Category: Golden State Warriors

Skip Bayless says Draymond Green is the dirtiest NBA Player ever, says Green is “a shadow of his former self”

Brandon King

In the pantheon of dirty NBA players, Skip Bayless has crowned Draymond Green the dirtiest of them all. The lightning-rod Golden State Warriorsforward drew the ire of the former Undisputed co-host, who dedicated an entire video speaking about the GSW power forward, labeling him a “grumpy old has-been” (from 2:35). “Gray-bearded Draymond Green is a shadow of his championship self and I’ll say it again: Draymond is the dirtiest player in NBA history. Read full article here

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Draymond Green, head coach? 

Brandon King

Draymond Green is a 4-time NBA All-Star, 4-time NBA Champion, podcaster, and basketball analyst but could head coach be added to his impressive resume?  According to Green, the Warriors’ head coach is waiting for him when he decides to hang it up. Appearing on TNT’s Inside the NBA’s All-Star Weekend coverage, the 2016-17 Defensive Player of the Year said “I’ve already been offered the Golden State Warriors head coaching job when I’m done. You think I’m gonna suck?.” Green, asked if he would make a good head coach, responded with…

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Nationally known sports talk host said Kevin Durant “tanked” his career

Brandon King

There was a time when Kevin Durant was considered a threat to LeBron’s throne as the best player in basketball. However, Durant has taken somewhat of a tumble down the mountain, which ironically coincides with his ascension to become an NBA champion. Speaking with Danny Parkins on The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin Cowherd discussed how Durant’s decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder in the summer of 2016 has had a deleterious effect on KD’s career trajectory and perception as a player. Read the full article here

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Jimmy Butler traded to Warriors in four team deal, signs big extension 

Brandon King

The Jimmy Butler saga has mercifully come to an end. The disgruntled star was sent to the Golden State Warriors in a deal that involved the Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, and the Miami Heat. The Warriors sent Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick to Miami and Dennis Schröder to Utah, who is also shipping PJ Tucker to the Heat, whom he played for in 2021-22; Detroit receives Lindy Waters and Josh Richardson.  The trade ends weeks of headache-inducing behavior from the former Heat star and…

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KD does not want a Golden State return

Brandon King

It was speculated earlier in the week that the Suns were reportedly listening to offers on all-world forward Kevin Durant. Additionally, it was rumored that the Golden State Warriors were allegedly quite interested in adding Durant to their tanks once more. However, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhordst on the network’s “NBA Today” show, ”understanding scenarios can change, Kevin Durant will likely either remain on the Phoenix Suns or be traded to the Miami Heat by tomorrow afternoon and added there is only one untouchable player in Phoenix. “Everyone on the Phoenix [Suns roster], multiple people have…

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Klay Thompson is a Maverick, how does he helps Dallas?

Brandon King

The era of the Splash Brothers has come to an end. Klay Thompson intends to join the Dallas Mavericks, reportedly agreeing to a 3-year, $50 million deal, that is a component of a multi-team sign and trade. The deal would send shooting guard Josh Green to the Hornets and Thompson to the Mavericks. Although some outlets have reported as if it’s a done deal, that may not be the case. Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports the Warriors have not yet agreed to their end of the three-team deal and…

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Warriors waive Chris Paul, avoids big guarantee

Brandon King

The Warriors have waived point guard Paul and Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.  Paul was acquired last offseason as part of the Jordan Poole trade. In a role that he nor basketball fans are accustomed to, the veteran guard came off the bench for the majority of the season and was unable to be the impactful player we have known him to be in this reduced capacity. Paul, 38, appeared in 58 games, with 18 starts, averaging 9.2 points, 6.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per game.  Paul…

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Andrew Wiggins won’t suit up for Team Canada

Brandon King

Representing one’s country in international play, especially the Olympics, is a great honor held in high regard by many athletes.  Unfortunately for Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins it is a privilege that he will not be Team Canada’s training camp opens later today and Wiggins will not be there, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the team and the veteran forward mutually agreed that he would not participate in the Olympic Games due to prioritizing his health.  Slater adds that Wiggins was dealing with an ankle injury in…

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Andrew Wiggins drawing attention from Pacers, Mavericks

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Courtesy of FanRecap There is a growing belief that Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins will be traded before the upcoming deadline, and there are teams showing interest in acquiring him. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, both the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks have expressed a desire to add Wiggins to their rosters. While this doesn’t guarantee a deal will be made, it’s a starting point for negotiations. It would benefit the Warriors to explore trade options for Wiggins as many people in the NBA don’t see them…

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NBA Reinstates “Iron” Draymond Green

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Courtesy of Shayna Rubin, Bay Area News Group Draymond Green was reinstated from his indefinite suspension after missing 12 games, the NBA announced on Saturday. The Warriors expect him to rejoin the team on Sunday, but he is unlikely to play against the Toronto Raptors or the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday as he has not been participating in team practices or been around for team activities since the suspension came down on Dec. 14. Green is expected to need a few days to ramp up after nearly a month…

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