The Phoenix Suns clinched their home‑opener, beating a depleted Golden State Warriors squad despite defensive miscues and a rebounding deficit. Devin Booker led with 43 points on 17‑of‑25 shooting, while the Suns hit 37.8% from three and 58.1% overall. However, they allowed 122 points, were out‑rebounded 19‑9, and surrendered 26 second‑chance points, highlighting early-season concerns. The win eases pressure ahead of back‑to‑back games against Oklahoma City and Denver, giving the revamped roster a chance to coalesce before the 20‑game mark.
Bad time to be a Dub fan right now, as heartbreak abounds. On a night when most of the top-billed stars of the team were sidelined for injury management, the setbacks mounted. Gui Santos filled in for Draymond Green on the Golden State Warriors’ second game of a back-to-back. But that went sideways when he […]
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On October 27, the NBA will feature several interesting matchups, including a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers. Luka Dončić’s recent form could make this matchup one to watch. The Lakers guard has been playing well, scoring 28 points against the Warriors and 23 against the Clippers. However, he has […]
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Not to get all early-season-overreaction mode on everyone, but this already feels like red-alert time for the Golden State Warriors.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised his team’s effort despite a 131-122 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, while stressing that execution and decision-making must improve as the short-handed team continues to develop. “Whoever’s out there, I expect the effort and the spirit and the energy that I saw tonight,” Kerr said. […]
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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has admitted that his criticism of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic may have gone too far following their heated matchup in the NBA season opener. Lendeborg was assigned to defend Doncic, and the two players exchanged words throughout the game. Despite facing one of the league’s biggest stars […]
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The Golden State Warriors have started the NBA season with back-to-back losses, and Seth Curry has raised concerns about the team’s lack of depth, particularly at center. Golden State’s injury problems became evident in its second game against the Memphis Grizzlies, when two-way player Graham Ike was named the team’s starting center. Seth Curry, the […]
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The Lakers opened their 2026-27 season on Wednesday against the Warriors, and while Luka Doncic and the rest of the roster grabbed most of the headlines, there was a new face on the sideline who had Los Angeles talking before tip-off. That face belongs to Nikki Kay, a veteran sports journalist who is now covering […]
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Devin Booker scored 43 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 131-122 victory over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at Mortgage Matchup Center. Booker shot 17 of 25 from the field and added seven rebounds and seven assists as Phoenix won its home opener for the fifth consecutive season. The Suns […]
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The Warriors fall 131-122 to the Suns in their third straight loss, but rookie Yaxel Ländeborg steals the spotlight with 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists on 64% true‑shooting in just his third NBA game, earning an A grade. Undrafted rookie Graham Ike posts a double‑double (12 points, 10 boards) and receives an A‑, while bench scorer Brandon Williams drops 20 points for a B rating. With Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Podziemski and Horford out, the article grades each player's performance against expectations, noting strong contributions from Will Richard (B) and a subpar showing from Gui Santos (C).
The Warriors endured a grueling road trip, playing their second back‑to‑back game with a roster missing Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, Kristaps Porziņģis, Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford. Despite the talent gap, a rookie‑heavy line‑up (Yaxel Lendeborg, Graham Ike, Will Richard, Gui Santos and Brandon Williams) kept the game close, trailing only 131‑122 in a high‑scoring loss to the Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 36 points, while Lendeborg contributed 13 and De’Anthony Melton delivered the Warriors’ best stretch. The contest featured a late‑game three from Collin Gillespie that sealed the win.
The Warriors had some good performances from their players, but not having Stephen Curry and Draymond Green doomed them in their matchup against the Suns.
Yaxel Lendeborg proved his summer league shooting was no fluke in a career-best performance during the Golden State Warriors' loss to the Phoenix Suns.
The Warriors have fallen to 0-3 after another poor ending to their regular season matchup, this time falling to the Suns.
