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In the wake of Jimmy Butler’s unfortunate deep glute contusion, animosity between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets is at an all-time high.  From Warriors fans calling Amen Thompson “dirty” for undercutting Butler to Houston fans chanting “F**k you Draymond Green”, the tension between these two teams and their fanbases has never been […]

Fans across the NBA are letting their voices be heard, and for Draymond Green and Jalen Brunson, in particular, that’s not really a good thing. But their respective coaches — Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau — had very different reactions to that fan vocalization. Of course, […]

There is a lot of money to be made in the NBA. The minimum salary for rookies is $1.15 million, meaning even the lowest-paid players in the league are millionaires. Players who sign second or third contracts usually earn generational wealth. Jayson Tatum, for example, is the highest-paid player in the NBA, as the total […]

The Golden State Warriors will be going back home with the series tied, as they were defeated 109-94 in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The Warriors were fighting from behind most of the game, but things got scary when Jimmy Butler took a hard fall after Amen Thompson came from under him as he […]

The Golden State Warriors saw their postseason lives flash before their eyes when Jimmy Butler hit the floor during the first quarter of Game 2 vs. the Houston Rockets. After being undercut by Amen Thompson on a rebound attempt, Butler landed hard on his pelvis and writhed in pain on the floor. He was ruled […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green is among the key factors for his team in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which isn’t a surprise, given the role he plays for the Dubs and his deep experience in playing high-stakes basketball in the postseason. But he’s also someone who always figures in controversial in-game moments. It […]

After playing zero minutes in the Golden State Warriors’ 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1, it’s pretty clear that Jonathan Kuminga is out of Steve Kerr’s playoff rotation until further notice. With rumors about the Brooklyn Nets eying Kuminga in his restricted free agency and the Dub Nation split in half about […]

Heading into Game 2, the Golden State Warriors have the opportunity to be greedy. The Dubs are looking to build on their 1-0 lead over the Houston Rockets after stealing a win on the road in a 95-85 slugfest. But despite the win, it was far from a perfect Warriors game, especially on offense, and […]

The Golden State Warriors opened their 2025 NBA Playoffs campaign with a 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets on Easter Sunday, but head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged a key adjustment he must make heading into Game 2. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Kerr admitted he mishandled Jimmy Butler III’s minutes in the series opener, despite Butler’s […]

The Athletic recently ran its 2025 edition of its anonymous player survey, which reflected lots of interesting results. On the subject of which organization is the best in the NBA, 21.9 percent of 137 votes picked the Golden State Warriors, who are now in pursuit of another NBA title with Stephen Curry spearheading the team […]

The Golden State Warriors’ goal heading into Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets was to pick up a win. As the seven-seed, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry knew that setting the tone early in this series and breaking home-court advantage would allow the Warriors to create a lot of momentum […]

The Golden State Warriors drew first blood in their series in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets. Behind their 1-2 punch of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, the Dubs subdued Houston on Sunday night via a score of 95-85, at the Toyota Center. The final score can come across […]

Steve Kerr is no stranger to the bright lights. With nine NBA Championships, five as a player and four as a coach, Kerr has been a winner throughout his basketball career. And with the Golden State Warriors’ 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the series, Kerr became the seventh head coach […]

Dillon Brooks always finds a way to get underneath the skin of his opponents, and in 2022, that’s exactly what he did back when his Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. Brooks, however, crossed a line when he gave Gary Payton II a hard hit […]

It’s safe to say that Jonathan Kuminga isn’t in the best of terms with the Golden State Warriors coaching staff; the Warriors, in two must-win games, decided to bench the 22-year-old forward completely. This is a stunning turn of events, as Kuminga has long been touted as an important part of the team’s core and […]

Tuesday night’s matchup in the NBA Play-In Tournament between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies was a doozy until the end, so much so that Warriors star Steph Curry and coach Steve Kerr embraced in triumph after a 121-116 victory. But the tantalizing part came in the final two minutes on a pair […]

It does not sound like Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is in favor of President Donald Trump‘s recent demands of Harvard. After the Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament, Kerr showed up to the postgame press conference wearing a Harvard shirt, which was gifted to him by their men’s basketball coach, […]

After securing their eighth trip to the playoffs, head coach Steve Kerr embraced four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry warmly as the buzzer sounded off. It was another feel-good moment between the iconic coach and player duo following another signature Curry performance. The two-time MVP finished with 37 points, eight rebounds, and four assists as the […]

Since the Golden State Warriors won their most recent NBA championship in 2022, their back has been against the wall in the relentless Western Conference. They won 12 of their first 15 games in the 2024-25 campaign but proceeded to tumble down the standings. The arrival of Jimmy Butler breathed new life into the Dubs, […]

On Sunday, Steve Kerr made waves when he decided to give Jonathan Kuminga, a highly touted part of the Golden State Warriors’ young core, a grand total of zero minutes in their must-win game against the Los Angeles Clippers to avoid falling in the play-in tournament. In the end, the Warriors lost, 124-119, which then […]

