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The recruitment of Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors started long before free agency began on July 1st. In fact, the process started many years ago, way back to 2010 when KD built relationships with Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala as a member of Team USA, and those bonds have remained to date. In […]

As of this January, NBA great Ray Allen was still declining offers to make a return to the NBA. The league leader in three-pointers made all-time won a pair of titles with the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, and it appeared he was content to leave the game on top. However, a report came out […]

On July 4th, Kevin Durant announced via The Players’ Tribune that he would hang up his Thunder jersey and wear one with “Golden State Warriors” written across his chest instead. Certainly, following their historic season and addition of Durant, the Warriors are a team to be feared for the 2016-17 season. But with all these […]

If you can’t beat them, try your hardest to become them? This may be the approach the Dallas Mavericks are taking in their search for Western Conference supremacy. It has been announced that the Mavericks have acquired former Warriors Andrew Bogut and Harrison Barnes. Both key players in Golden States’s recent success, Dallas hopes that the […]

As if the Warriors were in need of star power, former all-star player David Lee could return to Golden State. While in Malibu for the Fourth of July, TMZ caught up with Lee and asked about the rumor that he might return to the Warriors. Lee answered with “We’re still trying to figure it out.” […]

Golden State‘s new forward, Kevin Durant, has always preached the importance of his teammates. Even his decision to leave Oklahoma City was a “basketball decision.” For almost a decade, Durant battled on the court alongside Russell Westbrook. The enigmatic point guard is a force of nature with a lack of compassion for the rim; he’s […]

The incredibly rich continue to get richer. After shocking many in the NBA world by winning the Kevin Durant free agency sweepstakes, the Golden State Warriors were faced with the challenge of filling out their roster around their core of superstars, on the cheap. Just to make room for Durant, the Dubs had to trade […]

The Golden State Warriors recently signed highly coveted free agent Kevin Durant in a heavily-awaited decision released on the Players Tribune this past 4th of July. However, it appears that NBA executives around the league are more frustrated by the Warriors’ acquisition of veteran center Zaza Pachulia from the Dallas Mavericks, according to a tweet […]

The Golden State Warriors have just added another superstar in Kevin Durant to a team that went 73-9 last year, making them the odds on favorite to win the 2017 title by a wide margin. This newly coined ‘Big 4’ era is favored by Vegas sportsbooks to take it all, even heavier than Miami’s ‘Big […]

There was no shortage of fireworks in the NBA world during this year’s 4th of July celebrations. The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their best franchise player when Kevin Durant decided to join the Golden State Warriors, who just so happened to eliminate OKC from the Western Conference Finals this year. This move has left Russell […]

It is no secret that Kevin Durant has joined the Golden State Warriors and reaction around the league is mixed. Some players are happy to see a superstar make a bold decision to evolve as not only a person but also a plaayer, while others are outraged at the ‘death-lineup’ concept in Oakland. One player who […]

Kevin Durant is a free man. It appears his decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors was the right move, at least for himself. Although Durant has been blasted on Twitter by many fans who disagree with the decision,  he has gotten one of his biggest enemies to settle down, and that is The Based […]

With LeBron James almost certainly returning to the Cavaliers, Dwyane Wade is the last big fish left on the NBA free agency market. After the Miami Heat did not offer Wade what he was looking for, he entertained offers and scheduled meetings with other teams. Since that time, the Heat have reportedly offered Wade a 2 […]

The Dallas Mavericks have reached an agreement with restricted free agent Harrison Barnes, for a four-year, $94 million dollar contract. This comes right after Kevin Durant made a commitment to sign with the Warriors, after several team meetings over the 4th of July weekend. Barnes, the Warriors’ starting small forward the last few years, is […]

Monday afternoon signaled big changes around the league. One of those changes was for Warriors center Andrew Bogut. After agreeing to sign star free agent Kevin Durant, the Warriors needed to create cap room to make the deal work, and one of the contracts that needed to be moved was Bogut’s. They quickly found their […]

According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Mavericks and power forward Dirk Nowitzki have agreed to a 2-year deal worth $40 million. The second year of the deal is believed to be a player option. This gives Dirk the flexibility and leverage to make sure the Mavericks are doing enough for him to stay in […]

Kevin Durant shocked the sports world Monday, as he officially joined forces with the Golden State Warriors. While many never believed that the former MVP would leave Oklahoma City, apparently his decision has been locked in for a while now. Kudos to KD for enjoying a few of the spoils from free agency royalty. Some […]

Kevin Durant has bolted from the Oklahoma City Thunder in favor of the Golden State Warriors and an easy chance at an NBA Championship. Many players around the league were awaiting Durant’s decision before deciding where and what was best for them. The dominoes have now fallen and a contributing player has made his decision. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had pinned a lot of hope onto Kevin Durant staying for an extra year, as many expected to be the likely scenario. The most rewarding choice for Durant financially would have been to stay with the Thunder for one more year and enter free agency alongside Russell Westbrook in the summer of […]

When you’ve spent the most part of your career competing at the highest level, gaining almost every individual accolade possible in your field but are still yet to achieve something that would truly cement your legacy, your feelings can change. Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder today in order to join the 2015 NBA […]

