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Stephen Curry Admits to 'Mental Warfare' After Warriors Scrap Past Suns

If you thought the Golden State Warriors were finally ready to fade into the sunset and let the next generation take over, Curry has some bad news for you.

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Warriors Notes: Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Buddy Hield

The Warriors were down 11 early Saturday. Then Draymond Green got himself tossed. And somehow, that helped. Green picked up two quick technicals early in the second quarter and was ejected, a moment that could’ve sunk Golden State.

Jimmy Butler News / Golden State of Mind / December 21

On Jimmy Butler’s aggression fueled by taking a matchup personally

There were glimpses of it during the Golden State Warriors’ first matchup with the Suns in Phoenix, in which they lost their third-straight game. But in their rematch at Chase Center, it was on full display for everyone to see, with intentionality that was as clear as day.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

1 deal Warriors must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway

The Golden State Warriors are looking to blaze a trail up the Western Conference standings, and they are coming off a hard-fought 119-116 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Golden State Warriors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 21

Steve Kerr breaks silence after stopping Buddy Hield’s record, it could signal a trade

Buddy Hield has long been defined by two elite traits: his shooting and his availability. A career 39.5% shooter from deep, Buddy Hield ranks in the top 15 for most three-pointers made in NBA history.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Steve Kerr News / EssentiallySports / December 21

Steve Kerr Announces Decision on Warriors Future Amid Uncertain Contract Situation

With everything happening around the Golden State Warriors, there have been trade rumors surrounding Steph Curry, while coach Steve Kerr’s future at the Bay Arena is also under great scrutiny.

Steph Curry News / Athlon Sports / December 21

Steph Curry Sends Strong Message After Defeating Suns

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry explained his mindset after Saturday’s 119-116 win over the Phoenix Suns. Speaking to the media after the game, Curry described his calm late-game approach as “mental warfare,” especially in pressure moments.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Warriors’ Steve Kerr reveals fan kept emailing him to trade 3 1st-round picks to Mavericks to get Cooper Flagg

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has heard no shortage of ambitious ideas from fans during his tenure. One proposal, however, stood out enough to linger.

Will Richard News / Golden State of Mind / December 21

‘Game ball goes to Will Richard’ — Warriors fans react to win over Suns

The Golden State Warriors got back in the win column on Saturday night, taking the second game of a baseball series with the Phoenix Suns, winning 119-116.

Paul Pierce News / The SportsRush / December 21

Paul Pierce: Teams Don’t Respect the Warriors Anymore

The basketball community believed the Golden State Warriors dynasty had come to an end after Kevin Durant left the team in 2019. A few years later, they proved the world wrong and won another championship in 2022.

Golden State Warriors News / Athlon Sports / December 21

Steph Curry Receives Harsh Message From Charles Barkley

The Golden State Warriors entered the season hoping to return to title contention behind Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler. But through 29 games, the team sits below .500 and has struggled with consistency on both ends of the floor, barely staying above .500 in games against teams from their conference (11-10).

Draymond Green News / HITC / December 21

Why was Warriors star Draymond Green ejected vs. Phoenix Suns

Draymond Green’s night against the Phoenix Suns was cut short after a shove, some shouting, and two quick technical fouls. The Golden State Warriors forward’s frustration boiled over, reigniting the ongoing debate about how the NBA handles emotion and consistency.

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Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Warriors’ Steve Kerr makes ‘hard’ confession about Jonathan Kuminga trade rumors

On Saturday evening, the Golden State Warriors ended their ugly losing skid with a narrow home victory over the Phoenix Suns, exacting some revenge for their loss in Phoenix two nights earlier.

Jimmy Butler News / The SportsRush / December 21

Warriors Haven’t Been on the Same Page Recently, Says Jimmy Butler

Going into the 2025-26 season, the Golden State Warriors largely stayed out of the transfer market. It came as a shock to the fan base, considering they had an ageing roster with a history of injuries.

Steve Kerr News / NBA Analysis Network / December 21

Warriors rookie was unstoppable vs. Suns, Steve Kerr should never take him out of rotation

The Golden State Warriors finally snapped their three-game losing streak. The Phoenix Suns had no answer for the Golden State Warriors in their most recent clash during the 2025-26 NBA season.

Golden State Warriors News / Athlon Sports / December 21

Warriors' Steve Kerr Doesn't Hold Back on Draymond Green's Ejection

The Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, but the focus was on Draymond Green’s early exit. Green picked up his first technical for shoving Collin Gillespie from behind.

Golden State Warriors News / The SportsRush / December 21

'It Was Weak': Steve Kerr Calls Out Draymond Green’s Ejection, Points to Dillon Brooks’ Punch on Steph Curry

The Golden State Warriors ended their three-game losing streak on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns, but it didn’t come without flares rising at Chase Center, as the Dubs had to grind through most of the game without their defensive anchor, Draymond Green.

Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Wire / December 21

Warriors need to figure out what’s next for Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga

There’s a growing sense around the league that the Warriors may need more than a tweak to stop the slide. San Francisco Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler went a step further, suggesting Golden State consider trading Jonathan Kuminga and temporarily moving Draymond Green out of the starting lineup.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 21

Warriors take down Suns in crucial game

The Golden State Warriors haven’t had the type of season they were expecting to have thus far. Heading into Saturday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns, Golden State’s record stood at a dismal 13-15.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20

Warriors build cushion in 4th, then fend off pesky Suns

Stephen Curry had 28 points and Jimmy Butler III 25 as the Golden State Warriors avenged a road loss two days earlier with a 119-116 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the second half of a home-and-home sequence Saturday night in San Francisco.

Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Wire / December 20

Warriors Rumors: Jonathan Kuminga, Nic Claxton, Stephen Curry

Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga will be eligible to be traded January 15. He knows it. He just isn’t living there. “I don’t look at that,” Kuminga said, via Nick Friedell of The Athletic.

Golden State Warriors News / Fadeaway World / December 20

Warriors Reportedly Looking To Trade For An Athletic Center: Three Targets Named

The Golden State Warriors have failed to live up to expectations thus far, as they are currently ninth in the West with a 13-15 record. The season isn’t going according to plan, and that, in turn, has led the Warriors to become buyers in the trade market this season.

Buddy Hield News / Golden State Warriors on SI / December 19

Warriors Veteran Reportedly on Trade Block

The Golden State Warriors have a glut of guards, so it's expected that they will move at least one of them before the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Buddy Hield is the likeliest to go.

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / December 20

Warriors have a Draymond Green problem

While Green still makes an impact on the defensive end, it's a smaller impact than he used to, while he's having his worst offensive season of his career.

Suns escape the Warriors despite more Dillon Brooks foolishness

Brooks gets criticized for his dangerous foul on Steph Curry

Questionable foul call ruins Kings' epic comeback vs. Trail Blazers

Jalen Brunson, Mike Brown open up about Knicks' banner decision

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