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New Golden State Warriors addition Nick Young is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s back-end game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Connor LeTourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. The swingman suffered the injury after taking a hard spill, lasting only 16 minutes on the floor while collecting seven points in the effort. Young is very […]

Earlier his week, one dude out of over a billion Chinese people woke up, stared at his toaster, and decided that one of the reasons God put him on this Earth was to make Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson doodle his autograph in that piece of appliance. The Warriors were in China on Thursday […]

No team was able to solve the Golden State Warriors’ offense last season. The Warriors made their way into capturing their second Larry O’Brien Trophy in three years back in June mostly by riding a frenetic offense that had so many deadly offensive talents that it proved impossible for opponents to stop Kevin Durant, Stephen […]

The Las Vegas shooting massacre last Sunday shocked the entire nation and sparked another wave of heated debates about gun control. There were over 50 dead bodies and hundreds of injured people left by that incident. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been among those clamoring for the government to amend laws that would […]

Over the last few years, Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry has become one of the league’s most popular players. An intriguing part of this has been his ability to connect with the casual NBA fan. During an interview with Connor Letourneau of SFGate.com, a Chinese fan voiced  precisely why they follow the 29-year-old. […]

New Golden State Warriors addition Nick Young has managed to capture the hearts of fans in China, especially a particular one who wore a customized shirt with his old No. 0 before his actual No. 6 had been made official. “I dream of Nick Young,” Wang, a 16-year-old point guard from Guangzhou with “Swaggy P” […]

For almost two decades now, the Western Conference has dominated the league. They have had a record above .500 against the East in 17 of the last 18 seasons. A Western Conference team has won the championship in 12 of those 18 seasons as well. If you thought the dominance might end this season, you […]

Despite two championships, two MVP seasons, becoming a surefire All-Star and a top jersey seller for two seasons in a row, the Golden State Warriors considered offering Stephen Curry less than the supermax contract he was slated to make this summer. Curry was one of the key signings in the Warriors’ agenda, making his stay […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was not happy with his team’s conditioning level after the first set of a double-header against the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking a 111-97 loss after building a strong lead in the second quarter. “I think our conditioning needs work,” said Kerr. “As I mentioned earlier we were tired, kind […]

Under Armour hopes to bounce back from a stock pitfall this fiscal year with the release of the Stephen Curry’s signature line; the Curry 4, this time with the “More Magic” colorway, which drops on Saturday, Oct. 7. This new iteration, which was initially slated to become only a China exclusive, will be released there […]

Kevin Durant soaked every second of Stephen Curry getting roasted by a Chinese reporter who asked him about his foul trouble, after the Golden State Warriors point guard picked up five fouls in 24 minutes of play in a 111-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. The Finals MVP smiled, then looked intently at […]

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant flashed their kicks and posed for an Instagram photo hours after their preseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ3Zf-bgIFV/?taken-by=stephencurry30 Much had been made about the differences between the Finals MVP and the two-time MVP’s shoe-driven rift during this offseason, after the former, a Nike athlete, mentioned during an […]

Following the huge announcement made by the NBA on the changes that the league office will implement on the All-Star game format, many have given their thumbs up for the proactive approach as they feel that the change will benefit fans the most, by having a more competitive exhibition game. Golden State Warriors head coach […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, Klay Thompson is focused on helping the Golden State Warriors win their third championship in four consecutive NBA Finals appearances. With numerous teams in the Western Conference improving, Thompson will be relied upon to guard the opponent’s best guard. While Thompson is only 27 years old and is in […]

Despite now being a part of the Indiana Pacers, Victor Oladipo fired back at his fellow former Oklahoma City Thunder player Kevin Durant for the comments he made against the franchise recently. It can be recalled that the reigning Finals MVP of the Golden State Warriors caused quite a stir when he tweeted some disparaging […]

JaVale McGee and the Golden State Warriors have made the most of their stay in Shenzhen, China; ahead of their double-header against the Minnesota Timberwolves, starting with tonight’s game. Though for some reason, he’s found himself touring the country with his former Washington Wizards teammate Nick Young, now reunited as members of Golden State. The […]

Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr commended Klay Thompson’s willingness to take less money in the future, similar to the way Kevin Durant did this summer, in order to keep the team’s core intact. Thompson said earlier this week that he’d take a few million less if it meant that this group could stay together longer, given […]

Klay Thompson didn’t have the best of luck showing off his hops during his last trip to China earlier this summer, when he infamously ate it after attempting a 360 slam in front of the Chinese media while promoting his Anta sneakers. This time around, he plans to change that perception if the right opportunity […]

Ini light of the recent changes made to the All-Star Game format, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn’t shy away from saying what has been in many people’s minds since the mid-February festivities took place in New Orleans. The new format will not feature East or West for the first time, have two team […]

In a survey polling all 30 NBA general managers, the select few responded to 47 different questions about the best teams, players, coaches, fans, and offseason moves. The GMs overwhelmingly favored the Golden State Warriors with 93 percent of them picking the reigning champions to repeat. In the 16-year history of NBA.com’s GM Survey, no team has been […]

