History of Golden State Warriors in Timeline
The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in San Francisco, competing in the NBA's Western Conference, Pacific Division. Founded in Philadelphia in 1946, the team relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1962, initially taking the city's name before becoming the Golden State Warriors in 1971. Their home games are played at the Chase Center.
1925: Team Named After Previous Warriors Team
In 1946, the team was named after the Philadelphia Warriors, an old basketball team who played in the American Basketball League in 1925.
1946: Warriors Win Championship in Inaugural Season
In 1946, led by Joe Fulks, the team won the championship in the league's inaugural 1946–47 season, defeating the Chicago Stags.
1946: Warriors Founded in Philadelphia
In 1946, the Golden State Warriors were founded as the Philadelphia Warriors, becoming a charter member of the Basketball Association of America.
1946: Philadelphia Warriors Founded
In 1946, the Warriors were founded as the Philadelphia Warriors, a charter member of the Basketball Association of America, owned by Peter A. Tyrrell.
1947: Warriors Win Inaugural BAA Championship
In 1947, the Warriors won the inaugural Basketball Association of America (BAA) championship.
1948: Kings Join the BAA
Despite the Kings joining the BAA in 1948, the two teams would not face each other in the postseason until 2023.
1949: NBA Created by Merger
In 1949, the NBA was created by a merger, officially recognizing the Warriors' 1946–47 championship.
1951: Eddie Gottlieb Buys the Team
In 1951, Eddie Gottlieb bought the team.
1955: Warriors Win Championship in Philadelphia
In 1955, the Warriors won its next championship in Philadelphia in the 1955–56 season, defeating the Fort Wayne Pistons.
1956: Warriors Win Championship Led by Arizin, Gola, and Johnston
In 1956, the Warriors, led by Hall of Fame trio Paul Arizin, Tom Gola, and Neil Johnston, won another championship.
1959: Warriors Sign Wilt Chamberlain
In 1959, the Warriors signed draft pick Wilt Chamberlain, known as "Wilt the Stilt."
1961: Modernization of 1961-62 Road Uniform
The Warriors wore a Warriors Origins jersey, which is a modernization of their 1961–62 road uniform.
March 2, 1962: Wilt Chamberlain Scores 100 Points
On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points against the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania, setting an NBA record.
1962: Franklin Mieuli Purchases Team and Relocates to San Francisco
In 1962, Franklin Mieuli purchased the majority shares of the team and relocated the franchise to the San Francisco Bay Area, renaming them the San Francisco Warriors.
1962: Warriors move to San Francisco
In 1962, the Warriors moved to San Francisco and incorporated a similar uniform to the one they previously wore in Philadelphia.
1963: 76ers Relocate to Philadelphia
In 1963, the Syracuse Nationals moved to Philadelphia and became the Philadelphia 76ers, filling the void left by the Warriors' departure.
1963: Warriors reverse their colors on the road
In the 1963–64 season, the gold and blue were reversed on the road uniform for the Warriors.
1963: Warriors Draft Nate Thurmond
Prior to the 1963 season, the Warriors drafted Nate Thurmond.
1964: Warriors update uniform
From 1964 to 1966, the Warriors updated their uniform, going with the team name in block letters and incorporated the interlocking "SF" on the shorts.
1964: Warriors Play at San Francisco Civic Auditorium
From 1964, the San Francisco Warriors played most of their home games at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium.
1964: Warriors Lost NBA Finals to the Celtics
In 1964, the Warriors won the Western Division crown but lost the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics.
1964: Worst NBA Record
The Warriors finished the 1964 season with a 17–63 record.
January 1965: Wilt Chamberlain Traded
In January 1965, the Warriors traded star Wilt Chamberlain, leading to a difficult season.
1965: Warriors Draft Rick Barry
In 1965, the Warriors drafted Rick Barry in the first round.
1966: Warriors update uniform
From 1964 to 1966, the Warriors updated their uniform, going with the team name in block letters and incorporated the interlocking "SF" on the shorts.
1966: Oakland Coliseum Arena Opens
In 1966, the Warriors began scheduling more home games in Oakland with the opening of the Oakland Coliseum Arena.
