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NBA awards have started to come out over the past few days, and the Defensive Player of the Year was announced. Evan Mobley was the player who took home the award, as Dyson Daniels and Draymond Green were the other two finalists. Green was the one person who vouched the most for himself to win […]

Even though Draymond Green and Jalen Green squashed an altercation, it might’ve been for a different reason. When the Houston Rockets star was asked about it, he gave his truth. "Just talking. He [Draymond Green] can't really do much of anything else, so talking is his only way.” Jalen Green talks about what happened between […]

A dramatic win by the Golden State Warriors over the Houston Rockets had quite a skirmish after the game. After all, Draymond Green had a technical foul earlier in the game. Rockets guard Jalen Green and Warriors forward Draymond Green avoided a fiery altercation at mid-court. Jalen Green had some words for Draymond Green after […]

During Game 3 of the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets series, Draymond Green picked up a technical foul after charging at the official. Draymond Green chased after the ref and screamed “CALL THE FOUL” pic.twitter.com/OXk3jBOZT6 — Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) April 27, 2025 It was a crazy incident, but it is one that people are too […]

In the wake of Jimmy Butler’s unfortunate deep glute contusion, animosity between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets is at an all-time high.  From Warriors fans calling Amen Thompson “dirty” for undercutting Butler to Houston fans chanting “F**k you Draymond Green”, the tension between these two teams and their fanbases has never been […]

Throughout his NBA career, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has been considered one of the league’s greatest defenders. Well, after winning Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season, the first in Cavs franchise history, and earning All-Defensive honors in 2023, the first in Mobley’s career, there’s no more doubt about it. Mobley […]

The Houston Rockets tied the series 1-1 with the Golden State Warriors after winning Game 2 with a 109-94 victory. Houston’s fans have been loud throughout the first two contests as well and it sounds like Dillon Brooks is loving the flack they’re giving Draymond Green so far. Rockets fans have been chanting “F*** you […]

Fans expected physicality and testiness in the NBA playoffs showdown between the No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets and No. 7 Golden State Warriors, but tension could be nearing a boiling point following Jimmy Butler’s pelvic injury. Defensive stalwart Amen Thompson collided into an airborne Butler during the first quarter of Houston’s Game 2 win. The veteran […]

Draymond Green is not someone whose impact can be understood by merely glancing at his stat line. The four-time champion synchronizes both the offense and defense, exhibiting superb defense and savvy playmaking while he tries to maximize his teammates’ strengths. He does not need a piece of hardware to quantify what he has achieved this […]

Fans across the NBA are letting their voices be heard, and for Draymond Green and Jalen Brunson, in particular, that’s not really a good thing. But their respective coaches — Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau — had very different reactions to that fan vocalization. Of course, […]

More often than not, players selected in the second round of the NBA Draft have a career trajectory of becoming role players or borderline starters. However, some second-round draft picks have defied the status quo by carving out Hall of Fame-worthy careers despite the odds. Some also make a name for themselves in the games […]

Prior to the announcement of the winner of the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award, it was widely expected that veteran Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors would come away with his second trophy in that category. However, much like when a favored movie fails to win an Oscar, Green and his fans […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley has been named the recipient of the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced on Thursday night. As a result of receiving more votes than Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels for the award, Mobley […]

The Houston Rockets were able to tie the series against the Golden State Warriors in Game 2, winning 109-94. It was a game that the Rockets controlled from the beginning of the game, and they definitely started to take off once Jimmy Butler went out early with a pelvic contusion. The Warriors then had to […]

In the aftermath of a chippy Game 2 for Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors against the Houston Rockets, the latter evened their first-round series 1-1 after a 109-94 win Wednesday night. In a playoff matchup on the road, Warriors’ Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvic injury, and his head coach, Steve Kerr, addressed Green’s […]

After stealing homecourt in Game 1, the Golden State Warriors were not able to continue their dominance in Game 2, as they lost to the Houston Rockets 109-94. The Rockets had control for most of the game, and once Jimmy Butler went down with a pelvic contusion, the Warriors were pretty much fighting to come […]

Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors went down on Wednesday night in Houston, and while the score was never very close, there was still a lot to talk about. After losing Game 1, the Rockets absolutely had to have this game at home, and they […]

Draymond Green stayed at the center of the action—only this time, he took the hit instead of delivering it. In the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ 109-94 Game 2 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday night, Green collided with Houston guard Jalen Green and absorbed a hard foul, flipping his usual role as the enforcer. […]

