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Draymond Green has defied his odds coming into the NBA, drafted as the No. 35 overall pick by the Golden State Warriors, and notably able to memorize every player selected before him in that 2012 NBA Draft. But his trajectory into the upper echelon of a star-studded league has come from more than just a […]

Plenty of NBA players have mocked the recent NBA rankings put out by ESPN, which have raised many eyebrows between players, fans, and other analysts. One of the rankings that jumps to eye is Carmelo Anthony slotted at No. 64, only one spot above bench spark plug Marcus Smart, and behind the likes of Robert […]

The NBA 2K18 fever is at a high now especially with its general release happening very soon. From players, to their family members, they are all enjoying the video game, especially if they received an advanced copy of it. That includes Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala and his son, who is a fan of […]

Golden State Warriors guard Nick Young has developed the reputation as being one of the more quick-witted players in the NBA. Young was at it again clowning Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard in a recent post by the team showing him donning a pair of Nike socks when he’s solely being endorsed by […]

The Miami Heat and the Golden State Warriors will team up as a rescue superteam to air lift more than 100 pets, who were stored away prior to Hurricane Irma, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Players will help take these pets from local Miami-area shelters to no-kill shelters in Oakland. […]

Kevin Durant’s undying love for hoops didn’t waiver during the NBA lockout, always seeking the thrill of coming onto a basketball court and shredding through the defense in order to score. Former NBA swingman and Los Angeles native Dorell Wright, was one of the people receiving a message from the lanky forward, jonesing for some […]

Draymond Green and LeBron James have a checkered history on the court and have been key rivals during the Golden State Warriors-Cleveland Cavaliers Finals trilogy. However, the Warriors star expressed his appreciation for James and his decision to leave the Cavs for the Miami Heat in 2010, which has had a huge impact on the […]

Andre Iguodala is best known for his impressive skill set on the court. From the way he plays defense to scoring on clutch plays, he has made a name for himself as one of the better two-way players in the league today. However, there’s one nickname he’s being called that he is not a fan […]

You could populate a new nation with salty Oklahoma Thunder fans, who continue to feel bitter about Kevin Durant heading to another team in last year’s free agency. It’s not just ordinary fans who feel that way, however. Even Durant’s old Thunder teammates remain rancorous of Durant’s generally perceived soft move. You could easily tell […]

Following the shake from the controversial ESPN NBA Rankings for this upcoming season, C.J. McCollum; who has proven to be an aspiring journalist himself, took to Twitter to prompt the players ranking journalists on their different strengths, weaknesses, and more — the same way NBA players have through the years. Longtime journalist and Turner Sports personality […]

A great deal of the Golden State Warriors’ success can be alluded to the presence of Andre Iguodala. The veteran swingman could easily be a starter for any other NBA team, yet he remains as a luxury to the Warriors off the bench. Known for his multi-faceted game, the former NBA Finals MVP owns bragging […]

When media outlets start churning out player rankings, you know that the NBA season is just around the corner. These lists are consumed right away by fans as though they were sharks racing towards a bloody chunk of meat. What follows are countless hours spent by everyone on dissecting and debating the integrity of the […]

Earlier this year, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson was named the new president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. During a recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Johnson revealed that he had offers to join the front office for a few other teams in the league notably the Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, […]

Winning an NBA championship could bring a lot of things to a player. It could mean the start of a more successful professional career, a lucrative contract in the future, higher confidence, and in JaVale McGee’s case, new ink on his arm. The Golden State Warriors center took to his Instagram account recently and shared […]

After the introduction of the Golden State Warriors’ partnership with Rakuten, Draymond Green shed light on what’s been a very busy offseason — one that has seen many faces in different places, from old to new — all taking part in this swap frenzy. “It’s been a lot of moves, for sure,” said Green. “I […]

Last week, Nike released the latest pair of sneakers for Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant that feature some unique features to the footwear. One of which is the bottom of shoes displaying Durant’s stats from the 2017 NBA Finals where he unanimous won the MVP award that placed over the all the criticism he […]

The Golden State Warriors’ partnership with Rakuten for a jersey patch sponsorship isn’t only the most lucrative among the 14 teams that have decided to choose a brand to don during this NBA season, but also the first to tap into the international market to bridge the gap and branch out. Forwards Draymond Green and […]

The Golden State Warriors signed by far the largest jersey patch deal earlier this week, selling the coveted space on their jersey parallel to the Nike swoosh to Japanese technology company Rakuten, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell. The deal is for the next three years at $20 million per season, nearly doubling the second-highest deal the Cleveland Cavaliers signed with […]

Colin Kaepernick may be having a hard time getting looks from NFL front offices, but when it comes to gaining support, he doesn’t even have to try. The free agent quarterback has been getting plenty of love from society for his fight for social equality and against police brutality, though his stands seemingly come at […]

