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In an attempt to keep their championship window open, the Golden State Warriors made a shocking move this offseason acquiring future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul in a trade with the Washington Wizards. Some have already begun questioning Paul’s fit with the Warriors including asking him directly during Summer League. While it’s still […]

No one will ever mistake Brandin Podziemski for lacking confidence. Mere moments after he was selected with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors rookie boasted about his potential to be a “triple-double guy” in the NBA—despite having not accomplished that gaudy statistical feat in either of his […]

Moving on from Jordan Poole should’ve been a tough pill to swallow for the Golden State Warriors. Not only were the Dubs trading a 23-year-old who helped them win a title as negative value, but Poole’s departure marked the unofficial end of Golden State’s second timeline behind its dynastic core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green […]

The Golden State Warriors won’t enter 2023-24 as championship favorites. If the stunning offseason acquisition of Chris Paul goes even half as well as the Boston Celtics’ league-shaking trade for Kevin Garnett leading up to 2007-08, though, the Warriors will no doubt have a real chance to win a remarkable fifth title in nine years. […]

After winning their fourth title since 2015, the Golden State Warriors came up short of the NBA Finals this past season, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. All season long, things did not look right with the Warriors and the organization as a whole has undergone some major changes this […]

There were some recent announcements in the NBA in regards to some rule changes that will be coming next season. One of the most talked about is the fact that referees can now issue a technical foul to a player for flopping. Believe it or not, this is also something that you can bet on. […]

About a year ago at this time, the Golden State Warriors were continuing their championship celebration late into the offseason. Nobody outside the organization thought it would be possible for this group to get back to the top of the NBA world, yet Stephen Curry and Co. accomplished this feat, setting up high expectations for […]

Chris Paul has been formally introduced as a member of the Golden State Warriors, and he said he feels “sorry” for teams that will have to face himself and Draymond Green specifically. “Yeah, Draymond is… I feel sorry for the other teams that’s gotta play against both of us because he’s always been very vocal […]

The Golden State Warriors shocked the NBA world by acquiring Chris Paul in an offseason trade. CP3 is an incredible point guard, but his fit is unclear with the Warriors since they have a player by the name of Stephen Curry running the position. That said, Curry could end up playing the two-guard given his […]

Anyone who closely followed the Golden State Warriors last season should be confident knowing how Steve Kerr will answer questions about his team’s starting lineup across the 82-game grind. As the offseason’s August dead zone fast approaches, though, he’s adamant no decision will be made on who’s starting and coming off the bench for the […]

There’s somehow still over half the offseason left before the Golden State Warriors begin official preparations for 2023-24. En route to winning the American Century Championship, though, Stephen Curry briefly shifted his focus away from summer golf last week, setting an early tone of what will be expected from his rebuilt team once training camp […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green continues to make headlines with his words throughout the NBA offseason. The latest instance is now in regards to his new teammate Chris Paul and the long-standing beef between the two, via The Pat Bev Pod. Just because they’re teammates now doesn’t mean Draymond has to pretend the Chris […]

Nearly a month after the Golden State Warriors traded for Chris Paul, it’s clear Steph Curry is still getting used to the prospect of playing with his fellow future Hall-of-Fame point guard. The Warriors superstar addressed Paul’s addition while walking the fairway en route to winning the American Century Championship on Sunday, noting how “surreal” […]

Chris Paul has had a tremendous NBA career that should be worthy of a Hall of Fame induction. The only thing missing in the 12-time All-Star resume’s is a championship, which is probably his biggest motivation following his move to the Golden State Warriors to join Stephen Curry and Co. Be that as it may, […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob doubled down on Steve Kerr’s previous explanation on why the team traded Jordan Poole, admitting that they felt it was time for a change. To recall, after the Warriors sent Poole to the Washington Wizards in a trade for Chris Paul, Kerr opened up about their rationale behind the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga was shocked to hear about the Chris Paul trade, when the team acquired the veteran last month for youngster Jordan Poole in a major turn of events. Kuminga spoke to Inside the Warriors in an exclusive interview, where he discussed his thoughts on the trade and how the Warriors […]

Steph Curry is getting realistic about the Golden State Warriors title window. The four-time champion and two-time MVP spoke about the Warriors’ narrowing window for a fifth championship as he enters his 15th season as a pro. “The biggest thing is, everybody comes to camp with the right mindset of just trying to win — […]

Stephen Curry doesn’t know whether Chris Paul will start or come off the bench for the Golden State Warriors next season. One thing’s for sure, though: No matter how it ultimately plays out, the team at large will be tasked with managing that potentially fraught—not just the Point God himself. Addressing Paul’s viral quip about […]

The banana boat squad is the famed group of all-time greats. They are composed of Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James. This squad formed the icons of their generation which a lot of people looked up to and modeled their game after. Who can blame the fans that went crazy after they […]

Chris Paul certainly doesn’t make the Golden State Warriors any younger, healthier or more athletic. He plays the same position as Stephen Curry, and at 38, isn’t anywhere near the on-ball defensive ace he was in his prime. Paul has never come off the bench in his career, always subsisted on a steady diet of […]

