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The Golden State Warriors finished out the regular season limping their way to the playoffs, having had a massive lead over the Portland Trail Blazers and for once in the past four years — content to go into the postseason with something other than the top seed. Draymond Green has received enough lectures of having […]

Draymond Green is perhaps the lone member of the Golden State Warriors with the most to prove, having proven turnover-prone in the second half of the season, and not the game-changer on defense that he was during his 2017-18 Defensive Player of the Year season. But even if he has yet to pin a Damian […]

A postseason matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors is usually reserved for the conference semifinals, at the least. But, in a weird twist of fate, the 2018 NBA Playoffs will now feature these two teams going toe-to-toe in the first round. There’s a simple explanation behind this uncommon event, though, which […]

Despite a 40-point mollywopping before entering the postseason, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green remains confident his championship pedigree will kick in during the playoffs. Many have described the team as vulnerable, but the reigning Defensive Player of the Year warned that if there is a team able to flip the switch, it’s them. “There […]

Last night in Salt Lake City, the Utah Jazz took the defending champions Golden State Warriors to the woodshed for a 40-point 119-79 soul-crushing victory at home. The Warriors have been playing their past few games with the same level of interest Shawn Kemp paid to family planning lectures back in the day, and the […]

Utah Jazz wunderkind Donovan Mitchell has amazed us the entire season. In his first year, he showcased his superb knowledge of the game as if he was a veteran. Along the way, he has given us a few highlights to cherish. Against the powerhouse Golden State Warriors, Mitchell unleashed an arsenal of dribble moves then […]

Who’s the real rookie of the year? Utah Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell or Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons? The debate is attracting more attention day after day. Yet if Draymond Green is concerned, the two should just share the award. That’s if we’re living in an ideal world. Per Kyle Goon of The Salt Lake Tribune, Green […]

When it comes to stellar defensive play, Golden State Warriors star power forward Draymond Green is certainly an expert in that field. However, when asked on Tuesday about the Utah Jazz’s defense that is led by rising star center Rudy Gobert, Green couldn’t say for sure that Gobert was the 2018 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. […]

The general perception today is that the NBA has become soft. The league was once ruled by grown men who viewed landing a forearm shiver to another player’s chest in the open court on the same level as scoring a basket. The league then was oozing with machismo, resulting in a style of game that […]

In the midst of a turbulent time following a colossal loss in the 2016 NBA Finals, Draymond Green felt the weight of the world fall upon him as his Golden State Warriors squandered a 3-1 lead after his Game 5 suspension, missing out on a second consecutive championship after a record-breaking season. It didn’t take […]

With Stephen Curry expected to miss the first round of the 2018 NBA playoffs, the Golden State Warriors had to make an unexpected decision. In order to create a roster spot for Quinn Cook, the defending champions were forced to waive Omri Casspi, who reportedly turned down more money and minutes with the Brooklyn Nets. […]

With Stephen Curry out, along with several key backcourt guys, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will look to have Kevin Durant and Draymond Green handle point guard duties. Kerr was recently asked about the team’s guard situation. It’s been apparent that the 6-foot-11 Durant and the 6-foot-7 Green have been bringing the ball up […]

Ready to see two of the best star forwards to ever step foot on a basketball court go at it? Look no further than tonight’s matchup between Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks at Oracle Arena. According to an article published today by Logan Murdock of the […]

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) […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has missed the better part of the last four games with a pelvic contusion, along with a stomach bug that kept him out for Tuesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Yet one of his many injuries resides in his right elbow, which has been seen to swell abnormally so […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to welcome the Indiana Pacers to Oracle Arena on Tuesday night, but it sounds like they’ll be without several key players, including Stephen Curry (knee), Klay Thompson (right thumb), Kevin Durant (ribs) and Draymond Green, who was recently downgraded from questionable to doubtful due to a throat infection. Draymond […]

The Golden State Warriors continue to be without their stars, but they released updates on both Kevin Durant and Draymond Green. Durant is likely not to play Tuesday against the Pacers, but he is actually probable to play on Thursday, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Kevin Durant doubtful for tomorrow vs Pacers, probable 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 will be even more shorthanded tonight as they take on the Utah Jazz. The defending champs will be without power forward Draymond Green, who will miss the game with flu-like symptoms. Draymond Green will not play tonight, he has flu like symptoms. — Tim Roye (@warriorsvox) March 25, 2018 This is […]

