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The Golden State Warriors home opener has already been full of surprises. The first quarter could technically be the league’s very first fine and here’s why. Andre Iguodala dribbled the ball to the right baseline to set up his teammate on a pass, but flopped when the defense came his way. Igoudala absolutely loses it as Kawhi Leonard […]

The Golden State Warriors home opener wasn’t enough for Stephen Curry to forget one thing that haunts him. The play where LeBron James came flying behind him for a chasedown block on a layup he unsuspectingly seemed to perfectly toss at the wrong time. Tonight, Curry will probably have nightmares, because he just relived the […]

Known for his relaxed nature and unfeasible attitude, San Antonio head coach seemed uncharacteristically emotional when he stated “he hated Steve Kerr” before their opening night matchup. But of course, Pop was just joking around. Before the game Pop told the media: Pop's getting weird now: "I hate Steve Kerr. If he asks me anything, […]

After his much-talked about move to the Golden State Warriors this offseason, all eyes are on Kevin Durant and how he’ll fit into his new team’s system. During the preseason, the 2014 MVP showed that he can co-exist with his All-Star teammates and play his natural game alongside them. Things were the same at the […]

The rise of the Golden State Warriors has been one of the most unforeseen in recent NBA history. Golden State is team that went from being a recently storied bottom-dweller to a playoff contender to ultimately an NBA champion for the first time in 40 years. The franchise has suddenly taken the NBA by storm […]

In undeniably the most controversial move of free agency, former MVP and top-five talent Kevin Durant took his talents to Golden State. The very team, who only a few weeks prior to his decision, had eliminated him and his former Thunder group in the Western Conference Finals. A decision met with outrage, disgust, excitement, and absolute shock from whatever end […]

A new NBA season is underway and Charles Barkley is already in midseason form when it comes to his hot takes. During TNT’s pregame show Tuesday night, Barkley spouted off with this nonsense regarding who the best all-around player on the Warriors is: Charles Barkley says Klay Thompson is a better player than Kevin Durant […]

Kevin Durant will be tasked with being a role model for the next generation of kids, especially ones part of a minority that are trying to carve up a successful life. The Golden State Warriors‘ new addition will lend his voice to My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Success Mentors Initiative, whose launch aimed at promoting the importance of mentorship, most importantly in […]

Back-to-back MVP Stephen Curry will continue to help the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign by donating three life-saving bed nets for every three-pointer he makes this season. The 2016-2017 campaign will mark the fifth-straight year the Golden State Warriors‘ point guard is assisting the charity in their battle against Malaria. The team has […]

In a Golden State Warriors locker room filled of lead-by-example guys, Draymond Green plays a very important role within the organization. Green is the voice to speak out when the team is down double digits, the one to point out defensive mishaps after a possession. He is the lighter in a room full of gasoline, […]

One of the most important things Kevin Durant picked up during his run with Team USA this summer is the role that team chemistry plays and how great actual friendships with fellow players can be. Namely, the relationship between the Toronto Raptors backcourt of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, who have slowly become the most […]

One of the most iconic sideline reporters in the history of NBA basketball will honored Tuesday night in front of a packed house at Oracle Arena, as the Golden State Warriors will pay tribute to TNT’s Craig Sager during their season opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Sager, 65, has been battling Leukemia since his original diagnosis […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is still polishing the rough edges of what is bound to be yet another high-octane lineup he’ll roll out this season. One of his main concerns is cutting down some of the turnovers his team had last season. The team led the league in assists for two consecutive seasons, […]

With the release of Stephen Curry‘s new Under Armour shoe, the “Curry 3” — the Golden State Warriors star took a chance to tell his fans (and potential customers) what his mind is on this season. The ad, named “Make That Old,” backtracks from as far as his NBA Draft days and all the doubts […]

After a round of seven preseason games, new Golden State Warriors signing, Kevin Durant, explained what makes his new team so dangerous on the offensive end. “I’m just fitting in,” Durant told Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. “I try to adjust to them, you know? I’m the new guy, so I’m trying to adjust. […]

As soon as Kevin Durant announced his decision to join the Golden State Warriors last July, the team had a quick turnaround from being one of the most-loved teams to villains of the league. But for their power forward, Draymond Green, Warriors label doesn’t matter as much. Green knows it’s something they can adjust to […]

With only a few days to go before the start of the new season, NBA players are making the most of their last few days of vacation. Golden State Warriors‘ forward Kevin Durant is one of them. KD decided to watch rap artist Kanye West’s concert in the Bay Area Sunday night. But the 2014 MVP […]

The Golden State Warriors are primed for another exciting season for the ages. They are leading in all of the oddsmakers projections, and are slated to win the championship if healthy. There has been many distractions that have come their way in the form of controversy long before the season tips off. ESPN’s Ethan Strauss wrote a […]

Draymond Green and Kevin Durant have become friends, even through plenty of on-court trash talk over the years. Although Green can’t recall exactly when the two clicked, he has become very fond of his new Warrior teammate in Durant. Green spoke with  Bleacher Report’s Chris Palmer about their relationship. I can’t tell you exactly when we became friends, but […]

