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The Golden State Warriors fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 117-112 in a Game 1 thriller on Tuesday, surrendering home-court advantage to Anthony Davis, LeBron James and their Southern California rivals. Here are three in-depth reactions from the defending champions’ hard-fought, frustrating loss at Chase Center. Warriors shrink inside the arc Golden State shot 21-of-53 […]

When LeBron James was on the verge of breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record, Golden State Warriors vet Draymond Green vowed to be there live to witness history happen. Come the day the Los Angeles Lakers star broke the record, though, Green was a no-show. Apparently, there was a reason for that. To recall, James […]

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis made all sorts of headlines in the aftermath of their heartbreaking Game 7 loss against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. This was especially after Draymond Green called Domas out for not shaking hands with his opponents after the game. According to the outspoken Warriors veteran, he “lost a lot […]

Both the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are at their best in the open floor, but it’s not like either team is the Sacramento Kings. They’re more opportunistic transition attackers than relentless ones, running most off forced turnovers and improper floor balance from the opposition. As long as Golden State and Los Angeles […]

The defending champion Golden State Warriors kept their repeat hopes alive Sunday afternoon, as they managed to beat the third-seeded Sacramento Kings in Game 7 of what was a highly competitive first-round series. Despite falling 0-2 early on, the Dubs managed to storm back to win three of the final four outings, which, ultimately, was […]

Should a sequel to Juwanna Mann ever get made, you can count Golden State Warrior Draymond Green in. The star of Juwanna Mann, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., spoke to TMZ revealing that a sequel to Juwanna Mann is, in fact, being made saying, “It will be coming.” The bigger surprise was when he revealed that […]

There’s a saying in the sports world that says “he who wins will have the last podcast.” Okay, that’s not really a popular adage. Nevertheless, that’s one way to describe the apparent enmity between Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis. Following the Warriors’ 120-100 win on the road […]

The Golden State Warriors are no strangers to the bright lights of the playoffs that some have even admitted to be too blindingly bright for their own good. With an opportunity to snatch their first-round series against the Sacramento Kings this past Friday at home however, Stephen Curry and the Warriors proceeded to crap the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry, much like New York Yankees great Derek Jeter, has always been a reserved leader who leads more by example rather than rah-rah locker room enthusiasm. He exhibits greatness on the court and has the championship rings to back it up. But sometimes a little extra flare is necessary. It […]

Draymond Green has nothing but incredible words to describe Stephen Curry, who stepped up big time on Sunday to propel the Golden State Warriors to the Game 7 victory against the Sacramento Kings. Curry exploded for 50 points on 20-of-38 shooting as the Warriors destroyed the Kings 120-100. Curry also had eight rebounds, six assists […]

It’s on to the next one for the Golden State Warriors after they took down the Sacramento Kings in Game 7 of their NBA Playoffs first-round matchup on Sunday. The next opponent for the defending champs comes in the form of a very formidable challenge against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Draymond Green […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors are still the defending NBA champions. They will have at least four more games in the playoffs after taking care of business in the first round versus De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings, who threw everything at the Warriors. Following the Warriors’ 120-100 win in Game 7 on […]

Steve Kerr is reverting to the starting lineup he knows best for Game 7. Draymond Green is back in the Golden State Warriors’ opening five on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings, replacing the struggling Jordan Poole as a starter. Green has come off the bench last three games after missing Game 3 of the first […]

After three straight impressive wins in their first round matchup in the NBA playoffs against the Sacramento Kings, the Golden State Warriors had a major let-down in Game 6 at home. They had a shot to close the series out in front of their home fans and completely dropped the ball. They were outplayed and […]

The Golden State Warriors face a do-or-die Game 7 at Golden 1 Center with potentially much more at stake than hopes of winning back-to-back titles. If the defending champs fall to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday afternoon, the NBA’s defining dynasty of the modern era could suddenly go up in flames. No pressure. Here are […]

Outside the Bay Area, at least, Steph Curry sits one rung below the tier of all-time legends reserved for Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Just because he’s not in realistic running for the title of greatest player ever right now, though, hardly means Curry isn’t a GOAT in his own right. Discussing his longtime teammate’s […]

Draymond Green dropped 21 points, four rebounds, seven assists and four steals on 80% shooting in the Golden State Warriors’ epic Game 5 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, leading his team to a 3-2 lead in the most exciting series of the first round. Before addressing one of the finest performances of […]

Draymond Green was booed every time he touched the ball early on Wednesday night, a raucous Sacramento Kings crowd welcoming him back to Golden 1 Center for the first time since he was ejected for stomping on Domantas Sabonis’ chest in Game 2. By the end of Wednesday’s pivotal Game 5, though, the loudest fans […]

Kevon Looney has been excellent for the Golden State Warriors in their first-round series against the Sacramento Kings, helping his team open up a 3-2 series lead with an opportunity to close it out in Game 6 on Friday — and Draymond Green has been taking notice. “Kevon has become like an Andre Igoudala, a […]

