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Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green reacted to the clash between Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant and head coach Mike Budenholzer. After Durant downplayed narratives surrounding his dispute with Budenholzer, Green gave his take on how rare it was to see his former Warriors teammate, Durant, argue with his head coach. Green explains how it […]

The Golden State Warriors have been on a roll as of late, and as much as it has to do with the addition of Jimmy Butler, the improved play of Stephen Curry has been a big reason for their success. After their win against the New York Knicks, Shaq declared Curry needs to be in […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green celebrated his 35th birthday Tuesday night with a clear goal in mind — another championship. Following the Warriors’ 114-102 victory over the New York Knicks, Green was captured on video making his birthday wish. “Y’all know what my wish is…” Green said. A voice in the background quickly interjected, […]

Candid and insightful analysis is hard to come by in the NBA these days. Between ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins dropping Ja Morant missives and the national all but ignoring Jaren Jackson Jr., it is hard to get a full picture of the Memphis Grizzlies outside of a dedicated few. However, Fred Wells, Grizzlies rookie Jaylen’s father, […]

Draymond Green got to celebrate his 35th birthday in a win on Tuesday night, as the Golden State Warriors (34-28) surged in the second half and defeated the New York Knicks (40-21), 114-102, in Madison Square Garden. Before the triumph, the four-time NBA champion marveled at the significance of experiencing his big day in “The […]

Longtime foes turned lifetime friends, the friendship between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is one born out of mutual respect forged in the fires of battling for a championship. James and Green have now become very tight-knit, inseparable as if they were blood brothers. So of course, […]

Safe to say that the Jimmy Butler and Golden State Warriors experiment is working, just ask Draymond Green. However, the expectation is still clear. For instance, Green said that the Warriors can win a title with Butler. While the latter addressed those claims and agreed, Green is adding more fuel to the fun for his […]

From the time that Jimmy Butler arrived in Golden State following the Warriors’ trade deadline deal for the six-time All-Star, they’ve been treated like and playing like an NBA Title contender. That is until Saturday night, when the short-handed 76ers beat the Dubs by the score of 126-119. That upset loss aside, the trio of […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green adds his perspective as the basketball world reacts to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards’s statement about not wanting to be the face of the NBA. Playing alongside Stephen Curry during the Warriors’ dynastic run, Green agreed with Edwards’ take. However, Green warned the young All-Star that the opportunity would […]

The Orlando Magic came up short for the second straight game Thursday night, falling 121-115 to the Golden State Warriors. However, Draymond Green took the opportunity to praise Magic forward Paolo Banchero, suggesting the young star belongs in the conversation for the future face of the NBA. “I’ve been a Paolo fan since he was […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has a way of changing the energy in arenas. While some places are naturally electric every night, others aren’t. Big cities that host venues like Madison Square Garden and Boston’s TD Garden always have a charged atmosphere with big crowds. But then again, not every arena has that same […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green can see the light at the end of the tunnel. As the 2024-25 regular season winds down, Green doubled down on his championship prediction with Jimmy Butler in tow. Now, he says his team has activated into playoff mode for the final push before the NBA postseason. Post All-Star […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green understands the situation that Jonathan Kuminga is in. After missing the past two months, he is set to make his return. However, the Warriors and Kuminga are in a contract year. Missing extended time like this only adds to more worry. Luckily, Green has been in Kuminga’s shoes before. […]

Phoenix Mercury superstar Diana Taurasi, one of the greatest women’s basketball players of all time, announced her retirement in Time on Tuesday, sparking an outpouring of tributes. Known for her relentless competitiveness both on and off the court, Taurasi’s legendary trash talk was highlighted in the Time piece, recalling a moment during the 2016 Rio […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surprised Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant with a story from the Olympics he hadn’t heard before. In a recent interview, the two former Warriors teammates discussed various topics, including Durant’s honest take on his future with the Suns and a secret Green has never revealed. On the day Durant […]

When Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors, he may have formed one of the most dangerous teams in basketball since the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s. Draymond Green was key in bringing Durant to the Warriors and looking back on that time, he thinks that it was the best time for NBA basketball. “You […]

The Golden State Warriors made a big push to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns ahead of the trade deadline, but Durant didn’t want the reunion to happen. Because of that, the Warriors moved on and acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, while Durant remains with the Suns for now. Many speculated that […]

When the Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler, it seemed like a sense of bravado was restored within a Dubs brass that was being humbled by the past few seasons. Butler was a legitimate superstar, although it did not seem like it considering how badly he burned his bridges with the Miami Heat this […]

Championship aspirations are engrained within the Golden State Warriors. Luckily for them, both Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler feel that same desire. After Green doubled down on the Warriors’ championship guarantee, Butler added more to his teammate’s comments. Butler explained via The Athletic’s Anthony Slater the team’s mentality behind Green’s brash take. “I don’t pay […]

