Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski will miss the team’s season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers due to back soreness. The 23-year-old was initially listed as questionable after missing the Warriors’ final three days of practice because of the injury. However, he has now been ruled out for the opening game. Podziemski’s absence comes […]
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is known for sharing his opinion and never holding back, but his latest take could reverberate in his team’s opening game against the Lakers. On the latest edition of The Draymond Green Show, Green was joined by NBA on Prime host Taylor Rooks. Rooks and Green discussed who they […]
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The Golden State Warriors will be facing the Los Angeles Lakers to open their season, and the main question surrounding the team is: Will Stephen Curry play? During an open practice, Curry suffered a non-contact injury, and though he wanted to give the fans a sign that he was okay, he ended up walking back […]
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Steve Gillis, the recently-discovered doppelgänger of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, was able to cash in on his new sort-of-fame by scoring snacks during the team's recent preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas.
The Golden State Warriors must avoid giving Yaxel Lendeborg the assignment on Luka Doncic during his debut against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
The Lakers kick off their 2026‑27 season at Crypto.com Arena against the Golden State Warriors, featuring a repeat Luka Dončić‑Steph Curry showdown. Digginbasketball previews the matchup with data‑driven insights, noting both teams are fresh after four days' rest and the Lakers rank 13th in point differential (+2.4) versus the Warriors' 20th (-1.0). Projected lineups highlight Dončić, Reaves, Thybulle, Williams and Kessler for L.A., and Curry, Melton, Santos, Lendeborg and Green for GSW, while injuries sideline key players. The blog promises detailed breakdowns, trend analysis and a season‑long narrative for fans.
Walker Kessler is preparing to make his regular-season debut with the Los Angeles Lakers after a lengthy absence from NBA action, embracing the opportunity to play for one of the league’s most storied franchises. Speaking to reporters Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Golden State Warriors, the new Lakers center acknowledged that nerves […]
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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes his team has the potential to become a strong defensive unit entering the 2026-27 NBA season, but identified transition defense and defensive rebounding as areas that need improvement. Speaking to reporters Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Golden State Warriors, Redick said the Lakers had […]
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The Dallas Mavericks appear close to signing Walter Clayton Jr. in a valuable move the Golden State Warriors should be making.
Draymond Green has piled even more pressure on Yaxel Lendeborg ahead of his NBA debut for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
The Rockets host the Mavericks in their season opener, a matchup that could break Houston’s 0‑8 streak in opening games dating back to 2017. Both teams are integrating new pieces: Dallas flaunts three recent No. 1 picks—including rookie Zaccharie Risacher—and veteran depth with P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, while Houston adds Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic after a quiet offseason. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. CT on Space City Home Network, with the Rockets listed as -8.5 favorites and hoping to snap a nine‑year opening‑night drought before heading to San Antonio for a back‑to‑back.
Steve Kerr isn’t the only one not used to ‘Other Steve.’ What began as a routine halftime concession run at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas turned into a viral sensation when a fan at the preseason basketball game bought $46 worth of snacks for ‘Steve Kerr.’ The only catch? The Golden State Warriors head coach […]
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The Lakers open the 2026‑27 season at home against the Warriors on Oct. 21, 7 p.m. PT on ESPN. Los Angeles, which has only two opening‑night wins in the past decade, hopes Luka Dončić can finally break the trend that persisted during LeBron’s era. The Warriors will field Stephen Curry (despite an ankle issue) and Draymond Green, but miss Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Kristaps Porziņģis. The Lakers also deal with injuries to Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero and a questionable Colin Sexton. Key matchups include Dončić vs. Curry and the battle for rebounds between Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler.
Brandin Podziemski's injury absence opens the door for Will Richard to return to the Golden State Warriors rotation on Wednesday night.
Updated injury report revealed for Lakers vs. Warriors opening night battle.
Guard Brandon Williams makes the Warriors' 15‑man roster and earns a partial guarantee on his $2.6 million contract. About $1.4 million is now secured, even if he later drops off the squad. The 2021‑22 Portland Trail Blazers draftee, a former G‑League standout, posted career highs last season with Dallas—13.0 points and 3.9 assists over 66 games. Warriors coach expects Williams to power the second unit as a dynamic on‑ball creator, despite questions about his outside shooting.
Warriors forward Draymond Green crowns rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, as "the next face of the franchise" on his new show, even predicting a Rookie‑of‑the‑Year award. Amid low expectations and Kristaps Porzingis’ indefinite absence, Lendeborg has sparked excitement across the organization—Steph Curry, Steve Kerr and teammates all praise his Summer League and preseason play. The rookie makes his NBA debut tomorrow as Golden State opens the season against the Lakers.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are set to open the 2026-27 regular season on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors, and one of the biggest questions surrounding the team in the final days of training camp was the injury status of Collin Sexton. Collin Sexton was sidelined for the entirety of preseason […]
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The Golden State Warriors are scheduled to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday for the 2026-27 season opener. However, it appears the club will have to play that game without Brandin Podziemski, as he’s officially been ruled out with an injury. It’s said that the 23-year-old guard is dealing with bilateral low back […]
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Three Los Angeles Lakers are on the injury report ahead of their season opener against the Golden State Warriors. The post Three Lakers on Injury Report Ahead of Season Opener vs. Warriors appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Guard Brandin Podziemski will miss the Warriors’ season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 21 due to lower‑back soreness, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reports. The rookie, who appeared in all 82 games last season, is a key piece of Golden State’s depth, leaving veteran De’Anthony Melton and new signing Brandon Williams to fill the void. Steph Curry remains listed as probable as the Warriors face a tough Pacific Division test against Luka Doncic’s squad.
Draymond Green’s new role, Yaxel Lendeborg’s readiness and lingering weaknesses headline the Golden State Warriors’ preseason takeaways ahead of opening night.
LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers take the court on Wednesday night for their 2026-27 NBA season opener against the Golden State Warriors, it will be Walker Kessler’s first career game in a Lakers uniform. The sixth-year big man played in the team’s final two preseason games, but now it’s for real. The […]
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The Golden State Warriors were talking about winning a championship last season, but would probably be happy with a first-round playoff exit this season.
Ahead of the Warriors’ 2026‑27 opener vs. the Lakers, Draymond Green tells CNBC he’d love to retire as a Golden State player, but acknowledges his future isn’t as secure as Stephen Curry’s. Both veterans signed extensions through the season, yet Green admits his tenure could end if paths diverge. Curry’s opening‑night status remains uncertain after a preseason injury. The projected lineup features Curry, Green at power forward, and new frontcourt pieces, with Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porziņģis listed as health‑dependent. The team hopes to rebound from last year’s slump.