicks. Yet the headlines weren’t dominated by him only taking 10 shots or dishing out a career-high […]

New Orleans Pelicans star center DeMarcus Cousins enjoyed a historic night in the team’s clutch 132-128 win over the Chicago Bulls. Cousins achieved something that had not been done in 46 years after recording 44 points, 24 rebounds, and 10 assists. Fans and players throughout the league were mesmerized by the stat line Cousins produced. However, […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Steph Curry is regarded as one of the best, if not the best, shooter in NBA history. Unfortunately, his prowess will not be on display at this year’s ultimate shootout. For the second straight year, Curry has decided not to participate in the 3-point contest during 2018 NBA All-Star weekend. However, he […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson officially earned his fourth straight trip to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. As a result, it seems he will be quite busy throughout the weekend festivities. Despite playing a supporting role in the Warriors’ star-studded cast, Thompson has maintained his status as one of the deadliest 3-point shooters in […]

The Golden State Warriors are breaking ground once more, as the team has managed to field four All-Stars for the second consecutive season, making them the first team to ever accomplish such feat, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The dynamic duo of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant led the way, as the two leading vote-getters […]

Following last week’s All-Star starters selection, the list of 14 players were leaked by several sources prior to the NBA All-Star selection show on TNT, according to sources like Shams Charania of The Vertical, ESPN’s Chris Haynes, and Adrian Wojnarowski. West: Russell Westbrook (Thunder) Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers) Klay Thompson (Warriors) Draymond Green (Warriors) Jimmy Butler (Timberwolves) […]

Since entering the league back in 2011, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson wasted no time in establishing himself as one of the best shooters in the NBA today. His smooth stroke from his outside shots has led to him being named as one half of the “Splash Brothers,” together with his teammate Stephen […]

Even with another strong start to their season, the Golden State Warriors understand that they need to remain on the pace they’re currently at in order to enter the playoffs on a high note. Steve Kerr also knows how important this is especially after he admitted that the team’s “number one goal” is securing home […]