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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) […]

Lonzo Ball is the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Although he is starting a bit slow in the season, he has become one of the promising young rookies in the NBA. His unique pass-first, up tempo style is something that hasn’t been seen since Jason Kidd. With his unusual length, Lonzo Ball could become […]

Unlike Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is one of those players who rarely show his emotions on the court. Whether Thompson drains a 3-pointer, completes a play, or gets a call that he does not like, his face will always show the same reaction. But there are certain games where Klay Thompson […]

The Golden State Warriors have become an offensive juggernaut over the last few seasons behind the stellar play of their star core group. It has continued on this trajectory this season with their three All-Stars in Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant leading the way. According to Huge Kitano of SB Nation, each of […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers had a classic Christmas Day game for the ages, going all the way down to the wire. Of course, the Warriors won it 99-92, and this didn’t sit well with Cavaliers fans. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers with brilliant performances from Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond […]

For all the success Klay Thompson is having with the Golden State Warriors, there are still moments in his life that reminds him that he can’t always be on top. When he’s not embarrassing himself by muffing a dunk attempt in a foreign land or getting clubbed at the back of his head, Thompson could […]

Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement ceremony earlier this week has taken the NBA and basketball community by storm. Fans began recalling their fondest memories of the Los Angeles Lakers great and even former and current players he went up against. However, since last year, Kyle Korver, John Wall, and Klay Thompson already shared their most unforgettable […]

The Golden State Warriors are clicking on all cylinders after having won 11 straight games with their victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. What has made their stretch even more impressive is how they have managed to do it without superstar point guard Stephen Curry at the helm. Although the Warriors’ goals for […]

If the NBA ever happens to be worried about any dads following in the footsteps of Big Baller Brand founder LaVar Ball in the future, the league shouldn’t have to worry about former Los Angeles Lakers legend Mychal Thompson. In a recent interview with Bay Area radio station 95.7 The Game, Mychal opened up about how […]

When Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson celebrates a win, he doesn’t just do it any old way. He drives home, opens the door to his place and proceeds to tell the story of the game to the most important creature in his life: his dog, Rocco. That’s right. Thompson, the soft-spoken, sharp-shooting basketball […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson doesn’t care who is on the court. He stays the same no matter what. That sentiment has been evident ever since Stephen Curry has been out with an ankle injury. In the games that Curry has been out, Thompson has stayed the same, not saying much but leading by […]

The Golden State Warriors were hoping to pick up the win against a feisty Portland Trailblazers team without two of their top players in point guard Stephen Curry and forward Draymond Green. As a result, they had to rely heavily on forward Kevin Durant and shooting guard Klay Thompson in their absence. Needless to say, […]

As the Golden State Warriors pass the midway point of a six-game road trip, many storylines have begun to build over the lapse of this past week, now right at the 25-game mark with a sample size big enough to see what’s next. Here are five takeaways following Monday’s night matchup against the New Orleans […]

The Golden State Warriors have listed Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and David West are available to play against the Orlando Magic tonight, according to the team. Sixth man Andre Iguodala will be out tonight with a sore left knee. Curry was suffering from a right hand contusion, but after playing with a wrap […]

When it comes to Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson, any bottle of Gatorade is simply not safe around him when he’s in the room. Thompson reiterated this on Sunday night when he nonchalantly knocked off a small Gatorade bottle from the press conference table as he was about to sit down. Why […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to play Monday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings without the services of both Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. It has put the rest of the roster in the spot of having to make up for their massive void. One of the biggest areas will be playmaking as a distributor […]

Klay Thompson’s stint in Brooklyn, New York nailed him a peculiar interview with a New York local Fox News station, looking for a man-on-the-street interview with locals to address scaffolding structures. The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter had a short bit talking about piping while his backcourt mate Stephen Curry chopped it up with Jimmy Fallon […]

