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There were plenty of teams that threw their hat in the Kevin Durant free agency sweepstakes. Durant eventually signed with the Golden State Warriors where he’s having another fantastic year. That hasn’t stopped the questions coming his way about why he didn’t choose to sign with other teams. Prior to the matchup between the New […]

The New York Knicks have been searching for better talent for a number of years now. After first trading for Carmelo Anthony, they’ve been unsuccessful in recruiting star talent in free agency. New York was unable to strike gold in the LeBron James sweepstakes in 2010, the Knicks acquired Anthony and he has shouldered much […]

Boston Celtics TV analyst Brian Scalabrine started a rumor earlier this season that has Klay Thompson looking for him. He claimed the Golden State Warriors were looking to trade Thompson but never revealed where he got his information. There were players names and a team involved in a deal he said was expected to take place. The Warriors had […]

During his rookie year, New York Knicks‘ forward Kristaps Porzingis turned a lot of his doubters into believers with impressive play and a unique skill set. His rare combination of height with an extended shooting range made him one of the tougher matchups in all of the NBA. However, even with his strong performances, two […]

The NBA and the NBPA have worked tirelessly to reach an agreement for a new collective bargaining agreement before facing a possible opt out. Late Wednesday afternoon, news flooded the headlines that a new deal has been agreed upon, and would be extended for another 7 years. There was hardly anyone unhappy about the news, […]

Since being drafted back in 2007, many have wondered what Kevin Durant‘s real height is. He is officially listed at 6-foot-9 but a lot of people disagree with it as he obviously looks taller than that. It also helps that some pictures have surfaced online where he stands beside some players with taller listed heights […]

There’s very few people that can counteract the intensity that Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has brought to the table during his four-year NBA career, one of the few is general manager Bob Myers. A former player agent turned executive, Myers is the Yin to Green’s Yang; an even-keeled, yet thought-provoking individual who’s seen things from […]

While the Golden State Warriors remain atop of the league standings with a 22-4 record, almost a third into the the regular season, shooting guard Klay Thompson is expecting the team to take yet another step forward. The Warriors lead the league in scoring (117.8 points per game) and point differential (+11.7 points per game), but the […]

Many wonder how players with big endorsement deals with sneaker companies, especially the ones with signature shoes, choose which pair to use during games. Golden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry is one of them as he is an endorser for his own kicks with Under Armour. Aside from his accuracy from beyond the three-point line, the back-to-back […]

With more than six minutes remaining in the third quarter between the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Stephen Curry drilled a nasty turnaround jumper in front of the Pelicans’ bench. It was not the easiest of attempts as Jrue Holiday played good defense on him. After seeing the ball go through […]

Draymond Green has been one of the most polarizing NBA players in recent memory — a strong, yet undersized power forward with a penchant for defense and proving his critics wrong. Brash, blunt, but ultimately a straight shooter, the Golden State Warriors forward knows most of his personality is rooted in his upbringing, especially from his mother […]

The Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans had played down to the wire in their Tuesday night matchup. With about six seconds left, the ball was given to Anthony Davis on an isolation play against Draymond Green. The Warriors forward took a gamble, but it didn’t involve kicking this time. When Davis decided to […]

Hall of Famer Gary Payton was the nightmare of many great scorers during the 90s, his strong-armed, quick-footed, and sharp-minded style of play made him the only point guard ever to earn the Defensive Player of the Year award, back in 1996. The former Seattle Supersonic shed light on his defensive strategy to stop Golden […]

Some of the most misunderstood players in the NBA are ones that have particular character traits that are vastly different from the rest — whether it was Dwight Howard‘s playfulness early in his career or Allen Iverson‘s rebelliousness and desire to do things his own way — the fact remains that individuals who set themselves apart […]

He may have chosen to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder last summer and join the Golden State Warriors, but that does not mean Kevin Durant has forgotten about his ties with the city he played for the past eight seasons. The former MVP and four-time scoring champion’s foundation has been reported to have recently donated […]

Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia will sit out for the third consecutive game tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans with a right wrist injury, according to Anthony Slater of the San Jose Mercury News. JaVale McGee will make his first start of the season after Anderson Varejao and Kevon Looney have each had a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was one of the driving forces behind a 106-99 win over the Utah Jazz last Thursday — his defensive efforts were priceless down the stretch as his team held on to the win in the last minute. One of the reasons driving his spirited play are the alleged quotes of […]

During last summer’s free agency, Kevin Durant received great interest from many teams that wanted to have his services. He scheduled meetings with them in the Hamptons and listened to their pitches, finding out what they could offer him aside from a max contract. Teams became creative with their ways of impressing the former MVP. […]

Draymond Green is always searching for ways to motivate himself. Often, that means grasping at criticism thrown his way from opponents. The most recent instance of this was when Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder reportedly said his team would beat the Warriors if Green kept shooting it. That report originated from Draymond himself according […]

