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After their trip to the White House, the Golden State Warriors are preparing for an environment that will be less hospitable to them: TD Garden, where they will face the Boston Celtics in a Finals rematch. Draymond Green is ready to be treated with taunts and plenty of boos. Green has a plan for the […]

Despite the Golden State Warriors’ struggles this 2022-23 season, Draymond Green is not losing confidence about their ability to defend their title. Green showed as much after their visit to the White House on Tuesday, telling reporters that he’s already excited for next year’s visit. “It’s been a very great visit and looking forward to […]

Steph Curry and Draymond Green have plenty on their plate already, striving to guide the Golden State Warriors through up-and-down regular season en route to a second consecutive championship. Neither thirtysomething veteran is all that close to calling his playing days quits, either. Curry has played some of the best basketball of his legendary career […]

A couple of Washington Wizards fans got under Draymond Green’s skin on Monday night. Stephen Curry wanted them to eat their words after the Golden State Warriors forward had himself a breakout night. Green was extra motivated offensively, scoring 17 emphatic points while stuffing the stat sheet with 10 assists, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals. […]

The Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards squared off on Monday but the most compelling matchup of the night was between Draymond Green and a couple of unruly fans. The two Wizards fans were located right by the scorer’s table in close contact with the players. They used their proximity to try to rile up […]

Draymond Green came up big in the second half for the Golden State Warriors in their game against the Washington Wizards on Monday, and fans might have a Wiz fan to thank for that. There was a Wizards fan behind the scorer’s table that kept yapping at Green throughout the game. And apparently, the said […]

The Golden State Warriors certainly didn’t reach their peak against the Washington Wizards, and perhaps rightfully so. Not only were they playing on the second leg of a rare matinee back-to-back on Sunday, but the defending champions were missing Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala and Jonathan Kuminga. Frustrating as another loss to an inferior foe would’ve […]

The Golden State Warriors haven’t exactly looked equipped to defend their title this season. The reigning champions are still under .500 at the season’s midway point, own the league’s second-worst record away from home and sport a net rating in the red, 17th in offense and 19th in defense. They just finished marring a stunning […]

Atlanta Hawks’ star point guard Trae Young recently responded to Draymond Green’s “villain” advice, per Bleacher Report. “Love hearing Dray… but can respectfully disagree on his thought on how ‘I think’ about my situation… someday people will hear my whole side & how ‘I THINK’ about everything. Great listen tho,” Young wrote in response to […]

The Golden State Warriors began their five-game road trip on a much-needed high note, blowing out the San Antonio Spurs 144-113 on Friday night. The defending champions reached their peak offensively against basketball’s worst defense, posting a season-high 130.9 offensive rating, draining 18 threes and becoming just the second team in league history with eight […]

The Golden State Warriors began their five-game road trip with a bang, routing the San Antonio Spurs 144-113 at the Alamodome on Friday night in front of an NBA record crowd of 68,323. Here are three observations from the Warriors’ fourth win away from Chase Center in 2022-23. Drawing two, creating dunks and layups The […]

Draymond Green has two more years remaining on his current contract with the Golden State Warriors. He has a player option on his deal for next season, which means that if he so chooses, he former Defensive Player of the Year could actually walk away from the Dubs this summer. This has led to all […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green admitted that his relationship with Jordan Poole has changed ever since the punching incident prior to the 2022-23 season. However, he emphasized that they are moving forward from it and are continuing to work as teammates. When asked if he and Poole have been able to be in the […]

The Golden State Warriors were on the receiving end of some excellent news on Monday after it was revealed that Stephen Curry could make his return to action on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. Curry’s return could not come at a better time with the team’s current injury crisis already taking its toll on the […]

The Golden State Warriors were called for three more fouls than the Orlando Magic in Saturday’s loss. They also made more free throws, but got to the charity stripe three fewer times than the Magic. In the grand scheme of 2022-23, those numbers are actually relatively encouraging for the defending champions. No team in the […]

With their fourth championship in eight years last season, the Golden State Warriors extended their dynastic run with yet another successful campaign. But every fan knows that Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson as a trio won’t rule over the NBA forever. Team owner Joe Lacob is acutely aware of that fact. In an […]

It’s no secret that Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is a big fan of LeBron James. These two have buried the hatchet on their past beef, and they’ve now grown to be very close friends. So much so, that Green has no problem with offering GOAT-level praise for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. Dray’s […]

With the 2022-23 season close to its halfway mark, the 2023 NBA All-Star Game is almost here. On Thursday, the league released its initial returns of fan voting. While there is still plenty of time for players to move up and down on the lists, the voting showed some intriguing names, whether they are from […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a tumultuous season thus far. But all things considered, the fact that the focus has been on the shaky basketball product and not chemistry issues has been a huge win given the team was rocked by a punch – one thrown by Draymond Green on Jordan Poole. While the […]

Draymond Green is no stranger to being fined and suspended by the NBA. Earlier this season, Green was fined $25,000 for a verbal spat with a fan during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. He has been fined multiple times throughout his career after criticism of the officiating. Throughout his NBA career, Green has amassed […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant made waves around the NBA when he recently came out with an audacious claim about not fearing anyone out in the West. You just knew that Draymond Green had to have something to say about that bold statement, and while it may have taken him a couple of weeks to […]

