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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 […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is known throughout the league for his prowess beyond the 3-point line. However, he still manages to flash his vertical from time to time. Needless to say, Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs was one of those instances. Both teams had been battling back and forth until […]

The Golden State Warriors are the best three-point shooting team in the NBA today in terms of accuracy. Although it’s not being tracked, the Warriors probably also own the best shooting percentage from deep during warm-ups. While we do not have the figures to prove that, here’s the pair of Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant […]

Sometimes, it’s the littlest things in life that can make us the happiest. Look no further than Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson and the cake of his beloved dog, Rocco, that he got on Thursday night for his birthday. According to a video posted by Mark Medina of the Mercury News prior […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson became the second-fastest player to eclipse the 1,500 three-pointer milestone during last night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking only 517 games to reach the mark. The fastest you ask? None other than his backcourt mate Stephen Curry, who did so 40 games quicker. Klay Thompson hit […]

The Golden State Warriors ended their three-game road trip Saturday night in Denver, but not before shooting guard Klay Thompson got away with a blatant traveling violation that was not called by any of the game’s referees. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bewh8ingE93/?hl=en&taken-by=bleacherreport After the Denver Nuggets missed a shot on the other end of the floor, Kevin Durant secured […]

The field for the 2018 All-Star weekend’s JBL 3-point contest has now been announced. We will again witness an array of shooters tire the net with swishes to battle it out for the crown. The contestants were announced in a special episode of NBA on TNT. There’s a 100% chance it will be raining 👌s […]

Saturday night featured a heavyweight matchup between two of the best teams in the NBA — the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Needless to say, point guard Kyrie Irving enjoyed another stellar evening at the Oracle Arena despite being guarded by a bevy of defenders led by Klay Thompson. Thompson was the most notable […]

The fans, the players, the media, the coaches, and, lastly, LeBron James and Stephen Curry have all made their picks, so after a long-winded and somewhat complicated process we now have a clear picture of what the 2018 rendition of the All-Star Game will look like. Many found the teams hilarious, others saw a clear difference […]

In case you don’t know, Stephen Curry is a team captain for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. The new format for the game will allow team captains to select All-Stars to form their own super team. Apparently, every All-Star is digging into the hype to be selected by either Stephen Curry or LeBron James this […]

Despite a cold night from the floor, Klay Thompson’s day wasn’t the worst after being selected to the All-Star Game along with teammate Draymond Green prior to facing the New York Knicks. Following the 123-112 win, Thompson was asked if he would campaign to be picked by his teammate Stephen Curry during the All-Star Game […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson officially earned his fourth straight trip to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. As a result, it seems he will be quite busy throughout the weekend festivities. Despite playing a supporting role in the Warriors’ star-studded cast, Thompson has maintained his status as one of the deadliest 3-point shooters in […]

The Golden State Warriors are breaking ground once more, as the team has managed to field four All-Stars for the second consecutive season, making them the first team to ever accomplish such feat, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The dynamic duo of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant led the way, as the two leading vote-getters […]

Since entering the league back in 2011, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson wasted no time in establishing himself as one of the best shooters in the NBA today. His smooth stroke from his outside shots has led to him being named as one half of the “Splash Brothers,” together with his teammate Stephen […]

Picking the reserves for the Western Conference All-Stars has become a yearly debate. Each year, there’s always one or two guys who get snubbed, causing an outcry among supporters and the players themselves. This year is no different, as the West is loaded with talent at every position. No matter who gets selected, there is sure […]

The Golden State Warriors are defending champions for the second time in three years heading into this year’s 2017 NBA playoffs. After many years of not making it to the Promised Land, the Warriors are poised to make a run at the championship for the next several years. As great as this team is collectively […]

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are very important players for the Golden State Warriors. Thank you, Captain Obvious. But it’s almost unbelievable to think just how important. The Splash Brothers might just be the best-shooting backcourt in the history of the NBA. And if the word “might” was left out of that sentence, not many […]

After a testy matchup against the young Chicago Bulls, the Golden State Warriors learned plenty from their road venture into the United Center, bringing in some good news to their fans, along with some somber ones, all in a tune-up for a third matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Here are five takeaways from […]

For Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson, his last five games at the United Center were not very kind to him. He was able to put all of that behind him against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night during the Warriors’ 119-112 win, as he became the first player to make at least […]

The Golden State Warriors took down the Chicago Bulls 119-112 at the United Center on Wednesday night, tying the franchise record for most consecutive road wins with 14 straight. Klay Thompson scored 38 points while Stephen Curry added 30 points for the Warriors. The new year has been good for the Warriors whose only loss […]

Winning three NBA championships in four years isn’t enough for the Golden State Warriors. They want to dominate the league like no other team before it. Despite the dynastic achievement of winning three rings out of four, the Warriors brass is determined to make sure that the championship stays in the Bay Area. Golden State […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is an elite 3-point shooter in his own right. But for some reason, not many people think of him when discussing the best shooters from beyond the arc that play in the NBA. Most people always gravitate toward Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, […]

Over the past three seasons, the entire regular season and the first three rounds of the playoffs only seemed to be a long setup for an NBA Finals showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two teams have met in each of the last three Finals, and the smart money is […]

At this point in his career, Klay Thompson has solidified himself as one of the greatest 3-point shooters of all time. The Golden State Warriors marksman has one of the prettiest releases anyone has ever seen, and he needs almost no time to get a shot off. Even more impressive, Thompson is ultra efficient from […]

Some good things just have to come to an end. In this case, it was Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson’s 95 consecutive games in which he made a 3-point basket. According to a tweet from Anthony Slater and confirmed by Basketball-Reference, Thompson’s 95-game streak came to an end on Friday night during the […]

The Golden State Warriors are simply on a different level compared to the rest of the league. They are unstoppable on offense and they also boast one of the best – if not the best – defenses in the NBA. This is a team that has a pair of championships and a record-breaking 73-9 season in […]

When the juggernauts that are the Golden State Warriors do not have star guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson active for a game, head coach Steve Kerr admits that he hardly will even break a sweat. According to a tweet prior to tonight’s game against the L.A. Clippers at Oracle Arena, coach Kerr told Connor […]

The Golden State Warriors head into Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers riding a five-game win streak. However, the Warriors will take the floor without the services of their All-Star backcourt with both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson already declared out for the contest. Injury update for tonight's game: Stephen Curry (sprained right ankle) […]