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They’re going to look different, and chances are they’re going to play different, but the Golden State Warriors will be back in contention in 2020-21 with their new-look roster. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s projected starting five includes some new faces, some healthy veterans, and a midseason acquisition: Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Oubre Jr., […]

Last week, the Golden State Warriors applied for a Disabled Player Exception (DPE) in the wake of Klay Thompson’s season-ending Achilles injury. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Dubs have been granted the DPE worth $9.3 million. The DPE will expire on April 19. It should be noted that the 2021 playoffs are tentatively […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has undergone successful surgery on his right Achilles, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Thompson tore his Achilles while playing in a pick-up game in Los Angeles. He will miss the entire 2020-21 season for the Warriors, who acquired small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. from the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was handed a massive blow last week, going down with an Achilles tear. But after seeing Dominique Wilkins return in better form after this injury, he will be hoping the same is possible. With Stephen Curry and Thompson set to return this season, Golden State had their eyes set […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry recently admitted that he was reduced to tears when he learned that teammate Klay Thompson was set to miss yet another season due to injury. Nevertheless, the former back-to-back MVP winner remains confident in his team’s chances this coming season — and he is calling out anyone who’s counting […]

During the summer of 2014, the Golden State Warriors found themselves at a crossroads. While the Warriors were a team on the rise, they flirted with a blockbuster trade that would have changed everything: Klay Thompson for Kevin Love. Ultimately, it would require the intervention of NBA legend Jerry West — an advisor to the […]

2020 has been a tough year for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. It took a turn for the worse when Klay Thompson tore his Achilles a few weeks before training camp begins. Curry told The Undefeated on Monday that he was left to tears after hearing the shocking news about Thompson’s situation before […]

An incident involving Kelly Oubre Jr. and Klay Thompson earlier in their careers resurfaced this week after Oubre officially joined the Golden State Warriors. With Oubre heading to the Bay Area, he apologized for punching Thompson near the beginning of his career, per Wes Goldberg of the Bay Area News Group. Kelly Oubre on the […]

The Golden State Warriors have applied for the Disabled Player Exception worth $9.3 million after the season-ending loss of All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Thompson, who missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his left ACL tear, will miss the 2020-21 campaign after tearing his right […]

Only a handful of NBA teams were fortunate enough to have drafted players who later became the greatest shooters in league history. The Indiana Pacers were able to do it with Reggie Miller in the 1987 draft, and the Minnesota Timberwolves also did it with Ray Allen (later traded) in 1996.  The Golden State Warriors, […]

The Golden State Warriors were dealt a devastating blow when news broke that guard Klay Thompson had torn his Achilles and will miss a second consecutive season. While this would certainly seem to be curtains for the dynasty, the Warriors aren’t going to go down without a fight and have already made a trade for […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a major setback on Thursday when they learned that All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is set to miss his second consecutive season, this time around due to a torn Achilles. Nevertheless, the Dubs remain steadfast in their desire to challenge for a title this coming season, as the team has […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers showed some love toward Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose while discussing Klay Thompson’s Achilles tear with Warriors reporters on Thursday. Myers said Thompson and Rose are two of the most popular players in the league and everyone respects them for a couple of reasons. Bob Myers: "I've […]

The Golden State Warriors, the basketball world, and, most importantly, Klay Thompson, suffered a devastating blow on Thursday when an MRI confirmed that Thompson would miss the 2020-21 season after suffering a torn right Achilles during a workout on Wednesday. Fortunately, the specific type of tear should enable the 30-year-old sharpshooter to make a full […]

The Golden State Warriors are nearing a trade that would send Kelly Oubre Jr. to the Bay Area in the upcoming season. Despite the financial implications that the deal will present, Bob Myers—the president of basketball operations of the Warriors—appreciates ownership giving the go-ahead to complete the trade (via The Athletic’s Anthony Slater). Bob Myers […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers says he got the Klay Thompson Achilles tear news with owner Joe Lacob and head coach Steve Kerr alongside him. As expected, Lacob, Myers and Kerr were heartbroken. Warriors GM Bob Myers says he got the Klay news with Lacob and Kerr alongside him. “These are those phone […]

Minutes before the NBA Draft, a report surfaced that Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson suffered another devastating injury. Later the news was confirmed that Thompson tore his Achilles and is expected to be out for the 2020-21 season. On the daily Locked On Warriors Podcast, host Wes Goldberg speculates on the Klay Thompson injury […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson’s Achilles injury is indeed a season-ending tear, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This will be Thompson’s second consecutive missed season after he sat out the entire 2019-20 campaign with a torn left ACL. Right before Wednesday night’s NBA Draft, it came out that Thompson had suffered a right lower-leg […]

The Golden State Warriors are waiting on a key update on Klay Thompson’s recent Achilles injury, which could have a huge impact on the Dubs’ 2020-21 season. Warriors president Bob Myers spoke Wednesday night after the 2020 NBA Draft about what Thompson’s injury might mean for the Dubs’ roster moving forward, and at this point, […]

