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Today is a good day to be a Golden State Warriors fan. According to the team’s Twitter account, the Warriors are expecting star forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green back in the lineup for tonight’s nationally televised home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. “Injury updates for tonight’s game vs. Milwaukee: Kevin Durant (right rib soreness) […]

The Golden State Warriors have ailed plenty during the last couple of weeks, missing every one of their All-Stars on the floor with injuries of their own. Among them, shooting guard Klay Thompson, who’s missed the last seven games with a fracture on his right thumb. With recent news of a Kevin Durant return for […]

Stephen Curry suffered an injured knee on Friday night versus the Atlanta Hawks. After MRI results came out, it was revealed that Curry had a Grade 2 MCL sprain and will miss between 3 to 6 weeks. He had just returned from an injury and to be set back by another one is devastating. The […]

The Golden State Warriors have had to play the last couple of weeks without All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson as he’s been dealing with a fractured thumb on his right hand. With the guard being unable to do any shooting with his right hand until the doctors clear him for it, Thompson was seen at […]

Klay Thompson is in the argument for being the best shooter in the NBA, but if it wasn’t enough to be 6-foot-7, have a perfect stroke from 30-feet and in, along with one of the quickest triggers in the game, he might just be the best skateboarder in the league, by his own admission. “I […]

The Golden State Warriors are struggling mightily right now. They’ve lost four of their last six games and have all four of their All-Stars dealing with injuries that could linger if the proper rest and rehab isn’t given. With the playoffs looming and the Houston Rockets now four games ahead of them for the first […]

Klay Thompson has been ruled out for a couple of weeks with a fractured right thumb, but the predicted timeline is not one he feels loyal to. “I think I can be back sooner,” Thompson said, according to Melissa Rohlin of the San Jose Mercury News. “But we’ll see how my recovery goes. I have […]

Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson may currently be injured and will reportedly miss two weeks of action due to a fractured thumb, but missing games is definitely something he is not used to. Since entering the league, the four-time All-Star has been able to remain healthy for the most part, which is testament […]

The Golden State Warriors (52-16) have become a victim of quite a serious injury bug as of late. Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is just another casualty due to his fractured right thumb. However, head coach Steve Kerr joked about what Thompson is going to do in his time off to recover, saying that the dog-loving guard […]

The injury bug has been merciless this season, hitting players hard since the very first games of the 2017-18 campaign. No one has been safe from what seems like the angry basketball gods’ cruel desire to see teams fight through tough adversity almost randomly. Some of the most gruesome falls have happened to stars and […]

With the Golden State Warriors currently chasing the Houston Rockets for the first seed in the Western Conference, they understand that every game is important for them to win, to give them a better shot at finishing the regular season on top of their conference and guaranteeing home court advantage throughout the playoffs. However, it […]

Stephen Curry is easily one of the most popular basketball players in the world. Curry is the one of the reasons why the NBA has urgently shifted to the emphasis of the 3-pointer. He has also single-handedly changed how defenses work, especially when he is on the court. Curry is a two-time NBA champion, two-time […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is expected to miss the next week with a fractured right thumb, according to Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. Thompson was initially listed as “probable” after the Golden State Warriors’ loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, but he was soon downgraded to “questionable” after […]

Heading into the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors remain the heavy favorites to win an NBA championship. Even with the rise of the Houston Rockets, the Warriors retain a greater collection of firepower than anyone else in the NBA. But in an age of super teams, what separates the Warriors isn’t just the individual talent, […]

Klay Thompson is having perhaps one of his least-flashy seasons under Steve Kerr in 2017-18, but regardless of his relatively quiet demeanor, it hasn’t taken away from his defensive impact on this team, according to his peers. “No big deal,” Thompson said nonchalantly when asked why he’s been overlooked as a defender, according to Mark […]

Stephen Curry doesn’t turn 30 until March 14th, but the Golden State Warriors decided to have a party in his honor. Curry is dealing with an ankle injury, but it didn’t stop him from having a good time. Why not? It’s his birthday celebration. Klay Thompson also decided to show off some of his questionable […]

Touted as one of the best perimeter players in the game, it is no question that Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson has patterned his offensive game from NBA great Kobe Bryant. But in a recent interview, Thompson revealed that it is not just Kobe’s offensive prowess that he nitpicked. In an article by […]

Klay Thompson re-signing with the Golden State Warriors remains one of the top priorities for the organization, but it’s looking a lot less likely that the defending champions could offer him the max extension they had in mind for his services. The 6-foot-7 marksman has had a down year in terms of production, his worst […]

Klay Thompson took only 11 dribbles during a genius 60-point night against the Sacramento Kings back a few seasons ago. During this play against the Portland Trail Blazers, he took absolutely none — as the referees missed the ball on a blatant walk violation, with Warriors shooting guard tip-toeing his way to an easy deuce. […]

