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The Golden State Warriors are on a roll right now, and they got a major contributor back in Jonathan Kuminga in their game against the Sacramento Kings. Even though they’ve been in a groove, Draymond Green thinks the presence of Kuminga is important when asked about how necessary he is to the team’s success. “Very […]

Winning is all that matters to Jimmy Butler. That was the case during his time with the Miami Heat, and Butler’s winning mentality has completely altered the trajectory of the Golden State Warriors. Since his addition to the lineup alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, Butler and the Warriors have gone 12-2 overall, losing just […]

The Golden State Warriors’ long-awaited second star hasn’t exactly put up numbers befitting that status since arriving at the trade deadline. Andrew Wiggins was averaging 17.6 points per game when the Dubs sent him to the Miami Heat. He was shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc on career-high volume, too, also doing enough as a […]

When the Golden State Warriors traded for star forward Jimmy Butler, there were rumors that these next two seasons could be the twilight run of all-time NBA legend Stephen Curry.  Discussing Curry’s potential retirement on his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, with Baron Davis, the four-time All-Star recalled a conversation with his long-time teammate about […]

Jimmy Butler has been a revelation for a Golden State Warriors team dead in the water pre-trade deadline. A team once flirting with the 10th seed of the play-in tournament, Butler and the Warriors have surged to sixth in the West and only three games behind the Houston Rockets, winning nine of their last 10 […]

As Jonathan Kuminga is set to return from injury, it leaves Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wondering how Kuminga and Jimmy Butler will fit together. Neither guy is a great outside shooter. In a lineup that could see Green, Butler, and Kuminga on the floor together, with none able to consistently shoot from 3, […]

The Golden State Warriors have been transformed by the Jimmy Butler trade; they have gone 11-1 with Butler in the lineup, and Butler’s presence seems to have helped Stephen Curry the most. Curry has been on a tear as of late, and on Saturday night, the Warriors star once again played a starring role in […]

The Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies are striving for more than individual awards, but the team will surely be doing everything possible to get Jaren Jackson Jr. $100 million worth of leverage this summer. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old’s All-NBA and NBA Defensive Player of the Year campaign is on pause due to an ankle injury. Thankfully, the […]

There’s no question current NBA stars and former players are in demand as podcasters. From The Old/Young Man and the Three, to Podcast P with Paul George, to Gil’s Arena, to Call Him Vlade, big NBA names are dominating the podcast space (ok, the Vlade one isn’t real, but the fact that you thought it […]

After the Golden State Warriors went through an astonishing road trip, the winning ways continued after the team made a major change right before the trade deadline. With the Warriors trading for Jimmy Butler, the team has been on fire, especially star Stephen Curry as Draymond Green shares how his longtime teammate was proven correct […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green received backlash for calling out New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, and he just made it worse. After Green bashed Towns for not playing in Tuesday’s matchup, he found out the reason why. However, Green didn’t apologize for his actions, per the New York Post’s Brian Lewis. “Oh, man. […]

Veteran Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green did not hold back on star Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns. He is receiving criticism as a result of the comments he made in an appearance on his podcast with DraftKings’ Baron Davis. “Some would say he didn’t play because Jimmy was in the building…They said KAT ain’t play […]

Draymond Green just couldn’t keep his birthday wish a secret. Can you really blame him? Just less than a month after the Golden State Warriors brought in Jimmy Butler, the four-time champion celebrated his 35th birthday in New York City after yet another victory—this time over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, easily […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green reacted to the clash between Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant and head coach Mike Budenholzer. After Durant downplayed narratives surrounding his dispute with Budenholzer, Green gave his take on how rare it was to see his former Warriors teammate, Durant, argue with his head coach. Green explains how it […]

The Golden State Warriors have been on a roll as of late, and as much as it has to do with the addition of Jimmy Butler, the improved play of Stephen Curry has been a big reason for their success. After their win against the New York Knicks, Shaq declared Curry needs to be in […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green celebrated his 35th birthday Tuesday night with a clear goal in mind — another championship. Following the Warriors’ 114-102 victory over the New York Knicks, Green was captured on video making his birthday wish. “Y’all know what my wish is…” Green said. A voice in the background quickly interjected, […]

Candid and insightful analysis is hard to come by in the NBA these days. Between ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins dropping Ja Morant missives and the national all but ignoring Jaren Jackson Jr., it is hard to get a full picture of the Memphis Grizzlies outside of a dedicated few. However, Fred Wells, Grizzlies rookie Jaylen’s father, […]

Draymond Green got to celebrate his 35th birthday in a win on Tuesday night, as the Golden State Warriors (34-28) surged in the second half and defeated the New York Knicks (40-21), 114-102, in Madison Square Garden. Before the triumph, the four-time NBA champion marveled at the significance of experiencing his big day in “The […]

Longtime foes turned lifetime friends, the friendship between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is one born out of mutual respect forged in the fires of battling for a championship. James and Green have now become very tight-knit, inseparable as if they were blood brothers. So of course, […]

