Golden State Warriors: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Klay Thompson News / Golden State Warriors on SI / August 21

Warriors' Draymond Plan Cost Them Chance at Klay After Mavs Buyout

The Golden State Warriors couldn't legally sign Klay Thompson after he agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The reason is any team over the first apron can't sign a player who was set to make more than the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception of $15 million.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Golden State Warriors on SI / August 21

Kuminga's Free-Agency Freezeout Spotlights Warriors' Miscalculation

Jonathan Kuminga is still a free agent, and it's looking increasingly like he'll have to settle for a much smaller contract than he wanted. The most likely end to this saga is a contract with a starting salary between his veteran minimum of $2.8 million and the taxpayer mid-level exception of $6.1 million.

Jimmy Butler News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Jimmy Butler spotting back in lab shows long road back from ACL injury

Over the summer, the Golden State Warriors expect Jimmy Butler to return after suffering an ACL injury last year and essentially diffusing rumors that Butler is being traded.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Steph Curry News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Stephen Curry Sells 17,761-Square-Foot Atherton Mansion For $29.1 Million

Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha have quietly sold their massive Atherton estate for $29.1 million, making it one of the major real estate moves for the Golden State Warriors superstar.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Stephen Curry’s Silent $29.1M Gain Emerges Amid Much-Awaited Warriors Contract Extension

With the way things are going, or lack thereof, in the Golden State Warriors, even the subtlest moves are causing mass panic in Dub Nation. Fans have been worried about losing their biggest legend.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Warriors Insider Projects Brandin Podziemski’s Contract Price After Peyton Watson’s $88 Million Deal With Cavs

Following Peyton Watson’s blockbuster four-year, $88 million sign-and-trade deal linking the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, the spotlight across the NBA offseason has shifted to the impending extensions for players who were rookies less than three years ago.

Steph Curry News / EssentiallySports / August 21

'Ton of Pressure': Warriors Analyst Reveals Why Stephen Curry Must Carry Incomplete Roster to Trade Deadline

Stephen Curry is heading into his 18th season with the Golden State Warriors. But the pressure on the superstar may be unlike anything he has faced before.

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / August 20

Warriors might still have a big trade up their sleeve, but there's a catch

The Golden State Warriors haven't done much to improve the team this offseason. They're tied to some marginal reinforcements, but they haven't been able to get a big fish after missing out on LeBron James.

Warriors GM hints another major trade could be coming

Nikola Jokic losing reasons to stay after Denver Nuggets make money-saving trade

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit hits unexpected roadblock

The '2006 NBA Draft first round' quiz

Jonathan Kuminga News / Golden State Warriors on SI / August 20

The Fall of the Warriors Dynasty Part 3: Opportunity Cost of the Kuminga Dream

There are several reasons for the fall of the Golden State Warriors dynasty over the last four seasons. I explored their mistakes with James Wiseman in Part 1 of this four-part series.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Jamal Crawford News / HITC / August 20

Ex-Warriors and Knicks player Jamal Crawford reveals why he ‘turned down’ three NBA jobs this summer

Former Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks shooting guard Jamal Crawford is keen on becoming an NBA coach. Crawford played for nine different teams in his 20-year career, in which he won three Sixth Man of the Year awards.

Draymond Green News / HITC / August 20

Watch Draymond Green get scared after being surprised by Lion Head Goose in China

Draymond Green was surprised by a man with a goose while in China, and his immediate reaction is going viral on social media. Many NBA players go to China every offseason.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Draymond Green News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Watch Draymond Green get scared s**tless by fan spooking him with giant goose in China

As is customary in the offseason, NBA players usually partake in foreign tours across the globe as part of their marketing and branding sponsorships. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is currently on one such trip, in China, where he recently came face to face with a lion-head goose prompting a hilarious reaction.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 19

Did Warriors Hire Andre Iguodala Back? Fact-Checking Wild Rumors on 4x NBA Champion Amid Bleak Offseason

The Golden State Warriors’ dry offseason has reached that point where fans want even the wildest rumors to come true. In the recent social media vacuum of Dub Nation, one rumor has spread like wildfire by tapping into the fanbase’s deepest desires.

Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Wire / August 19

Warriors GM hints another major trade could be coming

The Warriors spent much of the offseason linked to bigger-name additions, but none of those pursuits ultimately produced a deal. That doesn’t necessarily mean Golden State is finished.

Steph Curry News / Fadeaway World / August 18

Stephen Curry Reveals His Honest Expectations For 18th NBA Season

If you ask most experts around the league, the Golden State Warriors did not have a particularly good offseason. What started as plans to add another co-star next to Stephen Curry eventually devolved into running it back with the same roster that just won 37 games.

Jeremy Lin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18

Jeremy Lin gives Amar’e Stoudemire props for Hall of Fame career

Long before Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, long before the New York Knicks broke a 50+ year drought of winning an NBA championship, Hall of Fame big man Amar’e Stoudemire made the franchise relevant after a disappointing 2000’s.

Golden State Warriors News / Athlon Sports / August 18

First Steph Curry, Now The Rock: What’s Left of Under Armour’s Footwear Empire?

If you missed the big news over the weekend, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced the conclusion of his Project Rock partnership with Under Armour. It’s the second superstar celebrity to depart from Under Armour in less than a year.

Golden State Warriors News / Fadeaway World / August 18

3 Under-The-Radar Signings Warriors Could Make To Solidify Their Bench This Offseason

This year’s offseason has been among the most active in recent years. With virtually every major franchise making moves, each team has found a way to upgrade its roster.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA Analysis Network / August 17

The three biggest questions facing the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2026-27 season

The Golden State Warriors will enter the 2026-27 NBA season with lots to prove after a remarkably quiet offseason. The roster remains almost identical to last season, and age is becoming an increasing concern for a team still hoping to contend for a title.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17

Draymond Green fuels Nikola Jokic-to-Warriors trade rumors

Green's latest comments on his podcast may have stirred the pot.

Warriors predicted to part ways with Draymond Green

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg already has an enemy in NBA

Warriors owner bemoans 'negativity' from fans

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg already has an enemy in NBA

Lendeborg hasn't played a single minute of official NBA basketball, yet he's already known for his trash-talking.

Dillon Brooks is already eyeing one game on Suns' schedule

Warriors predicted to part ways with Draymond Green

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

Jeremy Lin News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Mike D’Antoni’s Hall of Fame speech includes an incredible shoutout to Jeremy Lin

Former New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni is now forever immortalized in Springfield after being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Draymond Green News / Yardbarker / August 15