Since Butler’s Warriors’ debut on Feb. 8, they have climbed to No. 3 in defensive rating from No. 10 before the trade. They had the top defense before they lost their last two home games to ...

Payton II is nursing a right shoulder strain. The defensive-minded guard was scoreless in 12 minutes during the Warriors’ 109-94 loss in Game 2 in Houston. Payton II has been in and out of the ...

Part of Jerry Stackhouse’s defensive philosophy, which he’s been drilling into the Golden State Warriors, is higher pick-up points. It’s a mentality as much as a tactic. It’s also risky.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors reacted to the officiating in Game 1 of the Western Conference ...

The Warriors missed 14 of their first 15 fourth ... s counter in rugged environments and could help shore up the defensive issues that are becoming more troubling. Butler and Green both said ...

The Golden State Warriors narrowly escaped Game 4 against the Houston Rockets with a 109-106 victory. One of the biggest reasons for this pivotal win was their defensive lynchpin, Draymond Green.

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets combined to score 213 points in Game 4, and the biggest play of the night didn't involve any of them. It happened at the 2:44 mark of the second quarter.

HOUSTON – Warriors big man Draymond Green is a finalist for the 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year award. The NBA announced Sunday before the Warriors’ series opener against the Rockets that ...

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been named a finalist for the 2024-25 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, it was announced today. An eight-time NBA All-Defensive Team ...