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Three players out of the 2019 NBA Draft have made names for themselves and are already All-Stars: Zion Willamson, Ja Morant, and Darius Garland. There are more players from that draft class destined to join the list of elite talents, but there is one who surprisingly entered the conversation this season. It’s no other than […]

OK, we lied. It’s not really a problem problem. It’s more of like a “problem” for the Golden State Warriors. Emphasis on the quotation marks. The Warriors have utterly obliterated the Denver Nuggets in the first two games of their first round battle in the NBA Playoffs. You know that scene in Space Jam when […]

The Golden State Warriors got off to an ideal start to the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The Warriors secured a series lead in a convincing 123-107 Game 1 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.   With their second straight game at home, the Warriors have an excellent chance to go up 2-0 in the series. […]

The Golden State Warriors turning to Draymond Green at center during their prime dynasty days typically meant death for opponents, which is why the Death Lineup nickname was born. The first iteration was with Green, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala and Harrison Barnes, and then Kevin Durant was swapped in for Barnes. The Warriors […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is simply in awe of Draymond Green’s performance on Saturday against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. It was an absolute masterclass from Green, as he anchored the Warriors’ defense to shut down Jokic and the rest of the Nuggets. The Joker scored 25 points, but he needed 25 […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone understands very well the threat that the Golden State Warriors pose with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole leading the offense. Add to that Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins and the Dubs look more dangerous than ever. Speaking to reporters ahead Game 1 of their first round playoffs […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The combo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson only played a small number of games together for the Golden State Warriors this season. The number of games the duo played alongside defensive star Draymond Green was even smaller. Luckily, this trio is set to be together again Saturday during Game 1 of […]

San Francisco, CA – The NBA Playoffs are completely different from the regular season. Saturday, the 2022 playoffs begin, and the Golden State Warriors have a handful of players who made it to the promised land, then there are the young guys who are making their first trip to the postseason. After practice on Thursday, […]

We don’t say this enough but Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green have to go down as one of the greatest trios in NBA history. These three have been the backbone of the Golden State Warriors and their dynasty. On a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors star made a rather […]

After being out of the Golden State Warriors’ lineup for more than two seasons, Klay Thompson finally made his triumphant return earlier this year. Since then, the Splash Brother has made a pretty good case in reminding everyone why he’s a credible threat from all three levels of the court. But as great as his […]

Saturday is the start of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. It’s time for teams to put up or shut up. The first round of the playoffs will start at home inside the Chase Center for the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors finished the regular season with a 53-29 record, which was good enough to capture the […]

It’s been a long road back from multiple injuries for Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. After missing over 900 days, the sharpshooter made a full recovery in the 2021-22 season. It started with a 17-point performance in January in his season debut and ended with a season-high 41 points in April in the Dubs’ […]

On January 9th, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson successfully made his return to the hardwood. It was a home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers where he scored 17 points helping his team to a victory. On Sunday, Thompson’s season finished with a season-high 41 points. In between those games, things started to get ugly […]

San Francisco, CA – Although Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson will not play against the San Antonio Spurs due to injury management, the sharpshooter’s last two games have been spectacular. He scored 69 points in his last two appearances and is finally starting to look like his old self again. Thompson had his share […]

The NBA Playoffs is almost here, and that’s why the Golden State Warriors brought back veteran Andre Iguodala. The one-time Finals MVP returned to help the team in the postseason, but Klay Thompson says he is doing much more than staying ready for that moment. “What he does for us, sometimes I can’t quantify it, […]

SAN FRANCISCO — A Swiss Army Knife is a tool designed to make life easier. That’s what Jordan Poole has done for the Golden State Warriors this season. Thursday night in the Warriors’ home finale, Poole failed to score 20 or more points for the first time in 17 games. He finished the 128-112 win […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The one thing everyone knows about the old Klay Thompson is he’s what people call a bucket. The Golden State Warriors star once scored an NBA record of 37 points in a quarter without missing a single basket. After being sidelined for two consecutive seasons, the star guard is starting to find […]

San Francisco, CA – After Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, there are only two games left in the regular season for the Golden State Warriors, and even though they have already clinched a playoff spot, seeding isn’t set yet. These last few games are still important. That’s why coach Steve Kerr and the […]

Even before the start of the season, Jordan Poole was expected to take on a bigger role for the Golden State Warriors, as Klay Thompson continues to recuperate from his two-year absence. Clearly, Poole did that and more. The Warriors guard is one of the contenders for the Most Improved Player of the Year trophy, […]

Klay Thompson previously went off against bandwagon fans of the Golden State Warriors. But it sounds like he may be feelings a tinge of regret for his pointed comments. The Warriors star spoke candidly after the team’s practice on Tuesday. Klay Thompson was peeved over fans who apparently spoke negatively of veteran big man Nemanja […]

