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James Wiseman on the Warriors, Timberwolves, and where he’d like to play

November 18, 2020 Josh Atherton 2

With the 2020 NBA draft right around the corner, James Wiseman faced the media for the final time before Wednesday’s draft night. The projected lottery pick spoke with a level head throughout the press conference, displaying maturity way beyond his years.

Are the Warriors serious title contenders next season?

November 17, 2020 Josh Atherton 1

Last season, the Golden State Warriors were a nothing factor in the NBA. Kevin Durant left to team up with Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, Steph Curry only played five games before his injury and Klay Thompson missed the entire season with a torn ACL.

How Warriors’ dynasty was built guarantees bright future

November 2, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Golden State Warriors are in a nightmare scenario. Steph Curry’s broken hand will keep him out for three months, Klay Thompson may not play this season. Andre Iguodala and Kevin Durant are on other teams. Their depth is arguably the worst in the NBA.

Ranking NBA teams by title chance after Leonard, George join Clippers

July 6, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Shifting Leonard to the Western Conference alters the balance of power once again. The East is relatively weak, or so it seems.

Should Kevin Durant take the supermax with the Golden State Warriors?

June 26, 2019 Dean Fitzgerald 0

As they rode off into the sunset the Warriors took stock of their losses, especially on their injury list. Klay Thompson tore his ACL in game 6, and the NBA’s pantomime villain Kevin Durant suffered a torn Achilles in game 5. A harsh sense of schadenfreude surrounded the Durant injury. After all, the prevailing opinion was that he had left the Oklahoma City Thunder to join a 73-9 superteam and ease to multiple titles.

NBA Finals Review: Toronto is a city of champions

June 14, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship in Oakland on Thursday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game Six of the NBA Finals.

Golden State Warriors injuries leave them in unfamiliar territory for 2019/20

June 14, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Golden State Warriors lost the NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. With Kevin Durant sidelined, Klay Thompson suffered a knee injury in the third quarter that was later revealed to be a torn ACL and will rule him out for most of the 2019/20 campaign.

If Durant returns, how likely is a Warriors comeback in the NBA Finals?

June 10, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Kevin Durant practised with the Golden State Warriors for the first time since his injury at the weekend. Durant’s availability, or lack of, has been the story of the 2019 NBA Finals as the Toronto Raptors have taken a commanding 3-1 lead against the Warriors.

NBA Finals: Neutrals need Warriors to get Durant or Thompson back for Game Four

June 6, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Stephen Curry scored 47 points with eight rebounds and seven assists in Game Three. It was not enough, as the Warriors lost 123-109.

NBA Finals Preview: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors

May 29, 2019 Matthew Bowen 1

Well, here we are again. Another season in the books. Thirty(-ish) teams came into this season with high hopes and dreams of getting their hands on the coveted Naismith trophy at the end of it all. Out of those thirty teams we're now down to two. The Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors.

Warriors’ playoff run is tarnishing Kevin Durant’s legacy, could force him to New York

May 26, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

In the games that Curry has started since Durant went down, the former back-to-back MVP has scored at least 30 points in each game. When Durant is not playing and Curry has control over the team, the Warriors become a passing, moving, cutting and shooting monster. Players playing harder and for each other.

Golden State Warriors v Portland Trail Blazers: Western Conference Finals Preview

May 14, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

On the surface, the 2019 Western Conference Finals match-up between the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors seems like a done deal. Warriors in 4 right? While this may well be the case, but if you scratch the surface, there is a lot more on offer in this meeting than what first appears.

Overcoming adversity to beat Rockets was greatest proof of Warriors’ dominance

May 11, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The Golden State Warriors were on the verge of going 3-2 down to the Houston Rockets when Kevin Durant left the court with a calf injury in Game Five.The Rockets turned the ball over and missed shots, allowing the Warriors to snatch an improbable win, putting them a game away from progressing to the Conference Finals.

NBA All-Star teams announced: LeBron and Giannis receive most votes

January 25, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The NBA All-Star starters were announced on Thursday. Despite the draft format being introduced last season, teams are still selected based on conference, as shown below.

Regular season question marks banished in playoffs

May 12, 2018 Sam Cox 0

Golden State and Cleveland are expected to meet in the NBA Finals again, just as they were at the beginning of the regular season. Despite all the doubts, Boston and Houston are up against it in the Conference Finals.