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For Golden State Warriors star JaVale McGee, basketball isn’t his only hobby. After forming a reputation for being a knucklehead on the court, McGee transformed into a wonderful role player for the Warriors. He was an instrumental part of the team capturing the 2017 NBA Championship, providing a much-needed addition to the Warriors’ frontcourt. Amazingly, […]

With all the success the Golden State Warriors have had the past three seasons, their players’ popularity has also grown. In fact, a number of Warriors, even the non-All-Star ones, are being sought to be the face of different ad campaigns, as their star power help establish brands and push product sales. United Airlines became […]

Golden State Warriors guard Nick Young turned a lot of heads once again on Saturday with his choice of outfit. It was hard not to notice, to say the least, as he was wearing a very colorful shirt with his chest exposed. He received a lot of hilarious comments on social media, and also some […]

Throughout his career, Nick Young has shown that he has the flare for the dramatic, especially when it comes to fashion, including how he rocks attires on game days. He’s worn some of the more eccentric articles of clothing in the past, even before he joined the Golden State Warriors. The 32-year-old USC product once […]

The Golden State Warriors were right in the middle of trouncing the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night when Nick Young made a 3-pointer late in the third quarter. Russell Westbrook wasn’t happy seconds later. Young, ever the showman, stood in front of the Thunder bench after he made the shot and let out a […]

Don’t tell the plethora of individuals in Boston sports gear sitting in this airport, but the Boston Celtics are still a few pieces away from sweeping Golden State.  If making themselves genuinely competitive this season is the goal, Boston needs a significant upgrade over current second unit big men (Currently Daniel Theis and Aron Baynes) […]

There is no doubt that JaVale McGee is a very talented player and has made a name for himself as a good rim protector who has the knack of finishing strong on dunks and alley-oops. However, the Golden State Warriors center is also known for pulling off some questionable plays that have made him a […]

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. […]

When it comes to basketball aliens, Stephen Curry has always been a candidate for being one. On Saturday against the L.A. Clippers, he made the case for believing the truth really is out there. Curry, point guard for the Golden State Warriors, scored a game-high 45 points in the win against the Clippers. He shot […]

Throughout his NBA career, Nick Young has made a name for himself as a flamboyant player who always loves every bit of attention he receives. From his confidence on and off the court, his lifestyle, and even the Twitter handle he owns, the Golden State Warriors guard has continued to embrace having a lot of […]

For the last three years, the Golden State Warriors have battled the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. In 2015, the Warriors demolished an exhausted Cavaliers team in six games. In 2016, the Cavaliers mounted an impossible comeback to gain redemption. This year, the Warriors gained their redemption and defeated the Cavaliers with amazing performances […]

On his official Instagram account the other day, Golden State Warriors guard Nick Young posted a picture of himself along with teammate JaVale McGee in the studio. According to Young and confirmed to SLAMonline, he and McGee are making a joint rap album that will be released soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc_CxlZFC0s/ Young and McGee go way back […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently gave fans an early Christmas gift by paying homage to one of the best players in NBA history in the legendary Kobe Bryant. To no surprise, the Lakers revealed not one both of his No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys amongst their all-time franchise greats at Staples Center. One of the best […]

Golden State Warriors reserve guard Nick Young has been cleared to play again after passing the NBA’s concussion protocol, per Melissa Rohlin of The Mercury News. This means that Young is all set to play Monday on the road against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, at Staples Center. Nick Young was sidelined for […]

When the Golden State Warriors travel to battle with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, the No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys of legendary Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant will be retired and raised to the rafters of Staples Center. In a video posted to Twitter on Saturday by Warriors writer Mark Medina of The Mercury […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Nick Young was inactive on Thursday at home against the Dallas Mavericks due to a concussion. According to Kevin Durant, however, Young seemed to have spent the days he’s been sidelined gorging, jokingly saying that Young packed some extra pounds of late, per Mark Medina of The Mercury News. https://twitter.com/MarkG_Medina/status/942126745431322624 […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Nick Young isn’t having the best time the last few days. Young is currently in the NBA’s concussion protocol after suffering the ailment in Tuesday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. There’s usually no telling how long a player will sit while he recovers from a concussion. To make matters worse, […]

Golden State Warriors swingman Nick Young suffered a concussion in the Warriors’ 111-104 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Chris B. Haynes, and will now enter the league’s concussion protocol. Young scored 12 points with two rebounds and two 3-pointers in 13 minutes prior to exiting the game with the concussion. The […]

The Golden State Warriors added another weapon to their heavy arsenal prior to the 2017-18 NBA season in shooting guard Nick Young. Not only is Young one of the most charismatic players in the league, but his playing style made him a seamless fit with the reigning NBA champs. That said, Young is hoping to […]

The Golden State Warriors undoubtedly have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA today. That said, it does not come as a surprise anymore when their players complete a highlight reel-worthy play during games, especially to head coach Steve Kerr and his lead assistant, Mike Brown. However, that wasn’t the case on Wednesday […]