1966: Warriors Play at Oakland Coliseum Arena
In 1966, the Warriors began scheduling more home games in Oakland with the opening of the Oakland Coliseum Arena.
1966: Warriors Lose NBA Finals to 76ers
In the 1966, the Warriors lost the NBA Finals to Chamberlain's new team, the Philadelphia 76ers.
1967: Rick Barry Sits Out and Signs with Oakland Oaks
Angered by management, Rick Barry sat out the 1967–68 season and signed with the Oakland Oaks of the ABA.
1967: Beginning of Postseason Meetings
The rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers began to sprout during the 1970s as the two teams would meet six times in the postseason from 1967 to 1991.
1970: Last Season as San Francisco Warriors
The 1970–71 season was the team's last as the San Francisco Warriors.
1970: Warriors and Cavaliers First Played Each Other
The Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers have played each other since the Cavaliers joined the NBA in 1970.
1971: Name Change to Golden State Warriors
In 1971, the team changed its geographic moniker to Golden State, representing the entire state of California.
1971: Move to Oakland and Name Change to "Golden State"
Of those elected to the hall primarily as Warriors, only Thurmond, Barry and Mullin spent significant time with the team since the 1971 move to Oakland and the name change to "Golden State".
1971: Team Adopts Golden State Warriors Name
Prior to the 1971 season, the franchise adopted its brand name Golden State Warriors.
1971: Warriors Make Playoffs
The Warriors made the playoffs from 1971 to 1977.
1971: Warriors relocate to Oakland and rebrand
Upon relocating to Oakland and rebranding to the Golden State Warriors in 1971, the team began wearing uniforms that featured "Golden State" in Western-style lettering.
1972: Rick Barry Rejoins Warriors
After four seasons in the ABA, Rick Barry rejoined the Warriors in 1972.
1974: Warriors do not make the Playoffs
The Warriors did not make the playoffs in 1974.
1974: Throwback to 1974-75 Championship Uniforms
The Warriors have worn throwback versions of the 1974-75 "Cinderella" championship uniforms in tribute to one of the great moments in Warriors history.
1975: Warriors tweak their uniform
Ahead of the 1975–76 season, the Warriors tweaked the uniform to feature the team name in Western-style lettering along with a fancier number design.
1975: Warriors Upset in Western Conference Finals
During the 1975 season the Warriors were upset by the 42–40 Phoenix Suns in seven games in the Western Conference Finals.
1975: Warriors Win NBA Championship Led by Barry and Wilkes
In 1975, Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes powered the Warriors to their third championship, considered a major upset.
1975: Warriors win championship wearing new uniforms
The Warriors won the 1975 championship season wearing uniforms that featured "Golden State" in Western-style lettering above a circle with the outline of California.
1976: Warriors Draft Robert Parish
In 1976, the Warriors Drafted Robert Parish.
1977: Warriors Make Playoffs
The Warriors made the playoffs from 1971 to 1977.
1978: Warriors Struggle After Losing Key Players
From 1978 to 1987, the Warriors struggled after losing key players such as Barry, Wilkes, and Thurmond.
1980: Robert Parish Traded to Celtics
In 1980, center Robert Parish was traded to the Boston Celtics along with a draft pick.
1980: Al Attles Moves to Front Office
In 1980, head coach Al Attles moved up to the front office as general manager.
1983: Warriors Trade for Eric "Sleepy" Floyd
In 1983, the Warriors matched the New York Knicks' offer for Bernard King but traded him to the Knicks for Micheal Ray Richardson, whom they then shipped to New Jersey for Eric "Sleepy" Floyd.
1985: Jim Barnett Becomes TV Color Analyst
Former Warrior guard Jim Barnett was the TV color analyst from 1985 to 2019.
1985: Warriors Draft Chris Mullin
In the 1985 NBA draft, the Warriors selected Chris Mullin.
1985: Kings Relocate and Geographic Rivalry Begins
Since the Sacramento Kings relocated there in 1985, they have shared a geographic rivalry with the Warriors.
1986: Don Nelson Becomes Warriors Coach
Don Nelson was brought to the Warriors from the Milwaukee Bucks by Jim Fitzgerald in 1986.
