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Klay Thompson was exceptional for the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, draining an impressive 12 three-point shots and a game-high 42 points en route to a convincing 141-114 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Warriors superstar added an eye-opening quote in his post-game press conference after the incredible evening, according to HoopsHype. “As […]

The Golden State Warriors got plenty of stellar individual performances in a 141-114 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, their first game since Stephen Curry went back to the shelf with a left leg injury. Jordan Poole dropped 21 points and a career-high 12 assists in a performance both coaches and teammates […]

The Golden State Warriors blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-114 at Chase Center on Monday night, thriving on both sides in their first game since Steph Curry went back to the sideline with injury. Here are three key reaction from an impressive Warriors victory, one that makes them 7-2 in their last nine outings […]

It’s time top put more respect on Buddy Hield’s name as one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA today. The Indiana Pacers guard showed on Friday against the Sacramento Kings that he’s one of the top marksmen in the league, on par with the likes of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. For the […]

The Golden State Warriors will return home on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks after a brief, three-game road trip during which they went 1-2. Against the Mavs, it’s possible that they might not have their star trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, As per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Curry is listed […]

Remember this summer, in the euphoric afterglow of a remarkable fourth championship in eight seasons, when it seemed like there was a realistic if slight chance that Kevin Durant would return to the Golden State Warriors? It’s time to fire up the trade machine again, Dub Nation. Just don’t expect for those season-saving dreams to […]

The Golden State Warriors “gift-wrapped” the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves a win on Wednesday night, wasting a 14-point fourth-quarter lead while falling apart in crunch time once again en route to another frustrating loss. Unfortunately for the defending champions, they may not get the opportunity to make up for their late-game woes 24 hours later against […]

The Golden State Warriors won back-to-back road games for the first time this season on Monday night, utilizing big nights from Klay Thompson and Steph Curry en route to a 128-120 win in Oklahoma City against the Thunder. The Warriors controlled the game from the outset against the Thunder, opening up a 38-20 lead in […]

The Golden State Warriors held on to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-120 on Monday, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combining for 66 points to help keep Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company at bay. Here are three key reactions—complete with related analysis and observations, of course—from the Warriors’ solid victory away from home. The Warriors’ beautiful […]

Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors have finally budged, acknowledging a rivalry with the Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies. “They’re knocking on the door of championship contention, trying to knock us off,” Thompson tells Damichael Cole of Commercial Appeal. “And they are loud about it. We’re trying to hold on to this run and they’re right […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was on the receiving end of some criticism after deciding to rest all but one of his starters for Friday’s 120-114 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins were all sidelined against the Cavs, with Kevon Looney the only starter available. […]

It’s safe to say the Golden State Warriors won’t be ending another rough road trip on a much-needed high note. Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins have all officially been ruled out for Friday’s game with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second leg of a back-to-back after the defending champions fell to the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ White House visit on Tuesday is memorable for sure, though Klay Thompson might remember it for a different thing thanks to US President Joe Biden. When talking about the Warriors, Biden mentioned how the team reimagined the roster around their Big 3. After he acknowledged Stephen Curry and Draymond Green as […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the Washington Wizards on Monday afternoon, in the second leg of a back-to-back set. Klay Thompson and the Warriors were defeated 132-118 by the Chicago Bulls in Illinois on Sunday. Thompson scored a team-high 26 points over 33 minutes, adding four boards and four assists in the loss. With a […]

Klay Thompson definitely wasn’t his team’s problem on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. The Golden State Warriors star had 26 points, four rebounds and four assists, shooting 8-of-15 from beyond the arc to continue his stellar play over the last three weeks. But it wasn’t enough to lift the Warriors to victory, as their penchant […]

The Golden State Warriors began their five-game road trip with a bang, routing the San Antonio Spurs 144-113 at the Alamodome on Friday night in front of an NBA record crowd of 68,323. Here are three observations from the Warriors’ fourth win away from Chase Center in 2022-23. Drawing two, creating dunks and layups The […]

The Golden State Warriors have already announced that Stephen Curry is set to make his return on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns following an extended spell on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury. His backcourt partner-in-crime, Klay Thompson, was a late scratch for Saturday’s loss to the Orlando Magic and has since been […]

Klay Thompson‘s absence from Saturday’s loss to the Orlando Magic game out of nowhere. The veteran shooting guard was listed as a starter for the Golden State Warriors and it wasn’t until after tip-off that it was revealed that Thompson was a very late scratch due to a left knee injury. The good news for […]

With their fourth championship in eight years last season, the Golden State Warriors extended their dynastic run with yet another successful campaign. But every fan knows that Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson as a trio won’t rule over the NBA forever. Team owner Joe Lacob is acutely aware of that fact. In an […]

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Detroit Pistons in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night. After Klay Thompson hit a clutch three-pointer to tie the game up with one second remaining, Saddiq Bey responded with a buzzer-beating three to give Detroit the win, 122-119. On Wednesday, a powerful storm hit the Bay Area. Heavy wind […]

