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How to watch Warriors vs. Pelicans
The Warriors close their six‑game homestand on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 PM PT with a clash against the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center. The game streams on NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area. Golden State, now 7‑3 after a 41‑point, overtime win over Orlando, aims to sweep the homestand but must improve rebounding— the Magic previously out‑rebounded them 24‑3. The Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson (rest) and Trey Murphy, while projected starters feature Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski for the Dubs, and Dejounte Murray and Saddiq Bey for New Orleans. The matchup offers a chance for the Warriors to address second‑chance woes and extend their winning streak.
Thunder waive wing Dalen Terry less than a week after signing
The Oklahoma City Thunder waived former 2022 first‑round pick Dalen Terry just days after signing him, after trading for wing Niq Clifford from the Sacramento Kings. Terry, a 6‑ft‑6, 24‑year‑old 3‑and‑D prospect, appeared in two games for OKC, posting 2 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 11 minutes. His non‑guaranteed contract means he’ll receive only a pro‑rated portion of the league minimum and will likely clear waivers, opening a possible return to the Santa Cruz Warriors, the G‑League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. Terry was drafted 18th overall by Chicago, spent four seasons with the Bulls, then moved to Philadelphia before joining the Warriors' summer roster.
Charles Bassey’s play is turning heads in Golden State
Charles Bassey is emerging as the Golden State Warriors' surprise interior force. Ranked #1 in the NBA for per‑minute impact (min. 50 MP), he posted a +40 total plus/minus in just 83 minutes, averaging +0.482 per minute and 17.35 per 36 minutes. On Nov. 2 against Phoenix, Bassey delivered a career night with 19 points, eight rebounds and a +10 plus/minus after Draymond Green’s ejection, sparking a 59‑45 run. Over the team's recent seven‑game stretch he posts a +34 plus/minus, 15.7 rebounds per 36 minutes (second in the league), 63.6% shooting, 88.2% free‑throw rate and a 25.8 PER, averaging roughly 21 points, 15 boards and 3 blocks per 36 minutes. With Kristaps Porziņģis’ future uncertain and Al Horford limited, Bassey’s bench production is becoming critical to the Warriors’ success.
Steph Curry scores 41, lead Warriors to overtime win over Magic
Stephen Curry erupts for 41 points on 13‑for‑19 shooting as the Golden State Warriors fend off a late comeback and win 126‑119 in overtime against the Orlando Magic on Nov. 7, 2026. The Warriors held a 16‑point halftime lead before the Magic rallied to seize a one‑point advantage in the fourth, forcing regulation. Curry’s clutch threes and drives, plus Yaxel Lendeborg’s 23 points, secure a seventh straight win, moving Golden State to a 7‑3 season start—the best under Steve Kerr. Curry also climbs ahead of LeBron James for the most 40‑point games at age 35 or older.
How to watch Warriors vs. Magic
The Golden State Warriors host the Orlando Magic on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 5:30 PM PT at the Chase Center, with the game on NBC Sports Bay Area. After extending their streak to six wins with a 120‑100 triumph over Miami, Stephen Curry (29 points) and Draymond Green (11 assists) lead a squad that’s leaning on bench contributions, especially Georges Niang, who posted 13 points in the latest win. The Magic, struggling at 2‑6 and missing All‑Star Paolo Banchero, will test the Warriors’ second unit. Projected starters include Curry, Podziemski, Richard, Lendeborg, Green for Golden State and Wagner, Carter Jr., Black, Richardson, da Silva for Orlando.
Kristaps Porziņģis announces he will ‘step away from the game I love’
Golden State Warriors forward Kristaps Porziņģis announces on November 6, 2026 that he will step away from basketball to prioritize his health, effectively signaling his retirement. In an official Instagram post he cites lingering injuries that prevent him from performing at his standards. The Warriors have reportedly halted his $20 million salary, and Porziņģis may remain on the roster unpaid to retain his cap hold, enabling a potential trade—perhaps for a player like Myles Turner—before he formally retires. The article outlines the next steps for both player and team.
