The Los Angeles Lakers dominate the Warriors 127-105 in their season opener on Oct. 21, 2026, shooting 58.2% and forcing 16 turnovers. Luka Dončić leads with 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Walker Kessler scores a perfect 26 points on 10 dunks—most by a Laker since Shaq in 2003 and the first 100% field‑goal shooter on 12+ attempts since Wilt Chamberlain. Austin Reaves adds 23 points, and the bench contributes 18 points. Los Angeles builds a 35‑point lead and outpaces Golden State 102-68 by the third quarter, setting up a next matchup against the Clippers on Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted Walker Kessler to play with relentless energy. In his first regular season game wearing a Lakers jersey, Kessler already displayed that mentality during the team’s season opener against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers star had already recorded 10 dunks by the end of the third quarter. […]
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Kristaps Porzingis trade talks make the Golden State Warriors' decision to move on from Quinten Post during the offseason look even worse.
The NBA season has only just begun, yet players are already making headlines for heated exchanges on the court. That was also the case in today’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game, as Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg found themselves in a tense confrontation. During the second quarter, Doncic and Lendeborg were spotted […]
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Luka Doncic is claiming the leadership mantle now for the Los Angeles Lakers. That now means getting on the bad side of rivals like the Golden State Warriors too. Doncic did just that right in front of GSW newcomer Yaxel Lendeborg. Doncic pulled off the wild sequence to end the first half. He heaved the […]
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It didn't take long for Luka Dončić and Yaxel Lendeborg to turn the 2026-27 season chippy.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly exploring trade options for Kristaps Porzingis, with the veteran center’s NBA future increasingly uncertain. Porzingis remains away from the team indefinitely while dealing with an ongoing health issue that has led him to consider stepping away from basketball permanently, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Warriors addressed the situation […]
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The 2026-27 NBA season is finally here, and the Los Angeles Lakers will open the year at home against the Golden State Warriors. The regular season began on Tuesday, while the Lakers opener is on Wednesday. It was the first time in nine years that the Lakers were not featured on the NBA’s official opening […]
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The Warriors have contacted the Bucks about a potential trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, according to Sam Amick and Nick Friedell of The Athletic. Milwaukee is among the teams Golden State has approached as it explores options for the veteran center, whose recurring health problems have left his playing future uncertain. The Bucks, however, aren’t believed […]
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The Warriors and Lakers headline the second night of action in the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
The Lakers host the Warriors on Oct. 21, 2026 at 10 PM ET, marking the kickoff of the Luka Dončić era in Hollywood. The game airs on ESPN (and ESPN Deportes) and streams live on Fubo (free trial available). After a 53‑win season, Los Angeles bolsters its roster with Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Kevon Looney, Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle. Golden State adds rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and veteran Georges Niang while re‑signing Draymond Green, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II and Kristaps Porziņģis. Expect a clash of Dončić’s playmaking against Curry’s veteran leadership, with the Lakers’ perimeter defense a potential weakness.
The Golden State Warriors may sacrifice their free agency flexibility next year in order to trade Kristaps Porzingis for Myles Turner.
The Warriors are probing trade options for Kristaps Porzingis, and the Milwaukee Bucks are among the teams contacted, according to The Athletic. Golden State may target Myles Turner, whose $26.58 M cap hit next season is higher than Porzingis’ $20 M salary, meaning the Warriors would need to add another player or assets to meet salary‑matching rules. However, insiders say the Bucks lack interest in Porzingis, especially given his lingering health concerns—he recently notified GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. of ongoing POTS issues and is on an indefinite leave. The Warriors could sweeten a deal with draft picks, but most clubs remain hesitant to move early in the season.
The Warriors open the 2026-27 season at the Lakers missing several key pieces. Brandin Podziemski (low‑back soreness) and Charles Bassey (patellar tendinopathy) are out, as are Kristaps Porziņģis (off‑team/possible trade), Jimmy Butler III (ACL surgery) and Moses Moody (knee surgery). Steph Curry is listed as probable despite ankle soreness. For L.A., Collin Sexton, Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero sit out, while Walker Kessler is cleared, giving the Lakers a clear paint advantage. Game tips off 7 p.m. PT on ESPN.
Warriors coach gives brutal reality on how far his team will go to build around Steph.
The Los Angeles Lakers made a statement Wednesday night to open the 2026-27 NBA regular season, throttling the Golden State Warriors 127-105.
The Golden State Warriors open their 2026‑27 NBA season on October 21 at the Lakers without Jimmy Butler, who tore his right‑knee ACL in January 2026 and won’t return until February 2027. The team also misses Moses Moody, sidelined after a torn patellar tendon in March 2026, with a projected comeback in December 2026‑January 2027. Coach Steve Kerr’s squad faces a tough three‑game stretch—Lakers, Memphis, then Phoenix—while navigating significant perimeter depth losses early in the campaign.
Klay Thompson, a cornerstone of the Golden State Warriors' four‑title dynasty (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), will not suit up for the Warriors in 2026‑27. After leaving the Bay Area in free agency in summer 2024, he briefly joined the Dallas Mavericks before a buyout led him to sign a two‑year, $11.5 million deal with the Miami Heat in August. The contract pays roughly $5.6 million for the 2026‑27 season, includes a player option for year two and a 15% trade kicker. Thompson now provides Erik Spoelstra with a veteran sharpshooter alongside new teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, while staying budget‑friendly for Miami.
The Warriors are exploring trades involving Kristaps Porzingis as uncertainty surrounding his health leaves Golden State searching for answers at center.
Warriors are "bracing" for Kristaps Porzingis scenarios as multiple pathways emerge.
The Warriors kick off the 2026‑27 season with a nationally‑televised opener against the Lakers on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 PM PT on ESPN at Crypto.com Arena. Steph Curry is listed as probable after a minor ankle tweak, but rookie guard Brandin Podziemski misses the game with a back injury, opening the door for 2025 first‑round pick Yaxel Lendeborg, whoaveraged 15.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4 assists in the preseason. The article notes the Warriors’ 128‑118 preseason win over Portland and provides projected lineups for both teams, highlighting Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for L.A.
LeBron James ended up with the Philadelphia 76ers, but there were times this offseason Stephen Curry thought the King was joining him on the Golden State Warriors.
The Los Angeles Lakers ruled out guard Collin Sexton for their season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. The post Lakers Make Ruling on Collin Sexton Amid Leg Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Forward Yaxel Lendeborg has been nothing short of impressive since the Golden State Warriors selected him with the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft back in June. From guiding his Summer League squad to a championship in Las Vegas and showcasing the size, length, and strength the Warriors coveted, to the glowing reviews from […]
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The way that the Golden State Warriors structured Kristaps Porzingis' extension makes a trade possible.