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The Golden State Warriors are aiming to be the fourth team in NBA history to win three straight NBA titles. However, what most people talk about this season is the looming free agency of the team’s biggest stars. This summer, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and DeMarcus Cousins are expected to be free agents. There are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking on the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on Saturday, and while Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson was at the free-throw line, Lakers fans started chanting, “We want Thompson.” As we all know, Laker fans travel deep. Klay Thompson will become an unrestricted free agent after this season […]

Klay Thompson played a pivotal role in perhaps the most exciting three-point contest in the history of All-Star weekend. The Golden State Warriors marksman advanced to the final round of the event back in 2015, joining teammate Stephen Curry and then Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving in a shootout for the ages. It was Curry […]

Despite dealing with an illness which forced him to miss Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is expected to play on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Warriors guard Klay Thompson is expected to play tonight after missing a game […]

The Golden State Warriors host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, and the team’s star shooting guard, Klay Thompson, is questionable to play. The Warriors lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, and one of the main reasons they lost was because Klay Thompson didn’t play. The sharpshooter is dealing with an […]

As the league gears up for All-Star weekend, which will be here in just a few weeks, the list of names for the 3-point contest, Slam Dunk contest, and Skills Challenge will begin rounding out. However, it looks like the 3-point contest will be missing one of the league’s best 3-point shooters. Anthony Slater of […]

The Golden State Warriors host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, and the Warriors will be without the services of star shooting guard Klay Thompson. Klay Thompson, who was named as an All-Star reserve on Thursday, is out due to an illness. Warriors announce Klay Thompson (illness) is out tonight vs. Sixers. — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) […]

On Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski appeared on SportsCenter and told the world that Klay Thompson would have interest in signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. This would only happen, though, if they acquired Anthony Davis and if there was a near-max slot open for his services. This is also assuming the Golden State Warriors wouldn’t be […]

After Monday’s contest between the Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr was asked about some of the team’s shenanigans during the game. Particularly the one moment where Klay Thompson had a poster dunk that got Stephen Curry jumping and slipping on a wet surface in a very funny moment. Kerr, when asked about […]

After a surprise dunk by Klay Thompson, the celebration of Stephen Curry was so out of control that he slipped and fell right in front of the Golden State Warriors coaching staff. But according to him, Thompson’s dunk created some sort of tremor that caused him to fall over. After the game, Curry was asked […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is not being disrespected or tossed to the side, but it’s easy to forget a player’s capabilities when they’re playing alongside Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry. And this season Thompson is reminding people why he’s the most underrated star in the NBA. The Warriors’ season has been dominated […]

On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics hosted the Golden State Warriors in what many believe could be a preview of this season’s NBA Finals. However, one person who does not appear ready to agree with this prediction is Warriors star Klay Thompson. Prior to the matchup, Thompson explained that right now, he is not yet […]

According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson will have to think for a couple of days before deciding to compete in the 3-point contest at the All-Star Weekend. Klay Thompson said he’s going to take “a couple days” before deciding whether to compete in 3-pt contest at All-Star. — […]

In what could potentially be a preview of this year’s NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors battle it out Saturday night. And despite the Dubs having the advantage in terms of star power, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum isn’t showing any signs of intimidation, especially against Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Happening early […]

The Golden State Warriors still consider the Boston Celtics their greatest threat to a three-peat this season, claiming their sheer quality of assets are what could make them so tough to beat. Backup point guard Shaun Livingston was only the latest of many to allude to president Danny Ainge’s brilliance/thievery in the NBA Draft, which […]

It might be a surprise to some that Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors was voted by players as 11th among guards in the Western Conference for the All-Star game. Biggest surprise from the All-Star announcement? The players voting Klay Thompson no. 11 among all guards in the West. — Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) January […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has not a had a great year by his standards, but he still thinks he has played well enough to make the All-Star team. Klay Thompson on his All-Star candidacy: “We’re in first place. I think I deserve to be there…If I don’t make it, not the end of […]

Entering Wednesday, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is shooting 70.6 percent on layups, which ranks No. 1 in the NBA for guards and No. 2 overall among all players. Klay Thompson is one of the best 3-point shooters in NBA history, but he’s showing this year that he is much more than just […]

Kevin Durant was rather nonchalant after teammate Klay Thompson tied a few NBA records with a scorching 44-point performance against the Los Angeles Lakers, only waiting for the next display of fireworks to come along. The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter shot a blistering 10-of-11 from beyond the arc after catching fire in the third quarter, […]

It took DeMarcus Cousins only 36 minutes of floor time with the Golden State Warriors to witness NBA history happen right before his very eyes, watching teammate Klay Thompson erupt for a game-high 44 points and can 10 of his 11 three-point attempts against the Los Angeles Lakers to tie the NBA record in consecutive […]

Klay Thompson lit Staples Center ablaze with another third quarter for the history books, draining 3-pointer after 3-pointer to incinerate the Los Angeles Lakers for 44 points on 17-of-20 shooting from the floor and an incandescent 10-of-11 from beyond the arc. Asked about what ignited his performance, the Golden State Warriors guard admitted he was […]