1986: George Karl Hired as Head Coach
In 1986, the Warriors hired George Karl as head coach.
1986: The home uniform was changed back to white.
Prior to the 1986–87 season, the home uniform was changed back to white, though the team briefly flirted with wearing white uniforms on select home games in the early 1980s.
1987: Warriors Struggle After Losing Key Players
From 1978 to 1987, the Warriors struggled after losing key players such as Barry, Wilkes, and Thurmond.
1987: Warriors Play in Western Conference Semifinal
In 1987, the Warriors played in a Western Conference Semifinal match against the Los Angeles Lakers.
1987: Throwback to Sleepy Floyd Game Uniforms
The Warriors have worn throwback uniforms inspired by the famous Sleepy Floyd game from 1987.
1987: Design remains until 1987-88 season
This design remained in place until the 1987–88 season, though the team made some subtle changes to the striping and letter scheme.
1988: Warriors update uniform design
In 1988, the Warriors updated their uniform, featuring the team name written diagonally in front and numbers on the left chest. The updated "California outline" logo was moved to the left leg.
1991: Ending of Postseason Meetings
The rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers began to sprout during the 1970s as the two teams would meet six times in the postseason from 1967 to 1991.
1993: Warriors Make Playoffs with Webber and Sprewell
In 1993, with Chris Webber and Latrell Sprewell, the Warriors made the playoffs.
1994: Rift Forms Between Webber, Sprewell and Nelson
At the start of the next season in 1994, a rift formed between Webber and Sprewell on one hand and Nelson on the other.
1995: Jim Fitzgerald Co-owns Warriors
Jim Fitzgerald co-owned the team from 1986 to 1995 with Dan Finnane.
1995: Chris Cohan Becomes Team Owner
The 1994–95 season was the first under new team owner Chris Cohan, who had bought out Fitzgerald and Finnane, and the Warriors selected Joe Smith.
1995: Tim Roye Begins Radio Play-by-Play
Tim Roye has done the radio play-by-play for Warrior games since 1995.
1996: Warriors Play Home Games in San Jose Arena
While the Oakland Coliseum Arena was being renovated in 1996, the Warriors played their home games in the San Jose Arena.
July 1997: Garry St. Jean Becomes General Manager
In July 1997, Garry St. Jean became the new Warriors' general manager.
1997: Sprewell Chokes Coach
In 1997, Latrell Sprewell was suspended for the season for choking coach P.J. Carlesimo during practice.
1997: Warriors identity drastically changed
The Warriors identity was drastically changed in the 1997–98 season, now featuring a dark navy blue, bright gold and orange color scheme.
January 1999: Sprewell Traded to Knicks
In January 1999, Sprewell was traded to the New York Knicks.
1999: Playoff TV Ratings Reach High
Since the Sacramento Kings relocated there in 1985, the series would draw the highest first and second round playoff TV ratings for the NBA since 1999.
2001: Uniform Changes
Prior to the 2001–02 season, the Warriors made subtle changes to their uniform, removing the lightning bolt stripes.
2002: Warriors Unable to Re-Sign Gilbert Arenas
After the 2002 season, the Warriors were unable to re-sign Gilbert Arenas despite his desire to stay.
June 2003: Robert Rowell promoted to team president
In June 2003, Robert Rowell was promoted to team president by Cohan, taking on responsibilities such as hiring, firing, and contract negotiations for the Golden State Warriors basketball side.
2004: Addition of Orange Alternate Uniform
In the 2004–05 season, the Warriors introduced an orange alternate uniform, which was a palette swap of their home uniform.
April 5, 2006: Warriors eliminated from playoff contention
On April 5, 2006, the Golden State Warriors were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Hornets in overtime, extending their playoff drought to 12 seasons.
2006: Jason Richardson Plays Through the 2006-07 Season
Jason Richardson drafted by St. Jean, was a Warriors' star scorer through the 2006-07 season.
January 17, 2007: Warriors trade for Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson
On January 17, 2007, the Golden State Warriors traded Troy Murphy, Mike Dunleavy Jr., Ike Diogu, and Keith McLeod to the Indiana Pacers for Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Šarūnas Jasikevičius, and Josh Powell. This trade was intended to improve the team's athleticism and playoff chances.
