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The Golden State Warriors are already the most successful team in the NBA over the past three years, as they have reached the Finals in three consecutive seasons, and won two championships. Their lineup is also considered one of the most talented in league history, which makes them favorites once again to win the title […]

The Golden State Warriors and the front office put forward a free agency extravaganza this summer, bringing back a total of seven players and signing five additional ones to contracts this offseason, keeping president Bob Myers as busy as possible during this free agency craze. Omri Casspi was a bold signing that has flown under […]

Kevin Durant was once again part of a lot of headlines recently, following his mishap on Twitter, where he appeared like he forgot to switch accounts before defending himself. That caused a lot of hilarious reactions from a lot of Twitter users, who had a field day in poking fun at the Golden State Warriors […]

With the ever-changing landscape of today’s NBA, the Houston Rockets’ acquisition of All-Star point guard Chris Paul largely flew under the radar. Despite a season in which All-Star guard James Harden finished second in MVP voting, the Rockets went out and got perhaps the best pure point guard in the league. While it may seem a […]

The never-ending social media wars between Kevin Durant and his critics might have gone deeper than most expect, engaging in any debate and welcoming most trolls who have something negative to say. It appears that his recent online battles might have more than meets the eye, allegedly also having a private Instagram account dedicated to […]

In the next couple of days, the NBA 2K18 video game is set to be released everywhere after months of building anticipation. However, there have a few glitches to arise in the process with those have already garnered a copy of the game. One of which was brought to attention by Reddit user KingCrabz, who recently […]

Over the past years, soccer club Chelsea FC has been known to be a popular destination for big name players, which makes it possible for them to always have a star-studded lineup, and continue to be perennial title contenders in the English Premiere League. However, another superstar from a different sport visited them recently, which […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, throughout his NBA career, has continued to show and voice his strong connection to his hometown of Oakland. In the last several months, Lillard has continually taken shots at the Golden State Warriors over social media. This time it was the Trail Blazers taking a jab at the Warriors […]

A person’s image is very important, as it could make or break, or even pave the way for success for someone. It also holds true for NBA players, who are also public figures, always under the spotlight. One of them who has high regard for it is Kevin Durant, who has not had the best […]

After spending the majority of a season in silence, taking incoming criticism from many-a-source after making a move to the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant followed his glory-filled championship aura by interacting with those who continually criticize him after vindicating himself with his first trophy. Only weeks prior to the start of the season, Durant […]

Kevin Durant’s comments about Under Armour did not come kindly to his teammate Stephen Curry, who has been notoriously the face of the brand for the last three years. “We were never in a bad place,” Durant told ESPN’s Rachel Nichols. “We didn’t have to patch anything up. It was an opinion that I had […]

Free throws. Free throws never change. Or as Rick Barry, a 90 percent career free throw shooter would put it: “It’s the only part of the game that’s a constant. It’s always the same distance, it’s always the same ball, and it’s always the same size basket. It’s the only part of the game you […]

It has been quite a busy offseason for Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant after winning the first NBA title of his career. According to Matthew Panzarino of TechCrunch.com, Durant is set to speak at Disrupt SF for TechCrunch, which is the largest tech startup conference in the country to discuss his ventures in technology […]

Forward Kevin Durant found himself in the rare opportunity to express support for a member of the media; the same media that talked, bashed, and at times discredited his rightfully-earned championship after choosing to sign with the Golden State Warriors last offseason. The 28-year-old has spent his offseason in Los Angeles and was spotted by […]

After winning his first championship with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant is active again on Twitter and responding to his fans — and haters. As most basketball fans know, it is well-documented Durant’s Twitter game is legendary from his relatable tweets to Scarlett Johansson. Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, one of Durant’s followers […]

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 […]