Golden State Warriors

Thumbail of WNBA Golden State president Jess Smith above a label that reads "Golden State Vision"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Jess Smith talks WNBA Golden State, Steph Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu

By The Next / February 21, 2024

‘We’re building community, we’re building a moment that can bring people together’

Sabrina Ionescu points to the court.

Stephen vs. Sabrina is so much more than ‘Battle of the Sexes’ 50 years later

By Jackie Powell / February 15, 2024

What are the implications of this first-of-its-kind shootout between a WNBA and NBA player?

WNBA Golden State President Jess Smith poses with Warriors President Brandon Schneider Tuesday night.

WNBA Golden State’s first president is ready to set a vision

By Michelle Smith / January 30, 2024

Jess Smith: “There is a lot more to come.”

Golden State Warriors ready to share the spotlight with WNBA

By Michelle Smith / October 5, 2023

‘The quality of play has just dramatically improved over the last decade,’ Kerr said. I think the timing is great, given the level of interest in the sport and the quality of the women’s game’

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Is expansion coming to the Bay Area?

By The Next / September 29, 2023

Host Jackie Powell and Alex Simon discuss WNBA expansion

Incoming Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U'Ren sits at the podium, looking to his left, as he takes questions from reporters. A backdrop featuring many Mercury logos is visible behind him.

Inside new general manager Nick U’Ren’s first press conference with Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / July 22, 2023

‘When I thought about taking this job, it checks so many boxes’