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Three-Time Warriors Champion Departs in Free Agency, Joins Pelicans

Free agency arrived, and it felt a bit different than it has in the NBA's past. Deals used to be struck -- with opposing teams -- minutes after free agency began.

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Pelicans Signing Longtime Warriors Big Man Kevon Looney

Kevon Looney’s long run with the Golden State Warriors is coming to a close. The veteran big man has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Kevon Looney News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Warriors lose beloved 3-time champion in free agency

A longtime backbone of the Golden State Warriors has decided to move on. Veteran Warriors big man Kevon Looney is signing with the New Orleans Pelicans as a free agent, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Monday.

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Steph Curry News / Golden State of Mind / June 30

Steph Curry gets an ESPY nomination for his 2024 Olympics performance

The Warriors guard is up for the ‘Best Championship Performance’ award Steph Curry just can’t stop winning. For his stellar performance during last year’s championship game between the USA and France, Steph is up for an ESPY.

Taran Armstrong News / Golden State of Mind / June 30

Muscle-building season begins early with Australian Dubs prospect

Taran Armstrong has reportedly added 17 pounds of muscle since joining the Warriors in February. We can safely assume it’s 50 percent Vegemite. There’s a training camp ritual that NBA observers look forward to.

Golden State Warriors News / Athlon Sports / June 30

NBA Rookie Issues Apology to Warriors After Getting Drafted

The Golden State Warriors acquired Australian rookie forward Alex Toohey, whom the Phoenix Suns initially drafted with the 52nd overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft on Thursday.

Golden State Warriors News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Recent NBA Champ, $20 Million Center Takes Lead in Warriors' Hunt for Big Man

The Golden State Warriors are honing in on potential free agents to fill their need at the No. 5 spot in the lineup, and one of the NBA's seemingly ageless wonders has emerged as a top target. Boston Celtics big man Al Horford just finished out a two-year contract worth $19.5 million with the legendary franchise.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Golden State Warriors Targeting Boston Celtics Veteran During Free Agency

As NBA free agency begins on Monday night, there are many teams who are looking to upgrade their roster to compete for a championship next season. Among those teams are the Golden State Warriors who are looking to upgrade their roster around their superstar trio of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green this offseason.

Al Horford News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

Golden State Warriors Reportedly Interested In Former NBA All-Star

Despite turning 39 earlier this month, Al Horford has remained a very important player for the Boston Celtics. He finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 42.3% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 60 games.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Golden State Warriors on SI / June 30

New Report On Top Jonathan Kuminga Trade Destinations

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been generating a lot of buzz over the last few months regarding his upcoming free agency. The 22-year-old is fresh off a season in which he averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists, including a few 20-point performances in the playoffs.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Warriors Linked To Al Horford; Jonathan Kuminga Talks Largely Stalled

The Golden State Warriors are expected to make a strong run at Boston Celtics big man Al Horford in free agency, per Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / June 30

New Report on Warriors Linked to NBA Champion, Key Celtics Big

NBA free agency is getting set to open at 6 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST, as teams can begin negotiating with free agents at that time. There isn't a lot of available spending or your usual crop of "top" free agents out there, so the few valuable players on the market could go quickly.

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Golden State Warriors News / Golden State of Mind / June 30

Should the Warriors target Deandre Ayton in free agency?

Is Ayton the type of center who can help the Dubs get over the top again? The Warriors’ center problem is like that persistent rattle in your car. You can ignore it for a while, turn the music up louder, even convince yourself it’s just character.

Golden State Warriors News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Warriors Leave Promising Center Out of Summer League Plans

The NBA Summer League offers the opportunity for young players to continue their development and showcase why they deserve a spot on a team's roster, and maybe even their rotation.

Golden State Warriors News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Warriors Linked to Pursuit of $133 Million Center Now Unexpectedly Available

The Golden State Warriors were weighing their options at the center position heading into NBA free agency on Monday, June 30, when an opportunity unexpectedly fell into their collective lap. Center DeAndre Ayton, a former No.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

The player Golden State Warriors must avoid in 2025 NBA free agency

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a pretty good season. They were able to upset the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs before losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games.

NBA News / The SportsRush / June 30

'She Go Crazy': Draymond Green Opens Up on Teaching His Mom Twitter and Her Impossible Retirement Request

No matter the age or social media site, parents, for the most part, will always go to bat for their children. Rockets star Tari Eason’s mom has shown multiple times that she does not play around when people trash her son online, and neither does Draymond Green’s mother, Mary Babers.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA Analysis Network / June 29

Golden State Warriors reveal trade strategies as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green window begins to close

The Golden State Warriors have a very clear and narrow title window built around Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, but they might be unwilling to commit to that core.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Golden State Warriors on SI / June 29

Warriors Make Announcement On Jonathan Kuminga Contract Decision

NBA free agency is set to begin in less than 24 hours, as teams around the league are making decisions and agreeing to contracts with players on their roster before they hit the open market.

Golden State Warriors News / Fastbreak on SI / June 29

Golden State Warriors Make Decision On Future Of Two Players

UPDATE: The Golden State Warriors officially announced the news. Gui Santos and Quinten Post each played a role for the Golden State Warriors during the 2024-25 season.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Warriors exercise team option on 40.8% 3-point breakout star

The Golden State Warriors will be limited during the upcoming NBA free agency period, but they just made their first of several small moves. The Warriors exercised their team option on 2024-2025 breakout rookie center Quinten Post to keep him on the roster for another year.

Golden State Warriors News / The SportsRush / June 29

'Don’t want to play anymore': Draymond Green confesses his on-court struggles were about to ruin his future plans

Draymond Green had a rough upbringing in Saginaw, Michigan, and was often tasked with defending himself during his youth. That personality has spilled over into adulthood, both on and off the court.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

1 sneaky good player golden state warriors must sign in 2025 NBA free agency

As the Golden State Warriors prepare for the 2025 NBA free agency, the franchise faces a pivotal crossroads. The 2024-25 campaign ended in disappointment, with a second-round playoff exit exposing a glaring weakness: a lack of size and interior defense that the Warriors’ trademark small-ball wizardry couldn’t mask.

Gary Payton II News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Warriors expected to lose one key player in free agency

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Steve Kerr News / Fadeaway World / June 28

DeMarcus Cousins Reveals Steve Kerr Would Call Out The 2019 Warriors For Being Disrespectful

Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins appeared on the latest episode of the Run Your Race podcast, where he spoke about his time with the Golden State Warriors.