Dion Waiters is a proud Philadelphian, while Kevin Durant is a D.C. kid. So when Waiters’ Philadelphia Eagles and Durant’s Washington Redskins met in Week 1 of the NFL season, the former Oklahoma City teammates decided to take in the big game between the two rivals together live. There was a short video posted on […]

As Colin Kaepernick remains unsigned by an NFL team, he has continued to receive support from former and current players around the league. He even got the support from one of the best players of the NBA today, as Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry posted an Instagram story with the caption “#FreeKaep.” Steph […]

With roughly five weeks before the start of the season, Stephen Curry took time to address some of the claims by LaVar Ball, who twice said his son, rookie Lonzo Ball, was better than the two-time MVP. The Golden State Warriors guard wouldn’t go tic-for-tat with the loudmouthed Ballfather, instead laughing at the extent of […]

The blockbuster Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade caught most of the NBA world by surprise. Not Stephen Curry, though. The Golden State Warriors star told Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer that nothing in the league surprises him and that those types of blockbuster trades are par for the course in the NBA. “Nothing in this league […]

Kevin Durant caused quite a stir late last month when he took a shot at Under Armour by claiming that nobody wants to play while wearing their shoes. His statement caused the shoe and apparel giants’ stock to drop by three percent, however, what surprised many was the fact that the reigning Finals MVP, who is […]

If Stephen Curry had his way, he’d only be halfway through his NBA career. The Golden State Warriors star told Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer that he plans on playing 16 years in the league just like his father, Dell, and that eight years into his career, he has a greater understanding of what it’ll […]

In an appearance on ESPN Radio’s “Marcellus and Kelvin”, Lonzo Ball said that he was working out with former Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash and current Golden State Warriors main man Kevin Durant at the Lakers’ practice facility this past Saturday. “KD came up there to work out last week. I got to work out with him and that […]

Stephen Curry can nonchalantly drill a three-pointer from quite a range, but will he be as accurate in his prediction of the Carolina Panthers’ record he made way, way early in the NFL season? Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer sat down with the Golden State Warriors spitfire guard just before the Panthers take on […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is no different from other NBA players, who’ve grown wary and annoyed of aspiring Taekwondo jin Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s on-court antics and exploits. That didn’t stop Lillard, however, from expressing his appreciation of the reigning Defensive Player of the Year in an Instagram post on Saturday […]

After the 2010-11 NBA season, the Chris Paul trade involving the then-New Orleans Hornets and two Los Angeles teams is well-documented. With Paul spending six seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers and traded to the Houston Rockets this offseason, new information has been revealed. Prior to being traded to the Clippers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN […]

After dealing with ankle injuries early in his career, Stephen Curry has played a huge part in morphing the Golden State Warriors into the juggernaut they are today. The point guard has endeared himself to fans with his lights out shooting performances and wizardry when handling the rock. As a two-time NBA champion and MVP, […]

After re-signing all of their core players and improving their bench depth, the Golden State Warriors are the favorites to win their third championship in four consecutive NBA Finals appearances. While numerous teams have improved during the offseason, it appears they are all chasing the Warriors at this point. With Stephen Curry on the third […]

Some people just have too much time on their hands — enough to assemble an entire art portfolio of NBA logos reimagined as Pokemons. Imgur user deezlobs, is exactly that type of person, as he recently uploaded to the image-hosting site his complete work which shows NBA logos recreated using Pokemons as inspirations. First introduced […]

Kevin Durant was taking none of the comments coming from those wanting to discredit Tracy McGrady as a worthy 2017 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. The Golden State Warriors forward took to Twitter to claim McGrady as one of the best scorers of his era. The game will always be about buckets. When […]

It might be an entire season after Kevin Durant parted ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but some of his former teammates still hold a very real grudge with the four-time scoring champ to this day. Enes Kanter, who lives in the same apartment complex as the Finals MVP, was warned with anticipation. “I’m not […]

The Golden State Warriors have enjoyed one of the most dominating runs the NBA has seen. They have won two out of the last three championships and are the overwhelming favorites to repeat in the 2017-18 season. After struggling with health issues during last year, Golden State head coach Steve Kerr appears ready to lead […]

EuroBasket 2017 was the last international run for Georgia captain and Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia. It has been a memorable summer for Pachulia after winning the NBA Championship with the Warriors. He was granted the Order of Honor in his home country last month and had a fun time playing for them, even […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a dominating stretch in this year’s playoffs that saw them post a nearly unblemished record on the way to their second NBA title in the last three seasons. Golden State has constructed an incredibly deep and talented roster that has led to them already being listed as the […]

During the championship celebration of the Golden State Warriors last June in downtown Oakland, team owner Joe Lacob promised a gift to their fans that the team will cover all the costs of the victory parade, and not burden their taxpayers with any additional expenses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSxAW1VPjps&t=4m50s Almost three months after the eventful day, the Dubs […]

The Golden State Warriors have won the Larry O’Brien trophy twice in three seasons now, and former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy thinks that their dominance isn’t ending any time soon, especially with the lack of challengers in today’s NBA. The LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers were the only team that was able to put up […]