March 4, 2007: Warriors suffer controversial loss to Wizards
On March 4, 2007, the Golden State Warriors lost a close game to the Washington Wizards due to a technical free throw in the last second after a controversial call. This loss was the Warriors' sixth straight, dropping their record to 26-35.
2007: Throwback to the 2007 "We Believe" era uniforms
The Warriors have worn throwback uniforms inspired by the 2007 "We Believe" era.
2008: Ellis injured in moped accident
In 2008, Monta Ellis was injured in a moped accident and was suspended for 30 games, depriving the Warriors of their top player.
2008: Warriors sign Anthony Randolph and free agents
In 2008, after Baron Davis left, the Warriors drafted Anthony Randolph, signed Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf as free agents, and re-signed Monta Ellis and Andris Biedriņš to long-term contracts.
2009: Warriors draft Stephen Curry and promote Larry Riley
In 2009, the Warriors drafted Stephen Curry and promoted Larry Riley to general manager after declining to renew Chris Mullin's contract.
January 2010: Warriors trade Stephen Jackson and Acie Law
In January 2010, the Warriors traded Stephen Jackson and Acie Law to the Charlotte Bobcats for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic.
July 15, 2010: Chris Cohan sells the Warriors to Peter Guber and Joe Lacob
On July 15, 2010, Chris Cohan sold the Golden State Warriors to Peter Guber and Joe Lacob for $450 million.
September 2010: Warriors sign Jeremy Lin and Louis Amundson and hire Keith Smart
In September 2010, the Warriors signed Jeremy Lin and Louis Amundson, and hired Keith Smart as head coach after Don Nelson resigned.
2010: Return to "The CITY" Uniform
In 2010, the Warriors brought back a modern version of "The CITY" uniform, featuring the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge in the logo.
2010: Warriors draft Ekpe Udoh, introduce new logo and uniforms, and acquire David Lee
In 2010, the Warriors drafted Ekpe Udoh, introduced a modernized version of their logo and new uniforms, and acquired David Lee in a sign-and-trade deal.
February 2011: Warriors trade Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric for Troy Murphy
In February 2011, the Golden State Warriors traded Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric for Troy Murphy and a 2012 second-round pick.
April 2011: Dorell Wright sets franchise record for three-pointers
In April 2011, Dorell Wright set a Warriors franchise record of 184 three-pointers in a season, surpassing Jason Richardson's previous record. Wright also set an NBA record by scoring more points in his seventh season than in his first six seasons combined.
April 27, 2011: Warriors dismiss Keith Smart and hire Mark Jackson
On April 27, 2011, the Golden State Warriors dismissed head coach Keith Smart and hired Mark Jackson as his replacement. Team President Rowell was also terminated.
March 2012: Warriors trade Monta Ellis for Andrew Bogut
In March 2012, the Warriors traded Monta Ellis, Kwame Brown, and Ekpe Udoh to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson. Stephen Jackson was then traded to the San Antonio Spurs for Richard Jefferson and a conditional first-round pick on March 15.
2012: Warriors draft Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, Draymond Green, and Ognjen Kuzmic and extend Curry's contract
In 2012, the Warriors drafted Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, Draymond Green, and Ognjen Kuzmic and agreed to a four-year extension to Stephen Curry's contract.
2012: Unveiling of Gold Sleeved Alternate Uniform
Midway through the 2012–13 season, the Warriors unveiled their gold sleeved alternate uniform, featuring the "Bay Bridge" logo.
April 9, 2013: Warriors Clinch Playoffs
On April 9, 2013, the Warriors secured a playoff berth for the first time since 2007 with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2013: Christmas Day Uniform Tweaks Begin
Starting in 2013, the Warriors began subtly tweaking their uniforms for Christmas Day games to match other teams' designs.
April 2014: Warriors initiate purchase of Mission Bay site for new arena
In April 2014, the Golden State Warriors began the process of purchasing a 12-acre site in Mission Bay, San Francisco, with plans to build a new 18,000-seat arena.
