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To make the Hall of Fame is every player’s dream. Coming up with an acceptance speech and sharing stories about your career is pure magic. A pleasure most players won’t ever experience. Critics say the Golden State Warriors have two guaranteed players who will make it to the Hall of Fame, Stephen Curry, and Klay […]

Another day, another zero update on Ben Simmons. The Philadelphia 76ers star is still one of the coveted stars in the NBA offseason, as many believe he’s going to jump ship to another team. The Golden State Warriors are one of the squads reportedly at the forefront of trying to acquire Simmons, who has cut […]

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers were all in attendance at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday to witness the Dubs take on the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Summer League. It was rookie Jonathan Kuminga who led the way for the Warriors in their 90-84 victory over […]

Over the last few years, controversial discussions have consistently surrounded Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and his standing among the greatest defenders to play in the NBA. Green has been on record multiple times, saying he is the GOAT of all defenders. The two-time gold medalist has received tons of backlash for his claim […]

Golden State Warriors three-time champion Draymond Green pulled up with Stephen Curry in the 2021 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with quite the accessory. The Olympic gold medalist flew straight to Las Vegas to support his squad fresh from his successful Tokyo 2020 stint and, obviously, Draymond had to bring out the big guns […]

The Golden State Warriors are bent on reclaiming their seat alongside the league’s elite teams. Yet, true to Joe Lacob’s “light years” claim, the Dubs are looking for more pieces to bolster their stacked lineup. Ben Simmons’ name has been floating for quite some time as a potential trade acquisition for the Warriors. It presents […]

Nico Mannion made the tough but perhaps correct decision for his career on Tuesday when he decided to leave the Golden State Warriors and head to Virtus Bologna in Italy. The choice has sparked a reaction out of Mannion’s Warriors teammate, Draymond Green. Draymond Green offers his thoughts on Nico Mannion going to Italy next […]

The Golden State Warriors are trying to return to their dominant ways. In order to do that, they will need to be firing on all cylinders. That means Stephen Curry will need to play at an MVP level. Klay Thompson has to be healthy and return to the all-star caliber player he was. Also, the […]

The Golden State Warriors have to do everything they can to maximize Stephen Curry, who recently finalized a $215 million extension with the franchise. It’s a good sign that Curry decided to extend with the Dubs considering he and his team haven’t made it to the playoffs for two straight years. But this doesn’t mean […]

Everyone knows how Stephen Curry revolutionized the game of basketball as we know it. The league has shifted rapidly to emulate the Golden State Warriors and their success centered on shooting from long-range. But he wasn’t the only game-changer on the roster – just ask Draymond Green. The Warriors talisman showed the NBA that you […]

Kendrick Perkins has been known for the occasional hot take. Not too long ago, the former NBA champ big man made a bit of a bold prediction of how international players — Luka Doncic in particular — are taking over the sport. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is not one to forget, and he […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green may no longer be teammates with Kevin Durant in the NBA, but he won’t let the disrespect to the Team USA leader go unnoticed–especially after they won the Olympic gold in Tokyo. Before Team USA headed to the Olympics, there were a lot of fears they wouldn’t win the […]

Even as many still question over whether Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is a future Hall of Famer, he silenced such doubts once again after capturing his second career Olympic gold medal. Amid much doubt over whether they would claim a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Team USA took care of business […]

The well-wishes for Team USA have come pouring down from everybody. Add Stephen Curry to the growing list. The Golden State Warriors star posted a dedication for Team USA on his Instagram account, including a message aimed directly at current and former teammates in Draymond Green and Kevin Durant, respectively. What did he say?? Skill […]

It’s great to win the gold medal in the Olympics. For one, you get all the attention. In Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s case, he got a call from the GOAT — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and future Hall of Famer Tom Brady — after helping Team USA defeat France, 87-82, in the gold […]

Team USA pulled off the Olympic gold victory despite an especially rocky path to get there. After getting wasted in their celebration, which even included a drunk message to LeBron James, looks like Draymond Green has turned his attention elsewhere. The Golden State Warriors star went on Twitter to hunt down every single Team USA […]

Almost every major sports show on television has a former professional athlete hosting. Whichever network came up with the idea first struck gold with this one. Fans eat up everything these former stars say, and I’m sure the ratings reflect that. One major problem with these guys hosting is that current players don’t like a […]

Team USA captured the gold medal on Friday night, beating France in the Tokyo Olympics. Draymond Green was a key piece defensively as always and made a huge play in the fourth quarter to save a possible bucket. Take a look: https://streamable.com/jilva3 You’re probably wondering how that was even allowed. In FIBA, they have a […]

Team USA got the job done in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. With Kevin Durant leading the way, the Americans defeated France in the gold medal game Friday evening to the tune of an 87-82 score. The victory also meant that Durant and Draymond Green can absolutely go after Team USA’s critics, including Kendrick Perkins.  Shortly […]