Safe to say that the Jimmy Butler and Golden State Warriors experiment is working, just ask Draymond Green. However, the expectation is still clear. For instance, Green said that the Warriors can win a title with Butler. While the latter addressed those claims and agreed, Green is adding more fuel to the fun for his […]

From the time that Jimmy Butler arrived in Golden State following the Warriors’ trade deadline deal for the six-time All-Star, they’ve been treated like and playing like an NBA Title contender. That is until Saturday night, when the short-handed 76ers beat the Dubs by the score of 126-119. That upset loss aside, the trio of […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green adds his perspective as the basketball world reacts to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards’s statement about not wanting to be the face of the NBA. Playing alongside Stephen Curry during the Warriors’ dynastic run, Green agreed with Edwards’ take. However, Green warned the young All-Star that the opportunity would […]

The Orlando Magic came up short for the second straight game Thursday night, falling 121-115 to the Golden State Warriors. However, Draymond Green took the opportunity to praise Magic forward Paolo Banchero, suggesting the young star belongs in the conversation for the future face of the NBA. “I’ve been a Paolo fan since he was […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has a way of changing the energy in arenas. While some places are naturally electric every night, others aren’t. Big cities that host venues like Madison Square Garden and Boston’s TD Garden always have a charged atmosphere with big crowds. But then again, not every arena has that same […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green can see the light at the end of the tunnel. As the 2024-25 regular season winds down, Green doubled down on his championship prediction with Jimmy Butler in tow. Now, he says his team has activated into playoff mode for the final push before the NBA postseason. Post All-Star […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green understands the situation that Jonathan Kuminga is in. After missing the past two months, he is set to make his return. However, the Warriors and Kuminga are in a contract year. Missing extended time like this only adds to more worry. Luckily, Green has been in Kuminga’s shoes before. […]

Phoenix Mercury superstar Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest women’s basketball players of all time, announced her retirement in Time on Tuesday, sparking an outpouring of tributes. Known for her relentless competitiveness both on and off the court, Taurasi’s legendary trash talk was highlighted in the Time piece, recalling a moment during the 2016 Rio […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surprised Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant with a story from the Olympics he hadn’t heard before. In a recent interview, the two former Warriors teammates discussed various topics, including Durant’s honest take on his future with the Suns and a secret Green has never revealed. On the day Durant […]

When Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors, he may have formed one of the most dangerous teams in basketball since the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s. Draymond Green was key in bringing Durant to the Warriors and looking back on that time, he thinks that it was the best time for NBA basketball. “You […]

The Golden State Warriors made a big push to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns ahead of the trade deadline, but Durant didn’t want the reunion to happen. Because of that, the Warriors moved on and acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, while Durant remains with the Suns for now. Many speculated that […]

When the Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler, it seemed like a sense of bravado was restored within a Dubs brass that was being humbled by the past few seasons. Butler was a legitimate superstar, although it did not seem like it considering how badly he burned his bridges with the Miami Heat this […]

Championship aspirations are engrained within the Golden State Warriors. Luckily for them, both Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler feel that same desire. After Green doubled down on the Warriors’ championship guarantee, Butler added more to his teammate’s comments. Butler explained via The Athletic’s Anthony Slater the team’s mentality behind Green’s brash take. “I don’t pay […]

As the Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler, the team has made a major turnaround, bringing life to a unit that had experienced disappointment after a strong start to the season. With the Warriors having their own championship aspirations, it’s important to look at what led to the moment when the team acquired the […]

For Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, adding Jimmy Butler to his team has completely changed the complexion of the 2024-25 campaign. Green guaranteed the Warriors would win a championship. Then, he explained why anyone could get frustrated with Butler — it’s because they’re losers. For Green, it’s the only explanation for why players couldn’t […]

Almost over a week ago, Draymond Green took a shot at the NBA, saying that the games are “boring” nowadays. Some people didn’t take those words kindly, including NBA legend Oscar Robertson. Not only did Robertson try his best to defend the current landscape of the NBA, but he also took a dig at Green […]

Golden State Warriors Draymond Green isn’t backing down from his prediction of his team winning this year’s NBA Finals. Before the Warriors cruised to a 126-102 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Green doubled down on guaranteeing Golden State would win it all this season. Green is surprised by people’s reactions to his guarantee […]

The Golden State Warriors are having fun again on the court, as they are now on a three-game win streak. In their most recent outing, the Dubs dominated the Dallas Mavericks in a 126-102 victory at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday. No one appears to take more joy out of that victory by […]

Draymond Green and Klay Thompson will forever be linked to each other because of the immense success they shared as Golden State Warriors teammates. But now that Thompson is with the Dallas Mavericks, there will be times when the two of the most successful players of their generation will clash against each other. Such was […]

Maximizing the Golden State Warriors’ star core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler has been a priority for head coach Steve Kerr. This is certainly the case when it comes to utilizing the team’s small ball lineups. Kerr explained the ability to have Green and Butler play key roles in small ball scenarios. […]