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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says he’s “excited” to have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green locked up for the long-haul. The Warriors signed Thompson to a five-year max contract earlier this summer and agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with Green a couple of days ago. Curry is under contract […]

Ryan Hollins’ regular appearance from ESPN’s shows has frustrated a lot of NBA fans. People believe that the former NBA player doesn’t know most of what he’s talking about. He’s made a lot of controversial claims that often surprises even his colleagues, and he’s back at it with another one. In a recent episode of […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson recognizes talent when he sees one, and that’s something that he truly believes Kyle Kuzma has. The incoming third-year forward for the Los Angeles Lakers has surprised a lot of people in his first two seasons in the league, and Thompson believes that Kuz will even be better after […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is a big fan of Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma. Thompson believes Kuzma’s game is “perfect” for today’s NBA since the Lakers swingman can score from the perimeter, get to the rim, and finish at the basket. “He’s perfect for today’s game with his ability […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson says he’s “not worried” about Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon. Durant, who left the Warriors this summer and signed a four-year deal with the Nets in free agency, will likely miss the entire 2019-20 season. Thompson, who […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson did not give a timetable for his return from surgery that repaired a torn ACL he sustained during the 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson spoke for the first time since hurting his left knee in the third quarter of Game 6 of their showdown with the Toronto Raptors. The 29-year-old […]

Klay Thompson has admitted that it was humbling to receive a max contract from the Golden State Warriors despite his injury. Per ESPN, Thompson reflected briefly on the Warriors’ five-year run which resulted in three NBA titles. He pointed out that their success did not come without ‘bumps in the road’ such as his ACL […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson broke his silence more than a month after sustaining a torn ACL against the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson told Cari Champion of ESPN that having an ACL injury is “obviously the most tragic part of sports.” The said injury has changed the […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson says he’s “going to come back better and even more athletic” from his ACL tear. Thompson tore his left ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors star is expected to be out until at least January or February. Thompson is expected to follow a […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson believes point guard D’Angelo Russell is just scratching the surface on his potential in the NBA. Thompson, who is going to miss a big chunk of next season recovering from an ACL tear, says Russell is going to blossom into a superstar in this league: "Adding D’Angelo Russell, […]

Now that Kevin Durant is a member of the Brooklyn Nets and Klay Thompson will miss a chunk of the 2019-20 season, many NBA pundits and fans have come to the conclusion that the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty is officially over. However, Thompson is adamant that the Warriors are still fully capable of winning a […]

CLUTCH Summary: The Golden State Warriors, thanks to guys like Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, had one of the best teams in the history of the NBA. Before players like Stephen Curry were hitting their peak, it was talents such as David Lee who helped to build the franchise to where it inevitably ended up.  […]

For the first time in quite some time, the Golden State Warriors aren’t the favorite to win the NBA title for the upcoming season. With Kevin Durant gone and Klay Thompson expected to miss the majority of the 2019-20 campaign recovering from his ACL injury, some experts don’t even have the Dubs as an elite […]

For NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, the duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is the best in the NBA. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, meanwhile, are the second-best. On First Take, Smith came up with a list of the top five duos in the […]

It has been an unexpectedly busy offseason for the Golden State Warriors, who saw an unusual amount of roster turnover after a fifth straight trip to the NBA Finals. With Kevin Durant gone, the Warriors will have to heavily rely on Stephen Curry, especially since he won’t be sharing the backcourt with Klay Thompson for […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson’s dad, Mychal, says Stephen Curry is “going to have 500 3’s” in 2019-20. Curry will be playing without Kevin Durant for the first time in three years. The two-time MVP will also be without Klay for majority of the season, as the All-Star guard will be recovering from […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is rehabbing his left ACL injury with his “loyal” dog Rocco. Rehabs can be very boring and lonely. Luckily for Thompson, he’s got his best friend Rocco by his side. Here’s Klay Thompson rehabbing with his “loyal steed” Rocco pic.twitter.com/zPDLgWkN6z — Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) July 18, 2019 […]

The NBA has always been about getting the ball in the bucket. No matter the era, the job was to score more points than your opponent. In today’s game, that hasn’t changed. But what has, has been the way those points are earned. While big men still dominate the paint, it’s the guys in the […]

The Golden State Warriors re-signed Klay Thompson with an easy and painless five-year, $190 million max deal, despite being expected to miss at least half of next season with a torn ACL. According to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report, several minority owners with the Warriors floated the idea of seeing if Thompson might give the […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers says there’s “no new information” on Klay Thompson’s progress from ACL surgery. Myers says he’s going to visit Thompson in Los Angeles soon. Bob Myers said he plans to see Klay Thompson soon in LA. But Myers said there's "no new information" on his progress with his left […]

It’s difficult to find a replacement for a player like Klay Thompson, but new Golden State Warriors swingman Glenn Robinson III believes he can at least fill the void Thompson left on the defensive end. Thompson is expected to be sidelined for the most part, if not the whole 2019-20 season due to the ACL […]

