The Suns enter November with a 1-3 record and offensive woes, but a packed schedule offers a chance to turn things around. They host a seven‑game homestand from Nov 2‑15, facing the Warriors, Trail Blazers, Magic, Rockets, Spurs, Clippers, Hornets and Lakers, then embark on a five‑game road swing (Nuggets, Kings, Jazz, Pelicans, Rockets) that includes two NBA Cup matchups. Late‑month games pit Phoenix against rising stars Cooper Flagg and Darryn Peterson. With back‑to‑backs and limited travel, the Suns must find balance and depth to spark a win streak.
The Golden State Warriors publicly celebrated their WNBA sister team, the Golden State Valkyries, after the franchise clinched the title with a 68-63 Game 7 win over the Atlanta Dream. The Warriors posted multiple congratulatory messages on X and highlighted in‑person support, with Stephen Curry, his son Canon, Gary Payton II and Will Richard attending Valkyries games at Chase Center. Although Curry missed the final, his sister‑in‑law Sydel Curry‑Lee shared the victory on Instagram, underscoring the shared pride across Golden State’s basketball community.
The Lakers finally clear rookie forward Cameron Carr to debut Sunday against the Toronto Raptors after a preseason right‑oblique strain sidelined him for six games. Carr, the No. 24 pick the Lakers traded up for, posted 26 points in a Summer League overtime win and averaged 12.0 points in the preseason. His return comes as L.A. struggles off the bench, scoring just seven points in a 112‑95 loss to Golden State, and with Ziaire Williams listed as questionable. Fans are hopeful Carr’s scoring and playmaking will bolster a bench already reinforced by Collin Sexton, while coach JJ Redick monitors his minutes. The article details his college stats, injury timeline, and the team’s optimism ahead of his NBA debut.
The Golden State Warriors could use Kristaps Porzingis' contract to renew interest in Rui Hachimura after being a free agency target during the summer.
The Warriors host the Clippers without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green as both teams navigate major injuries.
Yaxel Lendeborg's brutal self-admission of his own performance is what will help make him a great of the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors host the Clippers on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM PT (8:30 PM ET) at the Chase Center. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are out, joining a long list of Warriors injuries that include Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, while the Clippers miss Bradley Beay, Brandon Ingram and several role players. Projected lineups feature De’Anthony Melton, Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford for Golden State and Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr. and Isaiah Jackson for LA. The game streams on NBC Sports Bay Area, Peacock and NBA League Pass (subject to blackout).
Austin Reaves openly admits his poor performance in the Lakers' 25‑point collapse against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 30, 2026. He logged eight turnovers, shot 9‑for‑19 and posted a -13 plus‑minus, the worst among starters, as the second unit fell apart without Luka Dončić. Reaves blamed no excuses, vowing to study film and improve, while noting opponents are now loading double‑team pressure on him. The article highlights his accountability and the challenge of building chemistry with new offseason additions.
Another early season rest for Stephen Curry and Draymond Green risks blowing momentum built by the Golden State Warriors over the past three games.
Golden State Warriors star Yaxel Lendeborg attends the Valkyries’ Game 7 triumph, congratulating Finals MVP Gabby Williams after the team clinches a 68‑63 victory to become WNBA champions in only their second season. Williams scores a historic 30 points – 28 in the second quarter, the most ever in a Finals half – and adds 15 in the third and 13 in the fourth to lift the Valkyries. The win marks the first North American title for a second‑year franchise and the first WNBA crown without any All‑WNBA selections. Atlanta’s Jordin Canada leads the Dream with 18 points.
Skip Bayless praised Gabby Williams and the Golden State Valkyries after they clinched their first WNBA title, winning Game 7 of the Finals 68-63 over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday. Williams erupted for 30 points—28 in the second half—setting a postseason record for a Game 7 and earning Finals MVP honors. The forward also added rebounds, assists, blocks and steals, key to the Valkyries’ defense. Bayless highlighted the franchise’s meteoric rise, winning a championship in just its second season.
The Warriors head into a November 1 showdown with a reshaped Clippers squad at Chase Center. After a dramatic comeback win over the Lakers—trailing 38-15 and erasing a 23‑point deficit, a first in the shot‑clock era—Golden State sits at .500 despite missing Steph Curry and Draymond Green for the game. The Clippers, now 1-4, have lost Kawhi Leonard and rely on Darius Garland, Brandon Ingram and rookie Keaton Wagler, who posted 7‑of‑8 free throws in a recent 127-101 win in Minnesota. Warriors bench stars like De’Anthony Melton (16 pts) and Georges Niang (+21) could be pivotal, while Curry’s 29.2 PPG season and the Warriors’ small‑ball line‑up set the stage for a must‑watch clash.