When people think of Golden State Warriors‘ center JaVale McGee, his on-court antics and questionable plays come to mind right away. However, the team’s head coach, Steve Kerr, thinks of him highly and even gave him a huge compliment. The 51-year-old bench tactician admitted that he is considering giving McGee more playing time after his strong […]

On Saturday night, many expected the Golden State Warriors to have an easy win against the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies. However, Marc Gasol, Tony Allen, and company had other plans. The veteran duo scored 19 points each in a balanced team effort and blew out the defending Western Conference champions, 110-89, shocking the entire NBA. The Warriors entered the […]

For the past two days, the L.A. Clippers have been practicing in their Playa Vista facility while also watching film from their 17-point loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The poor overall effort was clearly magnified due to the nature of the matchup and the rivalry between the teams. Reporters and players […]

Stephen Curry gave away a signed pair of his in-game worn shoes for a young fan after the Golden State Warriors 106-99 road win against the Utah Jazz on Thursday, but sadly enough, an adult tried to wrestle the pair away before being stopped by the arena security. https://youtu.be/msA4-_EGwuk The young fan got his shoes back […]

Forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green shared a few laughs after the former received a technical foul toward the end of the Golden State Warriors 106-99 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. While a technical foul is no laughing matter for the most part, it turns out the two teammates weren’t laughing at […]

Since he announced his move to the Golden State Warriors back in July, Kevin Durant‘s image has turned from a well-loved player to one of the most hated in the league. The former MVP and four-time scoring champion has been booed this season especially on the road. He recently talked about the experience and how he […]

With less than three minutes to go in the game between the Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz, Kevin Durant went on a fastbreak and showed Trey Lyles how strong he is before embarrassing him. Despite his lanky frame, the former MVP and four-time scoring champion gave Lyles a bump before slamming it home. The […]

Kevin Durant is a walking mismatch and a total nightmare to guard on a fast break. He’s proven that over the years it’s just about an automatic score when you see him running down the lane towards you. In that situation, you can expect him to score, or foul him and put him on the […]

Last night, the L.A. Clippers came into the biggest matchup of the season against the Golden State Warriors ready and focused. They may have been a little too focused, however, as they were whalloped by the team with the best record in the league, 115-98. Aside from an uncharacteristic first quarter that saw a turnover-fest […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr announced pre-game that backup point guard Shaun Livingston will sit out tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz. When asked by a pool of reporters if there was a reason why he was sitting this particular game, Kerr answered with a smile: “Because he’s old.” The Warriors have their […]

During last summer’s free agency, Kevin Durant was the most-coveted player among all free agents and generated interest from a lot of teams. Although he ultimately decided to bring his talents to Oakland and join the Golden State Warriors, one team he considered signing with were the L.A. Clippers. The former MVP and four-time scoring […]

Despite winning a title and achieving an NBA-record 73 games last season, the Golden State Warriors are still being doubted. After adding Kevin Durant to the roster, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers isn’t quick to crown them as a super team. According to Rivers, the hype is unwarranted and he tells ESPN’s Arash Markazi that […]

The transition for the four-time scoring champion Kevin Durant has been nothing but beneficial for him 22 games into the regular season. After shooting 50 percent or better the past five seasons, the Golden State Warriors’ hybrid forward has taken it to another level, scoring at a 27 points per game clip and shooting 56.5 […]

Two-time NBA All-Star Klay Thompson scored 60 points in only 29 minutes on Monday night against the Indiana Pacers. It’s safe to say his coach isn’t look to get rid of him, despite last month’s rumors. After Wednesday’s shootaround in Los Angeles, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr met with the media, taking the opportunity to […]

After both teams’ hot starts to the NBA regular season, the matchup between the L.A. Clippers and the Golden State Warriors will play their first game of the season tonight at Staples Center. While it can hardly be called a rivalry right now with the Warriors winning six consecutive games over the Clippers, both teams […]

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony and Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant were named co-recipients of the 2016 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year award for their role in Team USA capturing a third-straight gold medal at this year’s Rio Olympics. Durant led the team scoring at a 19.4 points per game clip while […]

When the Golden State Warriors are blowing teams up by a mile and sitting starters the entire quarter like they did after Monday’s 142-106 blowout of the Indiana Pacers, the usual bench chatter only extends to the locker room. Forward Draymond Green took to Snapchat to roast his teammate Andre Iguodala on the looks of his hair. […]

During the 2011 draft, the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs were both trying to make some trades with the same goal in mind, and that is to move up the order to select Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas. Both teams’ respective front offices were close to pulling the trigger for the number five pick that year, but, as we […]

On Monday night, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson had a career night and dropped 60 points against the Indiana Pacers. What’s even more impressive was he did it only three quarters, playing 29 total minutes during the game. The Warriors entered the final period leading by 36 points and head coach Steve Kerr decided […]

During the third quarter of the game between the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors on Sunday, Draymond Green hit Marquese Chriss in the hand and butt with what appeared to be a kick. The incident caused a back and forth between the league and Green’s camp about the “unnatural act rule.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Io-WULdz4 Just recently, pictures […]