The past 17 months have been one heck of a rollercoaster ride for the Golden State Warriors and superstar Klay Thompson. On Wednesday, shocking news broke out that Thompson apparently injured his lower foot once again. The latest word out of Bay Area is that Thompson might have injured his right Achilles but nothing official […]

Amid Klay Thompson’s leg injury which dampened the Golden State Warriors’ hopes in returning to title contention, the team is staying optimistic. They still believe that the sharpshooter will not miss the entirety of the 2020-21 season. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Warriors still don’t know how severe Thompson’s right leg injury is until […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson may have just suffered a considerable Achilles injury, which will have a huge impact on the Dubs’ 2020-21 campaign. Stephen Curry has caught wind of the report, and the former back-to-back MVP took to social media to send out a message of encouragement directed at his backcourt partner. Curry […]

The Golden State Warriors received some horrible news on Wednesday after it was revealed that star shooting guard Klay Thompson had sustained a leg injury. A new report has now emerged that the Dubs fear the five-time All-Star has sustained an Achilles injury. Thompson is scheduled to have an MRI on Thursday. Yahoo Sources: The […]

New Golden State Warriors big man James Wiseman was asked about the injury to shooting guard Klay Thompson just hours after getting drafted with the second overall pick in the 2020 draft. Multiple reports have stated that Thompson suffered a serious leg injury on Wednesday. Wiseman, a talented big man, said he’s going to be […]

Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson is feared to have suffered a serious right heel injury, per Shams Charania of Stadium. Thompson sustained his injury while playing in a pick-up game in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Warriors All-Star needed help walking out of the gym. "I'm told the fear is that […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is slated to kick off on Wednesday evening with the Golden State Warriors currently in line to pick second overall. While the initial belief was that whoever was selected by the Warriors would immediately join the likes of point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard Klay Thompson, power forward Draymond Green and […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson reportedly suffered a serious right leg injury on Wednesday while he was working out in California. Upon seeing the news on Twitter, NBA players reacted to it and sent their good wishes for Thompson, one of the most popular players in the league. LeBron James, Draymond Green […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson was forced to the sideline due to a torn ACL in his left leg last season. With the 2020 NBA Draft now just hours away, it appears as though Thompson could miss even more time due to a lower leg injury suffered to his right leg earlier […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson reportedly hurt his leg with the severity still pending. The NBA landscape will undoubtedly change due to Thompson’s injury and the Warriors’ subsequent moves. In the meantime, Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James, the league’s reigning Finals MVP, offered his sincere prayers to a speedy recovery […]

Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson suffered an apparent lower leg injury on Wednesday and is undergoing tests to determine the severity of the ailment, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Thompson missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his left ACL tear. Warriors star Klay Thompson suffered an apparent lower leg injury […]

Many athletes have taken to social media to celebrate the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. In such nature, Golden State Warriors talent Klay Thompson has also given his take on the election, giving praise to Harris via his Instagram. The Warriors sharpshooter posted a rather admiring caption next to a […]

With December 22nd recently confirmed as the start date of the 2020-21 season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers now have a little over a month to rest and recuperate before their title defense commences. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has spoken out about the same, and he’s adamant as to which team will serve […]

Golden State Warriors fans in the mood for some Klay Thompson content are getting their fill today. Not only did the Warriors post a video on Twitter showing Thompson highlights from their in-market bubble, but the All-Star shooting guard took to Instagram to tease his return as well. “He’s different.” Lil’ peek of Klay hitting […]

Heading into the 2020-2021 NBA season, some believe the Golden State Warriors will exact their revenge on the league after an injury-riddled 2019-2020 campaign. Contrary to what some believe though, Richard Jefferson doesn’t believe the Dubs will get their “revenge tour” underway in the upcoming season. “They are the best backcourt and they are going […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has joined forces with Alex Morgan, Travis Pastrana and Paul Rodriguez in launching a CBD brand called “Just Live,” according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Thompson, Morgan, Pastrana and Rodriguez are hoping to provide sports and fitness fans with a natural alternative to painkillers for recovery. […]

The Golden State Warriors are said to be one of the many teams keeping an eye on Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal. If this rumor is true, who (or what) might the Dubs be willing to offer for Beal’s services? The Warriors are trying to reload after a dismal 2019-20 season, which came in […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson fulfilled a dying fan’s request to speak with him on Monday. Lifelong Warriors fan Debbie Wright was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and was told she had anywhere between 2-6 weeks to live. Apparently, one of her final requests was a visit from Thompson, as she told Frank […]

Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson is putting in some work on the field. The All-Star recently posted a video of himself out-sprinting his older brother Mychel Thompson before delivering a message to track and field athletes. Peep the clip below of Klay beating his older brother. It’s certainly a great sight for Warriors […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has one more hurdle to clear before he can return to his typical form: live basketball. The six-time All-Star tore his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, which the short-handed Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors. He was also a limited participant in the Warriors minicamp […]