At 38 years old, Chris Paul knows he can still bring a lot to the table. Now with the Golden State Warriors, the veteran point guard will have to adjust to a new playing environment that features another future Hall of Famer that shares the same position with him in the form of Stephen Curry. […]

With so many stars in trade rumors this offseason, the Golden State Warriors acquiring future Hall of Fame point guard and playoff nemesis Chris Paul as they shipped Jordan Poole off to the Washington Wizards hasn’t been discussed as much as it may have been ordinarily. However, the battles Paul has had with the Warriors, […]

At 38 years old, questions about retirement are a common part of Chris Paul’s life now. Rumors about him potentially hanging up his sneakers continually circulate amongst NBA circles. Now a member of the Golden State Warriors after being traded there, Paul is adamant that he won’t be retiring soon. The point guard said as […]

Chris Paul has been a busy guy so far in the 2023 NBA offseason. Paul was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Washington Wizards as part of the Bradley Beal, then was moved from Washington to the Golden State Warriors as part of a separate deal for Jordan Poole. After being on the move […]

The Golden State Warriors knew they had to make some big decisions to make this offseason when it came to getting their team back to championship form. Their main focus was re-signing Draymond Green, who used his player option to opt out of his contract and become a free agent. While Green drew interest from […]

The Golden State Warriors’ wait is over. After two-plus weeks of rumors, Dario Saric has finally signed with the Dubs. Here are three reasons why Golden State hit the jackpot by adding the Croatian star for the minimum. 3. Frontcourt floor-spacing and playmaking Draymond Green is an elite passer from all over the floor and […]

Stephen Curry has seen many beloved teammates of his come and go throughout his 14-year career with the Golden State Warriors. Player movement is just a part of the business that is the NBA after all. And Curry once again bid farewell to someone who played an instrumental part in one of their runs to […]

The Golden State Warriors shocked the NBA world last month, pulling off a trade for 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, who will join a star-studded Dubs squad consisting of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson. The talent of CP3 is one thing, but Draymond in particular believes Paul’s experience grooming young players is going to […]

At first glance, the Golden State Warriors don’t look like the ideal on-court fit for Chris Paul, as much of a seasoned veteran as he may be. The Warriors’ offensive system doesn’t exactly rely on a single player commandeering the offense. They love to swing the ball, with players in constant motion maximizing the game-breaking […]

Chris Paul was arguably the leader of the best era of Phoenix Suns basketball. General manager James Jones, who traded for Paul in Nov. 2020, made a bold claim about Paul, who was traded to the Washington Wizards and later Golden State Warriors after the Suns made a trade for Bradley Beal. “You can see […]

Chris Paul used to be one of the Golden State Warriors’ biggest rivals during his time with the Los Angeles Clippers. Now he’s preparing to join the Warriors after getting traded from the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole and draft assets. Paul was recently asked how he thinks he will fit in with the Warriors. “I […]

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson gave his thoughts on a headline-filled week for the Dubs. The Warriors shocked the NBA world last week when they traded Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards for Chris Paul. As part of the trade, the Dubs also received the No. 57 pick in the draft which turned […]

When the Golden State Warriors traded for Chris Paul, one of the biggest questions about his arrival is what is going to be his role with the team? First and foremost, his playing style differs from the system that Steve Kerr has been implementing with the Dubs. Secondly, as JJ Redick said recently, Golden State […]

It’s safe to say Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson never dreamed of teaming up with Chris Paul. After the smoke cleared from last week’s stunning trade that brought the Point God to the Bay and sent Jordan Poole packing, though, it was clearly easy for the Splash Brothers to realize the benefits of Paul suiting […]

Much has been made about one of Chris Paul’s first interviews after news broke that he had been traded to the Golden State Warriors. It was a blockbuster deal that sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world, and it definitely drew all sorts of reactions from fans. For his part, CP3 did not seem delighted in […]

Former NBA guard JJ Redick has some concerns about Chris Paul’s addition to the Golden State Warriors, though he’s not “super negative” about it. The Warriors surprised the NBA world when they traded for Paul from the Washington Wizards, sending Jordan Poole, two future picks, Ryan Rollins and Patrick Baldwin Jr. to the nation’s capital […]

When the Golden State Warriors completed a trade for Chris Paul, many remembered the days when Paul and Steph Curry went at it in a heated rivalry when the Warriors and Houston Rockets were contenders in the Western Conference. However, Chris Paul explained that he has had a good relationship with Steph Curry since he […]

Last week, the Golden State Warriors shocked many people by trading guard Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul and draft assets. Paul and the Warriors have quite the history together, as Paul has played against the Warriors in the playoffs several times over the course of his storied career, namely […]

Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors and Chris Paul’s Houston Rockets were once the top two competitors in the Western Conference, with the Warriors having the upper hand. Now, Chris Paul is playing for Steve Kerr’s team During a game in which the Warriors beat the Rockets 116-108 on Jan. 20, 2018, one of the most […]