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The Golden State Warriors were hoping to pick up the win against a feisty Portland Trailblazers team without two of their top players in point guard Stephen Curry and forward Draymond Green. As a result, they had to rely heavily on forward Kevin Durant and shooting guard Klay Thompson in their absence. Needless to say, […]

When Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr first looked over the team’s entire schedule before the regular started, he knew that his team’s six-game road trip starting on Nov. 29 would be an extremely important stretch. “You think, ‘If we can get through this stretch in a good position, then we’ll be in great shape,’ […]

Having spent two seasons with Luke Walton when he was still part of his Golden State Warriors coaching staff, Steve Kerr has gotten a greater understanding and appreciation toward the Los Angeles Lakers coach. The latter understands what the former’s tendencies are both as a coach and a person. Kerr spoke about Walton recently, and […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled out all the stops Friday night when they beat the Detroit Pistons. But the defending NBA champions were without one of their best players in Stephen Curry due to an ankle injury that has him sidelined for the next few weeks. And while Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thinks Curry’s […]

The Golden State Warriors have listed Draymond Green as probable tonight against his hometown Detroit Pistons, ruling out center Zaza Pachulia with a sore left shoulder and forward Patrick McCaw with a concussion, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Head coach Steve Kerr noted he’d be “shocked” if his starting power forward isn’t playing […]

Steve Kerr won’t commit to a set starting lineup after the myriad of injuries plaguing the team through the last three weeks of the season. The Golden State Warriors head coach trotted out G League standout Quinn Cook at point guard and rookie Jordan Bell to make his second start of the year at power […]

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 […]

Even without the services of two of their top players on Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors (20-6) and superstar forward Kevin Durant were able to exterminate the Charlotte Hornets en route to a 101-87 win at Spectrum Center. Durant, who led the Warriors to victory with his triple-double effort, finished with a game-high 35 […]

Steve Kerr won’t be coaching opposite Steve Clifford when the Golden State Warriors face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Clifford has suddenly had to take an indefinite leave of absence from the Hornets due to health concerns. Kerr knows all too well about dealing with health issues while coaching and he expressed his empathy […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has taken Stephen Curry’s ankle injury in stride, considering it a blessing in disguise through this early part of the season, as it may help the team become less reliable on his shooting talents. “In a weird way, it’s a good thing for our team,” Kerr said, according […]

In the midst of a two-week absence for Stephen Curry with a sprained right ankle, Steve Kerr isn’t concerned for the shot allocation for his remaining two best scoring options in Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, but rather how the plays are executed in the half court. “The biggest thing is — we don’t need […]

G League standout Quinn Cook is slated to get the start tonight against the Charlotte Hornets in place of the injured Stephen Curry, head coach Steve Kerr announced in KNBR radio earlier today, per delCarmen on Twitter. Cook was recalled from affiliate Santa Cruz Warriors on Tuesday as Curry was slated to be re-evaluated in […]

As the Golden State Warriors pass the midway point of a six-game road trip, many storylines have begun to build over the lapse of this past week, now right at the 25-game mark with a sample size big enough to see what’s next. Here are five takeaways following Monday’s night matchup against the New Orleans […]

In the midst of three consecutive ejections over the last three games of a six-game road trip, head coach Steve Kerr isn’t happy with the way his Golden State Warriors have honed into the officials this season. The man at the helm noted his team is getting carried away with complaining to the referees, taking […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is finding no issues with regards to the NBA’s decision to hand Shaun Livingston a one-game suspension for bumping heads with referee Courtney Kirkland during Sunday’s road game against the Miami Heat while arguing a missed call. Speaking with reporters before the Warriors face the New Orleans Pelicans […]

Steve Kerr is one of the most entertaining and hilarious personalities in the entire NBA. He is very comfortable speaking to reporters during interviews and press conferences and even jokes around with them often. That was exactly the case on Monday before the game between the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans, when he […]

The Golden State Warriors cruised to their 18th win of the season in a 123-95 defeat of the Miami Heat after a strong second half push. However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been quite vocal over the last few games about his team’s overall effort on the court. Following Sunday’s victory, Kerr gave a […]

Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston will not be playing Monday when the defending champions continue their road trip with a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Steve Kerr told Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Steve Kerr said he's still resting Shaun Livingston in New Orleans tomorrow despite his shortened night in Miami due to ejection. […]

The Golden State Warriors have revolutionized the NBA with their up-tempo style of play. It is a brand of basketball that seemingly every team in the league is now trying to emulate, but have had some trouble trying to duplicate. The Warriors’ star-studded cast of selfless players has helped put this team on the brink […]

The Golden State Warriors brandish the most lethal set of offensive stars in the game today with the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant leading the way. Each of them is capable of carrying the team single-handedly, but that’s just now how Golden State basketball works. The Warriors’ offense refuses to get […]

