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Klay Thompson’s talents extend further than basketball. It was recently revealed that the sharpshooting guard from the Golden State Warriors plays chess almost every day. As reported by Ben Cohen of the Wall Street Journal, Thompson shared how he was introduced to chess and what type of satisfaction he gets from it. He recalled taking […]

Following the survival of a valiant effort by the Houston Rockets that took them to the brink of elimination, the Golden State Warriors are set to play in their fourth straight NBA Finals that will once again be against the same opponent each of the other times in the Cleveland Cavaliers. It pushed forward the question as […]

NBA legend Mitch Richmond was given the task of handing the trophy to the Western Conference Champions, the Golden State Warriors. Rather than making it a generic awards ceremony, Richmond opted to add a little twist at the expense of Kevin Durant. As seen in the video below, Richmond gave Durant (and possibly the rest […]

Klay Thompson, who’s known for his silent and serious demeanor, said more words than he usually did in the last two games of the Western Conference Finals. And according to Draymond Green, when the most silent player in the locker room speaks, everybody listens. During the awarding ceremony, Green was asked what happened inside the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson is, perhaps, the second greatest shooter to ever live. Blessed with great size for a shooting guard, near limitless range, and a lightning quick release, he’s a threat the moment he’s out of your field of vision. Why then, is he so often forgotten? In two of the past […]

Klay Thompson has shown to have a thing for Game 6 elimination games, seemingly saving the best of his offensive firepower for times when the Golden State Warriors are pressed between the sword and the wall. The marksman posted a postseason-high 35 points to lead all scorers in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets, soundly […]

Things weren’t looking good for the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets. James Harden and company were firing on all cylinders in the first half and seemed to be well on their way to clinching the series in spectacular fashion on the road. However, the second half was […]

The Golden State Warriors made a big comeback in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Klay Thompson’s second-half outburst. Thompson finished with a game-high 35 points, and from deep it seemed like he couldn’t miss, shooting 9-of-14 from 3-point range. The Warriors outscored the Rockets 64-25 in the second […]

Klay Thompson is sometimes the unforgotten star of the Golden State Warriors, but in Game 6 on Saturday night, he reminded everyone just how important he is to the team’s success. If it wouldn’t have been for Thompson’s second-half outburst, Golden State’s season would probably be over right now, and the Houston Rockets would be […]

Klay Thompson was unreal in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The four-time All-Star drained nine out of his 14 attempts from deep en route to leading the Golden State Warriors with 35 points in 39 minutes of playing time. His heroics played a crucial part in the Warriors’ astounding comeback against the Houston […]

Klay Thompson led the way for the Golden State Warriors in their 115-86 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The four-time All-Star definitely came ready to play as he top-scored for the Dubs with a 35-point performance after draining nine out of his 14 attempts from distance and […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson won’t be eligible for a supermax contract extension this summer after failing to make the All-NBA cut this season. Teammates Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry made the First and Third Teams respectively, but Thompson and teammate Draymond Green did not make it into either of the three teams. […]

Concurrent with a prior report, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expects shooting guard Klay Thompson to play tonight against the Houston Rockets, while forward Andre Iguodala is considered a game-time decision, according to Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. Iguodala’s individual defense was sorely missed in Game 4, as the perennial […]

The Golden State Warriors have two major pending questions in their starting lineup with the health of Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala in doubt for a pivotal Game 5 at the Toyota Center. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Thompson is a lot more likely to play than Iguodala, who is still questionable to […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the midst of a realization that taking care of business in the Western Conference finals is a lot harder than what they – and most NBA fans – probably initially thought. With the series with the Houston Rockets tied at 2-2, the Warriors could find it even more difficult […]

Despite experiencing knee soreness after a collision early in the first quarter, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson expects to play in Game 5 on Thursday, according to NBA.com’s David Aldridge. He came back into the game after his usual rest and made two 3-pointers, playing a heavy dose of minutes throughout. Thompson is […]

After the Game 2 beatdown the Houston Rockets delivered the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green said it best. “We allow one of those a series. Now it’s time to lock in.” Stephen Curry’s third quarter explosion may have gotten all the attention after Game 3, but it was the defense that got the Warriors rolling. […]

Eyes went wide when fans and TV audience saw Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry swear on live TV after making two clutch plays on MVP frontrunner James Harden of the Houston Rockets. Even his teammates were impressed by him doing so, knowing it’s unlike his character to use swear words at all. “That was […]

After a big Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors were unable to match the tidal wave that came from the Rockets in game 2 as Houston managed to even the series 1-1. With the series heading to Oakland, the Warriors are hoping to recapture the momentum and take a leg […]