As the Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler, the team has made a major turnaround, bringing life to a unit that had experienced disappointment after a strong start to the season. With the Warriors having their own championship aspirations, it’s important to look at what led to the moment when the team acquired the […]

For Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, adding Jimmy Butler to his team has completely changed the complexion of the 2024-25 campaign. Green guaranteed the Warriors would win a championship. Then, he explained why anyone could get frustrated with Butler — it’s because they’re losers. For Green, it’s the only explanation for why players couldn’t […]

Almost over a week ago, Draymond Green took a shot at the NBA, saying that the games are “boring” nowadays. Some people didn’t take those words kindly, including NBA legend Oscar Robertson. Not only did Robertson try his best to defend the current landscape of the NBA, but he also took a dig at Green […]

Golden State Warriors Draymond Green isn’t backing down from his prediction of his team winning this year’s NBA Finals. Before the Warriors cruised to a 126-102 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Green doubled down on guaranteeing Golden State would win it all this season. Green is surprised by people’s reactions to his guarantee […]

The Golden State Warriors are having fun again on the court, as they are now on a three-game win streak. In their most recent outing, the Dubs dominated the Dallas Mavericks in a 126-102 victory at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday. No one appears to take more joy out of that victory by […]

Draymond Green and Klay Thompson will forever be linked to each other because of the immense success they shared as Golden State Warriors teammates. But now that Thompson is with the Dallas Mavericks, there will be times when the two of the most successful players of their generation will clash against each other. Such was […]

Maximizing the Golden State Warriors’ star core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler has been a priority for head coach Steve Kerr. This is certainly the case when it comes to utilizing the team’s small ball lineups. Kerr explained the ability to have Green and Butler play key roles in small ball scenarios. […]

There’s no question that the development of rookies in the NBA are something to keep under watch for basketball fans. Throughout the years, fans have witnessed several top-overall NBA Draft picks either live up to the hype or go bust. However, there have also been players who were picked low in the draft that managed […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played in his third All-Star Game, he responded to Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green’s prediction that the Warriors would win the 2025 NBA Finals. After acquiring Jimmy Butler in a five-team deal, Golden State is attempting to make a push toward the upper echelon of the Western […]

The Golden State Warriors were one of the biggest winners at the trade deadline. They finally landed a third star in Jimmy Butler, who grew frustrated with the Miami Heat. But more importantly, the Warriors didn’t even need to give up some of their cornerstones. But while Golden State snagged a huge fish, that doesn’t […]

The NBA All-Star Game looked a lot different this season than in past years, but it still wasn’t enough to make the fans happy. The four-team tournament style was slow and full of breaks that took away from the basketball, taking the players out of rhythm and snatching most of the intensity from the game. […]

When the Golden State Warriors take the court against the Charlotte Hornets on Feb. 25, fans will be in for a halftime treat. The Warriors are set to honor their 2015 NBA championship team with a special halftime ceremony that evening, the team announced on Tuesday. Members of the Warriors’ 2015 championship team are expected to […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green stirred up some controversy during All-Star week when he criticized the product that the NBA is putting out. A lot of people have the same opinion as Green, but it’s different hearing a player say it vs. a fan. Some people in the basketball world weren’t happy with Green’s […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. shares the same alma mater as Golden State Warriors Draymond Green and shared a funny story of when he was still in college and the four-time champion was visiting campus. Before Jackson Jr. was in a full-court press at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, he was a freshman at […]

The Golden State Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat around the trade deadline. Bringing in star players can affect a team’s dynamic, but veteran Warriors forward Draymond Green does not believe that will be the case. Green thinks Stephen Curry’s confidence allows Butler to do his thing. “The dopest thing about that whole […]

Draymond Green may have spilled some breaking news while he was on broadcast during All-Star Weekend, saying that he was offered the Golden State Warriors head coaching job when he retires. “I’ve already been offered the Golden State Warriors head coaching job when I’m done, you think Imma suck,” Green asked Candace Parker when he […]

The NBA All-Star break is a time for teams to prepare for the final stretch of the regular season. Weirdly, we refer to these next several weeks as the “second half” of the NBA season, especially since the halfway point has already passed. Anyway, the NBA power rankings are symbolic of those with championship aspirations, […]

By and large, the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off is a rousing success. It’s still ongoing at the time of this writing, but regardless of who wins the tournament, it’s safe to say that the NHL scored a 50-point slam dunk with it. As for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, it’s hard to say the same […]

Coming out of a mostly blah NBA All-Star Weekend in which the key takeaways were once again a failed format change and a lack of effort, a bigger and far more consequential story worth covering is what Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had to say about his team’s NBA Title chances during TNT’s pre-game coverage of […]

Draymond Green has been making waves throughout All-Star Weekend, taking every opportunity to criticize the NBA’s revamped format for the All-Star Game while serving as an analyst for NBA on TNT. However, it appears that Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson had heard enough, as he didn’t hold back in calling out the Golden State Warriors […]