Halloween is just around the corner and with only a week left to the much-awaited holiday, artist David Rappoccio of UpRoxx has re-worked every NBA logo into a holiday-themed one. There’s also an extra nugget at the bottom of the list for those of you who are nostalgic fans of this league. Check them out and […]

While most of the talk around the Golden State Warriors organization has been how their prized acquisition Kevin Durant would fit into their system, another newcomer has had just as much of a seamless fit. Patrick McCaw, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 38th overall pick and bought by the Warriors, has […]

Kevin Durant is serious about integrating himself into the Bay Area population. He recently went on the Golden State Warriors sub-reddit to ask fans around the town what are the best places to visit for food, music, and recreation. The visit to Reddit was unexpected so fans geeked out at the chance to give suggestions […]

The season hasn’t started yet and Warriors forward Draymond Green is already under scrutiny for another kicking incident. The Portland Trail Blazers‘ social media team decided to point out Green’s lack of restraint on Twitter. They didn’t hold back either, as they pointed out a separate incident from his teammate Zaza Pachulia to let everyone know […]

A TrueHoop article published by Ethan Sherwood Strauss as a preview of ESPN The Magazine’s NBA Preview Issue based on Draymond Green has raised much controversy around the Golden State Warriors organization over the past few days. Along with quotes from former teammate Marreese Speights that had plenty of controversy and backlash in the Warriors’ locker room, […]

The Golden State Warriors are the talk of the league and the season has yet to begin. Not only have they stirred great controversy by signing Kevin Durant, but former players are continuing to ponder if they’d defeat them. CBS’ NBA Crossover asked Rip Hamilton if he believes the 2004 championship Pistons team he played […]

Stephen Curry looked to be in mid-season form during Golden State‘s Friday night preseason finale, carving up the Portland Trail Blazers defense for 28 points in the first half. The Warriors trailed by 16 at one point in the first quarter, but came back once Curry found his groove beyond the arc with plays like this […]

Last postseason, the spotlight was all over Golden State Warriors‘ forward Draymond Green. Green was seen, on multiple occasions throughout the playoffs, flailing his body parts, specifically his legs, and often times connecting with opponents below the belt. Eventually, that caught up to him as the NBA suspended him for a groin hit on LeBron […]

Despite grabbing the most coveted free agent in recent history in Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors have had a long summer to think about the loss they suffered in the 2016 NBA Finals. Up three games to one with home court advantage, the Warriors couldn’t stop LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking like an even bigger juggernaut heading into the upcoming NBA season, but tickets won’t be as pricey as they were from a season ago. With Kevin Durant joining the likes of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors are again heavy favorites to be the top team […]

Great players always utilize time during the offseason to get better for the next season. Many times they look to add an additional facet to their game or simply improve on what they may not do well.Golden State Warriors new star Kevin Durant isn’t simply resting on his laurels just because he signed on a […]

Under Armour has unveiled the latest iteration of the shoe line endorsed by the company’s most iconic spokesman, Stephen Curry. The “Curry 3” in the familiar Golden State Warriors blue and yellow colorway is being called “Dub Nation Heritage” by the company. The shoe is made with material found in parachutes, which the company is […]

In the feed-the-hot-hand shooting system the Golden State Warriors have put in place since the arrival of head coach Steve Kerr, anyone can be the star at any given time, even perhaps the least talked about starter in their rotation, Zaza Pachulia. Pachulia told Anthony V. Slater of the San Jose Mercury News that he […]

After the team’s head coach, Steve Kerr, hinted last week about his chances of making the Golden State Warriors‘ final roster, it now has become a reality for JaVale McGee. The 7-foot-center put in a lot of work during training camp which has helped him secure the 15th and final roster spot on the team. […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant shed some light on the relationship between him and Russell Westbrook and the dynamic that ultimately caused him to leave Oklahoma City for the Bay Area. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone’s Paul Solotaroff, Durant explained what attracted him to this Warriors team in the first place. “They […]

In an interview with Rolling Stone’s Paul Solotaroff, Golden State Warriors new acquisition Kevin Durant opened up about his thought process on leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder and joining a new team. Durant recalled his recent playoff moments vividly, taking himself back to Game 6, where him and Russell Westbrook uncharacteristically bricked shot after shot […]

The Golden State Warriors ended last season with the highest scoring average in the NBA. With the addition of 2014 MVP Kevin Durant to their fold, it gives them another scoring weapon that can contribute to their already high-octane offense. On Wednesday night, the Warriors proved once again that they can score in bunches in […]

One of the biggest games the Golden State Warriors played during the 2015-16 regular season was on February 27 when they visited the Oklahoma City Thunder. Aside from a winning result and endless clips of Stephen Curry‘s 37-foot three-pointer that left Oklahoma City fans stunned with 0.6 seconds to go on the clock, was the locker room […]

Kevin Durant‘s decision to join the Golden State Warriors was based on a set of different factors, one of them was how the Thunder kept adding young pieces to the roster while other teams acquired veterans with championship experience. Dion Waiters, Enes Kanter and Steven Adams were some of the young bucks that got plenty of […]

We finally found out yesterday that there was indeed a secret meaning behind Russell Westbrook’s July 4 Instagram post following Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors. The Thunder point guard was essentially calling KD out as soft for the move, according to reporting by Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins. The cupcakes referenced something […]