Nick Young is an L.A. guy. He grew up within the area, went to high school school and college there, and even ended up playing for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers in 2013. But Young decided to make a career-centered decision and signed with the Golden State Warriors this offseason. He got the chance to […]

Lakers head coach Luke Walton has jokes, too. Before Wednesday’s night’s 127-123 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors, Walton spoke to the media about Young, who played for the Lakers for four years before signing with Golden State in the offseason. True to his sarcastic self, Walton said just what one would think he […]

Golden State Warriors swingman Nick Young says he had a nice four-year run with the Los Angeles Lakers and has some good memories during his time with the team. However, Young showed he’s clearly still holding a grudge against Byron Scott, the only one of the three “good coaches” he played for during his stint […]

Golden State Warriors guard Nick Young was trying to be a team player by giving his teammates the advice of not going out in Los Angeles the night before their game against the Lakers. According to him, they obediently heeded his advice. However, it appears Swaggy P didn’t exactly practice what he preached. Nick Young's advice […]

Nick Young has had some adjusting to do from his shot-gunner habits with the Los Angeles Lakers upon signing with the Golden State Warriors. Matter of fact, Young has only attempted double-digit field goals in two of his 20 games played coming off the bench with his new team. His teammate Kevin Durant, thinks that […]

Larry Nance Jr., who has been responsible for putting many of the NBA’s best on a poster, claims he can do the same against his former teammate Nick Young of the Golden State Warriors. The Los Angeles Lakers starting power forward came back from injury during Monday’s tilt against the L.A. Clippers, but now looks […]

Swaggy P, aka Nick Young, is at it again. In advance of Wednesday’s match between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, Young had some choice words for the team on which he played for four years before signing with the Warriors in the summer, per Mark Medina of the Mercury News. “I’m going […]

Prior to joining the Golden State Warriors, shooting guard Nick Young spent four seasons with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers. Needless to say, his tenure with a floundering Lakers team had its fair share of ups and downs. “Swaggy P” had played extremely well until the 2015-16 NBA season where his troubles on and off […]

Nick Young has faced a tough starting stretch coming into the Golden State Warriors rotation, failing to garner many minutes after his 23-point explosion during the season-opener. Young was one of the most coveted shooting guards after an excellent season under Luke Walton, his fourth with the Los Angeles Lakers, garnering the recruiting antics of […]

Draymond Green isn’t the only one to troll Nick Young for his latest outing with the Warriors, as Zaza Pachulia talked some young of his own after the latter posted a picture of himself on his Instagram account. Lmfao zaza tried to play nick young pic.twitter.com/ftxeCcqRRC — ⛈ Mr Drip (@DaddyRichieRich) November 9, 2017 Young […]

Nick Young seized his opportunity on Wednesday night, making the most of his minutes on the court after starter Kevin Durant sat out due to a left thigh contusion against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While Andre Iguodala got the nod to start, Young was the first one off the bench, providing a spark off the bench […]

Nick Young hasn’t had the role he was likely hoping for when he signed with the Golden State Warriors this summer. Young is averaging just 11.4 minutes per game and has been overtaken by second-year wing Patrick McCaw in the Warriors rotation. But according to Mark Medina of the Mercury News, the 10-year veteran realizes the […]

Despite his lack of playing time through the first 10 games of the season, Nick Young continues to be a media darling, as one of the most interesting personalities on the Golden State Warriors roster. Yet the 30-year-old gunner isn’t changing professions any time soon, asked if he would ever consider having his own reality […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr faces perhaps one of his toughest challenges of his tenure with the team, boasting a loaded roster with a lot of decisions to make coming into every game. The three-year veteran at the helm is often the recipient of questions on inactive players before each game and even […]

When people start covering themselves up in costumes, you know it’s just Sign ‘O’ the Times. Just ask Nick Young, who is making his attempt to (Purple) Rain on LeBron James and Stephen Curry’s parades by dressing up as Prince for the Halloween season. While James and Curry went for traditional garbs representing horror flick […]

Not everyone was pleased with the Golden State Warriors’ 28-point win against the L.A. Clippers on Monday night, bouncing right back from a loss to the Detroit Pistons at the end of a three-game home stand by cutting their turnovers in half and pushing the lead past any type of hope after the third quarter. […]

Nick Young isn’t exactly the shining beacon of knowledge that you’d go to ask for basketball wisdom, but he’s quite a fun person to interview and squeeze juicy quotes from. He recently told Marc J. Spears of the Undefeated how he felt about his fit with his new team, the Golden State Warriors, compared to his […]

The Golden State Warriors may have lost a squeaker against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, but there are also some positive takeaways for them on the night. One of them is Nick Young’s explosion off the bench in his debut for the team, as he top-scored for the Dubs with 23 points, on 6-of-7 shooting […]

JaVale McGee and Nick Young are kindred spirits. Both are peripheral components on a championship contender’s roster and on their own, are favorites to be featured on Shaqtin’ a Fool. But there’s a glaring difference between the two aside from their respective frames. McGee is an NBA champion. Young is not. McGee even has the […]