LeBron James wasn’t at the Olympics to represent Team USA, but he still managed to be part of the squad’s celebration. His longtime Golden State Warriors rival Draymond Green made sure to send a message to King James all the way from Tokyo as the players were getting buzzed in the Team USA bus. The […]

Draymond Green just can’t stop yelling at his former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant, even in Team USA. The Tokyo Olympics men’s basketball gold medal match was a witness to that after Draymond was caught on camera shouting at Durant. It was after KD played lackluster defense that led to a 3-pointer for France. […]

The Golden State Warriors just made a splash in free agency by agreeing with Andre Iguodala on a minimum deal. Iguodala rejoins the team with whom he won all three of his championships. He loves the city, the fans, and hopes to win another championship with the Warriors, per Jonathan Abrams of The New York […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry just secured the bag again, agreeing to a four-year, $215 million extension with the only NBA franchise he has ever known. Curry made history with the deal by becoming the first player in league history to ink two deals worth over $200 million. Curry reacted to his big new […]

Stephen Curry is getting a massive bag and Draymond Green is here for it. The Golden State Warriors icon just locked in his $215 million deal to stay in the Bay Area for the long haul. Despite the gargantuan figure, he’s definitely worth every penny to the franchise and its fan. Draymond Green may not […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns were as close as you can get to an NBA Finals win. But we all know how that turned out. Book revealed that he’s talked to one of his Team USA teammates about the heartbreaking defeat, a man who’s been on both sides of the coin in Draymond Green. […]

The Golden State Warriors just had a dynastic run in the 2010s very few sports franchises ever experience. With three championship trophies and five NBA Finals appearances under their belt, the core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green immortalized themselves in NBA lore. But could the end be nearing for their triumphant trio? […]

It looks like Golden State Warriors rookie Moses Moody will not have a hard time getting along with his new teammates, particularly with Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Moody, who was selected by the Warriors with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, admitted he received a message from Green […]

For the second straight season, the Golden State Warriors earned quality young talent from the NBA Draft. Last year, it was James Wiseman. Now, it’s Jonathan Kuminga. Taken as the 7th overall pick by the Warriors, Kuminga will add more depth to the roster with his versatility, athleticism, and toughness. At only 18 years old, […]

Team USA bounced back from a shocking loss to France in their Tokyo Olympics opener with a massive 120-66 win over Iran on Wednesday. The whole squad was thriving, but of course, Draymond Green received some hate for a specific play in the first quarter: Draymond Green… https://t.co/YQGfKKhFmt — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 28, 2021 Okay, […]

Team USA star Damian Lillard had an uncharacteristically awful game in the loss to France to open the Tokyo Olympics. Lillard only had 11 points on 3-of-10 shooting and turned down shots he normally takes and makes with ease in the NBA. He also had an embarrassing turnover late in the game to help seal […]

Draymond Green seems hurt after the Golden State Warriors’ social media team snubbed him from their latest Instagram post. On Instagram, the Warriors posted the rookie photoshoots of the players they drafted in recent years, likely as a teaser for the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft. While it included Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, one glaring […]

Draymond Green may not be the best player on Team USA, but he is their spiritual leader. In a team full of superstar talent, with the egos and usage rates to match, you need a guy like Draymond to steady the ship and tell the hard truths. The Golden State Warriors star did exactly that […]

No one can argue that the current iteration of the Team USA roster isn’t stacked, but it’s definitely missing a few high-profile pieces. One in particular is a certain star who plays for the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry has never played for the Olympics throughout his career, and he is missing yet another one. […]

A week has not even gone by since the 2021 NBA Finals had concluded with the Milwaukee Bucks winning the Larry O’Brien trophy in six games against the Phoenix Suns, but three key figures of that series — Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, and Devin Booker — will have more basketball to play, as they will […]

The beef between the Los Angeles Lakers and Jae Crowder continues to simmer. Well over a month after the Phoenix Suns eliminated the Lakers in a spicy first-round series, the two sides are still bickering. This time, the spat took place on Instagram and included a contribution from Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. First, […]

Team USA’s men’s basketball squad had some fun at the expense of superstar Kevin Durant during the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Friday. While KD’s birthday isn’t until Sept. 29, his teammates serenaded him with a rendition of Happy Birthday anyway. Durant didn’t look particularly amused by the tomfoolery going on all […]

It was reported earlier on Thursday that the Golden State Warriors are looking to make a move on Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards, with the potential swoop already receiving the stamp of approval from the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. This latest bombshell has now cast doubt on the speculation […]

The Golden State Warriors are going to be a menace next season. The return of Klay Thompson and a healthy Stephen Curry will serve as the cornerstones of what could be a serious title challenge from the Dubs. As it turns out, however, the Warriors aren’t done yet, with reports now emerging that they could […]

Draymond Green gave Golden State Warriors fans a major scare when he appeared to injure his elbow during Team USA’s pre-Olympic exhibition against Spain on Sunday. Late in the third quarter of the contest, Green drove to the basket and took hard contact from Marc Gasol. The Warriors forward appeared to tweak his right elbow […]