May 6, 2014: Mark Jackson Fired as Warriors Coach
On May 6, 2014, Mark Jackson was fired as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, despite strong player support and a successful turnaround of the team.
May 14, 2014: Warriors Hire Steve Kerr as Head Coach
On May 14, 2014, the Golden State Warriors hired Steve Kerr as their new head coach, signing him to a five-year deal.
2014: Sleeved Uniform Design Tweak
In the 2014–15 season, the sleeved uniform design was tweaked to a slate gray base with white letters.
2014: Beginning of Warriors-Cavaliers NBA Finals Rivalry
The Warriors' rivalry with the Cleveland Cavaliers began in the 2014–15 season when they met in the first of four consecutive NBA Finals.
January 23, 2015: Klay Thompson Breaks NBA Record for Points in a Quarter
On January 23, 2015, Klay Thompson set a new NBA record by scoring 37 points in a single quarter.
July 27, 2015: David Lee Traded to Boston Celtics
On July 27, 2015, David Lee was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Gerald Wallace and Chris Babb.
October 2015: Finalization of sale for Chase Center
In October 2015, the sale of the Mission Bay site was finalized, clearing the way for the construction of the new arena. Naming rights were sold to JPMorgan Chase, leading to the arena being named Chase Center.
2015: Warriors Win NBA Finals Against Cavaliers
In 2015, the Warriors won the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2015: Warriors Return to Championship Glory
In 2015, the Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, returned to championship glory.
February 27, 2016: Stephen Curry Ties NBA Record for Three-Pointers in a Game
On February 27, 2016, Stephen Curry tied the NBA record by making twelve three-pointers in a single game.
March 31, 2016: Warriors Break Franchise Record for Wins
On March 31, 2016, the Warriors achieved their 68th win of the season against the Utah Jazz, marking a new franchise record for the most wins in a single season.
April 13, 2016: Warriors Set NBA Record for Most Wins in a Season
On April 13, 2016, the Golden State Warriors set a new NBA record for the most wins in a single season, finishing with 73 wins.
May 10, 2016: Stephen Curry Named NBA MVP for Second Straight Season
On May 10, 2016, Stephen Curry was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, also becoming the first unanimous MVP in NBA history.
July 4, 2016: Kevin Durant Announces Signing with Warriors
On July 4, 2016, Kevin Durant announced his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder and sign with the Golden State Warriors.
July 9, 2016: Harrison Barnes Signs with Dallas Mavericks
On July 9, 2016, Harrison Barnes, a free agent, signed with the Dallas Mavericks after leaving the Warriors.
August 25, 2016: Warriors Announce Radio Broadcast Change
On August 25, 2016, the Warriors announced that they were leaving KNBR and that their games would be broadcast on KGMZ's 95.7 The Game.
November 7, 2016: Stephen Curry sets NBA record for most 3-pointers in a game
On November 7, 2016, Stephen Curry set the NBA record for most 3-pointers in a game with 13, in a 116–106 win over the Pelicans.
December 5, 2016: Klay Thompson scores 60 points in 29 minutes
On December 5, 2016, Klay Thompson scored 60 points in just 29 minutes during a 142–106 victory over the Pacers, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 60 or more points in fewer than 30 minutes of playing time.
2016: "Crossover" Uniform Inspired by Run TMC Era
For the 2016–17 season, the Warriors introduced a blue "Crossover" uniform inspired by the 1990s Run TMC era uniform.
2016: Warriors Achieve Best Regular-Season Record
In 2016, the Warriors achieved the best-ever regular-season record at 73–9 but lost the Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2016: Continued Christmas Day Uniform Tweaks
In 2016, the Warriors continued to subtly tweak their uniforms for the Christmas Day game, matching the designs of other teams.
2016: Warriors Lose NBA Finals to Cavaliers
In 2016, the Warriors lost in the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2016: Chinese New Year Sleeved Uniform Variation
In the 2016-17 season, a white version of the slate gray sleeved uniform was used during Chinese New Year week, incorporating red accents.
2016: Warriors earn home-court advantage throughout 2017 playoffs
In the 2016-2017 regular season, the Warriors earned home-court advantage throughout the 2017 playoffs, thanks to a 2016–17 regular-season record of 67–15.