It’ll be some time before we see the Golden State Warriors’ “Splash Brothers” Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in the backcourt again following the team’s six-game defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson tore his ACL in the decisive sixth game, crushing the Warriors’ hope at a threepeat; […]

The Golden State Warriors got some consolation prize in free agency this summer when they found a way to acquire D’Angelo Russell. It remains to be seen how Russell will fit in, and one Warriors assistant coach admitted that chemistry between the newly acquired All-Star and Klay Thompson will be crucial for the team late […]

After losing Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors swung a surprising deal for D’Angelo Russell to somewhat soften the blow of losing such an outstanding player. With Durant gone and Klay Thompson being out for much of next season with a torn ACL, Russell will have to play a pivotal role in helping the Warriors […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell is looking forward to learning from two of the best shooters the NBA has ever seen. Russell was traded to the Warriors last week as part of the sign-and-trade deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Brooklyn Nets. The 23-year-old guard is expected to be the running mate of […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson’s agent, Greg Lawrence, says Thompson and the Warriors “are committed to taking the necessary time with the process” in Klay’s recovery from an ACL tear. Thompson is expected to follow a standard recovery time of 5-to-7 months, but Lawrence is emphasizing Thompson’s recovery is tilted toward the […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson completed a successful surgery to repair his torn ACL in Los Angeles today, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Warrior All-Star guard Klay Thompson underwent successful surgery today to repair his torn ACL, league source tells ESPN. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed procedure at the Kerlan Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. — […]

Klay Thompson’s new contract with the Golden State Warriors reportedly has a 15 percent trade kicker, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Also known as trade bonuses, trade kickers represent extra cash a player can receive if his team trades him. Golden State All-Star Klay Thompson's new five-year, $190M contract includes a 15 percent trade […]

Klay Thompson has officially announced his return to the Golden State Warriors on Instagram by going full Wolf of Wall Street. Thompson is signing a five-year, $190 million contract to stay with the Warriors. https://twitter.com/loganmmurdock/status/1145776983466340354 This was expected all along. There was no way the Warriors were going to lose Thompson, the first player owner […]

Only a few hours after nearly all hope was lost upon news of Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Brooklyn Nets, the Golden State Warriors pulled a last-minute blockbuster trade to recoup something for his loss, bringing in D’Angelo Russell, Treveon Graham, and Shabazz Napier in return. The deal made little sense for a team […]

Klay Thompson has officially agreed to a five-year, $190 million max contract with the Golden State Warriors, according to Mercury News’ Mark Medina (first reported by Marc Stein). The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported more details of the trade: Source: It's a full five-year max for Klay Thompson, not a 4+1. No player option on the […]

Free agency hasn’t even begun, and it’s already seen a fair share of league-changing surprises. Once free agency is officially ongoing on Sunday evening, though, none of the NBA’s 30 teams will be surprised at their spending capabilities leading up to 2019-20. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the salary cap for […]

Klay Thompson’s future, at least when it comes to putting pen to paper, remains unknown. Considering this latest development, it seems even more likely than ever that he’ll re-sign with the Golden State Warriors when free agency officially opens on Sunday evening. According to Marcus Thompson of The Athletic, Thompson will join in on the […]

After reports on Friday surfaced that the Golden State Warriors were prepared to offer Klay Thompson a max contract worth five years and $190 million, it appears that the two sides will reach an agreement on that deal when free agency opens on Sunday. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the Warriors will send […]

The Golden State Warriors plan to offer Klay Thompson a five-year, $190 million maximum contract when free agency begins on Sunday: Sources: Golden State is planning to offer All-Star Klay Thompson a 5-year, $190M maximum contract when free agency opens Sunday at 6 PM ET — which is expected to accelerate process of GM Bob […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have cleared enough space for another max contract to offer in free agency, and one of the best fits could be in the same state. According to Fox Sports 1’s Chris Broussard, “If I were running the Lakers, I think the player that fits with LeBron and AD better than any […]

The cost of keeping Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson under max contracts as well as re-signing a trusty Kevon Looney would put the Golden State Warriors in uncharted waters. While they still have a shot to continue their dynasty, despite their injury-riddled end to their recent postseason, the Warriors could become the most expensive team […]

The Dallas Mavericks could enter the Klay Thompson sweepstakes alongside the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers if the Golden State Warriors swingman is offered a four-year deal instead of a five-year max, according to Mike Fisher of 247Sports. The Mavs have been linked to plenty of free agents, but the organization has self-admittedly only […]

If the Golden State Warriors don’t offer Klay Thompson a max contract, the sharpshooting guard would sit down with the Los Angeles Lakers and the L.A. Clippers. Per Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers are back in the running for an elite-level free agent since they have freed up some cap space: […]