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 […]

The Golden State Warriors lost their very last All-Star remaining on the floor, as Draymond Green sat out after the 7:13 mark of the second quarter after receiving a shot to the groin by San Antonio Spurs forward Danny Green. Draymond Green went to the locker room because he got knee’d/kicked by Danny Green… pic.twitter.com/pRe2msKqnl […]

Golden State Warriors Swiss Army knife forward Draymond Green was hurt during Monday’s 89-75 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Spurs swingman Danny Green accidentally kicked Draymond near the groin area while driving to the basket, forcing the latter to exit the game. After initial examinations at the half, it was decided by the Warriors […]

Over the past few seasons, the Golden State Warriors finishing the regular season on top of Western Conference standings has been one of the surest things in the league. That does not seem to be the case this year, though, with the Houston Rockets on pace to unseat the Warriors as the conference’s regular season […]

The Golden State Warriors are now officially without anyone of their All-Stars after Draymond Green was taken out of the game by a hit to the groin courtesy of Danny Green, per the Warriors’ PR report. Injury update: Draymond Green will be examined at halftime. He will not return to tonight’s game. Here’s the exact […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten lucky that they have played an easier part of their schedule with all the injuries they have suffered, but this stretch has really been good for at least one of the Warriors — Quinn Cook. Cook is on a two-way contract which means he can spend up to 45 […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has seen his teammates in the trainer’s room more often than in the practice court in recent days, with the All-Star core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant now nursing injuries that are bound to sideline them for an extended period. Curry is still out for another […]

The Golden State Warriors will not have their main source of firepower with Kevin Durant listed as out with soreness in his ribs, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Luckily the team will get back some of the defensive mettle as forwards Draymond Green and David West are set to return tonight against the […]

Draymond Green recently teased his sharpshooting teammate Stephen Curry after seeing a three-pointer from way downtown in a game in the NCAA Tournament. In a tweet, Draymond Green wrote: Yo @StephenCurry30 I thought you were injured?! 😂😂#WinAtTourney https://t.co/NYYQ5pMLL7 — Draymond Green (@Money23Green) March 15, 2018 The video featured a player from Rhode Island hitting a three-pointer from […]

According to a tweet on Thursday afternoon from Mark Medina of the Mercury News, the Golden State Warriors (52-16) announced that star power forward Draymond Green will play in Friday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, while reserve power forward David West is listed as probable. Green was held out of Golden State’s 117-106 victory over […]

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 […]

During Friday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was once again assessed with a technical foul, bringing him closer to the limit of 16 before receiving an automatic suspension from the NBA.  Green leads the NBA with 15 technical fouls, so he needs to be more conscious in trying […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has struggled to maintain his cool on the court as he currently leads the league for the most technical fouls with 15 this season but head coach Steve Kerr believes that it is not a cause for concern for the team. In an interview with The Mercury News’ Mark Medina, […]

Down the stretch of Friday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, star power forward Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors were simply too undermanned and too tired to pull off a comeback against star guard duo Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum of the Blazers. However, in a postgame video uploaded to Twitter by […]

Draymond Green has been the working gear behind the Golden State Warriors’ success during the past three seasons and Thursday night, it wasn’t any different, as Green stepped up in the absence of Stephen Curry to propel this team to a gut-check 110-107 win over the San Antonio Spurs. While Kevin Durant carried the scoring […]

As the NBA regular season winds down there is quite the battle taking place for the number one seed in the Western Conference. After Thursday nights games the Golden State Warriors kept pace with the Houston Rockets and they sit a half game behind them for first place in the Western Conference standings. As much […]

Draymond Green isn’t sweating the ultra-competitive race taking place atop the Western Conference, where four teams are rabidly vying to stay in the best spot possible prior to the end of the season. The Houston Rockets have railed off 17 straight wins, and while the Golden State Warriors have the shortest streak of any of […]

Draymond Green knows just how long Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden has been waiting for a crack at an MVP award. The Beard has been in the conversation for the last three seasons, first losing to Stephen Curry in 2014-15, then again in 2015-16, as Curry was named the first unanimous MVP, and most […]

The match between the Brooklyn Nets and the defending NBA champions Golden State Warriors is surprisingly competitive so far. The Nets arrived in Oakland as a 15-point underdog with the Warriors expected to take Brooklyn by its collars and throw it out the window right away. Instead, the Warriors only led by five point at […]