Latest Golden State Warriors News

Latest Golden State Warriors News

More Golden State Warriors News

Major Concern Surfaces Involving Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga as Bay Area Sources Confirm Warriors Locker Room Atmosphere

Major Jonathan Kuminga-Jimmy Butler issue raises concern for the Warriors amid playoff race as locker room details emerge
Jonathan Kuminga, Jimmy Butler

Jonathan Kuminga Injury Update: When Will the Warriors Star Return to Action?

Golden State Warriors dominate the Spurs, but Jonathan Kuminga's injury raises concerns about the team's future
Jonathan Kuminga

Brandin Podziemski Confirms Steve Kerr’s Strong Message That Resulted In Rare Relief For Stephen Curry’s Physical Health

Brandin Podziemski backs Steve Kerr’s message, which secured a win and gave Stephen Curry much-needed physical relief.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Philadelphia 76ers

What Happened to Jonathan Kuminga? Concerning Update Emerges as Injury Haunts Warriors Star After Locker Room Exit

The Warriors find themselves in familiar waters as Jonathan Kuminga injury leaves them worried in their matchup vs the Spurs.
Jonathan Kuminga

Will Stephen Curry Play Tonight vs Spurs? Warriors Make Major Announcement in Injury Report as Key Player Remains Out

The Warriors are facing yet another issue with injuries, as the availability of Steph Curry and another key player remains uncertain.
Stephen Curry

Amid Eldest Son’s Injury Concerns, Gary Payton Sr. Backs Younger Kid’s Self-Made Ambition

As his eldest battles injuries, Gary Payton Sr. shifts focus to his younger son’s self-driven path, proving ambition runs deep in the family

Draymond Green Confirms Tensions With Ja Morant & Grizzlies Stars as New Details of Taylor Jenkins’ Firing Emerge

Draymond Green gets real about rivalry with Ja Morant and the Grizzlies as fresh update emerges on Taylor Jenkins firing.
Draymond Green, Taylor Jenkins, Ja Morant

Stephen Curry Makes Unseen Moments With Ayesha Curry Public After Special Weekend Took Loving Turn

Amidst a crazy game week, Stephen Curry pulls up on social media for Ayesha Curry as the weekend fills with love and laughter.
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Warriors Advised to Trade Jimmy Butler as Ex-Bucks Star Finds Potential Home for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Former NBA player Jeff Teague suggested Warriors to trade away Jimmy Butler to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry’s Retirement Plan Confirmed as Emotional Riley Curry Confession Gets Revealed

We have some news on Stephen Curry's retirement plan as one of his teammates revealed a moving confession he made about his daughter Riley.
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Draymond Green Demands NBA Change With DPOY Award as He Confirms Major Sacrifice for Stephen Curry

Warriors' defensive forward Draymond Green advocates for a major change in DPOY parameters as he opens up about his sacrifices.

Stephen Curry Provides Crucial Injury Update After Pelicans Win As Warriors teammate Makes Pivotal Locker Room Confession

Stephen Curry provides major relief with latest injury update after return against Pelicans as teammate makes major confession
Stephen Curry

Steve Kerr’s Stephen Curry Admission Could Affect 22-Yo Star’s Future as HC Comments on Warriors Star’s Return

Steve Kerr’s comments on Stephen Curry’s return and Jonathan Kuminga’s role could shape the Warriors' future. Can Kuminga step up?

Draymond Green Sends Clear Message to Jonathan Kuminga Before Playoffs as Major Stephen Curry Injury Update Emerges

With the playoff approaching, Draymond Green has sent a message to Jonathan Kuminga ahead of a crucial game, along with an update on Curry.
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga

Lakers Legend Provides Tough Reality Check to LeBron James as Old Habit Haunts in ‘Shameful’ Loss vs Bulls

Lakers icon calls out LeBron James as a recurring flaw costs him in a crushing loss to the Bulls amidst the Lakers playoffs push.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings

Steve Kerr’s Demand After Gary Payton II News Jeopardizes 22-YO Star as Fresh Stephen Curry Injury Update Emerges

Unfortunate Gary Payton II news leads to stern demand from Steve Kerr for 22YO star amid uncertainty around Stephen Curry's return.
Stephen Curry, Gary Payton II, Steve Kerr

Ayesha Curry Pens Loving Message on Medical Professionals, Stephen Curry & Others After Special Weekend

Ayesha Curry shares gratitude for medical professionals, Stephen Curry, and loved ones after a memorable birthday weekend.
Ayesha Curry, Stephen Curry

Gary Payton II Return Timeline: When Does the Warriors Star Come Back After Torn Ligament Injury?