Draymond Green does a lot of things well on the basketball court. There’s a reason why he has been a huge part of four championship-winning iterations of the Golden State Warriors over the past eight years. His defensive knowhow and instincts are top-notch, and his playmaking is almost always pinpoint. But his scoring game is […]

The Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 123-116 at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, taking a 3-2 lead in the most exciting series of the first round. Draymond Green’s superlative effort headlines reactions from the Dubs’ pivotal Game 5 win. Draymond Green does it all How did Green respond by coming off the bench […]

Love him or hate him, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green always makes it a point to play winning basketball. He has anchored the Warriors’ defense over the past eight years or so, and he has blossomed into one of the best playmakers of all time — the ultimate complement to Stephen Curry and Klay […]

The Golden State Warriors made a little bit of a surprising decision prior to Game 4 of their first round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies. They decided to bring Draymond Green off the bench following his return from a one game suspension. Green was 100 percent on board with the decision and he had […]

There’s a lot going on in the present for Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors. They’re currently firmly entrenched in a first-round playoff series against De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Getting to the next round and beyond is priority number one through five for the team. But the moment the dust settles, whether […]

It is no secret that Draymond Green and Jordan Poole have endured their issues with one another in the past. However, Green reportedly “chewed out” Poole following a Golden State Warriors game in late January according to league sources. The incident was reportedly “well-received” by the Warriors and played a big role in their 2022-23 […]

Harrison Barnes was an open 3-pointer away from sending the Golden State Warriors to the brink this postseason. Instead, his shot clanked off the rim, and the Sacramento Kings lost their series lead. Barnes had extra motivation given that the opponents were his ex-teammates. While he’s said to be on good terms with most of […]

The Golden State Warriors may very well meet with the Los Angeles Lakers in the next round of the NBA Playoffs, but that hasn’t stopped Draymond Green from showing LeBron James some love. The King was the difference-maker in Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday evening, not only tying the game with a […]

The Golden State Warriors may find themselves tied up at 2-2 in their highly competitive best-of-seven quarterfinals series against the Sacramento Kings, but star big man Draymond Green has allocated some of his free time to stand up for one of his own conference foes in Russell Westbrook for his efforts during this year’s postseason. […]

Joel Embiid, Draymond Green and several other NBA stars are left in awe after witnessing Jimmy Butler singlehandedly carry the Miami Heat to victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of their NBA Playoffs series. With Giannis Antetokounmpo returning from a back injury, there were high expectations that the Bucks were going to tie […]

Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks agree on very few things — but they do have one thing in common. The beef between Green and Brooks went into overdrive during the regular season whenever the Golden State Warriors played the Memphis Grizzlies. It resulted in podcast bashing and post-game digs, and if there turns out to […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has had quite an eventful season. It started with him punching teammate Jordan Poole during training camp and involved another absurd incident when he stomped on the chest of Domantas Sabonis during Game 2 of the Warriors’ first-round series with the Sacramento Kings. Green was suspended for Game 3 […]

Draymond Green was back on active duty in Game 4 of the Golden State Warriors’ first-round series against the Sacramento Kings, but instead of starting, he came off the bench on Sunday. Even then, he was able to create a positive impact on the Warriors, particularly on the defensive end of the floor, thus leaving […]

Tom Brady said it nine months ago. Now, even Draymond Green sees it. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has a future as a wide receiver in the NFL. Green said as much after Edwards balled out and showed his athleticism in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs series against the Denver Nuggets. The Golden State […]

Klay Thompson couldn’t be prouder of his Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green, who volunteered to come off the bench in Game 4 of their NBA Playoffs series with the Sacramento Kings. It certainly came as a bit of a shock when the Warriors opted to bench Green to start Game 4. Apparently, the team […]

The Golden State Warriors evened their first round playoff series against the Sacramento Kings at two games apiece on Sunday, and they did so by doing the same thing they did in Game 3. That was to keep the exact same starting five. It’s as the old saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix […]

The Golden State Warriors held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 126-125 on Sunday in a heart-stopping Game 4. Here are three key reactions from the defending champions’ wild, series-tying victory over De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and company at Chase Center. Warriors escape despite more crunch-time blunders Stephen Curry’s game-changing Chris Webber moment will get […]

The Golden State Warriors have carried their bewildering home/road dichotomy from the regular season into the playoffs. After dropping Games 1 and 2 on the road against the Sacramento Kings in their first round playoff series, they’ve come back to win both games at home and even the series at two games apiece. The Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a huge 126-125 win over the Sacramento Kings in Game 4 of the first round NBA Playoffs series, and Draymond Green’s return to the court made a huge impact on the outcome. Draymond Green returned to the floor after being suspended for Game 3 of the series. He was […]

Draymond Green was forced to miss the Golden State Warriors Game 3 game against the Sacramento Kings. Back on the floor for the Warriors in Game 4, Green doesn’t seem to have learned his lesson. Green was going back and forth with Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox. Even after that foul both men kept going […]