The Western Conference Finals is shaping up to be the kind of back-and-forth affair many have been expecting from the top two teams in the NBA. Game 1 resulted in a 119-106 victory for the Golden State Warriors and Game 2 ended with the Houston Rockets on top 127-105. In both games, there was only […]

James Harden was in a good mood on Tuesday afternoon even though the Houston Rockets had just lost home court advantage to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. The Rockets practiced on Tuesday, and after the workouts, met with reporters to address Game 1 and how to […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry took a few steps back on Monday night to a shot-hoisting Klay Thompson, who attempted a season-high 15 long-distance shots against the top-seeded Houston Rockets during a 119-106 win, which lead to a 1-0 series lead to steal home court. The two-time MVP took a back seat to his […]

Daily shipment of highlight reels, filled with extraordinary individual plays and thrilling displays of teamwork, is the factor that has always driven the popularity of the NBA across the globe. There is, however, the other side to that coin. With almost a 1,000 hours of televised action per season, we are bound to witness a […]

Despite an eye-popping 37-point performance by Kevin Durant in a 119-106 Game 1 victory for the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni seemed more concerned with Klay Thompson happily hoisting 15 3-pointers on Monday night. “He is 7 feet and falling away. He’s one of the best scorers ever, right? So I […]

Klay Thompson showed his propensity for having a quick trigger, attempting 15 3-pointers while canning six of them for a 40-percent night from beyond the arc during a 119-106 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets. Thompson, who can often become the forgotten man on offense when his All-Star teammates are dominating, showed a healthy […]

The Golden State Warriors drew first blood in the Western Conference finals, as they took down the Houston Rockets in Game 1 on Monday, 119-106. Kevin Durant played like he’s truly the best player from both sides in the series, dropping 37 points on 14-for-27 shooting from the field with three 3-pointers. Klay Thompson’s production […]

Throughout the season, Klay Thompson has been asked about a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, and although he hasn’t talked a lot about it he has said the same thing every time, that he wants to continue to be a Warrior. Klay Thompson says he wants to stay. Per sources, he backs it […]

The Golden State Warriors are back in the Western Conference Finals for the fourth straight year. But this time, things are a little bit different, as their foes — the Houston Rockets — are the ones who have the homecourt advantage. As reported by Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Klay Thompson shared his thoughts […]

We’re finally here.  On May 14, the Golden State Warriors will kick off their fourth consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance, facing the Houston Rockets. Except this time, it won’t be at home. From the moment Chris Paul navigated his way to Texas, this clash has seemed inevitable; pitting the two most efficient predators in a matchup […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets are on the verge of closing out their respective series tonight, which would result in the expected collision course to the Western Conference Finals. But Klay Thompson warned his team won’t look that far ahead, instead keeping the eye on the task at hand. “It’s the hardest […]

Klay Thompson will be the first of a wave of All-Star free agents to hit the market in 2019, but even as the Golden State Warriors ride another playoff wave into becoming one of the last four teams standing, the hunger for more hasn’t ceased for the sharpshooter. Thompson is one of the building blocks […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is already quickly moving up the all-time playoff 3-point made list, passing a legend on Friday night. In what would be just yet another shot made from distance by Thompson, he made a three in the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, giving him 262 career […]

In a game where the defending champion Golden State Warriors could have pulled off a second consecutive four-game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs, the Spurs flexed their muscle during Game 4 en route to a 103-90 victory over the Warriors to force a Game 5. Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson […]

The Golden State Warriors played the first three games of their series against the San Antonio Spurs pretty well and they didn’t look like they were really missing Stephen Curry a ton. In Game 4 though their spacing lacked and they were having issues scoring points. The Warriors are one of the best teams at […]

Klay Thompson had the worst postseason of his NBA career last season, ironically during a dominant 15-1 postseason run for the Golden State Warriors. Yet this time around, the sharpshooter has done everything in his power to erase those memories with a couple of dominant games to start the playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs. […]

Klay Thompson was unbothered by the criticism surrounding the Golden State Warriors before the start of their postseason run, having gone a questionable 7-10 during the last stretch of the season, hindered by the absence of their leader, Stephen Curry, who is out with a Grade 2 sprained MCL. Asked if he’s read any of […]

It takes one to know one. Splash brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors know the form and mechanics of each others’ jump shot. When the mechanics are perfect, it is bound to swish the net. In Game 2 of the Warriors’ series against the San Antonio Spurs, Curry, once he […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig entered tonight’s game against the Oakland Athletics still without a home run this season. Puig’s former teammate and current Oakland A’s center fielder Trayce Thompson made sure – at least until the sixth inning of the game – that the Cuban will remain dinger-less when he robbed Puig a […]