Just as Steve Kerr thought he saw the perfect opportunity to let Steph Curry get some rest, Gary Payton II picks up an injury.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors

Kawhi Leonard Puts Warriors’ NBA Future in Trouble as Steve Kerr Headache Increases in Stephen Curry’s Absence

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors now have their fates tied to the Clippers as Kawhi Leonard puts them in the driving seat.
Stephen Curry, Kawhi Leonard, Steve Kerr

Draymond Green Clears Stance on Jimmy Butler Tribute Video as Warriors Newbie Faces ESPN Journalists’ Major Disrespect

Draymond Green opened up about Jimmy Butler's tribute video by the Heat, while ESPN personalities took a dig at the latter.
Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler

Draymond Green Is in Denial Over Warriors’ Major Concern as ‘Weird’ Experience in Miami Surfaces in Heat Loss

Draymond Green denies the Warriors' biggest issue after their Heat loss, during his ‘weird’ experience facing Andrew Wiggins
NBA: Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors

Calls Mount Against Jimmy Butler After Visuals Confirm Stephen Curry’s Gesture in Miami

Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami as a Warrior wasn’t just about basketball—it was filled with tension, snubs, and unresolved drama.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors

Jimmy Butler Makes Emotional Family Confession Upon Miami Return as Major Agreement With Erik Spoelstra Unearthed

Jimmy Butler opens up about family during his Miami return, while Erik Spoelstra reflects on their shared journey and mutual understanding.

Disagreement Between Jimmy Butler & Ex-Warriors Star Surfaces After Emotional Confession on Steve Kerr Relationship

Jimmy Butler and a former teammate who used to play for the Dubs has surfaced following tonight's blowout loss to the Miami Heat.
Jimmy Butler, Steve Kerr

Draymond Green Accuses Teams of Vendetta Against Warriors as Growing Pains Increase Steve Kerr’s Headache

After losing to the Miami Heat, Draymond Green is convinced that oppositions are most determined to take down the Warriors.
Draymond Green, Steve Kerr

Tyler Herro Confirms Silent Treatment for Jimmy Butler as Major Relationship Admission Involving Another Warriors Star Emerges

Despite their long history in Miami, Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler didn't reminisce after their first face off against one another.
Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro

About Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors

History

The Golden State Warriors was founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors by then-owner Peter A. Tyrrell. The Warriors were one of the founding members of the Basketball Association of America and won the inaugural championship during the 1946-47 season. The team then again clinched the title in the 1955-56 season.

In 1962, new majority owner Franklin Mieuli relocated the Warriors to the San Francisco Bay Area, and the team was renamed the San Francisco Warriors. After another ownership change, the team started playing most of its home games in Oakland. Before the start of the 1971-72 season, the team adopted the name Golden State Warriors.

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Who is the owner of the Golden State Warriors?

The current majority owner of the Warriors is Joseph Steven Lacob, who is a businessman. Interestingly, he initially became a minority owner of the Boston Celtics in 2006. Then, in 2010, Lacob with minority owner Peter Guber bought the Warriors for $450 million from Chris Cohan. This required Lacob to sell his share of the Celtics. Lacob is not just an owner - he is a massive fan. Notably, he had been a Warriors' season ticket holder for over a decade before he purchased the team.

Lacob reportedly has an estimated net worth of $4 billion. He came from quite humble beginnings and couldn't afford college because of his family's financial constraints. So, he had to take a year off and work for the money for college. Lacob became a serial entrepreneur and reportedly invested in over 50 start-ups, of which around 30 were quite successful. His biggest financial success was when he was a partner in Kleiner Parkins. He then started his own business in 1987 after leaving Kleiner Parkins.

Who is the General Manager of the Golden State Warriors?

The Warriors are without a General Manager for the time being after Bob Myers stepped down from the role of President and GM in May 2023. Myers has been an integral part of the Warriors during his 12 years in the management. He played a huge role in the team's success in recent years, overseeing the onboarding of some of the most important players - Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and Andrew Wiggins, among others. He was also instrumental in the extension of superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

Team sponsors

The Golden State Warriors signed a three-year $20 million-per-year jersey sponsorship deal with Rakuten in 2017. This deal became the biggest jersey sponsorship deal in the NBA at the time. After renewing the contract in 2021, the Warriors then extended the deal recently in 2022, reportedly for $40 million annually. Some of the other major sponsors of the Dubs are Verizon, Clorox, Betway, Biofreeze, DoorDash and Fanatics.