Jordan Bell has survived the rollercoaster that was his first quarter of the young season, survived very limited minutes and four DNPs in a five-game stretch, all to get his shot to shine. The Oregon product did so on Friday night’s rout over the Orlando Magic, scoring a career-high 16 points in an efficient 8-of-10 […]

If fans have played close attention to the Golden State Warriors start to the first quarter of the season, one thing is evident — these are not the Warriors they’ve been accustomed to. The throat-stepping, high-tailing, unrelenting team that ended the year in a 30-2 run (including playoffs) is a sight far removed to what […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr knows plenty about back issues. So when he heard Tiger Woods was making his return to golf after his own struggles with his back in recent years, Kerr couldn’t contain his joy, per Connor Letourneau of SF Gate. “I’m so happy for him,” Kerr said after practice Thursday night […]

The Lakers-Warriors game on 29 November 2017 is the closest and most exciting game between the two teams in recent history. The fans have gotten full value for their bucks in that game that went toe-to-toe into overtime. The defending NBA champions have nothing but lofty praise for the young core of the Lakers. Head […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was not happy with the way his team carelessly handled the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in Wednesday’s 127-123 overtime win. The Warriors had every other team stat right on the mark — 49 rebounds, 30 assists, 10 steals, four blocks and a 50/40/75 shooting line to […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram burned the Golden State Warriors for a career-high 32 points on 12-of-21 shooting on Wednesday night. The Warriors’ defense simply had no answer for Ingram, who was consistently able to get to the rim. Warriors coach Steve Kerr was very complimentary of the second-year forward for his terrific performance, […]

Despite the return of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors only got away with a win on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime, 127-123. Warriors coach Steve Kerr was asked postgame about the decline in effectiveness of the patented small-ball “Death Lineup” this season, but Kerr turned the issue […]

The championship honeymoon might still be in effect for the Golden State Warriors, who have dropped three of their last seven games, and most recently two of their last four after a narrow loss to the Sacramento Kings. While the Warriors have dealt with injuries to Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry over the last few […]

The Golden State Warriors seems to have not changed their stance on what could have been an upcoming White House visit. In wake of having time to ponder the decision before making an eventual road trip to Washington DC to play against the Wizards. Coach Steve Kerr remains committed to the no visit decision and […]

Golden State Warriors guard Patrick McCaw has seen his playing time cut significantly over the last couple of weeks. The second-year player has lost minutes to veteran Nick Young in the wing rotation, and as Warriors head coach Steve Kerr explains, it’s because it’s been difficult to play both McCaw and Young at the same […]

On Monday at Oracle Arena, the Golden State Warriors (15-5) will have a bobblehead night for power forward David West when they host the Sacramento Kings. According to Mark Medina of the Mercury News, the Warriors wanted to show their appreciation to West for his stellar defense, reliable midrange shooting and 15 years of knowledge as a […]

Golden State Warriors big man Draymond Green was handed his first DNP-rest of the season recently against the Chicago Bulls. Despite being without both Green and Kevin Durant in the lineup, the Warriors still smashed the Bulls, 143-94. It figures to be the ongoing plan for the Warriors moving forward to periodically rest the reigning Defensive […]

Golden State Warriors rookie power forward Jordan Bell made headlines once again for his bravado on the court. This time, it was directed toward the Chicago Bulls following an and-1 late in the game during the Warriors’ blowout victory. Bell has taken flak for his recent antics during those types of situations. However, head coach […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been making the usually mundane press conferences a little bit more interesting. Kerr is letting the media on some sort of a running gag in which he takes out different props to accompany him during interviews. Kerr has played with a Rubik’s cube and tinkered with a […]

The NBA has implemented a new policy to address the concern from last season regarding teams opting to rest their stars in controversial fashion, and Steve Kerr is the first to take a shot at the ruling — albeit sarcastically. Kerr’s sentiment stems from the unfortunate development in Kevin Durant’s injured ankle, which the Golden […]

Jordan Bell has had an interesting start to his rookie season — from being the dark horse talent that slipped to the second round of the NBA Draft, to being hand-picked by the Golden State Warriors as they shelled out a $3.5 million bill to the Chicago Bulls to earn his services. While the college […]

Steve Kerr noted a big difference from the last time his Golden State Warriors took on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena, noting the atmosphere was a lot more “civil” upon Kevin Durant’s return to his old stomping grounds. “I didn’t really pay much attention to it, it was loud in there and […]

Steve Kerr demonstrated just how his Golden State Warriors lost focus against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Wednesday night’s loss, as a reporter asked him if his team had lost its concentration against their Western Conference foe. ESPN’s Chris Haynes: “A lot of those turnovers, it seemed like they were thrown right to them, was […]

Stephen Curry didn’t let head coach Steve Kerr carry the burden of a loss all on his own, praising his willingness to take a 108-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder all on himself the same way a true leader would. “Just a coach being hard on himself, just like I’m hard on myself when […]