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Bob Myers, the Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations, has built a winning culture in the organization over the years. But superstars Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson will create a bit of uncertainty as both players will enter free agency next year. Still, Myers is not worried as he reiterates his focus on things […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers explained the added value that a two-way contract brings for a team and a player since its official addition last season. While two-ways have been a thing for the National Hockey League for quite a while, the NBA’s adaptation has given teams the opportunity to keep two more […]

Before becoming one of the most successful coaches in the game today, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was the general manager of the Phoenix Suns. In a recent interview, the 53-year-old explained why he enjoys his current job more, and added that functioning as both a head coach and a GM simultaneously — […]

The pursuit of a third straight title is bound to be the Golden State Warriors’ most challenging one to date, but head coach Steve Kerr is going back to his foundational roots in order to make it happen. Mindfulness, compassion and competition have been three of the four core values that Kerr has asked his […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers expressed the same sentiment many in the Bay Area have had in mind since the team won its second straight title: hoping Kevin Durant stays past this upcoming season. “I hope Kevin is here, I hope he plays til he’s 50,” said Myers, according to Connor LeTourneau of […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers might once again be in the running for Executive of the Year, managing to reel in a fifth All-Star in DeMarcus Cousins to an already star-studded starting lineup, but this one-year deal did not come without plenty of impending questions. The Boogie era could be a short one, […]

Last season’s Western Conference Finals was a battle for the ages. Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors general manager, admitted that their foes — the Houston Rockets — gave them the biggest challenge. As per ClutchFans, Myers admitted that the Rockets concocted an excellent game plan. He also noted the unfortunate injury to Chris Paul in […]

The Golden State Warriors will have a first-round selection for the third time in the past six years with the 28th overall pick, but it was six years ago that the franchise made one of their most important additions. The 2012 NBA Draft had a chest box of picks — two in the first round […]

Bob Myers’ gaffe during the Golden State Warriors championship parade might have been a spur of the moment misstep, but one that is actually telling of the relationship between Kevin Durant and the franchise. While his jab at Durant getting the “mid-level extension” or having not been there since the beginning like Stephen Curry, as […]

The Golden State Warriors’ championship parade has concluded and now the nerves rack up once again, with plenty of impending questions on how to possibly keep a roster with such firepower together. Both Kevin Durant and the front office have maintained their commitment to further solidify their partnership, and even hinted at long-term security, but […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers provided his annual zing at the championship parade, this time making Finals MVP Kevin Durant his victim, as he was asked to double down on prior comments where he said he’d give the dynamic forward “everything he wants” when contract talks are up. Myers: “Yeah, that was just […]

Kobe Bryant had the possibility to join a potential powerhouse right before he finally called it quits, retiring from the NBA after 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The perennial scorer revealed during an interview with Alex Kennedy on The HoopsHype Podcast that his old friend, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers, didn’t […]

Kevin Durant is living the life. Now a two-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Finals MVP, the Golden State Warriors’ superstar is expected to sign a huge deal with the team in the summer. Durant signed a two-year deal with the Warriors last year, but the last leg of that contract gives the forward a […]

Kevin Durant could leave the Golden State Warriors this summer if he wanted to. But his general manager, Bob Myers, doesn’t think it’s happening. Via Melissa Rohlin of Bay Area News Group: “Maybe I’m naïve but I never felt like he was leaving,” Myers said. That’s probably how most people feel about KD who would […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala is slated to miss Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a lower left leg contusion, but president Bob Myers is still holding hope that his Swiss army knife can return to the court sooner rather than later. Iguodala sustained the injury in the last moments of Game 3 […]

The Golden State Warriors this season appear to have a problem with technical fouls, and that problem has recently been addressed by the team’s general manager, Bob Myers, per Chris Haynes of ESPN. Myers is reportedly worried about the rate at which the Warriors are accumulating technicals and ejections this season. Haynes laid out where […]

The Golden State Warriors were expected to complete some trade deadline moves. In past years, the Warriors have taken advantage of waived players and teams in need to dump their little-used talent. Not this year. The Warriors have actually made no transactions at all since the start of the regular season. Even the best teams […]

In the midst of an early morning report saying that LeBron James would listen to a max offer from the Golden State Warriors, president Bob Myers wasn’t having any questions related to that report during his media availability day. Myers: “Before we start, I know you guys have to ask, but I can’t talk about […]

Winning three NBA championships in four years isn’t enough for the Golden State Warriors. They want to dominate the league like no other team before it. Despite the dynastic achievement of winning three rings out of four, the Warriors brass is determined to make sure that the championship stays in the Bay Area. Golden State […]

Rumors are swirling that the Golden State Warriors are flirting with the idea of trading center JaVale McGee to the Milwaukee Bucks. Talks about the possibility of McGee leaving the Bay Area have apparently become a hot-button topic among Warriors fans that Golden State general manager Bob Myers felt that it’s best to address the […]

