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Through the first four games of the season, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is shooting only 37.3 percent from the field and 13.6 percent from beyond the arc. However, the sharpshooter isn’t concerned one bit because he knows it’s a long season and he’ll catch his rhythm soon. Klay Thompson is one of […]

Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors are once again viewed as the team to beat as they look to win their third NBA Finals in as many years. Not only did the Warriors keep their “big four” from last season, they also are awaiting the return of All-Star big man DeMarcus Cousins. Golden State […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins joined Klay Thompson in a 3-point shootout at practice during Wednesday’s shootaround prior to their tilt against the visiting Washington Wizards, going toe-to-toe against the 3-point marksman from the right corner. DeMarcus Cousins trying to go 3 for 3 with Klay Thompson pic.twitter.com/FZz1DCgLXM — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 24, […]

The Golden State Warriors staved off a season-opening loss during ring night, but still presented plenty of doubts heading into the start of the regular season after winning only one of their five preseason games. The Dubs managed to keep a short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder team at bay with a 108-100 win and took the […]

Golden State Warriors starting shooting guard Klay Thompson tweaked his left ankle Monday night against the Phoenix Suns and was forced to leave the game. Thompson did not return to the game. The Warriors are calling it a “mild” sprain for Thompson. Klay Thompson tweaked his left ankle. Will not return, Warriors say, but deem it […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has sent out a cryptic response to Golden State Warriors stud Klay Thompson’s recent comments regarding Warriors newcomer Jonas Jerebko. Thompson claimed that the Utah Jazz, who decided to waive Jerebko over the summer, wanted nothing to do with the 31-year-old power forward. Mitchell responded with just a single emoji, but […]

There’s a brewing controversy surrounding Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. Of course, it’s nothing that should worry Warriors fans. This has to do with Thompson’s alma mater, Washington State. News of Thompson stepping in as the guest picker on ESPN’s Saturday morning college football show, “College GameDay” broke as ESPN announcer Dave Pasch […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled off a great prank on their starting five. The team recorded the players listening to “SICKO MODE” by Travis Scott featuring Drake, but right as the song was about to transition, the team dropped a curveball. https://twitter.com/NBCSAuthentic/status/1053017041442025472 George Michael’s “Careless Whisper” cuts in exactly when the beat is supposed to […]

Klay Thompson has repeatedly expressed his desire to remain with the Golden State Warriors, but that doesn’t mean it will come cheap. Much like All-Star teammate Draymond Green, Thompson will wait until free agency to reap the benefits of a much more lucrative payday. People around league circles have come to the conclusion that the […]

As the regular season gets underway tonight with a prime time matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, many questions must be asked of each and every one of the Golden State Warriors if the team is to pursue a three-peat. More than in any other season of this soon-to-be five-year run under coach Steve Kerr, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gave a simple, short answer when asked if he thinks this season will be the last year the team’s core plays together. Kerr and the Warriors have won back-to-back championships and three of the last four Finals, but some believe money will prevent the franchise from keeping Stephen […]

Armed with the gifts to put up points in a hurry and score through an array of different ways, shooting guards are an essential element to any fantasy basketball team. Yet with so many personalities playing under this position, choosing one that fits your dynamic can be quite challenging. To help you prepare for this […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to avenge their preseason loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night and Klay Thompson is out in San Jose hurting people, albeit in a perfectly legal manner. Almost three minutes into the second frame, Thompson found himself in an island with the Lakers’ Jonathan Williams. […]

Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors dreams of carrying over his success with the Warriors to the United States Men’s National Basketball Team. The 28-year-old shooting guard means this in the literal sense, as he recently shared how excited he is about the prospect of having five Warriors players on the national team at […]

Shocking: The Golden State Warriors are the recipients of a 99 rating in NBA 2K19. That’s the maximum rating any team can get in the game and it’s for good reason. When fully healthy, the Warriors will start five All-Stars and have an NBA Finals MVP coming off the bench. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/1050055167662481408 Stephen Curry and Kevin […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has broken barriers during his ascent to stardom after capturing two straight MVP awards. Among some of the most outstanding feats, a barrage of 402 total 3-pointers made during the 2015-16 season, a record that still holds as the most treys made in a season. Head coach Steve Kerr […]

For the first time in his career, the Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson is sporting a beard. His teammates gave some subtle ribbings, others, however, liked the new look. As reported by Eric Ting of sfgate.com, DeMarcus Cousins, Draymond Green, and Jordan Bell were not really feeling Thompson’s beard. Cousins admitted that he didn’t like […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson loves the fact that LeBron James is now with the Los Angeles Lakers. As reported by Nick Friedell of ESPN, the Los Angeles-born Thompson believes that it was a “pretty cool” move for James’ part to join the Purple and Gold. Thompson even expects the Lakers to get a […]

