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Despite head coach Steve Kerr coming back to the sidelines, acting head coach Mike Brown wasn’t bummed to go back to his assistant coach role — seeming as happy as ever to do a post-game interview after the Golden State Warriors‘ 132-113 Game 2 win. Brown was asked what it was like when he first […]

The Finals series so far has been dominated by the Golden State Warriors after winning the first two games by an average of 20.5 points. The Cleveland Cavaliers are not looking like the defending champions and are having a very difficult time stopping the offensive firepower that the Western Conference Champions possess. Fans have not been […]

During the earlier parts of Monday morning, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, who are facing off in the NBA Finals right now, were reported to have collaborated on a song back in 2011. The current-Cleveland Cavaliers star worked out with Golden State Warriors star Durant during the NBA lockout, when James was with the Miami […]

While this year’s Golden State Warriors may be playing in a different era than the Michael Jordan-led 1996 Chicago Bulls squad, many have already been comparing them, especially with the postseason dominance the Bay Area team has displayed so far. ESPN even went as far as speaking with six different Las Vegas oddsmakers to find out […]

The NBA Finals this year has so far been a lopsided affair, dominated by the Golden State Warriors, who have won the first two games by an average of 20.5 points. While it’s easy to think that fans are not enticed to watch the series anymore, its viewership actually increased by five percent from last season. […]

The Golden State Warriors rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 on Sunday night to grab firm control of the NBA Finals with a 2-0 series lead. However, the Warriors have remained even-keeled through the entire situation given the quality of opponent in front of them. Following Game 2, Stephen Curry offered much praise […]

Upon his return to the sidelines, head coach Steve Kerr got to see the other side of the coin with his Golden State Warriors, going from a tie of an all-time best four turnovers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to a whopping 20 turnovers in Game 2. The skipper assured that despite coming out […]

When the Golden State Warriors put together their super team last summer by adding Kevin Durant to an already stacked core for an investment of over $50 million projected over a two-year span, there are many question marks that remained. While the questions on the court have been answered with their stellar play, one question remains – Is there […]

LeBron James and Kevin Durant may be facing off against one another in the NBA Finals for the second time in their careers, but back in 2011 the two were on the same team making a hip-hop track. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, James and Durant collaborated on a song that was never released […]

In all honesty, these Finals have not been too competitive. This goes hand in hand with the playoffs being even worse, where you already know who would win each series (with an exception in a few East series) before they even started. Unfortunately for most NBA fans, other than Warriors fans, this has been the […]

Klay Thompson snapped out of a playoff-long struggle, busting out of it with his most efficient game of the postseason — tallying 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the floor and 4-of-7 from deep in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The long-range sniper has been mired in a shooting slump, logging three different games […]

Following another sizable win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had plenty of praise for the two top dogs of this postseason — Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. The do-it-all power forward admitted that Curry and Durant have been “more locked in than I’ve ever […]

The betting line for the NBA Finals is quite steep, but for an All-Pro running back like LaSean McCoy, there’s nothing wrong with putting a little money on the line to make some pocket change. The 28-year-old Buffalo Bills tailback put a whopping $200,000 on the Golden State Warriors beating the Cleveland Cavaliers on a straight bet […]

Despite two blistering 30-plus-point performances in the first two games of the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant is still looking forward to the Golden State Warriors putting their full potential together in this series. The Warriors won Game 1 with an excellent display of discipline at the defensive end, staying home on the Cleveland Cavaliers outside […]

The current Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr, has been out of the playoffs for a full two and a half series. After coaching in Game 2 against the Portland Trailblazers, he left the head coaching seat to his first-hand man and former Cleveland Cavaliers coach, Mike Brown, who was more than a sufficient replacement for the […]

Steve Kerr took on his first post-game press conference since late April and did so with his characteristic sarcasm riding side by side with him. When asked if he had a plan to stop LeBron James going on the road for Thursday’s Game 3 at Quicken Loans Arena, the Golden State Warriors head coach couldn’t […]

Through a swap in the small forward spot of the starting lineup, the Golden State Warriors have already proven their offseason acquisition to be the right move, as Kevin Durant has outscored Harrison Barnes‘ offensive output of last year’s seven-game finals through only two games in this year’s NBA Finals. Per @ESPNStatsInfo: Durant's 71 pts […]

One of the biggest problems that teams face when facing these juggernaut Warriors is that even when you whether the storm of their amazing attack, they will hit you with excellent defense. With defensive players in Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala in particular, it was easy for coach Steve Kerr to set […]

Despite coming off two convincing home wins to go up 2-0 in the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, point guard Stephen Curry isn’t quite ready to smell the roses through this unbeaten playoff run. “They’re going to keep coming, man. There’s a lot more work for us to do.” Curry told reporters, according to […]

Stephen Curry starred in one of the best plays of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, drawing a much-desired one-on-one isolation matchup against LeBron James — first seemingly caught up in a world of trouble, then gathering himself to put his opponent on skates and finish between him and Kevin Love at the rim with […]