Draymond Green has missed the Golden State Warriors’ last four games as he recuperates from a shoulder injury. The feeling of helplessness hasn’t sit well with the competitive side of Green, but Warriors general manager Bob Myers is praising the do-it-all forward for his mature approach toward the situation, per Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco […]

The Golden State Warriors organization started laying the foundation for a new era after hiring Mark Jackson as the next head coach back in 2011. After three years at the helm, Steve Kerr was chosen as his successor, building off his defensive emphasis, and adding a team-first culture — one that general manager Bob Myers […]

It has been an odd offseason for Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant. It has a lot to do with how he uses his social media accounts — burner Twitter accounts and all. For most of the summer, Durant’s fingertips have been busy replying to his fans and detractors alike on Twitter, but a gaffe […]

The Golden State Warriors weren’t immune to the NBA’s brutal schedule last season, so it’s no wonder why the team’s general manager Bob Myers is a fan of the league’s new calendar. After making significant changes in the scheduling last year, the NBA continued its efforts to make the regular season program even better for […]

Fresh off his first NBA title with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant entered free agency this summer with an opportunity to sign a max contract. However, Durant elected to sign a two-year, $51.5 million deal with around $10 million less than the max base annual salary. According to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post, […]

The Golden State Warriors’ partnership with Rakuten for a jersey patch sponsorship isn’t only the most lucrative among the 14 teams that have decided to choose a brand to don during this NBA season, but also the first to tap into the international market to bridge the gap and branch out. Forwards Draymond Green and […]

Bob Myers has been one of the upper echelon front office suits in the league in the past five seasons since ascending to the Golden State Warriors’ general manager position after being promoted from the assistant position he was originally hired for in 2011. Since then, the 42-year-old executive has added the title of president […]

Last summer, the Golden State Warriors were able to make the huge splash with the acquisition of All-Star Kevin Durant through NBA free agency. One of the critical parts was the team’s meeting with Durant that featured management and a few of their core group of players led by Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala, Draymond Green, […]

It might have taken longer for the Golden State Warriors to re-sign JaVale McGee this summer, but they were still able to retain his services for the veteran’s minimum, keeping their championship-winning core intact. There were a lot of talks about the 7-foot center not being pleased that the Dubs gave their mid-level exception to […]

Kevin Durant took a lot of criticism last year for deciding to join the Golden State Warriors, as it further strengthened their hold as the odds-on favorites to win the title. After winning the title last month, the shots fired against him did not stop, as he drew more flak from it, and he was […]

With the re-signing of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston this summer, the Golden State Warriors have been successful in retaining their championship core. The acquisition of free agents Nick Young and Omri Casspi further strengthens their bench lineup, but it does come with a very hefty price tag. Dubs general manager Bob […]

Following the Golden State Warriors‘ second NBA title in the last three years, there were many questions heading into the offseason concerning their players entering free agency. However, the Warriors were able to retain all of their key free agents due in large part to Kevin Durant taking around $10 million less than the max […]

During his last four seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Nick Young developed the reputation as being one of a light-hearted player off the court through his outgoing personality. In this time, he gave himself the nickname “Swaggy P” to further extenuate his huge persona away from the court. However, this is something that Golden State […]

The Golden State Warriors will ready up a substantial offer for sixth man Andre Iguodala after he had an “excellent” meeting with the Houston Rockets earlier today, consequently canceling the rest of his meetings with the rest of the remaining teams vying for his services. The front office would likely offer him a three-year contract […]

The fans have spoken and chosen their favorite players from a shortlist of candidates in a group categories during tonight’s NBA Awards Show. Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green and Stephen Curry took home the award for Assist of the Year, after a full-court heave by Green, igniting a blazing fast break, with Curry catching the ball […]

Team president and general manager Bob Myers shared one of the best anecdotes during the Golden State Warriors‘ championship parade, telling a story about guiding Klay Thompson through a slump. “There was a time a couple of years ago, I think, when Klay was in a slump. He was in a shooting slump, and I […]

Upon a triumphant return to the streets of Oakland for the second championship parade in three years, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took the stage and asked the fans and media to give team president and general manager Bob Myers the credit he deserved. Dropping an F-bomb on live TV got the point across just […]

The Golden State Warriors’ victory parade and celebration was filled with a lot of light moments for the players, coaches, and fans. Their front office personnel, including General Manager Bob Myers, also joined in the fun and gave a hilarious speech on Thursday. The 42-year-old congratulated the members of the team, and gave a special shoutout […]

Draymond Green‘s last summer was supposed to be a turn of the page, a new experience after getting suspended for Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals — to many, the reason his Golden State Warriors blew a 3-1 lead against their rival Cleveland Cavaliers in the biggest of spotlights after a record-breaking 73-9 regular season. […]