Devin Booker erupts for 43 points on 17‑of‑25 shooting as the Phoenix Suns defeat a shorthanded Golden State Warriors 131‑122 in their home opener on Oct. 24, 2026. The Suns shoot 58.1% and out‑run the Warriors 27‑7 in transition, while Golden State is without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and others. Booker's line includes 7 rebounds, 7 assists and a block in 36 minutes. Miles Bridges adds 16 points, Dillon Brooks 15, and Collin Gillespie leads with 11 points and 9 assists. For Golden State, De’Anthony Melton tops with 25 points and Yaxel Lendeborg scores 23. The win gives Phoenix early momentum heading into the season.
Devin Booker erupts for 43 points as the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 131-122 in their home opener on Oct. 25, 2026. After a sluggish first half, the Suns rallied in the second half, overcoming early defensive lapses and a cold three‑point shooting stretch. With the Warriors missing Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, Phoenix’s comeback highlighted their ability to flip momentum, though the article warns that relying on late surges won’t sustain them against full‑strength opponents. Role players like Luke Kennard and Jordan Goodwin will be crucial for consistent success.
Paolo Banchero's ankle injury opens the door wider for the Golden State Warriors to explore a trade with the Orlando Magic before February's deadline.
Let’s open the season at home on a much different note than that first game. If you don’t have the SB Nation app, it comes in real handy for Game Threads. Just sayin’! You’ll see our team commenting more during the game now. Why? Because we have the app!
The Warriors head to Phoenix on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, for a 7:30 PM ET showdown with the Suns. The game airs on NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area and streams live on Fubo (free trial available). Golden State, fresh off a 127‑105 loss to the Lakers, leans on Stephen Curry’s shooting, while Phoenix looks to rebound from a 124‑83 season‑opening defeat, with Devin Booker leading the offense. Both Pacific Division rivals aim to snap early‑season slumps and claim early conference momentum.
Ask the NBA’s biggest superstars which skill they would steal from a peer, and the answer keeps coming back to Stephen Curry. In a league video released Oct. 24 as part of its American Express NBA Tip-Off content, 19 players said they would take Curry’s shooting, the most votes for any skill named. The record […]
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Hayes scores 13 critical points in the second half as Golden State evens the WNBA Finals and heads home to San Francisco.
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The Phoenix Suns (0‑1) head into a showdown with a severely depleted Golden State Warriors (0‑2) on Saturday night in Phoenix. After a historic opening‑night loss in Portland, Devin Booker calls it a “wake‑up call” and the Suns want a response. The Warriors are without Stephen Curry (right‑knee management), Al Horford, Brandin Podziemski and several others, with Draymond Green listed doubtful. Phoenix also deals with absences, including Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro. Key to a Suns win: improve the three‑point shot, generate early rim touches and move the ball better to avoid the contested mid‑range game that cost them in Portland. The game starts at 7 p.m. AZ time and streams on Suns+.
The Golden State Warriors face the Phoenix Suns Saturday night at 7:00 PM PT in Phoenix, with the game streaming on NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area. Both teams enter the matchup missing key backcourt pieces: Steph Curry and Brandin Podziemski sit out for Golden State, while the Warriors try to spark backup Brandon Williams. The Suns will rely on Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Miles Bridges. The article notes the Warriors’ recent 111‑108 loss to Memphis after a blown 12‑point lead and highlights what to watch – Williams’ expanded role and the Warriors’ need for backcourt scoring. Projected starters are listed for both squads.
Updated Warriors injury report paints a bleak picture for tonight's battle against the Suns.
The Golden State Warriors have reportedly put Kristaps Porzingis on the trade block despite his ongoing battle with POTS, and have reached out to the Milwaukee Bucks about a swap for Myles Turner. The Bucks, who are not believed to be interested in Porzingis, could demand draft assets to offset Turner’s $26.6 million cap hit compared with Porzingis’ $20 million salary. Turner, a veteran leader in Milwaukee’s post‑Giannis rebuild, posted 11 points, five rebounds and three assists in the Bucks’ 112‑105 opening‑night loss to the Washington Wizards, where Anthony Davis exploded for 34 points. The deal faces luxury‑tax constraints and roster timing concerns for both clubs.