Gabby Williams erupts for 30 points—28 in the second half—to power the Golden State Valkyries to a 68-63 Game 7 victory and their first WNBA championship. The Chase Center roars with “Gabby!” chants as she nails both free throws, while Angel Reese’s early three and a modest eight points can’t stop the Valkyries’ comeback. Jordin Canada sparks a 30-24 halftime lead for the Dream, but Williams’ 10‑of‑23 shooting, four blocks and two steals fuel a 21-14 third‑quarter surge that clinches the title.
The Los Angeles Lakers will have rookie guard Cameron Carr eligible for his NBA debut against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, after his preseason oblique injury clears the injury report. The No. 24 overall pick, acquired from the Knicks in a draft-day trade, impressed in Summer League with 17.4 points per game and continued that form in the preseason, averaging 12 points in limited minutes. While Carr is set to suit up, forward Ziaire Williams remains questionable with a left foot issue and second‑year forward Adou Thiero is out rehabbing a knee injury.
Chet Holmgren's knee injury complicates a potential Golden State Warriors trade pursuit prior to the mid-season deadline.
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s injury crisis may hand a West‑coast opening to the Golden State Warriors. After the Oct. 25 loss to the Clippers, the Thunder have lost starter Jalen Williams (fractured fibula, dislocated ankle), Cason Wallace (torn labrum) and Chet Holmgren (patellar‑tendon tear), sidelining them for 8–10 weeks each, leaving only Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and Moses Hartenstein healthy. The spate of injuries parallels past playoff upsets, and with other Western teams like the Timberwolves and Grizzlies also missing stars, the Warriors could capitalize as Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody return in 2027. The article examines how the Thunder’s depleted roster could reshape the conference race this season.
The Golden State Warriors have a busy schedule ahead, with Stephen Curry among the players to watch before Sunday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers.
After surrendering a 25‑point lead, the Lakers fall 112‑95 to the Warriors, prompting coach JJ Redick to stress that building a great team takes time. He highlighted the early 38‑15 first‑quarter surge, the Warriors' comeback, and the need for patience, chemistry, and practice over an 82‑game season. Luka Doncic led L.A. with 37 points, acknowledging the growing pains of a roster with many new faces. The loss drops the Lakers to 4‑2 as they prepare to host the Toronto Raptors Sunday.
The Los Angeles Clippers aim to snap a four‑game losing streak ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Golden State Warriors after news that Steph Curry will sit out for injury management. Curry, who poured in 31 points in the Lakers’ comeback win, averages 29.2 points and shoots 44% from three this season, making his absence a boost for a Clippers team that has scored the league’s second‑lowest 105.4 points per game and leads in turnovers. Injuries have crippled their roster – Brandon Ingram is out after Achilles surgery, while Max Strus, Bradley Beal and others remain sidelined. Sitting 1‑4 and 14th in the West, the Clippers must find ways to win without their stars when they face the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. PT.
The Golden State Warriors have shifted the outlook of their season over the last week, and no one has embodied that more than veteran forward Georges Niang.
Klay Thompson shines in his Heat debut, dropping 25 points (9‑of‑14 FG, 7‑of‑12 3‑pt) as Miami beats the Pacers 145‑135 to extend a two‑game winning streak. Heading into a five‑game West Coast road trip, Thompson reflects on his love for Los Angeles—where his dad played—and says he’s eager to face his former Warriors, vowing to "beat them bad" despite longtime friendships with Curry, Green and Kerr. The Heat open the trip against the Lakers on Monday before taking on Golden State Thursday.
Warriors coach explains how Yaxel Lendeborg fell to 11th in the draft.
The New Orleans Pelicans' 2025‑26 extensions for Herb Jones ($68M) and Trey Murphy III ($112M) have sparked a trade frenzy, with nine NBA teams—including the Lakers, Warriors and Thunder—sending scouts to evaluate the wing duo. New Orleans demands high price tags: two first‑round picks for Jones (one unprotected) and roughly three for Murphy, while the players' early‑season stats lag those contracts. The Lakers, rebuilding around Luka Doncic, lack trade assets; the Warriors grapple with roster fit amid Kristaps Porzingis’ absence. With the Pelicans firm on “no‑sell,” the race for the $180 million pair remains wide open.
The Golden State Warriors need to carve out a decent record as they anticipate Jimmy Butler's return. The past three games have left some hope for that result.
After starting 0-3, the Golden State Warriors have won three straight in different ways, showcasing their depth, resilience and evolving identity.