Golden State Warriors roster

Stephen CurryPoint Guard35
Klay ThompsonShooting Guard33
Draymond GreenPower Forward33
Andrew WigginsSmall Forward28
Jordan PooleShooting Guard23
Andre IguodalaForward39
Donte DiVincenzoShooting Guard26
Jonathan KumingaPower Forward20
Kevon LooneyForward27
Gary Payton IIShooting Guard30
JaMychal GreenForward32
Patrick Baldwin Jr.Forward20

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Achievements and wins

The Golden State Warriors are the third most successful team in the NBA with 7 championships. The Dubs are behind the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers who have 17 titles each. The Dubs surpassed the Chicago Bulls with 6 titles after clinching their 7th ring in 2020. Even though they are far off from the Celtics and the Lakers, the Warriors were the first-ever champions. They won the title in the inaugural BAA season in 1946-47 led by basketball legend Joe Fulks. The NBA considers this an official title since the Warriors were one of the founding members of the BAA which then evolved into the NBA in 1948.

After a dry spell, the Warriors were again crowned champions of the 1955-56 season. This was followed by almost two decades of disappointment without a ring. Finally, the Dubs won the title in 1974-75 with the help of legends Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes.

After winning the division title in 1976, the Dubs had a lengthy drought of around four decades. They performed poorly for the most part of the 40 years and had just glimpses of hope here and there. Finally, things changed for the better in the early 2010s. In the 2009 NBA draft, the Warriors selected Stephen Curry as the 7th overall pick. Very few imagined that he would be one of the key factors behind the success of the team in coming future.

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After minor setbacks and some injuries, Curry hit the ground running. The front office also made some smart moves that made the team stronger. Also, the addition of NBA legend Steve Kerr as the head coach was a huge step in the right direction. Curry and Klay Thompson became one of the best duos in the league. Draymond Green soon became one of the best defenders too. Furthermore, Green's versatility allowed Kerr to use smaller lineups which helped the team massively. The Warriors built a great team with role players like Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Harrison Barnes.

With the ascension of Curry as the back-to-back MVP, the Warriors won the title in 2015. After a disappointing finish in 2016, the team acquired superstar Kevin Durant. This further strengthened the team leading to two straight titles in 2017 and 2018. But the Dubs missed the opportunity to win three straight after losing to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 Finals. Curry and the Warriors went on to beat all odds when they clinched the ring in 2022 against the Boston Celtics.

Key players and coaches

The Warriors have been fortunate to have had some incredible basketball stars and coaches on their team over the years. They have had Hall of Fame head coaches like Don Nelson, George Karl, Alex Hannum and Steve Kerr. The Dubs have retired the jerseys of legends Al Attles (#16), Tom Meschery (#14), Wilt Chamberlain (#13), Nate Thurmond (#42), Rick Barry (#24) and Chris Mullin (#17) so far.

Notably, All-Time Great Chamberlain made multiple records during his time with the Warriors. He was considered the greatest Warrior of all time by many until the arrival of Stephen Curry.

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Now, Curry is a franchise leader in a variety of different categories and has also led the team to four championships. The Warriors are expected to retire the jerseys of current stars Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala in the future for their role in their title runs.

Rivalry with Cleveland Cavaliers

The rivalry between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is fairly new, starting when they clashed in four straight Finals from 2015 to 2018. Things started to heat up when the teams first faced each other in the 2015 NBA Finals. The Cavaliers led by LeBron James were no match for the Warriors with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. The Dubs clinched the title 4-2 and Iguodala won the Finals MVP for his all-round performance.

The next year, the Warriors set a new regular season win record with 73 wins and 9 losses. They broke the previous record of 72-10 set by the iconic Chicago Bulls team. So the pressure began mounting on the Warriors to win the title. In the Finals, the Dubs once again met familiar foes, the Cavaliers. The Warriors had a quick start and led the series 3-1.

Interestingly, no team had ever won the title after trailing 3-1 in the Finals. But James, Kyrie Irving and their team did not quit. They took it one game at a time and started winning. This put immense pressure on the Warriors. The rivalry between the two reached an all-time high by game-7 in which the Cavs ultimately prevailed and lifted the trophy.

After the disappointing loss, the Warriors added more firepower to the lineup with superstar Kevin Durant. The team seemed unstoppable throughout the season and playoffs and again made the Finals. The Dubs wanted revenge and did just that by clinching the title 4-1 against the Cavs in 2017. The following year, the Warriors and Cavs faced off once again on the ultimate stage. This time, the Cavs had no answer as the Warriors swept them easily to win their second straight ring.

Warriors nicknamed ‘Dubs’

The Warriors are nicknamed the Dubs. According to reports, fans shortened the Warriors to “W’s” and then even shorter to “Dubs". However, the Warriors have certainly earned their nickname winning four titles in the last seven years.

Warriors on social media

Instagram@warriors
Twitter@warriors
Facebook@warriors
Websitehttps://www.nba.com/warriors/

 

Founded 1946
OwnerJoe Lacob
PresidentBrandon Schneider
ConferenceWest
General ManagerNA
Head CoachSteve Kerr
SponsorsRakuten, Verizon, DoorDash, etc.
ArenaChase Center
Championships7
Conference Titles7
Division Titles12
Team Value$7 Billion