It’s safe to say that Draymond Green does not care about making enemies of whomever he faces out on the hardwood. The Golden State Warriors forward, throughout his career, has embraced the role of the enforcer, and there may not be another fanbase that dislikes Green more than that of the Houston Rockets, with Green […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green is among the key factors for his team in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which isn’t a surprise, given the role he plays for the Dubs and his deep experience in playing high-stakes basketball in the postseason. But he’s also someone who always figures in controversial in-game moments. It […]

Before tip-off of Game 2 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Warriors star Stephen Curry dazzled onlookers by sinking multiple half-court shots with ease. But as the game began, it was another player who took center stage. Draymond Green, who joined the Warriors just three years after Curry, set a team record with […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the biggest thorn in the side of LeBron James’ career; James, back when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers, faced the Warriors four times in the NBA Finals, winning one out of four in the process. And the one Finals series the Cavs won, they had to come back […]

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler might be the most dependable duo in Hollywood right now. Like Shaq and Kobe or Steph and Klay, they just know how to win together. Their streak of cinematic greatness continues with Sinners, which hit theaters April 19 and is already earning serious praise—not just from critics or fans, […]

Following the Orlando Magic’s 103-86 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered pointed criticism of Orlando’s supporting cast — specifically calling out veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Magic opened their playoff run with a tough showing against the defending champions, struggling to keep […]

The NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award is annually given to the most outstanding defensive player of the regular season. Throughout league history, several Hall of Famers have claimed the award. While it was a walk in the park for some, others had to endure a neck-and-neck race to call themselves an elite defender. […]

The Golden State Warriors’ goal heading into Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets was to pick up a win. As the seven-seed, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry knew that setting the tone early in this series and breaking home-court advantage would allow the Warriors to create a lot of momentum […]

The NBA award finalists were recently announced, and the Defensive Player of the Year finalists had some people confused, more specifically, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lu Dort has been one of the best defenders in the league all season, but he did not make the final list for the award. Isaiah Hartenstein recently spoke about […]

Draymond Green started his Easter landing on the final list for NBA Defensive Player of the Year. But Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets shook up his chances, literally, early on in their NBA playoffs contest. Sengun cut inside with Green in the vicinity. Jalen Green fed Segun inside. The Turkish center then lifted off […]

In the final months of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, a new name entered the race for the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Golden State Warriors’ veteran forward Draymond Green was not mentioned in the first half of the season as a DPOY candidate. But following the Jimmy Butler trade and the Warriors’ surge […]

Will the Golden State Warriors have a healthy Stephen Curry? The Warriors are watching him attempt to operate with a pivotal injury on his right hand, all before taking on the Houston Rockets. Golden State received a crucial update ahead of its NBA Playoff game. Anthony Slater of The Athletic provided where things stand health-wise […]

As Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green enters the playoff as an underdog in the Western Conference, he’s warning New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns of their series against the underdog Detroit Pistons. Towns will have his hands full with Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart defending him, which Green was quick to point out. Green […]

Before his first-round series against the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green says his team isn’t an ordinary seven seed heading into the postseason. Green called Stephen Curry the best show in basketball over the past decade, but knows he and the Warriors are the underdogs in the best-of-7 series. Still, Green says […]

It appears that Ryan Coogler’s Sinners resonated with more than LeBron James, as the power forward of the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green, also gave the movie a glowing review. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his review of it. Green seemingly loved it, giving it a glowing review. He was in disbelief […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins changed his opinion on who should win this year’s DPOY award, voting for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort over Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green, and explained why. After Perkins called the 2024-25 Thunder the best team in franchise history, he’s been watching the games closely, pinpointing the difference between […]

Tuesday night’s matchup in the NBA Play-In Tournament between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies was a doozy until the end, so much so that Warriors star Steph Curry and coach Steve Kerr embraced in triumph after a 121-116 victory. But the tantalizing part came in the final two minutes on a pair […]

The Golden State Warriors secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference after a 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Tuesday night’s NBA Play-In Tournament. Following the win, Draymond Green shared a strong endorsement of longtime teammate Stephen Curry, calling him the “best show” in basketball over the past decade. In a video […]

The Golden State Warriors are back in the playoffs after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament. The Warriors will now go on to face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, and they have what they need to make the series interesting. The Warriors increased their chances of competing […]

Draymond Green has been campaigning for the Defensive Player of the Year award for weeks. With the Golden State Warriors rising to one of the best defensive teams in the league, Green’s words have been backed by his great defensive players on the court. The arrival of Jimmy Butler to the Warriors’ lineup has also […]

The Golden State Warriors advanced to the playoffs after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament, and it took contributions from every player who was on the court. The one player who was not on the court, and who hasn’t been in the past two games, is Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga has been a […]