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The Golden State Warriors welcomed back one of its most beloved figures, as Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala returned to San Francisco during the Heat’s road game against the Dubs at Chase Center on Monday. Prior to tip-off, Iggy’s former teammate with the Warriors, Klay Thompson, did the honors of introducing him to the home […]

The decision to trade D’Angelo Russell for Andrew Wiggins was one met with plenty of shock and skepticism by Golden State Warriors fans, similar to how Russell’s addition was earlier this summer. Yet no decision is ever simple and trading their leading scorer was not by any means a simple choice for the franchise. A […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant chimed in on the greatest teammates he has ever had, naming former Golden State Warriors buds Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson along with former tandem partner Russell Westbrook back from his Oklahoma City Thunder days. Durant described Westbrook as a reliable, potent point guard presence, before pivoting to Curry and […]

Charles Barkley has the uncanny ability to be funny unintentionally with his occasional mishaps on live television. The “Inside the NBA” analyst made another one on Monday night when he mistakenly said “Stay and Kleph” instead of “Steph and Klay,” of course referring to Golden State Warriors backcourt Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The rest […]

Golden State Warriors superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are undoubtedly two of the best shooters of this generation, and possibly of all-time. The high-scoring pair has been synonymous with one another, forming “The Splash Brothers” duo that has punished opposing defenses with their limitless range over the last few seasons. Curry, who is still nursing […]

Despite suffering an ACL tear during the 2019 NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson has been a visible part of his team’s season. Now, his teammates get to watch Thompson’s jersey retired by his alma mater Washington State. “A special basketball player but an even more special person.” Coach Kerr, Bob […]

Stephen Curry revealed he will make the trip to Pullman, WA to attend Klay Thompson’s jersey retirement ceremony, as his Golden State Warriors backcourt partner is set to be honored by his alma mater Washington State on Saturday, Jan. 18. Curry, who’s been out of action since suffering a broken left hand on Oct. 30 […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson gave an update on his ACL rehab, noting that he is being very patient because he wants to play until his late 30s. To recall, Thompson tore his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. According to the 29-year-old sharpshooter, he hasn’t stopped working on getting healthy […]

Klay Thompson’s road to recovery from a devastating ACL injury is right on track, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shared on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters inside the Chase Center, Kerr gave a positive update regarding the 29-year-old’s condition. “I’m watching Klay out on the floor, shooting a lot of shots. He’s got that […]

The Golden State Warriors have reached the halfway point of the 2019-20 NBA season and done so in a very different way than most expected. An injury to Stephen Curry and a slew of new, young faces have changed the scope of the season from the onset, quickly turning it from a hopeful postseason stint […]

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have been unable to contribute on the floor due to injuries. But their teammates are grateful for the support in the wake of a frustrating season. It would be easy for Curry and Thompson to feel dismayed. After all, they were coming off a run of […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is recovering from a torn ACL and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, according to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. However, Thompson is still not expected to play this season. Thompson suffered the injury in Game 6 of last year’s NBA Finals, marking the first time […]

The NBA is missing injured Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, and it appears the feeling is mutual. Curry is still recovering from a broken hand he suffered earlier in the season, while Thompson is still making his way back from a torn ACL he sustained during the 2019 NBA Finals. Warriors […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is not expected to play this season, but the five-time All-Star is inspiring some optimism nonetheless as he rehabs from a torn ACL suffered during last year’s NBA Finals. Thompson had some fun during Sunday’s practice, dressing up in full uniform and knocking down some catch-and-shoot threes: Klay in […]

It was a heated affair on Saturday, as the Golden State Warriors hosted the Dallas Mavericks in the Chase Center. The contest eventually ended with the Mavs coming away with a lopsided 141-121 victory, but despite the blowout, the matchup was never short of action. At one point, Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green’s trash talking […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets squared off against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas. It was supposed to have been a matchup of megastars, but the Dubs were without the services of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson due to injury. Despite this fact, Golden State carried the day behind a strong effort from Draymond […]

With the third pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz select… Klay Thompson? It happens every year in the NBA. A potential superstar falls through the cracks or is not regarded as a system fit for teams picking at the top of the draft. Instead of selecting Thompson with the third pick after […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson put some shots up at practice on Tuesday as he continues to recover from torn left ACL. Thompson tore his left ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. The Warriors star is expected to be out until at least January or February, although some believe […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is seeing the game change right before his eyes. He credits Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, James Harden, and the availability of the basketball videos online as the main reason for the change. “The game and the league has changed so much, and a big credit to that is Steph […]

In a interview with LeBron James’ business partner, Maverick Carter, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson admits he made financial mistakes when he first got into the NBA. Thompson says buying clothes and playing too much poker were ways he wasted his money. “I made some mistakes. Like hoarding — especially with the clothes,” […]

