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Kawhi Leonard‘s third-quarter injury was a crucial factor in the Golden State Warriors 113-111 come-from-behind win against the San Antonio Spurs, and not one Draymond Green can easily write off. After collecting 26 points in the game, Leonard was declared out of the game after suffering two rolls of his left ankle in the same […]

If Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale thought he was getting away with the rant of the year — think again. San Antonio Spurs‘ boss Gregg Popovich went on a verbal onslaught criticizing Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia and his history of dirty plays with previous teams, citing just how deflating it is for […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard will not suit up for Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors, head coach Gregg Popovich announced today, according to ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. The Spurs’ talisman was having a sparkling game prior to sprained his ankle twice in the third quarter of Sunday’s Game 1. First upon […]

After a turning the tables in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Golden State Warriors have gone from legitimate favorites to overwhelming leaders in the series, as experts in 538‘s website claim they have a 91 percent chance to come out a winner from the series, according to their CARMELO projections (Career-Arc Regression […]

Zaza Pachulia was forced to disable the comments section of his Instagram page after the onslaught of angry fans commenting on a pivotal play. The Golden State Warriors big man undercut San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard while challenging a jump shot during the third quarter of Sunday night’s Game 1 of the Western […]

Basketball players have been known to be one of the most superstitious athletes in the world. From how they wear their socks, shooting routines and choosing their jersey numbers, it all has a special meaning to them. On Sunday night following a Game 1 win against the San Antonio Spurs, Kevin Durant showed everyone that he […]

The Golden State Warriors were pushed to the limit by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 rallying back from the largest deficit in NBA history in the Western Conference Finals to earn a huge win. It saw the Warriors overcome an ugly first half behind strong offensive performances from both Kevin Durant, who had […]

In wake of Kawhi Leonard reinjuring his left ankle due to landing on Zaza Pachulia‘s foot during the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, it has created an immediate flooding of labeling the Golden State Warriors center a dirty player. Leonard has quickly come out to state that he doesn’t believe […]

The Golden State Warriors were down by 20 points at halftime and looked like they were on their way to losing Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series against the San Antonio Spurs. However, they came out with a lot of urgency in the third quarter and were able to pull off a come-from-behind […]

Zaza Pachulia took a lot of heat from the San Antonio Spurs‘ fans after he appeared to have intentionally undercut Kawhi Leonard in the third quarter of Game 1 of their second round playoff series. After challenging Leonard’s three-point attempt, the All-Star forward landed on Pachulia’s foot, causing him to reaggravate his ankle injury, and forcing him to […]

Kevin Durant received a timely gift from Nike, as his latest signature shoe, the KD10, has officially been released. The announcement for the latest sneakers of the former MVP and four-time scoring champion, comes exactly 10 years after his first signature shoe was released in 2007. A video was also made where Durant talked about […]

Following his 40-point explosion in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry once again made history by moving up in the all-time playoff three-point field goals made list. The reigning back-to-back MVP knocked down 7-of-16 from beyond the arc, and with 10:45 […]

Andre Iguodala was sorely missed by the Golden State Warriors in their huge come-from-behind victory to take Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, 113-111. Usually tasked to lock down the opponent’s best scorers while also having an elite ability to cover passing lanes, the defensive-minded swingman was limited to only 10 minutes of play […]

Entering college at the same time as Kevin Durant, a young Stephen Curry already knew the then-Texas forward was one of the best players in their class. Curry admitted that because of all the hype that surrounded the eight-time All-Star forward then, it made the former Davidson Wildcat understand that if he wanted to be a highly touted NBA prospect, […]

Zaza Pachulia caught the attention of many during the third quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs, as it appeared that he intentionally tried to injure Kawhi Leonard. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year attempted a three-pointer from the corner when Pachulia challenged […]

The Warriors just came back from a 20-point halftime deficit to beat the Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. It was mainly led by the Warriors’ dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, who both piled in 34 points and 40 points respectively. However, during Game 1 what was obviously different […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard missed Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Houston Rockets due to a left ankle sprain sustained during Game 5 a few days earlier. While it kept him of Game 6, it didn’t keep the Spurs from giving the Rockets a good old-fashioned beatdown at home, winning […]

The Western Conference Finals tipped off this Mother’s Day Sunday in mid-May with the second best team in the NBA in the San Antonio Spurs taking on the best team in the Golden State Warriors. In a series that no one is expecting, but no one would be surprised if the Spurs won, the road […]

The Western Conference Finals pits the high octane offense of the Golden State Warriors against the defensive minded San Antonio Spurs. Those two dynamics were showcased immediately in the opening minutes of the first quarter of Game 1 between the Spurs and Warriors at Oracle Arena on Sunday. Golden State is one of the best transition […]