The last few games of the 2024-25 NBA regular season did not go according to plan for the Golden State Warriors. After going on a hot run of form in the aftermath of the Jimmy Butler trade, it looked as though the Warriors were a lock to make the playoffs outright. Instead, a Harrison Barnes […]

The Golden State Warriors have a good chance to make the NBA playoffs. Sunday is the final day of the NBA regular season and teams are doing whatever they can to secure their spots in the postseason. One member of the Warriors is in favor of reducing the size of the NBA regular season in […]

The Golden State Warriors have been rolling ever since trading for Jimmy Butler at the deadline back in February. As a result, a team that seemed destined for the play-in is now in a good position to get into the playoffs directly. Unfortunately, the Warriors didn’t make it as easy on themselves as they could. […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s fit next to Jimmy Butler is the biggest question for the Golden State Warriors heading into the postseason. It’s been a question since the Warriors acquired Butler — one that has only grown more prominent as the team positions itself for a deep playoff run. And it’s clear to head coach Steve Kerr […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a major blow to their playoff aspirations following their 114-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Amid a few missed calls that actually benefitted them, the Warriors were sunk by a Harrison Barnes game-winning three-point shot. The loss put the Warriors in danger of falling into the play-in, […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a rough 114-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, and Steve Kerr said the bad stretches when Stephen Curry was out of the game were the key aspects of the loss. “Huge, I thought that was key to the game,” Steve Kerr said, via Anthony Slater of The […]

Brandin Podziemski has always insisted he’s most comfortable playing point guard, and the Golden State Warriors finally gave him the chance to prove it in mid-November after a season-ending injury to De’Anthony Melton. Barely more than a month later, the acquisition of Dennis Schroder pushed Golden State’s sophomore guard back to the off-ball role he […]

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield caught some heat from head coach Steve Kerr after ignoring an open Stephen Curry during Tuesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Kerr didn’t waste time, calling Hield out from the sidelines with a sharp, playful roast that quickly drew attention. The Warriors had no trouble cruising past the […]

Coaching has always been a high-pressure job in the NBA, but it has never been more unstable after the Denver Nuggets fired championship-winning head coach Michael Malone. After the Nuggets dismissed the winningest coach in Denver history, Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr shared his honest reaction to Malone’s firing ahead of the Dubs’ matchup with […]

Draymond Green had a tough night in the Golden State Warriors’ 106-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. In 27 minutes of action, Green only had two points, four assists and three rebounds. He shot 1-of-5 from the field as he couldn’t make his usual two-way impact due to fouls. He committed five personal […]

Steve Kerr isn’t hitting the panic button after the Golden State Warriors’ 106-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. The Warriors were unable to rally as they trailed throughout the second half of the game. Missing important shots down the stretch and committing crucial turnovers proved to be costly for them in the […]

When Stephen Curry dropped 52 points for the Golden State Warriors, some thought it would be for one game. However, like many, head coach Steve Kerr witnessed the sustained success. Over three games, Curry dropped a combined 125 points. In the 118-104 win over the Denver Nuggets, the point guard dropped 36 points. Following the […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith delivered high praise for Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr on Friday’s episode of First Take, calling him one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. The remarks came one day after the Warriors extended their winning streak to four games with a 123-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Stephen Curry poured in 37 points and Brandin Podziemski added 28 as the Warriors rolled past the Lakers 123-118 on Thursday night in Los Angeles. The win marked Steve Kerr and Golden State’s fourth straight and brought them within striking distance of the No. 4 seed, now just one game behind the Lakers in the […]

As Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been significant to the success of his team, he’s been having this impact, especially on the defensive end since 2012. While Green has been known for pushing buttons while with the Warriors, there is no doubt he uses that aspect as a way to get in people’s […]

It’s no secret that the current generation of the NBA is fed up with how the mainstream media compares them to the past. But the vitrol has reached another level following the historic performances of Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic on Tuesday night. In the morning after Curry’s explosive 52-point night, the trending topic wasn’t […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up their third straight victory Tuesday night with a 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, led by a historic performance from Stephen Curry. The 37-year-old guard exploded for 52 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and one block, shooting 16-for-31 from the field and 12-for-20 from three-point range. He […]

After the deflating loss to the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler laid it out plainly to reporters: “We definitely need 30 back.” So, in what felt like a must-win game to prevent a three-game skid, No. 30 himself, Stephen Curry, returned to the Warriors starting lineup and led the team to a solid […]

Steve Kerr is placing a lot of focus on Jonathan Kuminga in the Golden State Warriors’ rotation following a significant injury to Gary Payton II. Payton II suffered a torn ligament in his thumb, which will sideline him indefinitely. His defense has been crucial to the Warriors’ success in the second half of the season, […]