February 10, 2017: Draymond Green records a rare triple-double
On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green recorded a triple-double with 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals, becoming the first player in NBA history to post a triple-double with fewer than 10 points.
March 2, 2017: Warriors' streak for most games without back-to-back losses ends
On March 2, 2017, the Warriors' impressive streak of 146 games without consecutive losses came to an end with a 94–87 defeat against the Chicago Bulls. This streak had surpassed the previous record of 95 games held by the Utah Jazz.
2017: Warriors Win Championship After Signing Durant
In 2017, after signing Kevin Durant, the Warriors won another championship.
2017: Warriors win the 2017 NBA Championship
In 2017, the Warriors secured home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with a 67–15 regular-season record. They then won the NBA Championship, defeating the Cavaliers 4-1 in the Finals, achieving a historic 16-1 playoff record.
2017: Switch to Nike Uniforms
In 2017, the Warriors switched from Adidas to Nike, retaining their primary uniforms with the white uniform becoming the "Association" uniform and the blue uniform becoming the "Icon" uniform.
2017: Warriors reach NBA Finals for the fourth time
In 2017, the Warriors went into the playoffs as the second seed and made it to the NBA Finals.
2017: Warriors Win NBA Finals Against Cavaliers
In 2017, the Warriors won the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2017: Gold "City" Uniform Debut
In the 2017–18 season, the Warriors introduced gold "City" uniforms paying tribute to the Bay Area's Chinese American community.
August 30, 2018: David West announces his retirement from the NBA
On August 30, 2018, David West officially announced his retirement from the NBA after an impressive 15-season career.
2018: Warriors Receive "Earned" Uniform
In 2018, the Warriors received an "Earned" uniform as a reward for participating in the previous year's playoffs; it's a gold variation of "The Town" "Statement" uniform.
2018: Warriors Win Back-to-Back Championships
In 2018, the Warriors won back-to-back championships, continuing their dominant run.
2018: Warriors Win NBA Finals Against Cavaliers
In 2018, the Warriors won the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2018: Warriors last qualified for the playoffs
In 2018–19 season was the last time the Warriors qualified for the playoffs.
2018: Navy Blue "City" Uniform Variation
In the 2018–19 season, the Warriors wore a navy blue variation of the "City" uniform with gold accents.
June 12, 2019: Subtle Adjustments to Primary Logo
On June 12, 2019, the Warriors unveiled subtle adjustments to their primary logo, including a new custom font.
September 17, 2019: Updated Uniforms Released
On September 17, 2019, the Warriors released updated uniforms, including changes to the "Bay Bridge" logo colors.
October 24, 2019: Warriors play first regular-season game at Chase Center
On October 24, 2019, the Warriors played their inaugural regular-season game at the Chase Center, resulting in a 141–122 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers.
2019: "Earned" Uniform Repurposed into "City" Uniform
After the Warriors moved to San Francisco in 2019, they repurposed and tweaked these "Earned" uniforms into a "City" uniform as a tribute to Oakland.
2019: Final Game in Oakland Throwback Uniform
During their final game in Oakland in 2019, the Warriors wore a white uniform based on the 2007 "We Believe" era uniforms.
2019: Continuation of Slate Gray "Statement" Uniform
From 2017 to 2019, the Warriors kept their slate gray uniforms as its "Statement" uniform, tweaking the design to reference Oakland as "The Town."
2019: Barnett Becomes Full-Time Radio Analyst
In 2019, Jim Barnett became the full-time color man on the radio after being TV color analyst.
2019: Jim Barnett Joins Radio Booth Full-Time
In 2019, Jim Barnett joined Tim Roye in the radio booth full-time, providing color analysis for both home and road games.
2019: Warriors Lose Finals to Raptors
In 2019, the Warriors lost the NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors, and Kevin Durant left the team that off-season.
2020: "City" Uniform Tributes "We Believe" Era
For the 2020–21 season, the Warriors wore a "City" uniform that paid tribute to the "We Believe" era in Oakland, featuring the same coloring scheme and "Oakland" identifier.