Report: Warriors contact Bulls, Pelicans, and Bucks about Kristaps Porzingis trade
The Golden State Warriors have reached out to the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks about a trade involving Kristaps Porzingis' contract, according to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel. With Porzingis likely heading toward retirement and a possible $6‑8 million buyout of his $20 million salary, the Warriors hope to flip his contract for trade exception space before the deadline. The Bulls are the most plausible partner, as the Warriors have also eyed their center Jalen Smith—who is posting career highs (11.0 points, 7.8 rebounds) this season—but Chicago says it will wait for the deadline or draft compensation. The Bucks and Pelicans remain low‑key prospects, and any deal would have to fit within the Warriors’ limited second‑round pick assets.
Report: Warriors expected to trade Kristaps Porzingis by December 16th
The Golden State Warriors are set to move Kristaps Porzingis by Dec. 16, according to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel. Porzingis, who re‑signed on a partially guaranteed two‑year, $40 million deal, skipped training camp and effectively retired, leaving the Warriors with a salary they hope to flip into a trade exception. With free‑agent contracts becoming trade‑eligible on Dec. 15, the deadline allows the Dubs to trade him and still retain flexibility for a larger February deadline deal. The team, currently 6‑3 and a playoff contender, appears keen to act quickly.
Another big 3rd quarter gives Warriors 6th straight win
Stephen Curry ignites the Warriors with a 14‑point third quarter, shooting 4‑of‑5 and nailing three threes as Golden State pulls ahead 38‑23 in Q3 and cruises to a 120‑100 win over the Miami Heat. The victory marks the Dubs' sixth straight win after an 0‑3 start, while former teammates Klay Thompson (11 points) and Andrew Wiggins (2 points) struggle for the Heat. Draymond Green adds 11 assists and a plus‑13 line, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg contributes a near‑triple‑double with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 20 for Miami but fades after halftime.
Warriors vs. Heat player grades: Steph Curry explodes as the bench steps up
The Warriors rally from a 10‑point early deficit to rout the Miami Heat 120‑100 on Nov. 5, extending their winning streak to six. Stephen Curry ignites the offense, while bench players shine: Will Richard earns an A‑ as the lone early scorer, Yaxel Lendeborg posts a 17‑point, 8‑rebound, 6‑assist line in just his ninth career game, and Draymond Green records a season‑high 11 assists despite scoring only two points. Coach Steve Kerr’s trust in the depth unit pays off as the Dubs dominate a sluggish Heat squad, whose overtime effort the night before left them vulnerable.
Warriors vs. Heat injury report: Gui Santos remains out
The Warriors, riding a five‑game winning streak, face the 3‑5 Miami Heat tonight at 7 p.m. PT. Golden State’s injury list is topped by rookie forward Gui Santos, who remains out with left knee tendinitis, while Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody and Kristaps Porziņģis also sit. Miami is fully healthy, despite a right‑wrist sprain listed for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who averages 28.3 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists. With Klay Thompson returning and the Heat playing a back‑to‑back, the Warriors are favored but will need to stay sharp against Giannis, Bam Adebayo and coach Erik Spoelstra.
How to watch Warriors vs. Heat
The Warriors host the Heat Thursday night at 7:00 PM PT in San Francisco, with the game airing on NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area. Golden State rides a five‑game winning streak after a 116‑113 win over Phoenix, highlighted by Stephen Curry’s 34 points. The matchup features a storyline return for Klay Thompson, now with Miami, who recently hit a clutch three‑pointer to beat the Clippers. Projected starters include Curry, Draymond Green and Charles Bassey for the Warriors, and Bam Adebayo, Davion Mitchell and Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Heat. Both teams look to extend their momentum in this high‑energy showdown.
Preview: Klay returns to Chase Center with new look Heat
Klay Thompson returns to Chase Center tonight for a high‑stakes showdown as the Miami Heat face the Golden State Warriors at 7 PM PT. After dropping a dramatic 30‑point, game‑winning three against the Clippers in overtime on Nov. 4, Thompson could be a crowd favorite in a venue fresh from the Valkyries’ WNBA championship parade. The Warriors, now 5‑game winners, have revamped their frontcourt with Draymond Green at center and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg at forward, while Miami, an early‑season 4‑0 starter now 3‑5, relies on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggers. With both Steve Kerr and Erik Spoelstra on the sidelines, the matchup is billed as a potential Game‑of‑the‑Year contender.