Superstar small forward Kevin Durant recently made a decision that shook the entire NBA. He announced in the Player’s Tribune that he intends to sign with the Golden State Warriors for the 2016-17 season, pretty much forming the scariest death line-up in NBA history. Although he may acquire many accolades and a likely chance at an […]

When Kevin Durant announced his decision to join Golden State this morning, the Warriors executives quickly turned their attention from acquiring mode to dissembling. General manager Bob Myers now faces a tough task, building a team around a core of four superstars (Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson) with very tight cap […]

Well the decision is in! Kevin Durant is now officially a “former” member of the Thunder, as he agrees to a deal with the Golden State Warriors. This has been a guessing game to say the least, as teams have courted Durant all summer. This decision, without a doubt, is league-changing and legacy-impacting. There have […]

Free agent shooting guard Jamal Crawford was reportedly considering offers from many teams like the Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, and even the Cleveland Cavaliers after he got a lowbal offer from the Los Angeles Clippers. Rumors of him having one foot out the door began, and many considered Golden State and Washington […]

The summer of 2016 may as well have been called the summer of Kevin Durant. Durant was the most sought-after free agent with the freedom to choose virtually any situation he wanted. With the salary cap increased and big contracts being shelled out left and right, Durant was in prime position to pick a winning […]

Kevin Durant has reportedly informed teams Saturday night that his free agency decision will be made in the next 24-36 hours. According to reports, the 2013-14 MVP was “blown away” by his meeting with the Clippers, despite Chris Paul missing the meeting. Durant also met with his current Thunder team as well as the Spurs, […]

The impending restricted free agency of Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes was a hot topic throughout the 2015-16 season. Now that the time is here, and the Warriors failed to capture a second consecutive championship, Barnes may finally be leaving the Bay. According to Marc Stein, multiple ESPN sources expect the Dallas Mavericks to sign Barnes to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were able to secure a meeting with Kevin Durant on Friday, and multiple sources say that Durant was very impressed with what they were selling. David Aldridge and Chris Broussard chimed in on the details of the meeting. Kevin Durant’s meeting with the Clippers is over after four hours. Will meet […]

Yesterday, Oklahoma City Thunder fans were relieved by the report that there’s a “90 percent chance” that Kevin Durant re-signs with OKC. But, now that free agency is officially underway, KD will listen to pitches from various teams around the league. After meeting with the Thunder yesterday, Durant and the Golden State Warriors met in […]

Steve Kerr’s battle with intense headaches as a result of a bungled back surgery last July is unfortunately far from over. Kerr initially took a leave of absence on October 1, 2015 to focus on his recovery and manage his pain, missing 43 games of the regular season. AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki After this month’s finals loss to […]

Last season, the Golden State Warriors boasted one of the most impressive lineups in the league. The combination of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Harrison Barnes, Andre Iguodala, and Draymond Green proved to be the most efficient team during the regular season, with a 142.0 offensive rating and a 47.0 net rating. What could possibly make […]

Coming off a devastating defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA finals, the Golden State Warriors now reportedly have grown tired with starting center Andrew Bogut, ultimately influencing their choice in 6’11” Vanderbilt center Damian Jones in the 2016 draft. According to some chatter around NBA bay area sources, the Warriors are increasingly frustrated with […]

The Golden State Warriors have officially extended qualifying offers to both Harrison Barnes and Festus Ezeli. In layman terms, it is a one year offer in the amount comparable to their rookie contract terms. By extending qualifying offers to them, the Warriors have made Barnes and Ezeli restricted free agents, and the Warriors will own […]

The Golden State Warriors wasted no time trying to lure Kevin Durant to the Bay area. If Durant were to choose to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder and join the two time Western Conference reigning champions, it would be a credit in part to the recruitment efforts of the Warriors; players. According to The Vertical’s […]

According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Golden State Warriors are interested in getting 38-year-old Stephen Jackson back into the organization as a coach. However, Jackson has a different end in mind. Per Stein: I’m told Golden State has shown interest in Stephen Jackson in a coaching role. But Jackson, 38, hopes to make a PLAYING […]

The Golden State Warriors retooling plans will have to be on point if they want to sign Kevin Durant, whom they plan to recruit within in the next two days despite a lack of cap space. If Durant agrees to sign, that would mean someone will have to be traded or cut from the Warriors’ […]

Kevin Durant will not be paying a visit to every team that wants to speak with him. Durant has decided to set up a place where teams can come to meet him, since he is in demand. According to The Vertical’s Woj , he and his team has decided to host his free agent meetings in […]

The NBA Playoffs are a time where the best come to play and the rest don’t last long. That’s what makes the Playoffs so much fun to watch; the best put on a show, and give the fans at home either something to hate or something to adore in the process. The 2016 NBA Playoffs […]

With the NBA Finals finishing up a week ago and players having time to consider everything, Draymond Green had a chance to talk about his experience in hindsight. Green was invited to play in this summer’s Olympic games in Rio, so reporters asked him about losing to the Cavaliers and how he’s dealing with the […]