2020: Warriors trade Durant for Russell
In 2020, After Durant tore his Achilles and Thompson tore his ACL, Durant chose to sign a four-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The Warriors then traded Durant to the Nets in exchange for D'Angelo Russell.
2020: Warriors draft James Wiseman
In 2020, the Warriors landed the second overall pick in the NBA draft lottery, which they used to draft James Wiseman.
2020: Most Recent Throwback of "The CITY" Uniforms
The Warriors most recently wore throwback versions of "The CITY" uniforms on select games in the 2020–21 season.
August 10, 2021: Andre Iguodala re-signs with the Warriors
On August 10, 2021, Andre Iguodala signed a deal to return to the Golden State Warriors.
2021: Warriors Origins Jersey Debut
For the 2021–22 season, the Warriors introduced a Warriors Origins jersey, a modernization of their 1961–62 road uniform, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the franchise.
2021: "City" Uniform as a "Mix-Tape" of Prior Looks
The "City" uniform for the 2021–22 season was a "mix-tape" of the team's prior uniform looks, with elements from various eras.
January 2022: Controversy Surrounds Part-Owner's Comments on Uyghurs
In January 2022, the Warriors faced controversy when part-owner Chamath Palihapitiya stated he didn't care about the persecution of Uyghurs in China, leading to the team distancing themselves from his views.
February 2022: U.S. Court Rules Securities Act Extends to Social Media
In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media, impacting the Warriors' ongoing legal issues with FTX.
April 10, 2022: Warriors Clinch Third Seed in Western Conference
On April 10, 2022, the Golden State Warriors secured the third seed in the Western Conference, marking their return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2018–19 season.
May 26, 2022: Warriors Advance to NBA Finals
On May 26, 2022, the Golden State Warriors advanced to their twelfth NBA Finals appearance in franchise history after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals with a 4–1 series victory.
June 16, 2022: Warriors Win Seventh NBA Title
On June 16, 2022, the Golden State Warriors secured their seventh NBA title, defeating the Boston Celtics with a 4–2 series win. Key players Curry, Thompson, Green, and Iguodala each earned their fourth championship as members of the Warriors.
November 2022: FTX Files for Bankruptcy, Warriors Face Lawsuit
In November 2022, FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange that the Golden State Warriors endorsed, filed for bankruptcy. The Warriors, along with other celebrity spokespeople, are now facing a class-action lawsuit for promoting unregistered securities.
2022: Warriors faced a challenging regular season
During the 2022-23 season, the Warriors faced a challenging regular season due to numerous injuries.
2022: "Statement" Uniform Change
In 2022, the "Statement" uniform was changed to a navy blue base, incorporating the "Golden State" wordmark in block letters.
2022: Warriors Defeat Celtics in NBA Finals
In 2022, the Warriors returned to the playoffs and defeated the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.
2022: "City" Uniform Designed by Allison Hueman
The 2022–23 "City" uniform was designed by Bay Area artist Allison Hueman, featuring a black base with a yellow illustration of a rose.
2023: Warriors Defeat Kings in Contentious Playoff Series
In 2023, the Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings in a bitterly fought seven-game series in the first round of the playoffs.
2023: "City" Uniform Tributes San Francisco
In the 2023–24 season, the Warriors again wore a black "City" uniform, this time as a tribute to San Francisco, with elements paying homage to the city's iconic cable car.
2024: Warriors trade Iguodala
In 2024, the Warriors were forced to trade Iguodala's $17 million salary to the Memphis Grizzlies.
2024: "Statement" Uniform Change and New "W" Alternate Logo Release
Prior to the 2024–25 season, the "Statement" uniform was changed to a black base, featuring "Golden" and "State" surrounding the uniform number. A new "W" alternate logo was also released.
2024: "City" Uniform incorporates Classic Colors
The "City" uniform used in the 2024–25 season incorporated the classic navy, yellow and red color scheme the team used in the early 1960s, as well as a nod to the Golden Gate Bridge.
2024: White version of the Warriors Origins Jersey
The Warriors wore a white version of the Warriors Origins jersey in the 2024-25 season.
February 6, 2025: Last Transaction
As of February 6, 2025, it was the last transaction of the current roster.