Before Game 2 of the NBA Finals started on Sunday, it was announced that Steve Kerr will return to the Golden State Warriors‘ bench and coach the team for the first time since the opening round of the playoffs. It caught many by surprise, especially his players and coaching staff, who did not expect him […]

The Golden State Warriors rolled to another convincing win in the NBA Finals over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 on Sunday night. One of the signature plays from the contest featured Stephen Curry getting past LeBron James for a contested bucket at the rim. However, it appears that the two-time defending MVP may have gotten away […]

The Golden State Warriors are riding high through the first two games of the NBA Finals after cruising past the Cleveland Cavaliers to hold a commanding lead in the series. Following Game 2 on Sunday night, Draymond Green was asked about playing alongside both Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant to which Green brought up a […]

The Golden State Warriors have always had the knack for shooting three-pointers with high volume and accuracy, and the addition of Kevin Durant this year only gave them another scoring weapon to bolster their firepower. Their high-octane offense was in full display once again Sunday night, as the Dubs blew out the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second consecutive […]

Through the Golden State Warriors‘ unblemished playoff run, one of the underlying storylines has been the shooting struggles that Klay Thompson has experienced. The All-Star guard finally put together a strong offensive outing in Game 2 of the NBA Finals scoring 22 points on an efficient 8-of-14 shooting including 4-of-7 from beyond the arc along with […]

Despite coming off a huge victory in Game 2 over the Cavaliers, Draymond Green still got irritated quickly after a reporter asked him a question during the postgame press conference. The reporter wanted to find out how the 26-year-old Michigan State product has been able to restrain himself from emotions when he’s playing, unlike in […]

Game 2’s matchup of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers did not disappoint — or not initially anyway. There were certainly apparent adjustments made to correct the mistakes in Game 1 from both teams, and they didn’t come without their rewards. The Cavs played much better than in Game 1, although […]

The Golden State Warriors remain unbeaten in this year’s postseason, extending their winning streak to 14, which is the longest in NBA history. Their dominance has been very evident with their margins of victory, and on Sunday night’s Game 2 of the NBA finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they once again won by double-digits, 132-113. That […]

The Golden State Warriors cruised to another convincing win in Game 2 topping the Cleveland Cavaliers, 132-113 on Sunday night to grab a commanding lead in the NBA Finals. Kevin Durant was once again at the forefront of notching a double-double with a game-high 33 points on 13-of-22 shooting from the field along with 13 […]

Stephen Curry put his court vision on display during the third quarter of Sunday’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals, making up for his six first half turnovers with a gorgeous no-look dime to Shaun Livingston in transition during Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Check out the highlight below: Dime. (ABC) pic.twitter.com/IrXKY6JLul — Golden State […]

Following yet another convincing loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James was one of the first to try and head to the visitors’ locker room, but was ultimately impeded by security due to a fan brawl taking place in the stands. Watch the video below: Fans started fighting near […]

Chef Stephen Curry was back in the kitchen, this time cooking on one of his biggest foes, taking LeBron James off the dribble and finishing with a smooth layup in the middle of traffic. Seemingly trapped near the sideline, Curry kept his poise and took a few dribbles before taking King James head on and […]

With tonight’s awaited return of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr came questions about his decision to jump in at this time and how he felt his team has done in his absence. Declining to comment about the specifics of his health condition, Kerr admitted the decision had to do with feeling well enough […]

Draymond Green‘s seventh and last technical foul of the 2016 playoffs was perhaps the pivotal moment that change the entire scope of the NBA Finals, turning a sure-shot 3-1 lead in the series to an unforeseen comeback for the ages for the Cleveland Cavaliers, taking the last three games in a row to earn their first-ever […]

Stephen A. Smith has always been one of the most vocal media personalities with his comments often raising numerous eyebrows. Regardless if his statements are accurate or way off, it’s hard to not hear what he has to say. When Kevin Durant decided to switch sides last summer and left Oklahoma City for Golden State, Stephen A. Smith […]

The Golden State Warriors may already have enough motivation to win ahead of Game 2 on Sunday, but they are still going to receive a huge boost with the news that head coach Steve Kerr will be available to coach the team on the night. Per sideline reporter David Aldridge, the fourth year head coach is feeling […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady took to Instagram to show his hometown Golden State Warriors some love, including point guard Stephen Curry and his “dad shoes” — but couldn’t help getting a bit conscious of his other acquaintances in the league, including LeBron James in the post. Brady posted a photo of the Curry 2.5’s […]

With the imminent rumors of the San Antonio Spurs “serious interest” in point guard Chris Paul — Golden State Warriors consultant and Hall of Famer Jerry West has been one of the L.A. Clippers‘ offseason targets in order to help keep Paul home during this pivotal offseason. Amid the rumors, Warriors president and general manager, Bob Myers, […]

Despite an impeccable playoff run since mid-April, shooting guard Klay Thompson wasn’t afraid to admit he and his teammates have sorely missed the presence of their skipper, Steve Kerr. “We miss his voice, obviously,” Thompson said Saturday, according to ASAP Sports. “His knowledge of the game is incredible. Just his demeanor — he has such a calming […]