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.
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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.
The Phoenix Suns (0-1) could remain without guard Luke Kennard for Saturday night’s home opener against the Golden State Warriors (0-2) as they attempt to bounce back from a disappointing start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Phoenix listed Kennard as questionable with left knee tendinopathy on its latest injury report Saturday afternoon. The veteran guard […]
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During the Warriors’ home opener on Oct. 24, 2026, a camera caught a handsy couple in the Chase Center just before the footage cut away. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors squandered a 12‑point lead, losing 111‑108 to the Memphis Grizzlies after a 17‑0 run in the final 3:47 minutes. Stephen Curry and rookie Brandin Podziemski missed key corner threes, and Memphis rookie Cam Boozer sealed the win. Coach Steve Kerr described the collapse as “an avalanche,” noting that a few missed shots cost the game.
The Golden State Warriors opened the 2026‑27 season with a 101‑89 preseason win over the Lakers, but the blog warns a looming 0‑3 start could signal a deeper decline. Citing five past 0‑3 starts, only the 2007‑08 squad recovered to a winning record, and the author argues the current roster—five players over 30 and missing key pieces like Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler—faces a “doom loop” without major moves. With back‑to‑back games in Phoenix and a tough road stretch ahead, a 0‑6 start appears likely, making the team’s future outlook grim despite occasional hope from randomness.
Golden State beat Atlanta 67-62 in Game 4 at State Farm Arena to tie the WNBA Finals 2-2. The Dream had 18 turnovers, 14 before halftime.
The Phoenix Suns must overhaul effort and execution before facing the Golden State Warriors, says analyst Dillon Brooks. After a disastrous season opener in Portland—falling behind 21-0 and shooting just 15‑of‑36 from the Suns’ core trio (Booker, Brooks, Green)—the team’s frontcourt depth is tested with Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro out. Coach expects bench players Khaman Maluach and Drew Timme to step up and for the rotation to improve communication, energy, and togetherness. The upcoming home opener against the Warriors is a chance for Phoenix to prove those lessons stick and avoid early deficits that let Golden State dictate the pace.
Warriors The Warriors may want to trade Kristaps Porzingis, but getting another team to send back someone who can help? Well, that’s where things get complicated. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, Golden State might have to absorb an unwanted contract, attach a first-round pick or potentially do both to move Porzingis. His uncertain […]
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The Warriors’ late 12-point lead vanished amid missed chances and bad breaks against the Grizzlies, overshadowing Lendeborg’s first double-double.
Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg doubles down on his critique of Lakers star Luka Doncic, saying “he’s not Michael Jordan” during a locker‑room interview before Golden State’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Lendeborg admits his earlier trash talk—spurred by a 127‑105 season‑opening loss to the Lakers—may have gone too far, but he refuses to back down. The feud adds spice to the upcoming Warriors‑Lakers rematch next week. Meanwhile, the Warriors sit 0‑2 heading into Saturday’s 7 p.m. PT contest with the Suns, seeking their first win of the 2026‑27 season.
The Warriors led by 12 with less than four minutes left. They had Stephen Curry on the floor and their first win within reach. Then, as Curry put it, “pretty much everything went wrong.” Golden State missed its final nine shots and surrendered a 17-0 run in Friday’s 111-108 home loss to the Grizzlies. The […]
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