The Golden State Warriors have two of the best shooters in NBA history in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Those two players were even called the best shooting backcourt ever by former Warriors coach Mark Jackson. They continue to make that claim more legitimate Thompson added yet another installment tonight. Thompson became the second player […]

Whenever the Golden State Warriors are being talked about, most of their success is credited to the stellar play of their four All-Stars, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. However, they also have a formidable supporting cast that equally deserves high praise. One of them is JaVale McGee, who has given them […]

In 2016 the Golden State Warriors were up 3-1 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and most thought the series was over, and that the Warriors had the title virtually in their bag. Evidently, that wasn’t just the fans who thought that though, even some players like Klay Thompson thought that was how […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has a lot of friends on the team, but his best friend may be his dog, Rocco. The relationship between Thompson and Rocco is well-documented. Thompson even received a birthday cake recently that was shaped like Rocco wearing his blue Warriors jersey. Thompson is on record saying that […]

A little over a week ago Klay Thompson talked about how he believed the Golden State Warriors could run the table, and how it was important that they did. “We’re really trying to win every game going into the playoffs. And it might be unrealistic, but it’d be nice to do that, We’re right on […]

Upon winning four straight games after of the All-Star break, taking out the Washington Wizards on the road, Klay Thompson is hopeful the Golden State Warriors can keep the foot on the pedal and go in one of their patented streaks, as they have done in the last three seasons. “We’re really trying to win […]

Klay Thompson is regarded as one of the most efficient 3-point shooters in league history. His extraordinary range and consistency is one of the reasons why the Golden State Warriors are on top. It also helps that Thompson is a reliable defender who can guard multiple positions. While the defense has to focus on Kevin […]

The All-Star Weekend is an event that media members attend where they get to inquire about the thoughts of several NBA players on a host of topics. So when they got a hold of Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, he couldn’t help but mention Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins. Thompson was asked which players he […]

The Golden State Warriors have won five championships in total, and are looking to dominate the NBA with their current roster. While Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant get most of the credit for making the Warriors a favorite to win a title this season, someone that doesn’t get a lot of credit is Klay Thompson. […]

Lou Williams made quick work of the Golden State Warriors during their last meeting, dropping a career-high 50 points against the defending champions and putting himself on the map as one of the hottest trade targets available prior to the deadline. With a 2-1 advantage following their recent 125-106 loss in early January, Klay Thompson […]

The race for being the league’s 3-point deadeye king is closer than ever with less than a third of the regular season left, as Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson leads the way with 45.4 percent from deep this season. The next three on the board, Joe Ingles of the Utah Jazz (45.3 percent), Reggie […]

If you’re even a casual fan of the NBA, you’re probably aware of the term “flopping”. This occurs when a player attempts to draw a foul by embellishing the impact from contact. This is a prime example. Needless to say, this technique is not good for the integrity of the game, nor is it the […]

Despite his strong ties to the team that drafted him, Golden State Warriors marksman Klay Thompson admitted he’ll hone in on good weather when evaluating his decision process in the summer of 2019. Having grown fond of golf and walks on the beach with his dog, an English Bulldog named Rocco — the 6-foot-7 sharpshooter […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were well-represented at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game with shooting guard Jimmy Butler and center Karl-Anthony Towns as members of Team Stephen. Although Butler opted out of participating in this year’s event, Towns made up for it with a solid performance of his own. However, his night was highlighted by the cold shoulder […]

Klay Thompson cherished his opportunity to take part in the 2018 All-Star Game in Staples Center, in front of friends and family in his hometown of Los Angeles. A fourth-time selection, Thompson has had his share of experiences with the mid-February festivities, but he admitted this indeed was a special one. “Thank God for pictures […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid was utmostly excited to make his first All-Star Game appearance, but even more so to play alongside some of the world’s best shooters in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. The Process was sharp in his 20 minutes on the floor, going 8-of-13 from the field […]

After retiring for good back in 2013, Rasheed Wallace has not made a lot of public appearances since. That changed recently though when he appeared with Kevin Garnett for his own segment in KG’s Area 21 where they interviewed some All-Stars and participants in this year’s All-Star Weekend festivities and asked them random questions, including […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid is excited to take part in his second All-Star Weekend, but it isn’t what, but rather who he’s looking forward to playing alongside that excites him the most. The Sixers center was chosen as the starting five-man within the Eastern Conference and later selected by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson isn’t looking to sign with any other team in the near future. Being one of the first players eligible for free agency in 2019, the 6-foot-7 marksman told reporters he was looking forward to finishing his career with the team that initially drafted him. “Absolutely,” Thompson said, according to […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is known for dazzling crowds with his textbook shooting form. However, the biggest highlight of his Saturday night came via a dunk in the third quarter over San Antonio Spurs small forward Davis Bertans. The slam understandably took the Warriors’ bench by shock as it is not something Thompson […]