Klay Thompson shooting 10 straight 3-pointers before missing one was not the only NBA record that he established Monday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Golden State Warriors star also put up the most efficient shooting display in league history. Klay Thompson finished with 44 points on 17-20 shooting, including 10-11 from three, in […]

The Golden State Warriors have two of the greatest shooters of all time in Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Ben Golliver of the Washington Post found an interesting factoid that makes a solid case for the two being the best-shooting combo to ever take the NBA floor, per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. Most games […]

All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors now has the most 3-pointers made before missing his first attempt from long distance. Thompson was a perfect 10-of-10 from downtown before he missed his 11th attempt. Below is his record-setting 3-pointer as posted by NBA on Twitter. 🚨 KLAY THOMPSON'S 10TH THREE! 🚨 That's […]

Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green all personified the true meaning of the Golden State Warriors’ selfless culture as they sacrificed their bodies for Klay Thompson to add to his dunk count. Hustle is an important attribute to have for an NBA player. Without it, even the best ballplayers can be beaten by scrappier, […]

The Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson has now passed Steve Nash on the all-time three points scored list. Kevin Durant needs 13 PTS to pass Clyde Drexler for 31st on the all-time scoring list; Klay Thompson needs two 3PM to pass Steve Nash for 19th in all-time 3PM. 8:00pm/et: @spurs x @Timberwolves 10:30pm/et: @warriors x […]

The Golden State Warriors take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday at Staples Center, and Dubs shooting guard Klay Thompson is eager to get some revenge. The last time the Warriors and Lakers played, LA shocked the world and defeated Golden State at Oracle Arena on Christmas Day by a final score of 127-101. […]

DeMarcus Cousins is a guy who has been painted as selfish, childish, moody and mercurial throughout his nine-year NBA career. That’s why some eyebrows were raised when Cousins signed a one-year, $5.3 million contract with the Golden State Warriors over the summer. Sure, the good majority of NBA fans bemoaned the signing, spitting out all […]

The Golden State Warriors may have thumped the Los Angeles Clippers by 18 points on Friday night, but that didn’t stop Clippers guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from showing Klay Thompson why he is one of the most promising rookies in the league. Check out this spin move from Gilgeous-Alexander that left Thompson in the dust during […]

Following DeMarcus Cousins’ first game in a Golden State Warriors uniform, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson doused Cousins in water during his post-game interview.  They snuck behind him, pulled off his hood, and threw water on Boogie’s head. https://twitter.com/warriors/status/1086506933656248321 DeMarcus Cousins played 15 minutes in his first game. He had 14 points, six rebounds, and […]

While all eyes are on the much-anticipated debut of DeMarcus Cousins, Klay Thompson could notch another accomplishment as the Golden State Warriors take on the L.A. Clippers Friday night. Kevin Durant needs 13 PTS to pass Clyde Drexler for 31st on the all-time scoring list; Klay Thompson needs two 3PM to pass Steve Nash for […]

The Golden State Warriors currently sit on top of the Western Conference by one game, all with DeMarcus Cousins still sidelined. They play defending back-to-back titles, but several of their key stars hit free agency in summer 2019. The team’s catch-and-shoot extraordinaire Klay Thompson will become a free agent. If Thompson makes an All-NBA team […]

When the 73 win Golden State Warriors acquired Kevin Durant, it gave them an advantage over every other team in the NBA: Two MVP caliber players on one roster surrounded by All-NBA talent. When they acquired DeMarcus Cousins in the off-season, fans expected them to continue to dominate the NBA. Yet, there is doubt about […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson rained threes on Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center, just like the rest of his All-Star teammates, but what caught the eyes of the bench and the viewers at home was a career-high four-dunk performance he put up before exiting early in the fourth quarter of a blowout 142-111 […]

The Golden State Warriors’ trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant were all feeling it Tuesday night, much to the dismay of the Denver Nuggets. In fact, they were so good that they actually outplayed the entire Nuggets squad in three quarters. Klay Thompson (@KlayThompson), Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5), and Steph Curry (@StephenCurry30) scored […]

The Golden State Warriors sweet-shooting triumvirate of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant all showed up in their marquee match-up against the Denver Nuggets, and notched a pretty significant feat along the way. The three All-Stars each scored 25 or more points all in under 30 minutes of action. According to Sportscenter on Twitter, […]

Kevin Durant is a big fan of Golden State Warriors teammate Klay Thompson’s game. But there’s one thing the back-to-back Finals MVP simply can’t stand regarding Thompson and those are his dunks. After the Warriors’ 142-111 destruction of the Denver Nuggets on the road, Durant spoke with the media and expressed how he really felt […]

The Golden State Warriors put on a show Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. The team scored 51 points in the first quarter, setting a modern-day NBA record. The team also hit 21 threes, with Klay Thompson chipping in five. The sharpshooter was ecstatic about his four dunks, perhaps more pleased with himself then he ever […]

The Golden State Warriors have set the franchise record for most 3-pointers in a single quarter against the Denver Nuggets. In the opening quarter against the Nuggets, the Warriors drained a total of 10 3-pointers. Warriors now have 10 3's. That's a team record in a quarter. — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) January 16, 2019 The […]