The Golden State Warriors had a blistering offseason re-signing seven of their own players and adding more in the process to bolster an already star-studded roster. Among them was shooting guard Jamal Crawford, who at one moment could have taken the spot of Nick Young, who was also in conversations to join the team, being […]

The NBA’s announcement of the changes in the All-Star game format caught many by surprise, as many did not expect it to happen as soon as this coming season. It has drawn mixed reactions from fans and members of the basketball community, as it meant an entirely new makeup in the midseason festivity. When former […]

Stephen Curry has made his return to the links in a racing helmet, even during the Golden State Warriors trip to Shenzhen, China for a couple of preseason games against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Oct. 5 and 8. The Warriors point guard, turned part-time avid golf player tried a new twist to his driving skills, attempting […]

In the last three seasons, the Golden State Warriors have become the powerhouse team in the league behind three trips to the NBA Finals while earning a pair of NBA titles. It should come as no surprise to hear that the Warriors lead in jersey sales with two-time MVP Stephen Curry also being the top jersey […]

In the last three seasons, the Golden State Warriors have become the top team in the league behind their talented and deep roster. One of the key cogs to the Warriors’ success has been All-Star guard Klay Thompson, who has become one of the league’s top two-way players. However, there has been some concern arising about […]

In the last several days, the Golden State Warriors have garnered national attention after President Donald Trump decided against having the team visit the White House. This has since seen many of the players and coaches on the roster voice their responses about the entire situation. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, it has led […]

Racial injustices affect people from all walks of life. Just ask Stephen Curry, who spoke to ESPN’s Chris Haynes about how his stature as a famous and rich athlete isn’t enough to shield him from being subjected to the vileness of racism in the country. “I’ve heard a lot of backlash from this whole thing […]

It did not take long for the Golden State Warriors to trim down their roster ahead of the start of the regular season. Following their preseason opener against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, the team announced that they have waived Antonius Cleveland and Alex Hamilton. Both players saw action in the game, but only received […]

It may just be the start of preseason, but Andre Iguodala’s handles already look tight and ready for the regular season. The Golden State Warriors forward gave Paul Millsap a first-hand look at how tight his handles are as he sent new Denver Nuggets forward crumbling to the floor after a nasty behind-the-back crossover in […]

Draymond Green finally got presented with his Defensive Player of the Year Trophy before the Golden State Warriors’ first preseason game against the Denver Nuggets at Oracle Arena. But the usually unflappable Green was caught a bit by surprise by the person who presented him with his trophy: his childhood hero and four-time Defensive Player […]

In his second stint with the Golden State Warriors, Matt Barnes won his first championship as they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals in five games. While Barnes started in five of his 20 appearances during Kevin Durant’s injury, the Warriors decided to sign Nick Young and Omri Casspi in free agency. […]

Golden State Warriors swingman Nick Young was just having one of those moments, sharing some of his random thoughts on Twitter. Young mused on Twitter what life would be like as a dog, which seems like a perfectly innocent random thought to come out of his mind. What would life be like as a dog […]

Outlandish remarks from LaVar Ball are no longer new. However, he might have just made his craziest comment yet since claiming he can beat Michael Jordan one-on-one with an arm tied behind his back. Speaking on the Flagrant Two podcast, LaVar made a bold prediction for his son, Lonzo Ball, and the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

Golden State Warriors forward and Finals MVP Kevin Durant turned 29 years old on September 29. And for his natal day, he got a cupcake-themed birthday cake which included his recently-released Nike Cupcake shoe along with some red velvet cupcakes. Warriors teammate Jordan Bell posted a photo of Durant’s cupcake cake on Instagram, which USA […]

Phoenix Suns rookie Josh Jackson caused quite a stir when he recently described himself as least like Stephen Curry and called the two-time MVP “small and unathletic.” After getting some grief on Twitter for those comments, Jackson explained exactly why he said what he said. Apparently, it’s just a matter of semantics, as Jackson came […]

The Golden State Warriors made good on their promise to foot the bill for this year’s championship parade in Oakland, paying nearly $787,000 on top of the half-a-million in-house costs of celebration inside Oracle Arena after winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The payment does not include an extra $244,000 that was put on […]

Phoenix Suns rookie forward Josh Jackson had a few interesting takes during an appearance on a YouTube video feature by Vice, but perhaps none was more interesting than when he compared himself to Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry. Jackson was answering questions while strolling down the street, and when it was time for him […]

The Golden State Warriors have made the most of their first week of training camp and have proven to be every bit of the well-oiled machine they proved to be at the end of the 2016-17 season, clicking on all cylinders. Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry can be seen drilling top-of-the-key treys one after the […]

Following a championship season, Kevin Durant is now a different player coming into his second year at training camp with the Golden State Warriors. The 2016-17 camp and season served much as an introduction to the system, one he quickly picked up on, but still needed to pick up on different aspects of his game. […]