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For a renowned shooter like Klay Thompson, sitting out the closing minutes of a game must feel different than what he’s normally used to. Unfortunately for him, that’s what happened on Monday night. The Golden State Warriors won against the Brooklyn Nets, but Thompson was nowhere to be seen down the stretch. In the locker […]

In a surprising turn of events, the Golden State Warriors, during their 109-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, decided to bench Klay Thompson, the four-time NBA champion who has helped take the Dubs franchise to heights they’ve never reached, in favor of Gui Santos to close out the game. Thompson is a […]

For the past 13 years or so, Klay Thompson has helped define an era of Golden State Warriors basketball. But alas, everyone (except LeBron James, perhaps) succumbs to Father Time. Thompson has endured one of the worst seasons of his Hall of Fame career, and now, he continues to dig new depths after the Warriors […]

Klay Thompson has been a ‘closer’ for the Golden State Warriors for many years in pursuit of four NBA championships under Coach Steve Kerr. Now Thompson is being relegated to the bench in favor of a rookie who has surpassed him in the clutch moments. As the Warriors’ season continues to unfold, fans await the […]

Remember widespread recent calls for the Golden State Warriors to add a proven secondary scorer and creator? All signs point to the Dubs largely standing pat at the trade deadline, content to play out a tumultuous 2023-24 season with the personnel status quo behind Stephen Curry. A sobering appraisal of the Warriors’ standing in a […]

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner (February 8) and the Golden State Warriors are heavily involved in rumors. There’s been buzz the organization may move on from Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. However, the latest rumors are suggesting the exact opposite. Despite struggling throughout much of this season, the Warriors reportedly don’t […]

The Golden State Warriors are amid preparations for their cross-conference battle against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors will be undermanned, as they received a grim Klay Thompson injury report update. Klay Thompson will miss the Warriors-76ers game after a new injury report Thompson has been ruled out of Tuesday night’s matchup due […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is trying to remain positive after his team took a crushing loss from LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers knocked off the Warriors in double overtime on Saturday, 145-144. "We've had a lot of heartbreaking losses this year. I'm gonna continue to be optimistic… No need […]

Veteran sports commentator Bill Simmons didn’t hold back in his harsh assessment of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson in a recent conversation with Rob Mahoney in his podcast. Klay Thompson has largely struggled this 2023-24 season. And while his numbers have improved over the last few weeks compared to his first 20 games with […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson will be a free agent this offseason, and if the sharpshooting wing walks, it could officially end the Warriors dynasty as we know it. However, at least one Warriors insider is predicting that this half of the Splash Brothers will be back for the 2024-25 season and beyond. “If […]

Another heartbreaking defeat. It’s either that or just a completely disheartening blowout performance. That’s been the theme for the Golden State Warriors all season after they suffered another heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. With another loss, Stephen Curry and the Warriors continue to fall further in the Western Conference […]

The Golden State Warriors trio of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson got their 400th win together last night in a 134-112 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Thompson was asked what it felt like to get the 400th win with the two teammates he has played with for so long. “It’s very special,” Klay […]

There’s no single, overarching explanation behind the Golden State Warriors’ struggles through the first half of 2023-24. Draymond Green’s multiple suspensions and an ongoing rash of injuries to key contributors like Chris Paul, Moses Moody and Gary Payton II certainly haven’t made things easier. Steve Kerr was unable to settle on a full-time starting lineup […]

Will the Golden State Warriors trade Klay Thompson? If Thompson does not remain with the Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers are the favorite to be his next team at +300 odds, per Betonline. The Atlanta Hawks (+400), New York Knicks (+500), Chicago Bulls (+600), and Dallas Mavericks (+700) are also mentioned as potential suitors according to […]

The Golden State Warriors needed a win in the worst way after they suffered two consecutive blowout defeats at home to the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans, prompting the Chase Center faithful to erupt in a chorus of boos. On Friday night, however, they faced a Chicago Bulls team that was highly-motivated, and as […]

The Golden State Warriors acquired Andrew Wiggins two years ago with the hope he’d serve as a strong, reliable bridge between the team’s personnel past and future. He more than lived up to that billing during his second season in the Bay, helping Golden State extend its dynasty by emerging as arguably the NBA’s top-two […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered their worst loss of a disappointing season on Wednesday, falling 141-105 to the surging New Orleans Pelicans. They faced boos from the Chase Center crowd for the second straight game, too, after the Dubs were “punched in the mouth” by the Toronto Raptors on Sunday in another double-digit defeat. Golden […]

The Golden State Warriors hit a new low Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, closing out a disappointing seven-game homestand with what might be their worst performance of the season. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and company fell behind by double-digits in the game’s first three minutes, setting the stage for an embarrassing 141-105 loss […]

The Golden State Warriors entered Wednesday’s clash with the Pelicans two games under .500, time running out in the franchise’s quest to return to its recent glory. The Warriors took on Coach Willie Green’s team without Draymond Green and found rough seas to navigate, to say the very least. Recently, Coach Steve Kerr wondered aloud […]

The Golden State Warriors are battling endless adversity amid the 2023-24 season. Golden State slipped to 11th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson have had their down moments, but the Warriors are not keen on trading the franchise stars yet. Golden State will be cautious to thread the needle on Green […]

