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.
The Warriors lose both Stephen Curry (right‑knee injury) and Draymond Green (bilateral low‑back injury) for Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to the NBA’s latest injury report. The 112‑95 win over the Lakers on Friday saw Curry drop 31 points and Green tally nine assists, helping the team rebound from an early 38‑15 hole to even their season record at 3‑3 after a 0‑3 start. Warriors coach and players praised the defensive adjustments that stifled the Lakers in the second half.
The Golden State Warriors are in need of an additional center—but it's at least worth test driving Charles Bassey in the meantime.
The Jonathan Kuminga experiment didn't work out, but it did lead the Golden State Warriors to Yaxel Lendeborg.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green believes NBA players who accept team-friendly contracts never truly recover the money they give up, even if they earn additional income elsewhere.
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Stephen Curry enthralled his teammates with an ankle-breaking crossover of Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić during the Golden State Warriors' 112-95 home win on Friday night.
Austin Reaves had the perfect one-word summary about the Los Angeles Lakers blowing a 25-point lead to the Golden State Warriors in Friday's 112-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
The Los Angeles Lakers fall to the Golden State Warriors 112-95 on Oct. 31, 2026, marking their second loss of the 2026-27 season. After a 38-15 first‑quarter surge, the Lakers couldn’t sustain momentum; the Warriors tied the game at halftime and pulled away in the fourth. Luka Doncic leads LA with 37 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Austin Reaves adds 21. Despite out‑rebounding opponents and recording 11 blocks, the Lakers allowed four more second‑chance points and lacked secondary scoring, as Walker Kessler shot only 4‑of‑7. The team seeks a turnaround against the Toronto Raptors Sunday at 6 p.m. PT.
Steph Curry leaves Luka Doncic sprawled on the floor after a jaw‑dropping ankle‑breaker in a Warriors‑Lakers clash on October 31, 2026. In a post‑game interview shared on X, Curry says he was simply looking for a little space and didn’t expect the move to be “that nasty,” adding he hasn’t felt that open in a long time. Teammate De’Anthony Melton admits he missed the play live, then saw Doncic hit the hardwood on replay. Curry’s surprise underscores the routine brilliance of his ball‑handling that continues to trouble elite defenders.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry reacted to his crossover against Luka Doncic, which left the Los Angeles Lakers guard off balance and gave Curry a wide-open opportunity.
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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg gushes over Stephen Curry’s ankle‑breaking move that dropped Luka Doncic to the floor before Curry nailed a 3‑pointer in Golden State’s 112‑95 win over the Lakers on Oct. 31, 2026. The play helped the Warriors erase a 25‑point deficit and clinch their third straight victory, lifting them to a 3‑3 record. Lendeborg, who previously critiqued Doncic, called the moment a major energy boost and praised Curry as “big bro.” The win sets up a matchup against the Clippers Sunday.
The Golden State Warriors are watching the playoffs get further out of reach, overtaken by younger, hungrier teams in the Western Conference.
After Stephen Curry dazzled the Los Angeles Lakers with a jaw‑dropping ankle‑breaker that left Luka Doncic on the floor, Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton gave a hilariously candid reaction. In a video posted to X, Melton admits he missed the play entirely, saying, “Next thing you know, I look back and dude on the floor,” and vows to rewatch the highlight to figure out what happened. His bewildered response underscores Curry’s continued ability to stun even his own teammates and fuels the viral buzz around the game‑changing move.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg turned heads at the Luka Doncic rematch on Oct. 31, 2026, arriving at Chase Center dressed as Michael Myers after trash‑talking the Dallas star. He claimed the Halloween costume was the only one in his size from Spirit Halloween. On the court, Lendeborg logged 6 points, 5 turnovers and fouled out, while Doncic poured in 37 points amid fan boos and a technical. Stephen Curry’s 31 points helped Golden State rally from a 25‑point hole to win 112‑95 over the Lakers.
Former player‑turned‑analyst JJ Redick lashes out at inconsistent flopping calls after the Lakers’ 112‑95 collapse to the Warriors in the NBA Cup opener on Oct. 31, 2026. Redick cited a non‑call on Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski and argued that officials treat offensive and defensive flops differently. He also blamed the Lakers’ lack of problem‑solving and connectivity, noting they shot just 5‑for‑22 in the second quarter while Golden State hit 22 threes, with Stephen Curry scoring 31 points and Podziemski adding 21. Despite the referee grievance, Redick gave credit to the Warriors’ shooting surge and warned the Lakers must find their own answers.
On October 31, 2026, the Lakers surrendered a 25‑point lead to the Warriors, losing 117‑100. The game’s standout moment was Steph Curry’s lethal crossover that sent Luka Dončić to the floor, followed by a clutch three‑pointer that sparked a 17‑point swing. Play‑by‑play announcer Michael Grady’s electrifying call captured the drama, while Curry finished with 31 points and later broke down the play on the Amazon Prime post‑game show. Dončić, despite averaging 36.2 PPG this season, couldn’t match Curry’s 38‑year‑old wizardry, turning the highlight into a viral sensation.
After a fiery first matchup against Luka Dončić in the season opener, Yaxel Lendeborg got a measure of revenge against the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar guard with plenty of help from Stephen Curry in the Golden State Warriors' 112-95 victory on Friday night.
Austin Reaves vows to be better as the Lakers lose in stunning fashion to the Warriors.
Brandin Podziemski is already making the Golden State Warriors' contract leap of faith look smart with his early season form.
The Lakers suffer a shocking 112–95 loss to the Warriors in Game 6, blowing a 25‑point lead and dropping to 4‑2 early in the season. Stephen Curry tops the box score with 31 points, while Luka Dončić puts up a career‑highlight 37 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, responsible for 34 of the Lakers’ first‑quarter points. However, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg contributes just six points, commits five turnovers and fouls out, leaving a –20 plus/minus. The article dissects the collapse, citing turnovers, bench lapses and the Warriors’ hot three‑point shooting, and warns the new Lakers squad must learn to handle adversity.
Steph Curry drains eight threes as the Warriors erase a 25-point deficit against the Lakers.
The Minnesota Timberwolves sit at 3‑2 after five games, flashing a potent new‑look roster anchored by LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards. Edwards drops 45 points in a 131‑106 win over the Miami Heat, while Ball contributes 21 points and six assists. The Wolves dominate the Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors, then fall in overtime to Cleveland and lose to Golden State as Stephen Curry erupts for 44. They rank fourth in offense (120.4 ppg, 114.8 offensive rating) and second in defense (102.5 rating), boasting a +12.4 net rating. Key contributors include TJ Shannon Jr., Jonathan Kuminga and Rudy Gobert, despite injuries to Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Edwards.
The Lakers squandered a 25‑point lead to fall 112–95 to the Warriors in their NBA Cup opener, prompting three‑time champion James Worthy to highlight a major issue for Luka Doncic’s squad. Doncic erupted for 37 points in the first quarter, but the team missed 15 straight threes and went 11‑of‑39 from deep, while the bench contributed just seven points versus Golden State’s 50. turnovers plagued the Lakers, with Austin Reaves handing off eight giveaways. Worthy warned the lack of lead‑protecting discipline and poor bench play could haunt the Lakers early in the season. Doncic remains optimistic, but the supporting cast must step up as the Lakers head into a matchup with a Kawhi‑less Toronto Raptors.