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The Golden State Warriors already tried shoehorning a traditional center and shooting-challenged forward next to Draymond Green in the starting lineup. It didn’t work. “I don’t want to start next season with Draymond as our starting 5,” Steve Kerr said at his end-of-season media availability less than 48 hours after the Stephen Curry-less Dubs fell […]

When the Golden State Warriors added Jimmy Butler, there were a lot of question marks. One of those included how would the disgruntled star go from being coached by Erik Spoelstra to Steve Kerr after reports claimed that Butler did not want to be traded there? Well, the answer to that came pretty quickly. Kerr, […]

While reflecting on the 2024-25 campaign, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gushed over the addition of Jimmy Butler, which led to a comparison to LeBron James during his media availability. Following the Warriors’ second-round exit, Kerr addressed Jonathan Kuminga’s usage in the playoffs, as the veteran head coach has been in a very reflective state […]

Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, is no stranger to sticking up for his player. After Dwyane Wade bashed the Golden State Warriors star, the agent had some choice words for Butler’s former teammate on X, formerly Twitter. In two responses, Lee posted this message. “Man’s podcast can kick rocks haha,” the post reads. “Let’s be […]

There were a couple of massive trades in the NBA this season, and one of them involved the Miami Heat. Shortly before the NBA trade deadline, the Heat engaged in a blockbuster trade that sent superstar Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors had a struggled a bit up to that point in […]

After the Boston Celtics fell in Game 6 to the New York Knicks, eliminating them from the playoffs and ruining their chances at a repeat, some have debated if the team will trade some key pieces, especially due to Jayson Tatum’s serious Achilles injury. With people predicting who will get traded this summer from the […]

With the future surrounding Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga in question ahead of a crucial offseason, teammate Draymond Green would give his thoughts on the matter. While Kuminga’s relationship with the Warriors has been up and down to say the least, Green makes a certain guarantee involving the 22-year-old. It would be another inconsistent […]

The Golden State Warriors had a disappointing ending to their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Stephen Curry was injured before halftime in Game 1 and the Warriors never recovered. They lost the next four games, including a 121-110 home loss in Game 5 that sent them home. In Curry’s absence, Jimmy Butler had to […]

Since the season came to an end for the Milwaukee Bucks, rumors have been swirling that Giannis Antetokounmpo could demand a trade. Although he has yet to make a final decision, many teams have been rumored to show interest in trading for the 30-year-old forward, with the Golden State Warriors being one of them. However, […]

Revival. Resurrection. A second chance. That is what the 2024-25 NBA season was for the Golden State Warriors. What started strong and had many thinking that Stephen Curry could once again lead the Warriors to the top of the Western Conference revealed the true flaw that ultimately doomed this team: no shot creation and immediate […]

Steve Kerr, it turns out, didn’t need the benefit of hindsight to ultimately deduce whether his team could’ve won the title had Stephen Curry avoided injury. Less than an hour after the Golden State Warriors’ season officially came to a close, the nine-time NBA champion was already comfortable lamenting their realistic opportunity to raise the […]

Since the Golden State Warriors won their last championship in 2022, they have been in desperation mode. The team has constantly hovered around the NBA Play-In Tournament picture, unloading much of their tank late in the regular season in order to increase their chances of success in the playoffs. One can only scratch and claw […]

The Golden State Warriors’ season came to an end after the Minnesota Timberwolves took Game 5 to win the series 4-1. The Warriors absorbed a 121-110 loss to bow out of the postseason. It’s worth noting that Golden State was carrying championship hopes, especially after bringing in All-Star Jimmy Butler into the fold during the […]

As the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round, the team is entering an intriguing offseason where they look to boost the squad led by Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. One question remains, the Warriors’ future with Jonathan Kuminga, but another player who was asked about […]

As the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, some people in the basketball world are pointing their fingers at Jimmy Butler for not unleashing his famed playoff mode like with the Miami Heat. While Warriors star Stephen Curry has defended the Butler trade, one person who knows him better […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2025 postseason run came to an end Tuesday night with a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. While the defeat marked a disappointing finish, veteran guard Jimmy Butler III made it clear that his belief in the team’s future remains strong — and that […]

The Golden State Warriors’ whirlwind 2024-25 season is officially over. After falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Warriors finished a season full of highs, lows, and optimism for the near future. It was a season that began with Golden State and the rest of […]

After the Golden State Warriors’ season ended in a 121-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry discussed his future with Jimmy Butler. The Curry and Butler pairing came to an end when Curry suffered a hamstring injury in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Timberwolves […]

Making an NBA Finals appearance is one of the most difficult feats in the NBA. It’s the final stage that decides a champion. But while it usually requires a well-balanced team to make it there, some players are just brilliant enough to carry their teams in heroic fashion. Here are the 10 best NBA stars […]

