Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg delivers a career‑high 37 points in a 124‑112 win over the Clippers, shooting 13‑of‑19 and adding six assists. The performance marks the most points by a Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry’s 42 in 2010 and pushes Lendeborg to a 22.3‑point average — the third player in franchise history, after Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry, to average 20+ points in his first seven games. He did it without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, following a modest six‑point effort against the Lakers. The Warriors improve to 4‑3 and aim to keep momentum against the Suns.
Luka Dončić ignites the Los Angeles Lakers in a 131‑125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 1, 2026. The Slovenian star drops 40 points, including four first‑quarter threes and a record‑setting line of 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 three‑pointers and 5 steals in a half—the first such stat combo since the play‑by‑play era began. He also tallies four steals and four threes in the opening period, sparking a 10‑0 run that gives LA a 36‑23 lead. The Lakers force 15 turnovers and score 37 bench points, while Toronto fights back to narrow the gap late. Despite a foul trouble, Dončić finishes with 35 points, leading the Lakers to their bounce‑back victory after a loss to Golden State.
Yaxel Lendeborg continues to leave Golden State Warriors fans in awe after another extraordinary performance to lead his team to a fourth-straight win.
The Golden State Valkyries, champions in just their second season, stole the spotlight at the Warriors‑Clippers game on Nov. 2, 2026. After clinching their first WNBA title by beating the Atlanta Dream 3‑2 in Game 7, Finals MVP Gabby Williams and teammates Veronica Burton, Kiah Stokes, Tiffany Hayes and Kayla Thornton paraded the trophy at Chase Center to cheers from Warriors and Clippers fans. Owner Joe Lacob, who also owns the Warriors, celebrated the early success, while coach Natalie Nakase and GM Ohemaa Nyanin received praise from Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry and Gary Payton II.
With Stephen Curry and Draymond Green sidelined, the Warriors beat the Clippers 124-112 as rookie Yaxel Lendeborg erupts for a career‑high 32 points, shooting 11‑of‑13 and hitting a decisive three‑pointer. Lendeborg outscored top draft pick Keaton Wagler (37 points in 19 minutes) and announced himself as a Rookie of the Year contender, showcasing that older rookies can still dominate after a championship run at Michigan.
Yaxel Lendeborg erupted for 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the LA Clippers 124-112 on Nov. 1, lifting the team to a 4-3 start and their first winning record since March 8 of last season. The rookie, the 11th overall pick, turned a slow start into a second‑quarter surge, going 6‑for‑8 from three early and finishing 13‑for‑19 overall with 4 rebounds and 6 assists. He limited turnovers to two despite a stealing Kris Dunn. teammate De’Anthony Melton added 21 points and a +20 plus/minus, while Brandin Podziemski contributed 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The win sets up a home game against the Phoenix Suns the next night.
Coach JJ Redick explains Lakers guard Austin Reaves' recent turnover woes ahead of the Raptors game. Reaves logged eight turnovers in back‑to‑back losses, including a 112‑95 defeat to Golden State, prompting him to call himself "terrible." Redick cites Reaves facing multiple help defenders and misreading second‑body situations in pick‑and‑rolls, compounded by the Lakers' influx of nine new rotation players. The coach urges faster reads and better chemistry with teammates like Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton. Despite a steadier first half against the Raptors, Reaves must cut his turnover rate, now 4.8 per game, to keep the revamped Lakers competitive.
Luka Doncian dazzles the Lakers with a 24‑point, eight‑rebound, four‑assist first half against the Toronto Raptors, shooting 7‑of‑12 overall and a sizzling 6‑of‑7 from three to give Los Angeles a 66‑54 lead at halftime. Doncian now tops the league at 36.2 PPG, following recent explosions of 52, 41 and 37 points, though the Lakers have gone 1‑2 in those games. The piece highlights the need for additional scoring support beyond Doncian and Austin Reeves to sustain the team’s success.
Trade rumors connecting Lauri Markkanen and the Warriors seem to be generating traction again.
Anthony Edwards' injury gives former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga an early runway to showcase himself to potential free agency suitors.
Steve Kerr justifies why Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are not playing tonight against the Clippers.
Luka Dončić scored 37 points in the Lakers’ 2‑0 season loss to the Golden State Warriors, but the team struggled when opponents blitzed his pick‑and‑roll with two defenders. Dončić warned that the Lakers must convert the resulting 4‑on‑3 advantage into scores and improve chemistry with rookie center Walker Kessler. Fellow forward Jake LaRavia echoed the need to take open shots rather than gamble on low‑percentage attempts. Both players acknowledge that early-season growing pains are expected, and that fixing the blitz defense issue could unlock the Lakers’ offensive potential.
A knee concern for Gui Santos could erase the Golden State Warriors' biggest positive from Jimmy Butler's injury absence.