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors suffered perhaps their most embarrassing loss of the season at the hands of the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. The Raptors jumped out to a 28-14 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. After the game, Kerr spoke about how the Warriors were unable to recover from […]

Klay Thompson has been going through a roller coaster of a season for the Golden State Warriors. On some nights, his feared shooting stroke is causing damage to opponents. On others, however, the five-time All-Star struggles to find the bottom of the net. Recently, Thompson revealed that he had an eye-opening conversation with head coach […]

The Golden State Warriors earned a get-right win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, overcoming a slow start behind balanced scoring, dogged defense and multiple efforts on both sides of the ball for a 121-115 victory. Jonathan Kuminga personified the Dubs’ active, energetic night, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks. […]

The Golden State Warriors dropped a 120-114 matchup on Christmas Day to the Denver Nuggets, leading to a frustrated reaction from superstar Stephen Curry about the officiating. During the game, Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski achieved a rookie feat only three others have done before. Stephen Curry got painfully honest on a problem few thought he […]

The Golden State Warriors’ valiant attempt for a Christmas upset at mile high came up just short, ending their winning streak at five games. Here are three in-depth reactions from the Dubs’ hard-fought 120-114 loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Warriors’ strength in Christmas numbers Stephen Curry wasn’t himself on Christmas, […]

Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis have been driving forces behind the Golden State Warriors’ much-needed surge entering their Christmas clash with Nikola Jokic and the defending-champion Denver Nuggets. If the rookies are expecting for their season-altering efforts to be rewarded with a holiday gift from their veteran peers, though, Podziemski and Jackson-Davis will be sorely […]

Warriors guard Klay Thompson has been on an offensive roller coaster this season. While the veteran is considered a two-way threat, he’s notably known for his three-point shooting. Thompson had a solid night against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, posting  28 points on 6-10 from beyond the arc. “The best part of my game […]

Are the Golden State Warriors starting to piece things together? After struggling to start the year, Golden State has strung together five straight wins. With Draymond Green still out, the Dubs’ young guns have stepped up nicely in his absence. There’s also another key cog to this mini-streak: Klay Thompson playing like, well, Klay Thompson […]

Klay Thompson’s car collection is $700,000. Klay Thompson is a star wing player for the Golden State Warriors. He is a four-time NBA champion, five-time All-Star, and one-half of the Splash Brothers with Stephen Curry. In Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Thompson sustained a left ACL injury and missed the entirety of the […]

The Golden State Warriors paid tribute to former guard Jordan Poole, who was traded from the team during the 2023 offseason. Poole helped the Warriors secure the 2022 NBA title, serving as a prominent sixth man in the lineup. He’s since been the No. 1 option for a substandard Washington Wizards team, after being rewarded […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled away from the Washington Wizards in Jordan Poole’s return to Chase Center on Friday night, winning 129-118. Let’s dive into three in-depth Warriors reactions from their fourth straight win of 2023-24.` Trayce Jackson-Davis dominates Washington isn’t exactly loaded with top-tier talent or intimidating size up front. But the extent to […]

There seems to be some semblance of life for the Golden State Warriors after their impressive come-from-behind win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Stephen Curry showed once again why he is the most clutch player in the NBA. Klay Thompson is slowly beginning to regain his form. Steve Kerr’s internal changes such as sending […]

The Boston Celtics were on a five-game winning streak entering their 2022 NBA Finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors. On the other hand, Golden State was 12-14 and not even in contention for a play-in spot in the Western Conference. However, the dynastic team turned back the clock and looked like the Warriors of […]

The Boston Celtics’ NBA Finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors was historic, yet for all the wrong reasons. On Tuesday night, the Celtics fell 132-126 to the Dubs in overtime. Boston led by as much as 17 points, but it couldn’t stop Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson from hitting big shots down the stretch. […]

There has been a lot said about Klay Thompson’s struggles this season for the Golden State Warriors, but the five-time All-Star is keen on reminding the basketball world that he is one of the best shooters the game has ever seen. He did just that on Tuesday night against the Boston Celtics, draining a 3-pointer […]

Nothing lasts forever. The Golden State Warriors are no exception. Warriors fans know the end is near. But as long as Stephen Curry is still Stephen Curry, there is hope for Golden State to somehow squeeze out another title during the prime of the greatest shooter to ever live. The trade chatter surrounding the Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors are reeling from Draymond Green’s latest suspension. Green previously swung at Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić while falling backward and was ejected from the game, leading to the latest suspension. Green was given a timeline for his suspension recently while undergoing counseling. The Warriors are reportedly in an ’emotional’ mood following […]

Golden State Warriors forward Klay Thompson is one of the best shooters to ever live and the stats reflect just that. In Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets, Klay moved to ninth all-time in the most three-pointers list and now sits just seven triples back of Vince Carter. Via NBA: Congrats to @KlayThompson of the […]

For the first time throughout this dynastic run, Steve Kerr looked away from Klay Thompson and kept the veteran sharpshooter on the bench down the stretch as the Golden State Warriors attempted to stage a late-game rally during their 119-116 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Does that signal the start of sweeping […]