It isn’t very often that a star player comments about players on another team. That is exactly what Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson decided to do Tuesday. Anthony Slater of The Athletic shared the comments that Thompson made about the Los Angeles Lakers’ young talent. He said he expects the Lakers’ youngsters […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson’s training routine is changing, and it’s because of his impending free agency. Thompson’s trainer, Jordan Lawley, told Matt Ellentuck of SB Nation about the specifics of his new approach. “There’s the skill enhancement approach where we have to focus on different skill mechanics that he might not be great […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson put on an absolute show Friday night in Seattle, scoring 30 points against the Sacramento Kings on a blistering 10-of-15 shooting from the field and 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. Thompson hit five 3-pointers in the first nine minutes and had the crowd at KeyArena buzzing. Of course, much […]

The Golden State Warriors’ preseason game against the Sacramento Kings in Seattle has been dubbed as Kevin Durant’s night. But the Warriors’ other star present on the night in Klay Thompson is not to be outdone. The former Washington State University standout showed up big time in the opening salvo for the Warriors, firing from […]

Klay Thompson is in the final year of his current deal with the Golden State Warriors and his impending free agency is already a major topic of conversation. He appeared on SiriusXM NBA Radio and was asked about his prospects for next summer. Thompson is always honest about his love for Golden State, but it […]

This season’s Golden State Warriors is arguably the strongest team they have assembled by far. Boasting of an All-star caliber starting unit once DeMarcus Cousins recovers from his injury, there is no team that can compare to the star power and firepower that this team has. With two MVP-level players in Steph Curry and Kevin […]

Yahoo Sports senior writer Chris Haynes defended Lakers forward LeBron James on the set of Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed, going against perennial James critic Skip Bayless, who questioned his leadership after a Game 1 debacle in the NBA Finals. Bayless, a lifelong Michael Jordan admirer and apologist, intended to vault Kevin Durant above James, claiming […]

The Golden State Warriors were proven to have the deadliest array of shooters in the NBA, as the league’s annual general manager survey revealed Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant finished first, second and third, respectively, in the voting for best pure shooter. Curry led the way with 73 percent of the voting, while […]

Golden State Warriors starting shooting guard Klay Thompson is more known for his offensive prowess, shooting the lights out when given the slightest of spaces by his defenders. His offensive game has helped the Warriors win three of the last four championships but the 2016 three-point shootout champion says there is still one thing missing […]

Klay Thompson can’t imagine himself with anyone other than the Golden State Warriors. He sat down with Shams Charania of Stadium to discuss the upcoming season, having his “own team,” and his impending free agency. He spoke glowingly about Golden State and sounds like he’s content to stay there, but he left things open-ended. “I […]

Klay Thompson doubled down on his desire to stay with the Golden State Warriors on Monday’s Media Day and he did so once again after a couple days of training camp under his belt, hoping to make the most of his teammates, who like him are also entering or already in the prime of their […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson told reporters Thursday he’s curious to see where Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler will end up. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and Thompson knows whatever team gets him will instantly get better. “I’m just curious to see where he goes because he’s such a […]

Klay Thompson is set to become a free agent in the summer of 2019, and many are questioning whether or not he’ll re-sign with the Golden State Warriors. He’ll be sought after by many teams who believe he can lead their team. Thompson has long said he hopes to stay with Golden State, something he […]

Many consider the Golden State Warriors to be the heavy favorites to lift the title come the end of this season. However, there are a number of other teams out there that may disagree with this foregone conclusion. For Warriors star Klay Thompson, it is the Boston Celtics that he considers to be the biggest […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson will become an unrestricted free agent next summer if he doesn’t sign a contract extension with the team before the 2018-19 season ends, but don’t count on the sharpshooter leaving Golden State. At media day on Monday, Thompson said he’s not curious to test out free agency and […]

With the proliferation of teams that use small lineups in today’s NBA, the backcourt positions are big parts of a team’s success. Not only are they required to facilitate the offense but they also share a big chunk of the scoring responsibilities for the team. In this article, we will be ranking the best backcourts […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely expected to pursue Klay Thompson in 2019, and the Golden State Warriors shooter’s dad, Mychal Thompson, believes his son will be a better fit next to LeBron James than Kawhi Leonard. Thompson is under contract through the 2018-19 season and will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson can do whatever Klay Thompson wants. When you’re a three-time NBA champion, one of the best shooters in NBA history, and a bad man on the basketball court, it doesn’t matter what you look like. Fittingly, Thompson is sporting a new bearded look. Klay grew the hair out and […]

Without mentioning his fellow Golden State Warriors Splash Brother, Klay Thompson is arguably the best shooter in the league. His deadly perimeter accuracy and quick release makes it easy for him to score in bunches. The 37-point quarter that he had wasn’t too surprising knowing what a flamethrower he is on the court. Despite his offensive acumen, […]

Fans are getting an early look at Klay Thompson’s new kicks, the ANTA KT4. The Golden State Warriors shooter’s latest signature shoe comes from the Chinese company, ANTA. Thompson’s shoes tend to fly under the radar because he’s not signed to one of the major American shoe companies like Nike, Adidas, Puma, or Under Armour. […]

Despite the fact that opening night of the new season is still a couple of weeks away, many cannot help but look ahead to next summer’s talent-packed free agent class. According to one NBA insider, the Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the most active teams next year, with the likes of Kevin Durant, […]