Golden State is weighing a trade for Lauri Markkanen as Kristaps Porzingis’ future grows uncertain. Porzingis, sidelined by a medical condition and rumored retirement, carries $20 million guaranteed, complicating any move. Warriors insiders say the Jazz would likely demand two first‑round picks for the 29‑year‑old, who signed a $195.8 million extension in Utah. Adding Markkanen’s $49 million salary pushes the Dubs close to the NBA’s luxury‑tax apron, forcing them to involve assets like Moses Moody, draft picks, or other young players. The article outlines the salary‑matching hurdles and how a Markkanen deal could bolster the Warriors’ frontcourt and give Stephen Curry another scoring partner.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored a career-high 37 points as the Warriors defeated the Clippers 124-112 for their 4th straight victory.
The Golden State Valkyries clinched their first WNBA championship in just their second season, edging the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in the league's inaugural Game 7 on November 1, 2026. Finals MVP Gabby Williams poured in 30 points, including a decisive 31‑foot three with 2:11 left, while Angel Reese managed only eight points for the Dream. Though Stephen Curry missed the game, he posted an Instagram story from the Chase Center training room congratulating Williams and the squad, echoing his own Bay Area pride. Curry’s message landed alongside a Warriors win over the Clippers, where rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 37, marking a historic night for both Bay teams.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg delivers a career‑high 37 points in a 124‑112 win over the Clippers, shooting 13‑of‑19 and adding six assists. The performance marks the most points by a Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry’s 42 in 2010 and pushes Lendeborg to a 22.3‑point average — the third player in franchise history, after Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry, to average 20+ points in his first seven games. He did it without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, following a modest six‑point effort against the Lakers. The Warriors improve to 4‑3 and aim to keep momentum against the Suns.
Luka Dončić ignites the Los Angeles Lakers in a 131‑125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 1, 2026. The Slovenian star drops 40 points, including four first‑quarter threes and a record‑setting line of 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 three‑pointers and 5 steals in a half—the first such stat combo since the play‑by‑play era began. He also tallies four steals and four threes in the opening period, sparking a 10‑0 run that gives LA a 36‑23 lead. The Lakers force 15 turnovers and score 37 bench points, while Toronto fights back to narrow the gap late. Despite a foul trouble, Dončić finishes with 35 points, leading the Lakers to their bounce‑back victory after a loss to Golden State.
Yaxel Lendeborg continues to leave Golden State Warriors fans in awe after another extraordinary performance to lead his team to a fourth-straight win.
The 49ers have lost another defensive lineman, as the Houston Texans sign Naquan Jones off San Francisco's practice squad days after Kevin Givens' departure.
The Golden State Valkyries, champions in just their second season, stole the spotlight at the Warriors‑Clippers game on Nov. 2, 2026. After clinching their first WNBA title by beating the Atlanta Dream 3‑2 in Game 7, Finals MVP Gabby Williams and teammates Veronica Burton, Kiah Stokes, Tiffany Hayes and Kayla Thornton paraded the trophy at Chase Center to cheers from Warriors and Clippers fans. Owner Joe Lacob, who also owns the Warriors, celebrated the early success, while coach Natalie Nakase and GM Ohemaa Nyanin received praise from Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry and Gary Payton II.
With Stephen Curry and Draymond Green sidelined, the Warriors beat the Clippers 124-112 as rookie Yaxel Lendeborg erupts for a career‑high 32 points, shooting 11‑of‑13 and hitting a decisive three‑pointer. Lendeborg outscored top draft pick Keaton Wagler (37 points in 19 minutes) and announced himself as a Rookie of the Year contender, showcasing that older rookies can still dominate after a championship run at Michigan.
Yaxel Lendeborg erupted for 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the LA Clippers 124-112 on Nov. 1, lifting the team to a 4-3 start and their first winning record since March 8 of last season. The rookie, the 11th overall pick, turned a slow start into a second‑quarter surge, going 6‑for‑8 from three early and finishing 13‑for‑19 overall with 4 rebounds and 6 assists. He limited turnovers to two despite a stealing Kris Dunn. teammate De’Anthony Melton added 21 points and a +20 plus/minus, while Brandin Podziemski contributed 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The win sets up a home game against the Phoenix Suns the next night.
Coach JJ Redick explains Lakers guard Austin Reaves' recent turnover woes ahead of the Raptors game. Reaves logged eight turnovers in back‑to‑back losses, including a 112‑95 defeat to Golden State, prompting him to call himself "terrible." Redick cites Reaves facing multiple help defenders and misreading second‑body situations in pick‑and‑rolls, compounded by the Lakers' influx of nine new rotation players. The coach urges faster reads and better chemistry with teammates like Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton. Despite a steadier first half against the Raptors, Reaves must cut his turnover rate, now 4.8 per game, to keep the revamped Lakers competitive.
Luka Doncian dazzles the Lakers with a 24‑point, eight‑rebound, four‑assist first half against the Toronto Raptors, shooting 7‑of‑12 overall and a sizzling 6‑of‑7 from three to give Los Angeles a 66‑54 lead at halftime. Doncian now tops the league at 36.2 PPG, following recent explosions of 52, 41 and 37 points, though the Lakers have gone 1‑2 in those games. The piece highlights the need for additional scoring support beyond Doncian and Austin Reeves to sustain the team’s success.
