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As it was reported that LeBron James could listen to the Golden State Warriors during free agency if they’re able to create max salary cap room, there have been a lot of reactions given by fans, players and some media personalities. David West is now the latest to share his thoughts about the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

With Washington Wizards point guard John Wall out with a knee injury, he won’t be able to compete in the All-Star Game next month. Enter Jaylen Brown? At least Golden State Warriors Draymond Green believes so. He told Chris Haynes of ESPN that Brown, a second-year player for the Boston Celtics, should be in the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, a Michigan State University alumni, commented on the recent reports regarding the Larry Nassar and MSU scandal. Green played four seasons in Michigan State from 2009 to 2012. He then declared to the NBA Draft and was drafted with the 35th overall pick by the Warriors. Green’s alma mater […]

During the Golden State Warriors’ thrilling 109-105 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night at Oracle Arena, star point guards in the Warriors’ Stephen Curry and the Celtics’ Kyrie Irving engaged in an epic duel. When asked after the game whether the absence of Celtics guard Marcus Smart as a lockdown defender had an […]

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 […]

Ahead of a revenge game against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green didn’t seem shocked at first once it became known Kyrie Irving had requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. “No, I wasn’t surprised at all actually,” Green told Vincent Goodwill of Bleacher Report. “Just because I know the type […]

Being one of the league’s best shot-blockers seems to be becoming more overlooked by the day in today’s NBA. An elite perimeter defender can make even an average defensive unit look very good. When it comes to Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green, the man is simply a mastermind on defense. According to a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green saw the perfect opportunity to dart a shot his critics after Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams delivered a ninja-kick to Bradley Beal’s groin in the third quarter of Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards. Steven Adams with a straight karate kick to Bradley Beal's crotch! 😳😳😳pic.twitter.com/UKRyFlDmdS — The […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry got his wish to be named as a team captain for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. However, with three other Warriors making the trip as well he will have some tough decisions to make. Curry was apparently given his sheet listed with the names of this year’s participants. As a […]

The announcement of the All-Star reserves on Tuesday has divided the opinion of many, as there are others who believe that there are some who deserve a spot more than the ones chosen. Paul Pierce is among those critics, as he made it known that he thinks Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George deserves the […]

Kevin Durant is the latest NBA player to rant against the referees as he was thrown out of the Golden State Warriors’ game against the New York Knicks, his fourth ejection of the season. During a discussion about Durant’s behavior towards officials on NBA Countdown, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned Draymond Green, which didn’t sit well […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr found one particular play fascinating during last night’s win over the New York Knicks — and it wasn’t even a basketball play. Kerr’s defensive anchor Draymond Green was the cool head keeping Kevin Durant away from the officials with less than three minutes to play, as the four-time […]

New Orleans Pelicans star center DeMarcus Cousins enjoyed a historic night in the team’s clutch 132-128 win over the Chicago Bulls. Cousins achieved something that had not been done in 46 years after recording 44 points, 24 rebounds, and 10 assists. Fans and players throughout the league were mesmerized by the stat line Cousins produced. However, […]

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 […]

Despite losing the season series against the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green are not losing any sleep over dropping their second game to the Rockets this season. After the game, Durant was asked if the loss mattered to the team. According to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, the reigning Finals MVP said: “No. […]

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 […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green recently missed out on being named a starter for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. Oddly enough, it was due to the vote by players and media rather than the fans. Despite being well-regarded as one of the best all-around players in the league, it was not enough to […]

As with every NBA All-Star Game, there are bound to be a few snubs from each perspective conference. Given the new dynamic of this year’s festivities, it can come in the form of not being voted into the starting lineup. Among the notable names to not make the cut was Golden State Warriors power forward […]

The Chicago Bulls will get another sighting of their $3.5 million mistake, as Golden State Warriors forward Jordan Bell is likely to get another nod to start against the team that drafted him with Draymond Green (right shoulder soreness) and Andre Iguodala (left calf contusion) sitting out tonight, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. […]