Prior to this season, tennis great Roger Federer issued a ping-pong challenge to Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson after the latter inquired about the 19-time Grand Slam champion’s table tennis game. It’s been over a month since the two teased sports fans with a possible ping-pong showdown, but so far, no such game […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Klay Thompson over the last couple of years has become a growingly popular player in China. In fact, this has led to Thompson inking a 10-year, $80 million endorsement deal with Anta, which is a China-based shoe company. All of this newfound popularity has come to much surprise for the […]

Klay Thompson’s start to the season has seen him dialed in from all area codes, already showing signs of being in mid-season shape shooting the ball and defending with a new-found vigor — most recently admitting to aiming at averaging a block per game. But his backcourt mate Stephen Curry has been mostly impressed with […]

Klay Thompson wasn’t satisfied with the officiating during a closely-contested battle with the streaking Boston Celtics, that ended in a 92-88 loss for the Golden State Warriors. Thompson committed three fouls in the fourth quarter, all on Kyrie Irving — his primary defensive assignment. Irving free-throwed his way to a victory, making seven of them […]

Since the addition of Kevin Durant to their fold last year, it has been a normal occurrence seeing the Golden State Warriors in high scoring games, with their “Big 4” leading the way for them. However that wasn’t the case on Thursday when they faced the Boston Celtics inside the TD Garden, as Stephen Curry, […]

The Golden State Warriors trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant is on pace to one-up a historic feat first achieved last season. Curry and Durant had become the first pair of teammates in NBA history to average at least 20 points per game and put up a true shooting percentage above 62 […]

Klay Thompson has no shame in admitting he watches his own games. Yes, even after watching film with the coaches and the rest of his teammates, the standout shooting guard will watch the occasional Warriors game just because. “I’m a fan of watching our games, because we make the right play,” Thompson said, according to […]

The transformation of today’s big men in the NBA is in full swing, with many of the prominent stars in the game, extending their game to the three-point line and some beyond. The likes of Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic, Kristaps Porzingis, and others have become genuine threats beyond the arc, but no one has seen […]

Not many people would consider Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson as an artist in the conventional sense. His teammate, JaVale McGee, made that mistake during Episode 3 of his “Parking Lot Chronicles.” Thompson poked a little fun at McGee, who is an aspiring musician, saying a lot of the music he produced was good […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson often goes as the forgotten man in the team’s star-studded lineup. However, he took his brand worldwide this summer during a trip to China. Following the Warriors’ second championship in three years, Thompson was about as happy as one would expect, thus coining the term ‘China Klay.’ He said […]

After a slow start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have regained their form, as they are back to tearing opponents apart on a regular basis. Currently on a five-game win streak, the Warriors are toying with opposing teams mostly by brandishing their seemingly unstoppable offense that ranks first in the league in scoring […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves are slated to meet for the third time in less than a month, this time the first of their four meetings of the regular season. Both teams split the preseason series 1-1 after traveling to Shenzhen, China as part of the NBA’s international exhibition, leaving some familiar […]

Despite getting off to a brilliant start to the season, Klay Thompson has more lofty aspirations than a 50-40-90 campaign. The Golden State Warriors shooting guard has managed to finally reap some statistical favor to reward his status as one of the best two-way players in the league. He’s now hoping to show his prowess […]

Zaza Pachulia is the gift that just keeps on giving for the Golden State Warriors. We’re not referring to his limited offensive skill set but rather to his unintentionally loony ways on and off the court. And we were again treated to a dose of Pachulia Saturday night when the usually flat-footed center turned on […]

Unlike his rough patch during this year’s NBA Finals, Klay Thompson has gotten off to a scorching start this season, one that could be perhaps his best season yet, even after the surprise on a career-high 22.3 points per game despite the addition of star forward Kevin Durant during the 2016 offseason. Even head coach […]

Klay Thompson couldn’t contain his emotion after swatting a LaMarcus Aldridge dunk in the middle of the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors 112-92 comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs. Usually a perimeter lockdown defender, Thompson has been showing his chops in the paint, denying the 6-foot-11 stretch four of an easy bucket, […]