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Andre Iguodala might very well have called his playing career quits if it was up to him alone. The 38-year-old, in fact, claimed on Friday while announcing his return to the Golden State Warriors that he was “retired for most of the summer.” After weeks of public and private cajoling from the Golden State Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors didn’t have much spending flexibility this summer. The team that just set an NBA record for total payroll, in fact, lost a bidding war for all-world defender Gary Payton II in free agency, wary of going even deeper into luxury tax territory. But just because the Warriors’ team-building resources were limited […]

Most players don’t get better in their early 30s. If there’s one silver lining of the multiple injuries that cost Klay Thompson two-and-a-half seasons of his prime, though, it’s that he’s poised to be even better in 2022-23 than he was after his long-awaited return to the Golden State Warriors. Warriors coach Steve Kerr told […]

The most enduring memory of Jordan Poole’s first playoff run—to opposing fans, at least—is certainly Ja Morant dropping him to the floor en route to a go-ahead floater during a second-round loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Golden State Warriors guard was frequently targeted by the likes of Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum in later […]

Training camp for the 2022-23 season tips off league-wide in a few days, which can only mean one thing: A deluge of NBA player rankings from legacy media outlets. Most prominent among them, of course, is ESPN’s NBArank, back for a 12th consecutive year to fete basketball’s best players and anger fan bases across the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson was quite vocal about how he didn’t agree with his NBA 2K23 rating. So much so, that Klay took to Instagram to put the game on blast for giving him an 88 rating for his 3-point shooting. Ronnie 2K has now responded to Klay’s staunch criticism as he attempted […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson has not been resting on his laurels this offseason despite the fact that he’s now a four-time NBA champion. The five-time All-Star has been putting in the work in the summertime as he hopes to bring up his tally to 5 rings this coming season. Thompson was up to […]

No wonder Klay Thompson is on “cloud nine.” The Golden State Warriors star celebrated winning a fourth championship with not just an epic, fun-filled summer, but the first healthy offseason of training he’s had since 2018. No doubt improving Thompson’s mood even further as the 2022-23 season fast approaches? His older brother, Mychel, has been […]

It’s safe to say the Golden State Warriors aren’t exactly pleased with their player ratings in NBA 2K23.  Stephen Curry is one of just six players rated 96 or higher, but the reigning Finals MVP comes in one point lower than the top-ranked Giannis Antetokounmpo. Andrew Wiggins’ star turn on Golden State’s title run yielded […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson is a vibe this offseason. After winning his fourth championship, the sharpshooter is just living his best life. Klay has been uploading videos of his offseason activities on Instagram, and his latest one just showed how much he is enjoying the time off before they return to defend their […]

The Golden State Warriors captured their fourth championship in the last eight years this past season. But they aren’t done yet. The young stars have yet to barely make a dent in the NBA and their veterans still prepare like they have never won. That includes shooting guard Klay Thompson. On Wednesday, a video surfaced […]

This time last year, Klay Thompson was working hard to get back into game shape as he took the final steps of his rehab from a two-season injury hiatus. Despite some doubt as to whether or not he would be able to recapture his form prior to suffering two major injuries, the five-time All-Star proved […]

There’s no denying that the Golden State Warriors dynasty stems from the God-given talent of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green — among other things, of course. It’s also undeniably true, however, that the chemistry they have has also played an equally important role in the success this team has achieved through the years. […]

Klay Thompson once scored 60 points in three quarters, and it’s Draymond Green’s favorite moment of his Golden State Warriors teammate for a variety of reasons. Back in 2016 against the Indiana Pacers, Thompson erupted for 60 points on 21-of-33 shooting, including 8-of-14 from the 3-point line. He also needed just 29 minutes to do […]

Stephen Curry isn’t the only one in the Bay Area who can make NBA stars go “night night.” Just ask Golden State Warriors teammate and fellow four-time champion Klay Thompson. Thompson’s epic offseason continued this week when he was hypnotized by magician Johnny Wu at an event at Dodgers Stadium. Or was he? Thompson insisted […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry was among the thousands in attendance at Dodger Stadium Tuesday night to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers kick off a short two-game set against the visiting Minnesota Twins. He also got to witness the real brother of his Splash Brother Klay Thompson get a big hit in […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is already one of the best shooters to ever step foot on the NBA court, though his brother Trayce Thompson still can’t believe he pursued basketball over football. Speaking to Natasha Dye of People, Trayce admitted that he always thought Klay was going to be an American football player. […]

The Golden State Warriors raised the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the fourth time in eight years less than two months ago. But with free agency firmly in the rearview mirror, the roster close to finalized and training camp fast approaching, it’s time to consider the reigning champions’ chances of defending their title. Here are three […]

There’s no one like Klay Thompson. He wasn’t exactly lacking self-assurance before returning from two-and-a-half seasons lost to serious injury. And now that he’s helped the Golden State Warriors win a fourth title in eight seasons, flashing the two-way form on basketball’s biggest stage that once made him a perennial All-NBA candidate, Thompson is celebrating […]

Would the Golden State Warriors consider offering extensions to each star on the team? Could Joe Lacob pay Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and Jordan Poole? Stephen Curry already has his extension in effect. So extending the others could keep Golden State vying for championships for years to to come. However, Lacob isn’t willing […]