The Golden State Warriors must be dreaming of better days after a 4-16 start to the season. You can bet that Klay Thompson is watching from the sideline in agony. Thompson paid tribute to Oracle Arena with an Instagram post on Sunday, wearing a shirt in commemoration of Golden State’s old arena. Klay also jokingly […]

The 3-point shot has become a staple of modern NBA basketball. Nowadays, teams are looking to have multiple players on the court who can shoot from deep at all times. This is because it spaces the floor and opens up driving lanes for others, and teams need threats from beyond the arc in order to […]

When you think of the term “Big Three” in today’s NBA, two of the first trios that probably come to mind in recent memory are LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, who ruled the East and won a couple of titles with the Miami Heat from 2011 through 2014, and Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson […]

Klay Thompson won’t be returning to the hardwood until late in the regular season. With so much time in his hands, the Golden State Warriors guard tried his hand on commentary during the game between the Warriors and the Chicago Bulls. During his stint at the sidelines as a commentator, Klay got to talk about […]

Since Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is unlikely to return until late March or early April, he has all the time in the world to entertain fans in a lot of other ways. One of which is this clip of him giving his reactions and sentiments to his bobbleheads. Klay Thompson breaking down all […]

The Golden State Warriors finally earned a much-needed win on Wednesday, as they defeated the Chicago Bulls, 104-90. Despite the victory, however, the Dubs still stand at a league-worst 4-15, and to say that their fortunes have completely turned around from a few months ago would definitely be an understatement at this point. After his […]

Klay Thompson will take on a different role for the Golden State Warriors in their upcoming game versus the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The injured superstar will appear as the team’s sideline reporter at the Chase Arena, as the Dubs look to improve their record after a poor and injury-riddled start to the season. Warriors […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine made it to the record books on Friday night when he became just the third player in NBA history to make at least 13 3-pointers in a single game. Not only did LaVine join just any select group, he is now in the same stratosphere as that of the Golden […]

Andre Iguodala is no longer with the Golden State Warriors, but that isn’t stopping him from spending some of his free time with Klay Thompson and his girlfriend, Laura Harrier. Neither Thompson nor Iguodala have seen much playing time in recent days. Klay is recovering from the ACL injury he sustained in Game 6 of […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Eric Paschall has been thrust with big minutes and a starting role in the wake of injuries to Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green. Yet his former coach, Jay Wright of Villanova, thinks he will fit just fine once the Warriors’ All-Star core returns to the court. “You know, he’s […]

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Stephen Curry broke his left hand, Klay Thompson tore his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Kevin Durant no longer resides in the Bay Area, and Draymond Green and D’Angelo Russell are nursing day-to-day injuries. Fair to say this isn’t how the Golden State Warriors envisioned the 2019-20 season unfolding? Now the […]

A photo from famous YouTuber Dawson Gurley, known best as the Klay Thompson impersonator, surfaced through Gurley’s Twitter account — showing him defending Golden State Warriors center Willie Cauley-Stein during their high school days. Dawson is 26 and so is Cauley-Stein, meaning this claim is as authentic as the vintage photo shows — a less-tattooed […]

Hobbled with injuries, the Golden State Warriors’ 2019-20 campaign got off on the wrong foot as they got decimated by the Los Angeles Clippers, 141-122, at the Chase Center in their season opener. Playing with a much leaner roster that they’re used to the last couple of seasons, the Warriors did not look like the […]

Kevin Durant’s departure from the Golden State Warriors was a bittersweet moment for Bay Area fans. His arrival in 2016-17 produced back-to-back NBA titles, so at the end of the day there were no harsh feelings when the injured forward packed up for Brooklyn. To make things worse, though, All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson could […]

Charles Barkley is not one to bite his tongue and he has no problem dishing criticism straight to someone’s face. The opinionated Inside The NBA host one again dished out his unfiltered brand of commentary by telling Golden State Warriors’ injured star Klay Thompson that his team won’t even make it to the top eight […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson addressed the home crowd at the new Chase Center prior to their duel against the LA Clippers. He told the Dubs fans to stay with them, noting that they have a crop of players who want to showcase their talents. “Stay with us. We’ll have a great year. We […]

Steve Kerr made plenty of headlines on Tuesday when he said that the Golden State Warriors are not expecting Klay Thompson to play in the 2019-20 NBA season following an ACL injury that he suffered during last year’s NBA Finals. Today, Warriors forward Draymond Green echoed Kerr’s words, stating that the team will prepare for […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wants to clarify one thing about shooting guard Klay Thompson. When Kerr said Thompson is “unlikely” to play this season for the Warriors, he wasn’t ruling the All-Star guard out. He was just saying that the typical rehab timeline for an ACL injury has Thompson missing the season, […]