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Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green says the Dubs’ environment is going to be great for small forward Andrew Wiggins. Wiggins has actually said a few times the vibe around the Warriors is exactly what he needed in this next step of his basketball career. Draymond Green on how the Warriors’ genuine environment is […]

It’s the gift that keeps on giving. The beef between NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has been entertaining to watch. Barkley has been poking fun at Green and the Warriors all season since the Dubs are going to miss the playoffs for the first time in […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is set to miss his fourth straight game on Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Green is still dealing with a sore knee. Draymond Green remains out tonight. Fourth straight missed game with a sore knee. — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 6, 2020 Without […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told local reporters on Thursday power forward Draymond Green underwent an MRI on his left knee. There is no structural damage in Green’s knee. Kerr and the Warriors are hoping the three-time All-Star will be back in action soon, although Golden State isn’t going to rush Green back […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has officially signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar shoe deal with Converse, according to Nick DePaula of ESPN. Green joins Phoenix Suns small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. as another endorser with Converse. The Warriors’ do-it-all swingman says staying within the Nike family was a big reason why he decided […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is inking a shoe endorsement deal with athletic brand Converse, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is signing a shoe deal with Converse, sources tell ESPN. He will become the brand’s highest profile athlete since Dwyane Wade. Green had been with Nike. — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James couldn’t help but take delight in Draymond Green’s ejection, In the midst of the Lakers’ 116-86 beatdown of the Golden State Warriors, Green racked up his second technical foul. As a result of the technical foul, the Warriors veteran was ejected. Needless to say, James tried to contain his […]

The Golden State Warriors are struggled against the Los Angeles Lakers due to the lack of talent they have on the team — and Draymond Green did not do them any favors. In fact, the quality of his play has affected how others perceive him. Charles Barkley was not shy about letting Green know about […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green hit the showers early on Thursday night after getting himself tossed out the ball game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. Draymond Green picks up two technical fouls midway through the second quarter and gets to go home early. — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 28, 2020 With […]

The Golden State Warriors are expecting forward Draymond Green to return in time for Thursday’s showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. “He should be fine Thursday,” said head coach Steve Kerr, according to Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle. “He tried to go through shootaround this morning, and he was still hurting. We just […]

Former NBA forward Antoine Walker enjoys watching Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green play the game of basketball. Walker believes he, Green and Antetokounmpo have the same mindset on the court: “I like Draymond Green and his all-around game,” Walker told Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype. “He’s a better […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson posted an emotional message on Instagram dedicated to Kobe Bryant, his “favorite player” growing up. “No amount of words can express how much Kobe meant to me and my family. Growing up, he was my favorite player on my favorite team… Your legacies will live on, not only thru […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will not play Sunday versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a right pelvic contusion, according to the league’s official injury report. Green’s absence means the five-time All-NBA Defensive team member and 2016-17 NBA Defensive Player of the Year will have to wait until next season for his first […]

The Houston Rockets made a bold declaration when they traded away center Clint Capela in a four-team deal that brought swingman Robert Covington to Houston. Capela had been–for all intents and purposes–Houston’s only reliable big on the roster, and he had since developed into one of the best rebounders in the league. But Houston’s insistence […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green claims he and star point guard Stephen Curry want to help new small forward Andrew Wiggins “reach his promise.” Wiggins hasn’t lived up to being the No. 1 overall pick of his draft class despite his jaw-dropping athleticism and the fact that his points per game average is […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been one to hold a younger player’s hand or gently acclimate them to what has been, traditionally, a culture of winning. He certainly will not start with Andrew Wiggins. Green alluded to the media’s presentation of Wiggins as a bust by pointing out his desire and the […]

There are plenty of people who believe Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry shouldn’t play this season even when he gets cleared by team doctors to play. All-Star power forward Draymond Green, as expected, doesn’t agree (via NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole). Regarding the debate over whether Stephen Curry should return, Draymond […]

The Draymond Green era with the Golden State Warriors appears to be coming to an end, as Green told reporters on Wednesday he wants a buyout so he can play for a playoff team. Draymond Green has never been on a non-playoff team just playing out the string. What does he still want to accomplish […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently noted that he sees quite a bit of similarity in the games of Draymond Green and Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo. Adebayo, now playing in his third NBA season, has become an integral piece of Miami’s playoff aspirations. His numbers have improved on both ends of […]

Golden State Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins played his first game with Draymond Green on Monday night. Following their 113-101 loss to the Miami Heat, Wiggins spoke about his first experience playing alongside Golden State’s charismatic veteran: “It was great. He’s a great motivator. Great leader and if you’re open he’s going to find you.” Wiggins […]