James Wiseman’s recovery from knee injury wasn’t easy, but thankfully, he has teammates like Klay Thompson who supported and guided him during his recovery and rehab. Speaking with NBC Sports Bay Area, Wiseman opened up about his difficult journey of getting back to the NBA court. He missed the whole 2021-22 season due to his […]

Kobe Bryant inspired Klay Thompson, and if the words of the Golden State Warriors star were not enough, then his action speaks for itself. Thompson displayed some Black Mamba vibes on Sunday while attending the Los Angeles Dodgers-San Francisco Giants game at the Dodgers Stadium. Aside from his beer drinking exploits and epic celebration, the […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was the biggest Los Angeles Dodgers fan on Sunday, especially with his brother Trayce Thompson playing and showing up. At the bottom of the seventh inning, the Dodgers broke the 4-4 tie and pulled away from the San Francisco Giants. With the score at 6-4, Trayce handed their opponents […]

While the Golden State Warriors are enjoying their offseason, Klay Thompson is hanging around in town. He was up in LA for the Dodgers game on Sunday when they took on the San Francisco Dodgers, and it looked like he had himself a great time. During the game, Thompson could be spotted in his seat, […]

After rocking the basketball world by winning their fourth NBA championship in eight years, the Golden State Warriors have re-established themselves as the team to beat in the NBA. Stephen Curry won his first NBA Finals MVP, Klay Thompson made his long anticipated return to the court and Draymond Green was back to his old […]

Klay Thompson’s initial return from two-and-a-half years on the sidelines couldn’t have gone much better. Given his insane dedication to offseason training, expect the Golden State Warriors star to come back even better in 2022-23. Before helping the Warriors dispatch of the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, Thompson was already texting his trainer, Ben […]

Klay Thompson’s dad sees the Golden State Warriors remaining as title favorites in 2022-23 despite the Western Conference alone set to be stronger next year, and for good reason. According to Mychal Thompson, the Warriors’ have established continuity on the team with the way they drafted and developed their young players. Now they have an […]

The Golden State Warriors just won their fourth ring in eight years, but make no mistake, they are far from done when it comes to chasing rings. That’s at least according to Klay Thompson’s dad, who shared his belief that the Dubs are eyeing the Michael Jordan standard. Jordan won six rings with the Chicago […]

It’s generally understood by now that most professional athletes don’t reach their pre-injury tear peak in their first season back on the playing field after suffering a torn ACL. What about when a player finally returns from devastating injuries to both his knee and Achilles, though? Klay Thompson will prove a fascinating test case in […]

During his ESPYs acceptance speech for the Best Comeback Athlete award, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson shared how Kobe Bryant inspired him to become the athlete he is today. Now, Mychal Thompson spilled more details on how the Los Angeles Lakers icon made his job easy on teaching his son the right mindset to […]

Joe Lacob knows his desire for certain changes to the NBA’s luxury-tax structure seem self-serving. The Golden State Warriors owner admitted as much while decrying the current system on the Point Forward podcast, comments that ultimately landed him a $500,000 fine from the league office. But there will undoubtedly come a time when Lacob’s glitzy, big-market, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. And it was safe to say the game did not disappoint. The Giants and Dodgers tend to play competitive baseball against one another given their historic rivalry, and that held true in Game 1 of a four-game series in Los Angeles. For LA, […]

Not even the early 2000s Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed the sustained success of the Golden State Warriors. But just because the Lakers’ dynasty fueled by Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant didn’t have nearly the shelf life of Golden State’s hardly means its all-time peak lags far behind the Warriors’. Shaq, in fact, is fully confident […]

Klay Thompson’s comeback arc is perhaps one of the best sports stories of 2022. The Golden State Warriors star missed two years of competitive play due to back-to-back season-ending injuries. After a lengthy rehab period, he came back last season to help his team win their fourth NBA championship in eight years. It wasn’t a […]

It wasn’t just Stephen Curry who made headlines for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night during the ESPYs. Dubs teammate Klay Thompson was also in attendance to accept his award as this year’s Best Comeback Athlete. It was an emotional moment for Thompson, who came back to win an NBA title with Golden State […]

It has been an eventful few seasons for Klay Thompson. The reigning NBA champion missed the previous two seasons due to injury and has gone through a brutal rehab in order to recover. Tearing his ACL and Achilles in back-to-back years is a difficult task for any athlete. He succeeded in his recovery goals and […]

The Golden State Warriors have put together one of the greatest trios of all time. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green have combined for four titles during their time together.  The trio has combined 17 All-Star appearances, 12 All-NBA teams, and four championships. Since they erupted onto the scene in the mid-2010s, the game […]

The “golden” in Golden State is completely fitting for the Warriors coming into this next season. The embarrassment of riches that the team possesses, both financially and basketball-wise, has become the gold standard for the NBA. They claimed the golden trophy at season’s end and will only be better once the next campaign begins in […]

It’s been a month since the Golden State Warriors lifted the 2022 NBA title but at this point, Klay Thompson isn’t done talking about it just yet. On Wednesday, the Dubs star decided to go on a quick IG Live broadcast to send out a brief yet savage message for all the so-called experts who […]