The Warriors host the Clippers at Chase Center on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET. Golden State rides a 3‑3 start, highlighted by Stephen Curry’s 44‑point outburst vs. Minnesota and 31 points against the Lakers in a 112‑95 win. The Clippers slump to 1‑4 after a 127‑101 loss to Minnesota, with Darius Garland averaging over 20 points despite injuries to Ingram and Beal. The game airs on NBC Sports Bay Area/ClipperVision and streams live on Fubo (free trial available).
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler, still rehabbing a torn ACL, sparks a viral roast of Luka Doncic after Stephen Curry’s ankle‑breaker in the Warriors’ 112-95 win over the Lakers on Friday. Butler posted an AI‑generated “The Last Dragon” video on Instagram where Curry plays Bruce Leroy, declaring “I am the Master” and mocking Doncic, who reacts with disbelief. The clip, which includes the actual play, racks up over 100,000 likes in hours. Curry poured 31 points, outshining Doncic’s 37, and helped Golden State snap a three‑game skid to reach .500. The Warriors now host the Clippers Sunday at 9:30 p.m. ET.
The Warriors host the Clippers Sunday night at 5:30 p.m. PT in San Francisco, streaming on NBC Sports Bay Area. After snapping a three‑game skid with a 112‑95 win over the Lakers, Golden State faces the Clippers without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, who are resting on the first night of a back‑to‑back. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, coming off a six‑point night, could see a breakout as the Warriors start De’Anthony Melton, Brandin Podziemski, Lendeborg, Gui Santos and Graham Ike. The Clippers line up Darius Garfeld, Kris Dunn, Rui Hachimura, Derrick Jones Jr. and Isaiah Jackson.
The ongoing Kristaps Porzingis drama shows no sign of ending anytime soon as the Golden State Warriors explore the trade market.
The Bright Side Of The Sun outlines a November wish list for the Phoenix Suns as they sit 1-4 after a loss to the Warriors. The author urges two starting‑lineup tweaks: inserting Collin Gillespie at point guard and moving Oso Ighodaro back into the rotation alongside Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Miles Bridges. A third wish pushes Jalen Green into a Sixth Man role to boost his trade value, while also scouting proven players for a February‑5 deadline trade that could clear $6 M in cap space. The piece also calls for coach Jordan Ot… to tighten rotation, improve defense and curb the Suns’ 120‑point‑plus games.
The Suns enter November with a 1-3 record and offensive woes, but a packed schedule offers a chance to turn things around. They host a seven‑game homestand from Nov 2‑15, facing the Warriors, Trail Blazers, Magic, Rockets, Spurs, Clippers, Hornets and Lakers, then embark on a five‑game road swing (Nuggets, Kings, Jazz, Pelicans, Rockets) that includes two NBA Cup matchups. Late‑month games pit Phoenix against rising stars Cooper Flagg and Darryn Peterson. With back‑to‑backs and limited travel, the Suns must find balance and depth to spark a win streak.
The Golden State Warriors publicly celebrated their WNBA sister team, the Golden State Valkyries, after the franchise clinched the title with a 68-63 Game 7 win over the Atlanta Dream. The Warriors posted multiple congratulatory messages on X and highlighted in‑person support, with Stephen Curry, his son Canon, Gary Payton II and Will Richard attending Valkyries games at Chase Center. Although Curry missed the final, his sister‑in‑law Sydel Curry‑Lee shared the victory on Instagram, underscoring the shared pride across Golden State’s basketball community.
The Lakers finally clear rookie forward Cameron Carr to debut Sunday against the Toronto Raptors after a preseason right‑oblique strain sidelined him for six games. Carr, the No. 24 pick the Lakers traded up for, posted 26 points in a Summer League overtime win and averaged 12.0 points in the preseason. His return comes as L.A. struggles off the bench, scoring just seven points in a 112‑95 loss to Golden State, and with Ziaire Williams listed as questionable. Fans are hopeful Carr’s scoring and playmaking will bolster a bench already reinforced by Collin Sexton, while coach JJ Redick monitors his minutes. The article details his college stats, injury timeline, and the team’s optimism ahead of his NBA debut.
The Golden State Warriors could use Kristaps Porzingis' contract to renew interest in Rui Hachimura after being a free agency target during the summer.
The Warriors host the Clippers without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green as both teams navigate major injuries.
Yaxel Lendeborg's brutal self-admission of his own performance is what will help make him a great of the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors host the Clippers on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM PT (8:30 PM ET) at the Chase Center. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are out, joining a long list of Warriors injuries that include Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, while the Clippers miss Bradley Beay, Brandon Ingram and several role players. Projected lineups feature De’Anthony Melton, Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford for Golden State and Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr. and Isaiah Jackson for LA. The game streams on NBC Sports Bay Area, Peacock and NBA League Pass (subject to blackout).