The San Francisco Giants trade infielder Nate Furman to the Washington Nationals for 23‑year‑old left‑handed prospect Tony Neubeck, clearing a spot on their 40‑man roster ahead of the deadline. Neubeck, who signed with Washington in August 2026, posted six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and a 0.50 WHIP in two minor‑league outings. Furman, who debuted with the Giants on Aug. 1, appeared in 22 games this season, posting modest numbers, and spent most of 2026 with Triple‑A Sacramento, hitting .293 with 25 doubles, seven homers and 48 RBI. The move adds a promising left‑handed arm for San Francisco while giving Washington a disciplined infielder.
Trade rumors connecting Lauri Markkanen and the Warriors seem to be generating traction again.
Anthony Edwards' injury gives former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga an early runway to showcase himself to potential free agency suitors.
The San Francisco Giants trade second baseman Nate Furman to the Washington Nationals for left‑handed minor‑league pitcher Tony Neubeck as they clear roster space before the Monday 60‑Day IL reinstatement deadline. Furman, a 25‑year‑old who debuted this season and logged a .125/.243/.125 line in 22 MLB games, becomes expendable with Casey Schmitt and Marcelo Mayer slated for second base. Neubeck, a 23‑year‑old undrafted free agent from Indiana, posted 13 strikeouts in nine Low‑A innings and isn’t on either 40‑man roster. The swap offers Washington a young bench option and gives the Giants a potential arm for future depth.
The Nationals have picked up infielder Nate Furman from the Giants, with pitcher Tony Neubeck heading to San Francisco in return and left‑hander Richard Lovelady designated for assignment. Furman, a 25‑year‑old left‑handed hitter who debuted this season and logged a .125/.243/.125 line in 39 MLB plate appearances, brings a .292/.400/.404 minor‑league slash line and 69 steals in 1287 PA. He primarily played second base last two years, offering a rare left‑handed option for Washington. The move follows a recent waiver claim of Braxton Roxby and comes as the Giants scramble to cut their 40‑man roster before the deadline.
Steve Kerr justifies why Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are not playing tonight against the Clippers.
With just two games left in Week 8, the NFC playoff picture is shaping up. The Seattle‑Chicago Monday night clash will decide who climbs—if the Seahawks win they jump to 7th and push the Bears to 8th; a Bears victory lifts them to 5th while Seattle falls to 9th. Meanwhile, the Eagles‑Commanders on Sunday night fight to escape the bottom. The current standings have the 49ers and Vikings leading at 6‑1, the Giants at 4‑2‑1, and the Lions and Bears tied at 5‑2 in the NFC‑North. The Packers sit 5‑3, with the Seahawks at 4‑3 and Rams at 4‑4 battling for the last playoff spots.
Luka Dončić scored 37 points in the Lakers’ 2‑0 season loss to the Golden State Warriors, but the team struggled when opponents blitzed his pick‑and‑roll with two defenders. Dončić warned that the Lakers must convert the resulting 4‑on‑3 advantage into scores and improve chemistry with rookie center Walker Kessler. Fellow forward Jake LaRavia echoed the need to take open shots rather than gamble on low‑percentage attempts. Both players acknowledge that early-season growing pains are expected, and that fixing the blitz defense issue could unlock the Lakers’ offensive potential.
A knee concern for Gui Santos could erase the Golden State Warriors' biggest positive from Jimmy Butler's injury absence.
The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings reached a trade deal to send veteran wide receiver Jauan Jennings back to San Francisco, but Jennings refused to return, causing the trade to collapse. FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer reported the agreement fell apart on Nov. 1, just before the trade deadline. No details on compensation or whether Jennings has a no‑trade clause were released. Jennings, a 2020 seventh‑round pick who helped the 49ers reach Super Bowl LVIII, has not explained his reluctance, making the failed swap a rare example of a player blocking a mid‑season move.
The 49ers leap to the top of the NFC despite a bye week, overtaking the Vikings thanks to a stronger Strength‑of‑Victory (.427 vs .409) after the Lions’ win. Both San Francisco and Minnesota sit at 6‑1, with the next tier led by the Giants (4‑2‑1) and Panthers (3‑4). The article details the full playoff seeding, explains the tiebreakers that place Tampa Bay (10) ahead of Atlanta (11) and Arizona (12) ahead of Dallas (13), and notes that upcoming games could shift the rankings.
The Warriors host the Clippers at Chase Center on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET. Golden State rides a 3‑3 start, highlighted by Stephen Curry’s 44‑point outburst vs. Minnesota and 31 points against the Lakers in a 112‑95 win. The Clippers slump to 1‑4 after a 127‑101 loss to Minnesota, with Darius Garland averaging over 20 points despite injuries to Ingram and Beal. The game airs on NBC Sports Bay Area/ClipperVision and streams live on Fubo (free trial available).
The Vikings drop from the top spot in the NFC after a Week 8 loss, now sitting second to the 49ers on a strength‑of‑victory tiebreaker (49ers .427 vs Vikings .409). Both teams sit 6‑1, but San Francisco’s wins over stronger opponents give them the edge. The updated NFC playoff picture lists the 49ers, Vikings, Giants and Panthers in the top four, while the Lions and Bears lock the 5‑seed despite identical records. Detailed head‑to‑head tiebreakers also determine seeds 10 through 13, with Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Arizona and Dallas sorting out the mid‑tier spots.