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 […]

The Golden State Warriors may have won their Monday night game against the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-108, but their rivalry with the Cavaliers isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. During a play where LeBron James was at the free-throw line, Green started to yell to distract James from converting the two free throws. It actually worked. James […]

During the last three NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers have had hotly-contested games, with their players not minding being physical against each other. That has carried on to their regular season games as well, with the latest during their Monday night matchup that saw a physical moment between Draymond Green and […]

The rivalry of the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is probably one of the most iconic rivalries not just in basketball but in all of sports in the present. The two teams faced in the NBA Finals for three consecutive years — a feat that even the Celtics-Lakers rivalry back in the day […]

It’s become increasingly clear that the Golden State Warriors players have very good relationships off the court, and Nick Young and Draymond Green are perfect examples of that. The two Warriors forwards apparently made a $500 bet on some football games that occurred on Sunday, and from the looks and sounds of it, Green lost. […]

Draymond Green has become one of the best in the NBA at earning technical fouls. He accumulates them at a higher rate than almost anyone, getting him a reputation where now the referees essentially anticipate handing them his way. That wasn’t the case Saturday night when the Golden State Warriors took on the Toronto Raptors. […]

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 Warriors have been on a roll as of late, even with not having a fully healthy squad on the court all at once, but they’ve seemed to hit a stride that even the most casual basketball fan knows was inevitable. Playing great basketball is what they aim to do together, but a little motivation […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is no stranger to culture, and is quite possibly one of the foremost voices in the NBA on the subject. So it’s no surprise that Green has an opinion on the impact on Dr. Dre, one of the most influential rappers of all time. During a media session, Green […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green once again made a lot of headlines recently when he blasted the referees for how they officiate games. He even called the league office out by saying that he wants them to get a new crop of game officials as he believes they are ruining the game. The NBA […]

When the Golden State Warriors took on the L.A. Clippers at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon, star forward Draymond Green picked up his league-leading 11th technical foul in just 34 games this year. On Monday, Golden State superstar point guard Stephen Curry was asked by the media if he feels that Green is at times […]

There might not be any player in the NBA that gets in trouble with officials as much as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. He is often hit with technical fouls due to arguing calls or making disapproving gestures when questionable calls happen. The NBA issues a one-game suspension when a player gets his 16th […]

What happens when you’ve got a huge, comfortable lead late in the fourth quarter of a game. When it comes to Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green in the midst of a blowout over the L.A. Clippers, how does he spend his free time on the bench? Based on a video posted Saturday on […]

The NBA is in love with PR and marketing. Although it will never be admitted, the league loves rumors, speculations and most of all team and player rivalries. Because at the end of the day, it all promotes the product which is the NBA itself. That’s why the so-called Christmas games have turned into one […]

NBA reporters have a strenuous job. They are tasked with interviewing and probing the minds of disgruntled NBA players and coaches on each game day. In many cases, players hold an obvious indifference for reporters, mainly because they feel like they have other important things to do than talk to reporters about ever frivolous topic. […]

Draymond Green has now become a permanent part of Warriors’ history. In the Warriors’ 124-114 win over the Rockets, Green posted his 21st triple double (17 points, 10 assists, and 14 rebounds). Green has always been a faithful contributor for the Warriors, and he is arguably their best defender and most versatile player. So far […]

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have always been rivals in the Western Conference. Their rivalry extends back to the 2015 Western Conference Finals, where the Warriors defeated the Rockets en route to their second franchise title. Since that series, the Rockets have tried to build their team to contend with the Warriors, but […]

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 […]

Despite two NBA championships and a handful of records, the Golden State Warriors are still taking turns on putting the whole league on notice. With Kevin Durant being among the top shot-blockers in the league, and Stephen Curry fresh-off his casual game-winning 3-pointer against the Dallas Mavericks, it’s Golden State’s vocal leader, Draymond Green, who’s getting a […]