Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski experienced an injury scare during his season debut against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night but returned to finish the game. Podziemski, who missed Golden State’s season opener with back soreness, took a hard fall less than four minutes into the contest after being struck in the face by […]
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The Golden State Warriors face a severe lineup shortage as guard Brandin Podziemski is ruled out for tomorrow's game against the Phoenix Suns, joining an already absent Stephen Curry. Podziemski missed the season opener with a lower‑back strain and sits out again as a precaution, despite his 18‑point performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. The back‑to‑back loss of both stars leaves the Warriors' chances of securing their first win of the season in serious doubt.
Ty Jerome scored 28 points and rookie Cameron Boozer delivered the go-ahead jumper with 20 seconds remaining as the Memphis Grizzlies erased a 12-point deficit in the final 3:47 to beat the Golden State Warriors 111-108 on Friday night at Chase Center. Memphis trailed 106-94 after De’Anthony Melton’s three-pointer with 3:47 left, but the Warriors […]
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Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry vent their frustrations after the Warriors lose 12-point lead late in the fourth quarter against the Grizzlies tonight.
The Warriors fall 111-108 to the Memphis Grizzlies after surrendering a 12‑point edge and a 17‑0 run in the final minutes of their home opener on Oct. 23, 2026. Stephen Curry scores 24 points but the collapse prompts a harsh grading roundup: rookie Yaxel Lendeborg earns a B+ for 18 points, 13 rebounds and solid defense; Draymond Green drops to D+ with five turnovers and a crucial moving‑screen foul; undrafted rookie Graham Ike shines in 12 minutes, scoring 10 and showing promise as a future starter. The article dissects each player's performance against the backdrop of a disappointing loss.
The Lakers’ defense bursts onto the scene, forcing 26 turnovers vs. the Clippers and 16 against the Warriors, turning those miscues into 33 easy points while shooting 61% through three quarters. Star performances drive the win: Austin Reaves drops 28 points with nine assists (A‑), Walker Kessler adds 22 points, eight rebounds and six blocks (A), Ziaire Williams tallies 14 points and a defensive surge (A‑), and Matisse Thybulle posts a solid B+. Luka Dončić struggles with 23 points and 11 turnovers (C+), while Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili earn B+ and a modest showing respectively. If the Lakers can keep this chaotic, turnover‑rich style, they could be a fun, high‑scoring team this season.
The Warriors fell to a heartbreaking loss and face a back-to-back night in Phoenix, but 38‑year‑old Stephen Curry says he will "probably" sit out tomorrow. Curry’s tentative status, announced via a tweet from Anthony Slater, reflects the team’s plan to ease him into the season and preserve his minutes. With Golden State already 0‑2 and likely heading 0‑3, the decision highlights concerns about the Warriors’ early playoff hopes.
The Golden State Warriors blew a big lead in the fourth quarter before losing to the Memphis Grizzlies in a heartbreaker.
Mavericks The Mavericks got their bounce-back win. Now they’ll wait to find out what it cost them. Cooper Flagg left Friday’s 121-105 road victory over the Pacers after landing on his left shoulder following a hard foul from Aaron Nesmith near halftime. Flagg shot his free throws before heading to the locker room and was […]
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Early season woes just deepened for the Golden State Warriors after a shocking collapse against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
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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