For Draymond Green who knows the Golden State Warriors system inside-out, Andrew Wiggins will fit in with the team’s core “for a long time.’ At the trade deadline, the Warriors acquired Wiggins plus two draft picks in exchange for Jacob Evans, D’Angelo Russell and Omari Spellman. Ahead of Monday’s duel against the Miami Heat, Green […]

Former Golden State Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala is now a member of the Miami Heat. The NBA champion was recently traded to South Beach by way of the Memphis Grizzlies, a team that he didn’t play a single minute for this season. Now with the Heat as Miami continues to stay red-hot, Iguodala will be […]

Draymond Green gave his two cents on the recent trade that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves and yielded Andrew Wiggins as a return piece for the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors veteran praised Wiggins while maintaining the swap is one that will favor both players at the end: “It’s a great situation for […]

The Golden State Warriors will face the Miami Heat on Monday, the new home of former longtime cog Andre Iguodala, who won three rings with the organization along with a Finals MVP. Asked how he plans to welcome Iguodala in his first visit to the Chase Center as a member of the Heat, Draymond Green […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green praised both teams for Thursday’s pre-deadline trade that sent point guard D’Angelo Russell, Jacob Evans, and Omari Spellman to the Minnesota Timberwolves, in exchange for forward Andrew Wiggins a protected 2021 first round pick and a 2012 second round pick. https://twitter.com/dlouno/status/1226320138644774914 Speaking to ESPN’s Rachel Nichols on The Jump […]

Kevin Durant has admitted a few times that the Draymond Green incident from last season was just one reason why he decided to leave the Golden State Warriors. To recall, Green started calling Durant “a bi**h” during an overtime game between the Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Green, who questioned KD about […]

The Miami Heat have reportedly expressed trade interest in Golden State Warriors All-Star power forward Draymond Green, according to Greg Leif Sylvander of Five Reasons Sports Network. Green is reportedly aware of the Heat’s interest in him: Heat have expressed interest in Golden State’s Draymond Green according to a source. Many hurdles exist:• hard cap […]

Draymond Green is all smiles after the Golden State Warriors took down the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday for the 11th win of the season. Aside from his stellar play for the Dubs though, Green has another reason to be ecstatic about. Apparently, the Warriors also set a new franchise record on triples made in a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers fans booed Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during pregame introductions. This became all the motivation Green needed to turn in his best game of the season to lead the Warriors and Steve Kerr to a dominant 131-112 win on Saturday. Green’s standout performance came as no surprise to Kerr. The Warriors head […]

It’s been a long, tough season for Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green. The Warriors entered Thursday with the worst record in the NBA after going to the Finals five straight seasons. Green, the leader of the Warriors, has remained professional all season despite the losing, but he lost his train of thought for […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered a blunt take regarding Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s shocking death. Green claimed he would rather talk to the deceased superstar rather than talk about him. Speaking to reporters just a day after a helicopter ferrying Bryant and eight others crashed in Calabasas, California, a distraught Green […]

For Draymond Green, the 2016 NBA Finals was the lowest point in his career. After all, they were favored to win it all after snagging a historic 73-win season. Yet in the NBA Finals, they faltered despite being up 3-1. According to the Golden State Warriors forward, a conversation with Kobe Bryant pulled him out […]

Golden State Warriors big man Draymond Green has never been one to curb his tongue, and on Friday, he let it loose again. When asked about what his criteria would be for who makes the NBA All-Star Game, Green said his would be considerably different than everyone else’s and went on to explain why TV […]

The long-running feud between Charles Barkley and Draymond Green is not over. Recently, Barkley said that the Golden State Warriors big man is not talking as much this season because he is averaging a “triple-single,” a jab at the rather poor statistical campaign Green is having. Of course, Green was ready to respond: “You make everything […]

Golden State Warriors big man Draymond Green will not play in his team’s game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday due to a finger sprain, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Green seems to have suffered the injury during the Warriors’ overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. He finished with six […]

NBA icon Charles Barkley fired shots at Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and his ‘triple single’ average. Ahead of the Warriors’ duel with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, Barkley gave Green a good ribbing for his numbers this 2019-20 season. He’s averaging 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and  5.5 assists or in Barkley’s eyes, a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reminded Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant why he is the former Defensive Player of the Year on Sunday night. Morant called for isolation after Green switched onto him during the third quarter, but Green used his physicality to stay in front of Morant, easily sending his shot attempt back […]

L.A. Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell made a tough and-one layup over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. Patrick Beverley, L.A.’s ever so brash point guard, made sure to let everyone know that Green is too small to stop Trez at the basket. https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1215873059090886661 Green has had a reputation of being one of the best […]

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