A new playoff series means having the opportunity to go up against a different set of players, which is the case when the San Antonio Spurs face the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals starting on Sunday. It will also be a chance for David Lee to compete against his former team and […]

The Golden State Warriors are once again on a roll this postseason and have remained unbeaten through eight games. Now in the Western Conference Finals, they are hoping they can continue their run of success and eliminate the San Antonio Spurs. That said, Gregg Popovich understands how difficult it will be for his team to […]

While many were surprised to see the San Antonio Spurs win Game 6 of their second round series against the Houston Rockets, there are still some who weren’t, and said they expected it. One of them is Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant, who gave them credit for continuing to run their system regardless […]

The chess match that will be the Western Conference Finals begins today with the Warriors hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1. Many key matchups will determine the outcome with the Spurs’ gameplan to slow down Steph Curry being near the top. San Antonio has a reputation for allowing its bigs to sag back […]

As the San Antonio Spurs prepare to battle against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, Manu Ginobili knows it won’t be an easy task to eliminate them. With their four All-Stars leading the way, he understands it will take a herculean effort to pull off the upset against the top seeded team in […]

After playing for him for four seasons, Gregg Popovich knows Steve Kerr better than most people in the NBA today. The two worked together from 1998-2003 and won two championships, before the 6-foot-3 point guard retired. Now that he is also a champion head coach like him, Kerr has made Popovich even more proud, especially […]

The Golden State Warriors received a major boost ahead of their Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs, as their head coach attended his team’s practice for the time since taking a leave. Steve Kerr, who recently underwent a procedure on his spinal cord, has not been calling the plays for the Dubs since […]

After playing for the San Antonio Spurs last year, David West may be familiar with some of their players and the plays they run. Mike Brown believes that’s the case, and knows that it gives them an advantage, now that he is part of their fold. According to the 47-year-old acting head coach, West has been helping […]

Klay Thompson and Zaza Pachulia are having a hilarious back-and-forth for more than week now, since the 33-year-old Georgian center surprisingly outscored his teammate in Game 3 of their second round playoff series against the Utah Jazz. He even reminded Thompson about his “epic” performance by framing a newspaper clipping where it highlights the fact […]

The San Antonio Spurs for the last two decades have been the standard bearer for the rest of the NBA under head coach Gregg Popovich. In fact, the Spurs have clinched a playoff berth in each of the last 20 seasons, which is the longest active streak across all four major U.S. sports and third […]

The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals hobbled but in a not so surprising fashion last week. They won in such a dominant fashion that it sent the internet into a roar roasting MVP candidate James Harden. It has become sort of a mystic aura surrounding the Spurs organization that their consistency has […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the focus of many discussions this season being right back atop of the Western Conference. One discussion in particular, where Draymond Green had a pep talk with Kevin Durant on the court, started a round of hilarious memes to circulate on the internet. While there has never been any particular […]

Not many fans (outside of San Antonio) or pundits are giving the Spurs much of a chance to defeat the high-powered Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, but if they’re going to make it interesting, they’ll need a productive Kawhi Leonard. The MVP candidate sat out San Antonio’s series-clinching Game 6 victory over […]

Draymond Green has developed into one of the most unique players in the NBA over the course of his career. Coming into the league doubted by most because of his size, Green has thrived on proving people wrong. In the process, he’s become a vital key to the Warriors becoming one of the greatest teams […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to an 8-0 start to their postseason run, including a dominant four-game stretch against the defensive-minded Utah Jazz last week. Whether it was Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, or Klay Thompson, the Warriors always had someone hot when it wasn’t the others’ night. During Game 3, one […]

A former staff of Gregg Popovich in San Antonio, Golden State Warriors interim head coach Mike Brown also remains a good friend of the man they call “Pop”. These two indeed go a long way, even sharing the spotlight in the 2007 NBA Finals when Brown was still leading the Cleveland Cavaliers from the bench. […]

ESPN’s Chauncey Billups is enjoying his retirement after a 17-year career in the NBA. During that time Billups played for seven teams and experienced free agency four times. After a round of brutal layoffs, Billups has signed a multi-year deal to remain as an NBA broadcaster on the national sports network. He says he enjoys […]

The NBA Draft Combine is happening this week in Chicago, Illinois and potential rookies are there to prove themselves in front of scouts, coaches, and general managers. However, a few big name players like Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox did not attend the combine. This is in line with Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Kevin Durant‘s advice that […]

Matt Barnes made a lot headlines when he made it known that he was rooting for the L.A. Clippers to win against the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs because there was apparently no nightlife in Salt Lake City, and the Warriors would be heading to the winner of the Clippers-Jazz series […]

When Steve Kerr was forced to miss time on the Golden State Warriors‘ bench due to his back’s condition, many wondered how Mike Brown will fare in a fill-in role as the team’s head coach starting in Game 3 of their first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he has silenced his doubters by leading the […]