Chances are that Draymond Green’s ejection didn’t cost the Golden State Warriors their sixth straight win on Wednesday. Just because his team came back from a five-point deficit from the time Green was tossed, though, hardly means that Steve Kerr was any less frustrated by the circumstances of his second technical. Draymond earned an automatic […]

The Golden State Warriors received some terrific news on the Stephen Curry front on Wednesday. The former back-to-back MVP is expected to return from injury in less than two weeks’ time, which is an undeniably welcome development for the Dubs. In the meantime, however, Jordan Poole will need to continue to deputize in Steph’s stead. […]

Draymond Green did his best Michael Jordan impression on Wednesday. The Golden State Warriors made an “I’m back” announcement in similar fashion to what Michael Jordan did following his NBA hiatus in the 90’s. However, Green’s announcement has nothing to do with returning to the NBA. pic.twitter.com/GJAnz9wYE2 — Draymond Green (@Money23Green) January 4, 2023 “I’m […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson had a performance that reminded us of how potent he was before the injuries that sidelined him for two seasons, exploding for 54 points in a 143-141 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in double overtime Monday night. Whenever Thompson has the shooting stroke going, chances are forward Draymond Green […]

The Golden State Warriors have endured a ton of injury woes amid their five-game winning streak. In fact, not only have All-Stars Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins been out for a prolonged period, the Dubs also entered their Monday night game against the Atlanta Hawks missing crucial frontcourt pieces in JaMychal Green and Jonathan Kuminga, […]

The Golden State Warriors finished 2022 on a high note. Even riding the momentum of a season-long four-game winning streak into the New Year, though, the 19-18 defending champions still have much left to prove before re-cementing themselves as a top-tier title contender. Here are three resolutions for the Warriors amid the dawn of 2023. […]

Golden State Warriors star and Michigan native Draymond Green is absolutely disappointed with how Jim Harbaugh coached his Michigan football team in the Fiesta Bowl against the TCU Horned Frogs. Green didn’t hold back in his criticism of Harbaugh, calling him “Garbaugh” as a reference to his “garbage” coaching, after the no. 2 Wolverines lost […]

TCU football just pulled off an upset for the ages in their thrilling Fiesta Bowl showdown against Michigan, sparking mixed reactions from fans who were delighted to see the Horned Frogs win and frustrated to watch the Wolverines fall short. Trae Young, Draymond Green and many others from the NBA were among the first ones […]

The last calendar year has been an endless rollercoaster of triumphs, controversies and disappointments for the Golden State Warriors. Here are the four most salient memories from the defending champions in 2022 as the New Year dawns. 4. James Wiseman gets assigned to G League The first couple weeks of 2022-23 laid bare just how […]

To the untrained eye, it might appear as if Draymond Green is having a down year for the Golden State Warriors. His numbers don’t look all that flashy and he’s probably been more in the news for things not related to his on-court production. But according to Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Green is still […]

Who needs Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins? Definitely the Golden State Warriors, but the defending champions nevertheless earned a hard-fought victory without them on Wednesday. The woefully short-handed Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 112-107 at Chase Center, getting their third straight win since returning home from a disastrous six-game road trip. The victory […]

The number stats wouldn’t tell you that Jonathan Kuminga is better this season. The Golden State Warriors sophomore has seemingly taken a step back on the offensive side of the floor. But Kuminga himself feels he’s turning the corner in terms of what the Warriors need from him. After the Warriors’ win over the Charlotte […]

Draymond Green is not done trolling Dillon Brooks. The Golden State Warriors’ star reportedly called Brooks a “pu**y” during their Christmas Day game, per TheWarriorsTalk on Twitter. Dillon Brooks tells the ref to tell Draymond Green to watch his mouth. Draymond: “You watch it! You watch it! P***Y!” 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/FgEdFsWutY — TheWarriorsTalk (@TheWarriorsTalk) December 26, […]

The Golden State Warriors rung in the holiday with a 123-109 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Here are three key reactions from the defending champions’ impressive win over their newest rival. Jordan Poole, good and bad Poole went deep in his Santa bag on Christmas, slicing and dicing his way to 32 points […]

At this point in the season, it seems like Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors have moved past the former Defensive Player of the Year’s infamous knockout punch on teammate Jordan Poole during the summer. However, it seems that the issue has left a lasting mark on Green’s tenure with the Dubs. According to […]

Christmas Day will feature one of the biggest upcoming rivalries in the NBA today, as the Golden State Warriors take on the Memphis Grizzlies. This is a rematch of their hard-fought second round series in the NBA playoffs. However, Golden State will be without Stephen Curry for this matchup. The Warriors could also be without […]

Jayson Tatum had to watch the confetti fall for Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors last June. Instead of harboring any resentment, the Boston Celtics star took a key piece of advice from Green to heart before the start of the 2022-23 campaign. Tatum spoke out on a conversation he had with Draymond during […]

If there is one thing Draymond Green isn’t lacking, it’s his belief and confidence on the Golden State Warriors no matter what adversity they face. The Warriors are struggling this season, and making matters even more concerning, they are the poorest team on the road this 2022-23. They are 3-16 on away games, which is […]