Cameron Boozer balled out in his second NBA game as he willed the Memphis Grizzlies to a comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Boozer started the rookie campaign of his budding career with the Grizzlies. Following an incredible collegiate career at Duke, Boozer embraces the professional level as he follows in […]
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An idea for the Golden State Warriors to reunite with Quinten Post in a trade would echo the Gary Payton II saga from four years ago.
The Warriors can look for a Kristaps Porzingis trade. Finding one that actually helps them is the harder part. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Golden State faces several obstacles, from Porzingis’ uncertain playing future to salary restrictions and a reluctance to surrender other valuable pieces. Porzingis is considering his future in basketball amid recurring […]
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Among all the ‘welcome to the NBA’ storylines we could’ve predicted, Yaxel Lendeborg’s turned into a thrilling storyline. He took the toughest assignment for an NBA debut, got torched in the mind games, and earned the respect of his veterans and coach. But a little more needs to be done before he has a rematch […]
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Eddie A. Johnson has called out Draymond Green before. But this time the issue stemmed when the Golden State Warriors veteran defended his rookie teammate’s action against Luka Doncic. That defense has led to a war of words that has jumped from one social media platform to another. The Los Angeles Lakers were clinical in […]
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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly avoided a major blow during their season opener against the Golden State Warriors when Jake LaRavia was forced to leave the game early due to an ankle injury. He was ruled out for the team’s game against the LA Clippers on Friday, but head coach JJ Redick […]
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Brett Siegel explains the Warriors' trade dilemma over Kristaps Porzingis, who is battling POTS and has a $20 million cap hit for the next two seasons. With salary‑cap constraints and key players ineligible to move until Dec. 15, the Warriors struggle to match a higher‑salary return, even after probing the Bucks for Myles Turner. Siegel also notes the Grizzlies' $28.9 million traded‑player exception as a potential outlet later. The article adds updates on Karl‑Anthony Towns' extension talks with the Knicks, Anthony Black's RFA market value, and Dalton Knecht’s waiver and two‑way deal with New York.
The Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) host the Golden State Warriors (0-1) at the Chase Center on Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 PM ET. Memphis rides a 123‑103 season‑opener win over Utah, highlighted by Ty Jerome’s 45‑point outburst, while Golden State looks to bounce back from a 127‑105 loss to the Lakers, with Stephen Curry leading at 23 points. The game airs on NBC Sports Bay Area and streams live on Fubo (free trial available).
The Golden State Warriors should forget Myles Turner and turn their attention towards a trade for Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr.
The Warriors’ home openers have turned into party‑crashers for Golden State. After a 127‑105 loss in LA, the team heads to Chase Center on Oct. 23, 2026, to face the Memphis Grizzlies—a matchup that echoes past opening‑night defeats. In the Curry era (2009‑2021), the Warriors are just 8‑9 in their first home game, with notable losses to the Rockets, Clippers, Grizzlies, Spurs, and a wild 141‑122 loss to the Clippers in 2019. Highlights include Steph Curry’s debut (14‑point night), Klay Thompson’s 38‑point record in 2013, and Curry’s 45‑point burst in 2021. The article recaps each opener, showing a pattern of opponents stealing the spotlight.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said "greatness fatigue" will prevent Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić from winning an NBA MVP.
A Bleacher Report proposal suggests the Golden State Warriors trade Draymond Green, Kristaps Porziņģis and a 2027 top‑4 protected first‑round pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for Zion Williamson. The Warriors would gain a dominant interior force to pair with Stephen Curry, despite Williamson’s injury history, while the Pelicans would offload Porziņģis’s $20 M salary, gain cap flexibility and move on from Williamson’s missed games. The article notes the Pelicans’ lackluster playoff record since drafting Zion and the Warriors’ need for a splash to boost their 2026‑27 playoff prospects.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 12 points in the Golden State Warriors’ 127-105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on October 21, but his NBA debut drew attention for his heated exchange with Luka Doncic. The No. 11 pick received a technical foul in the second quarter after going back and forth with the Lakers star, who […]
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The Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies for their home opener on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:00 PM PT, airing on NBC Sports Bay Area. After a 127‑105 loss to the Lakers, Golden State hopes rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg (12 points, 3 rebounds in his debut) can spark a bounce‑back, especially against Grizzlies rookie big man Cam Boozer. Projected lineups feature Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Podziemski for the Warriors, and Jerami Grant, Zach Edey and Boozer for Memphis. The game will be at Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Golden State Warriors opened up the 2026-27 NBA season with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. But the bigger story that came out of the game was Yaxel Lendeborg talking trash to Luka Doncic and receiving a technical foul in the process. Following the game, Draymond Green came to his […]
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Draymond Green is defending Yaxel Lendeborg after the Golden State Warriors rookie received a technical foul late in the second quarter for trash-talking Luka Dončić during the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-105 win on Wednesday night.
The Warriors host the Grizzlies for their home opener, but both teams grapple with key injuries. Golden State lists center Charles Bassey (right patellar tendinopathy) out, while veteran bigs Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody remain sidelined after ACL and tendon surgeries, respectively, and Kristaps Porziņģis is not with the team. Rookie guard Brandin Podziemski is a probable, expected to debut after back soreness, offering needed playmaking beyond Steph Curry. Memphis faces its own setbacks: Cedric Coward (left wrist sprain) is doubtful and Isaiah Stewart (left ankle sprain) is questionable, potentially limiting their front‑court depth. The game tips off at 7 p.m. PT at Chase Center, with both squads hoping to secure a season‑opening win despite the roster holes.
The Suns face a mixed injury outlook ahead of Saturday’s game vs. the Warriors. Forward Oso Ighodaro is out with an oblique strain, leaving coach Jordan Ott to rely more on rookie Khaman Maluach and newcomer Drew Timme in the frontcourt. Meanwhile, guard Luke Kennard returns to practice after a knee issue and is trending positively, offering a potential boost to Phoenix’s perimeter shooting and spacing. The twin updates will test the Suns’ depth and roster construction early in the season.
Golden State Warriors big man Kristaps Porziņģis was "detached" and "uninterested" at Jimmy Butler's player-led camp in San Diego in late September, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN.
The Golden State Warriors need to optimize their rotation over the course of this season, which means Will Richard's role isn't yet set in stone.
The biggest problem that the Golden State Warriors have faced through the years has been availability. On paper, this team looks like one that can compete in the Western Conference near the end of Stephen Curry’s career. In reality, it’s been a flawed roster because of injuries and prolonged absences, with none standing out more […]
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Yaxel Lendeborg's spat with Luka Doncic was entertaining, but it only obscure's the problems the Golden State Warriors have for so long.
An anonymous NBA executive believes Golden State Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg gave Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić some added motivation during their season opener this week.
Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers are riding high off their 127-105 win over the Golden State Warriors. Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg exchanged verbal blows with Dončić all night, but it didn’t stop the 27-year-old superstar from dropping 28 points. Lendeborg is known for not having a filter, and he expressed his frustration […]
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Warriors backup center Al Horford spoke to Fadeaway World with the latest on his health, Kristaps Porzingis' absence and Yaxel Lendeborg's potential.