Part of the Golden State Warriors’ success comes from the bond shared between stars Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. After practice Tuesday morning, Thompson had some high praises for his teammate and friend Green. “Draymond is one of the greatest steals in NBA history and someone who will be immortalized through this franchise,” […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the most beloved teams in the NBA. If you want to attend a game, though, it can cost you hundreds of dollars. Fans and players like Juan Toscano-Anderson, who grew up in Oakland, California, can tell you how tickets to a game were practically free about 10 years […]

After several weeks of speculation, NBA Top Shot officially announced on Monday that they have struck a deal with Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson to be the brand’s next player-partner. Thompson has hand-picked a number of plays from his favorite players to feature in Top Shot’s next drop for the highly-popular Game Recognize Game […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Saturday was a huge night for Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. He put on a spectacular show inside the Chase Center, draining eight three-pointers on his way to scoring 36 points, leading the Warriors to a thrilling 111-107 comeback victory over the Utah Jazz. Steve Kerr, unsurprisingly, wasn’t the most impressed […]

With 7:17 left in the fourth quarter of their contest against the Golden State Warriors, the Utah Jazz had piled on a 99.5% chance of winning according to ESPN’s win probability metric. The Jazz were up 16 points and had possession of the basketball at that point. It’s possible the Warriors don’t even score 16 […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors broke their 4-game losing streak by defeating the Utah Jazz. Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson went nuclear, scoring over 30 points each. They were down 21 points at one point, and an 18-0 run sealed the victory for the Dubs. Rudy Gobert, a three-time Defensive Player of […]

The Golden State Warriors came up with what could be a momentum-swinging victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The Dubs haven’t been very good of late, but this highly-impressive 111-107 win over one of the best teams in the Western Conference could just swing the tide in their favor. Klay Thompson came up […]

Saturday’s match against the Utah Jazz is Klay Thompson’s 30th game of the season with Golden State Warriors. He’s making progress towards being his old self, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing. Before the game began, Steve Kerr talked with the media about how he felt his star shooting guard has performed this 2021-22. “Overall, […]

Klay Thompson may not be confident he can surpass Stephen Curry as the Golden State Warriors’ GOAT shooter, but there is no doubt he is one of the best players in team history. On Saturday against the Utah Jazz, Thompson became the Warriors’ seventh leading scorer of all time after he passed team legend Jeff […]

The NBA’s regular season ends on April 10th, and the Golden State Warriors are limping to the finish line. A team that many considered best in the league and favorites to win the championship is now 3-7 in its last 10 games. Having only five games left in the season adds a ton of pressure […]

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are without a doubt one of the most explosive backcourt partnerships this game has ever seen. However, how’s their relationship off the court? Is the Golden State Warriors duo actually good friends outside the confines of the basketball court? Well, that’s exactly what Serge Ibaka tried to find out. Ibaka, […]

The Golden State Warriors lost a nailbiter to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, 107-103. While Jordan Poole had a career night as he dropped 38 points, Klay Thompson struggled heavily. Thompson was coming off two impressive performances but posted just 13 points against the Suns. Nevertheless, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr isn’t the least […]

Stephen Curry is widely considered the greatest shooter in NBA history, so naturally, he is also the Golden State Warriors’ best shooter of all time, right? While it might be hard to say, Klay Thompson can do nothing but admit it. Thompson was Serge Ibaka’s latest guest in his show “How Hungry Are You,” during […]

The Golden State Warriors are dragging themselves through this final stretch of the regular season before they embark on their journey to try to reclaim the NBA championship. Golden State started off their 2021-22 campaign atop the NBA, going 18-2 through their first 20 games. But they have dropped to third in the Western Conference […]

The Golden State Warriors have had about as topsy turvy of a season as any of the top teams in the NBA this year. Stephen Curry played like he was winning another MVP award, then went on a huge slump before landing on the injury report. Klay Thompson seemingly did the opposite, returning after two […]

Jordan Poole has been the biggest revelation this season for the Golden State Warriors. He’s turned into a dependable scorer whether off the bench or in the starting lineup, which has been an invaluable weapon for a Warriors squad that’s dealt with an injury to Stephen Curry and a recovering season for Klay Thompson. Steve […]

Not only were the Golden State Warriors without Stephen Curry on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat, but they also played without Draymond Green or Klay Thompson. And yet it didn’t matter. The remaining Warriors battled valiantly as they faced off against a Miami Heat roster missing Tyler Herro but otherwise featured their complete starting […]

Reports surfaced that the Golden State Warriors would not play Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Otto Porter Jr. in Miami for the second half of back-to-back games. This has been a normal practice for the Warriors all season, but since the Warriors have played so poorly, some thought Steve Kerr would end the trend. “These […]

The Golden State Warriors are struggling to hold their spot at the top of the Western Conference. With Steph Curry out until April 1 with a sprained ligament in his left foot, the team is on a three-game losing streak. The streak will likely be extended to four since the Warriors are resting multiple starters […]