Klay Thompson’s late-game heroics were lost in defeat Wednesday night, as the Golden State Warriors fell to the Detroit Pistons 122-119 on Saddiq Bey’s game-winning triple just before the final buzzer sounded. Here are three reactions from another dramatic game at Chase Center, one that ends the depleted Warriors’ season-long five-game winning streak. Klay Thompson […]

The Golden State Warriors entered their Wednesday night contest against the Detroit Pistons having won five straight games amid a timely eight-game homestand with Stephen Curry out due to injury. But the Pistons, despite their 10-30 record, gave Klay Thompson and the Dubs everything they could handle, with Saddiq Bey finishing the job for Detroit […]

Klay Thompson turned back the clock on Monday night, erupting for 54 points and 10 triples when his woefully short-handed team needed him most. The result wasn’t just the Golden State Warriors’ instant-classic 143-141 win over the Atlanta Hawks in double overtime, but the seventh game of Thompson’s illustrious career he’s dropped 50-plus points and […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson had a performance that reminded us of how potent he was before the injuries that sidelined him for two seasons, exploding for 54 points in a 143-141 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in double overtime Monday night. Whenever Thompson has the shooting stroke going, chances are forward Draymond Green […]

Donovan Mitchell and Klay Thompson put on a show in the NBA on Monday night, and added some ridiculous history to their monster performances in the process. Spida became the 12th player in NBA history to score over 70 points in a game, absolutely carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 145-134 overtime win over the Chicago […]

Klay Thompson looked like the Klay of old on Monday night. The Golden State Warriors shooting guard poured in 54 points and provided the scoring punch they needed to survive a double-overtime scare against the Atlanta Hawks. Just as Klay has always operated, he didn’t force his baskets and got his points within the flow […]

Klay Thompson, somehow, had enough in the left tank on Monday night to continue his game-long heroics in overtime. The Golden State Warriors star scored 10 points and dropped a pivotal assist across both overtimes of his team’s epic 143-141 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, helping extend his team’s winning streak to a season-long five […]

The Golden State Warriors continued their winning ways in epic fashion on Monday night, beating the Atlanta Hawks 143-141 in double overtime behind Klay Thompson’s throwback 54-point outburst. Here are three key reactions to one of the wildest wins in franchise history. Vintage Klay Thompson explodes for 54 points Missing an MVP candidate and arguably […]

There’s just something in the air in Chase Center that gives the Golden State Warriors invincibility. Entering their Monday night contest against the Atlanta Hawks armed with the best home record in the league, the Warriors had a golden opportunity to continue their climb atop the Western Conference by extending their win streak to five […]

Klay Thompson certainly made LeBron James’ day even better. That much is clear after the Los Angeles Lakers forward saw the Golden State Warriors star drop a 50-piece on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. With the Warriors still missing Stephen Curry, Thompson had to carry a lot more scoring load alongside Jordan Poole. And he […]

The Golden State Warriors, currently in the middle of an eight-game homestand, have a golden opportunity to make up ground in the Western Conference standings amid Stephen Curry’s shoulder injury. However, their game on Monday night is far from a cakewalk, with Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks determined to shake off their season-long inconsistencies. […]

The Golden State Warriors finished 2022 on a high note. Even riding the momentum of a season-long four-game winning streak into the New Year, though, the 19-18 defending champions still have much left to prove before re-cementing themselves as a top-tier title contender. Here are three resolutions for the Warriors amid the dawn of 2023. […]

The last calendar year has been an endless rollercoaster of triumphs, controversies and disappointments for the Golden State Warriors. Here are the four most salient memories from the defending champions in 2022 as the New Year dawns. 4. James Wiseman gets assigned to G League The first couple weeks of 2022-23 laid bare just how […]

For the entirety of the 2022-23 season thus far, the Golden State Warriors know that there is no better place than home. Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, and the Dubs entered their Friday night home game against the Portland Trail Blazers owners of the league’s best home record, at 15-2. And there may be no better […]

Klay Thompson has been ruled out for the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night clash with the Utah Jazz, per Eric Walden. Golden State’s injury concerns continue to pile up, as the Dubs will also be without Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, JaMychal Green, and Andre Iguodala on Wednesday. Thompson played 38 minutes in the Warriors’ Tuesday […]

Klay Thompson played a big part in the Golden State Warriors’ 110-105 win over the Charlotte Hornets at home Tuesday night, but whether he will be able to play on the second leg of a back-to-back remains up in the air. It is very much likely that he will not be able to get the […]

The Golden State Warriors held on for a 110-105 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday at Chase Center, wresting sole grasp of the league’s top home record from the Memphis Grizzlies. Here are three reactions from another significant win by the short-handed Dubs. Jonathan Kuminga doesn’t need numbers Dominant as the Warriors are when […]

The Golden State Warriors-Memphis Grizzlies Christmas Day game featured no shortage of trash talk. Notably, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson called out Dillon Brooks during the game. Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant shared his thoughts on Thompson taunting Brooks, per Damichael Cole of Commercial Appeal. “Morant didn’t see Thompson taunt Brooks. He tried to look at […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors don’t like each other. That has been glaringly obvious during and after their second-round series last season. The two biggest talkers on both sides are Dillon Brooks for Memphis and Klay Thompson for Golden State. After an altercation between Brooks and Thompson that resulted in a technical, […]