As the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, there are major decisions that need to be made this summer in regards to key pieces. While the Warriors duo of Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry looks to come back and redeem themselves next season, there are questions about Jonathan Kuminga, […]

The Golden State Warriors’ season is over with last night’s Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the playoffs. And after a season in which the team traded for Jimmy Butler, the Golden State front office will have to make some more changes this offseason in an attempt to get […]

With the Golden State Warriors eliminated from the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in frustrating fashion, losing in five games, there’s no doubt fans are wondering about the team’s future. While Stephen Curry’s injury with the Warriors ruined any chances at a possible run, relatively new addition Jimmy Butler speaks on talking with his teammates […]

Despite morphing into one of the best teams in the league down the stretch of the regular season, the Golden State Warriors’ 2024-2025 run ended on a whimper. The Warriors played without Stephen Curry for most of their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it seems they were also essentially without Jimmy Butler, who was […]

The Golden State Warriors’ playoff dreams came crashing down in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Dwyane Wade was not shy about expressing his frustration. Watching the game unfold live on a PlayBack stream, the Miami Heat legend took a direct shot at his former teammate, Jimmy Butler. His words were sharp and simple: […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2024-25 season came to a frustrating close on Wednesday, as the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in five games to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Without Steph Curry for the final four games due to a hamstring injury, Golden State simply couldn’t keep up. Now, with another season ending in early […]

The Golden State Warriors will go to battle on Wednesday night in Game 5 without the services of Stephen Curry, who hasn’t quite recovered from the hamstring injury that he sustained in Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Warriors will be facing long odds in winning this game, as this […]

It’s easy to say Jimmy Butler needs to hunt his shot more when looking at the Golden State Warriors’ dreadful offensive woes without Stephen Curry versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sure, only nine shot attempts from Butler in a must-win Game 4 situation to avoid falling behind 3-1 is not ideal. And maybe there were opportunities […]

Steve Kerr has one of the greatest resumes of any NBA coach in league history. He will need to pull another rabbit out of his hat on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Golden State Warriors are down 3-1 in the series and have played all but the first quarter of Game 1 without […]

After the Golden State Warriors’ 117-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4, head coach Steve Kerr discussed his, Jimmy Butler, and the rest of his team’s reality in All-Star Stephen Curry’s absence. Before veteran Draymond Green revealed the shortcomings in Monday’s loss, Kerr reacted to Butler’s 14-point performance. Kerr credited the Timberwolves’ defense […]

The Golden State Warriors are battling hard without Stephen Curry in the lineup in the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves but they have still predictably fallen behind in the series. After winning Game 1, where Curry left in the first half with a hamstring injury, the Warriors got crushed in Game 2 and then […]

The Golden State Warriors took a tough loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their second-round matchup despite a huge effort from Jimmy Butler.  He finished with 33 points, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough, and the Warriors lost 102-97. Throughout the game, there are always a few calls that the officials make that […]

The Golden State Warriors failed to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3, giving up a second-half lead to eventually lose 102-97. A major issue with just under five minutes left in the fourth quarter was Draymond Green fouling out. Jimmy Butler spoke on how that affected the Dubs. Via ESPN: “Obviously, he’s one […]

The Golden State Warriors took a tough 102-97 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 despite a huge scoring effort from Jimmy Butler. There were a lot of big moments from each team throughout the game that made it an exciting watch, but there was one moment that only a few caught in the […]

The Golden State Warriors lost Game 3 102-97 against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. It was a back-and-forth game for most of the night, and the Warriors were led by Jimmy Butler, who finished with 33 points on 12-for-26 shooting. Butler was more aggressive than he has been in this series, and it was obvious […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry injured his left hamstring early in the second quarter of a 99-88 win in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The All-Star guard is out for the foreseeable future, leaving Jimmy Butler as the primary offensive option for Golden State moving forward. Before Game 3, though, ESPN’s Shams Charania […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to make some changes in the offseason after a disappointing finish, team president Pat Riley will be one of many in the front office to bring this franchise back to championship status. The Heat have been connected to stars such as Kevin Durant and others in regards of […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat president Pat Riley looking to bring change to the team to contend for next season, there’s no doubt that this past year has been shadowed by the situation with Jimmy Butler. As there have been many reports dealing with the drama between the former Heat star and Riley, the basketball […]

Despite a lopsided 117-93 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinal series in the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors may have found a bright spot in the emergence of forward Jonathan Kuminga. With Stephen Curry sidelined due to a low-grade left hamstring strain suffered in Game 1, Kuminga […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Jimmy Butler suffered a deep glute muscle contusion in the team’s first-round series against the Houston Rockets and ended up missing one game. While Butler has played in six straight games since suffering this injury, he has struggled at times and hasn’t looked 100 percent healthy. Now that Stephen Curry […]