Warriors have suspended payments to Kristaps Porziņģis
The Golden State Warriors have halted Kristaps Porziņģis’ salary payments after the All‑Star center missed training camp and signaled he may step away from basketball. Acquired in February for Jonathan Kuminga, the 31‑year‑old has not participated in any team activities since the start of camp and declined to join the squad in Hawaii. Warriors officials, including Steve Kerr and Steph Curry, express frustration, but the franchise keeps his $20 million contract on the books to retain trade value. The move mirrors a rare payment freeze, last seen when the Miami Heat withheld Terry Rozier’s pay.
Thunder sign Dalen Terry away from Warriors G-League roster
The Oklahoma City Thunder, hit hard by injuries to Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren, sign former Warriors G‑League wing Dalen Terry to a two‑year, likely non‑guaranteed veteran‑minimum contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 24‑year‑old, a 2022 first‑round pick by the Chicago Bulls, spent the summer chasing a roster spot with Golden State and was set to anchor Santa Cruz’s G‑League squad before the Thunder intervened. Terry, a 3‑and‑D prospect averaging 3.5 points in 11.2 minutes, now gets a chance to audition for a bigger NBA role.
It’s all about that Bassey as Warriors win 5th straight
The Warriors rally from a 17‑point hole to edge the Phoenix Suns 116‑113, snapping a five‑game winning streak with a breakout performance from rookie Charles Bassey. Bassey posts a career‑high 19 points and eight rebounds, sparking the comeback and feeding Steph Curry, who notches his third straight 30‑plus point night and drops 18 in the decisive third quarter. Mid‑game drama erupts as Draymond Green is ejected after two technical fouls in a scuffle with Suns center Khaman Maluach and Dillon Brooks, leaving him with just four points. Defensive heroics from De’Anthony Melton and timely free‑throw shooting seal the victory for Golden State.
Warriors vs. Suns player grades: Steph Curry saves the day, Charles Bassey has career night
The Warriors edge the Phoenix Suns 116‑113 at Chase Center, snapping a streak of early‑quarter deficits and extending their winning run to five games. Steph Curry delivers the clutch performance, hitting a decisive three‑pointer in the second half, while rookie Charles Bassey posts a career‑high night (details not included in the excerpt). The article grades each player, giving Will Richard a B for solid defense despite a -17 plus/minus, Yaxel Lendeborg a B after a strong second half, and Draymond Green a B‑minus following a technical ejection.
Draymond Green ejected after altercation with Suns
Warriors forward Draymond Green receives his first ejection of the 2026‑27 season during the Nov. 2 game at Chase Center against the Phoenix Suns. After feeling shoved by Suns center Khaman Maluach, Green tackled him, sparking a scuffle that also involved former rival Dillon Brooks, whom Green shoved in the neck. A replay review totals two technical fouls and triggers Green’s ejection two minutes into the second half, while Brooks also gets a technical. The league is expected to review the incident for a possible fine or suspension.
Preview: Warriors take on Suns in Chase Center with Curry, Green back
The Suns host the Warriors at Chase Center on Nov. 2, 2026, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green returning after resting in the previous matchup. The last meeting saw Devin Booker explode for 43 points, leading Phoenix to a 131-122 win over a depleted Warriors squad. Both teams enter the game with shaky starts—Phoenix is 0-4, ranking last in defensive rating, while Golden State sits 4-3 after a win over the Clippers without several key pieces. Key absences include Suns center Mark Williams (labrum surgery) and Warriors forward Al Horford; Suns forward Brandon Williams is questionable. The showdown pits Booker’s heroics against a full‑strength Warriors offense that leads the league in threes and ball movement.
Warriors vs. Suns injury report: Brandon Williams and Gui Santos out
The Warriors host the Suns tonight despite key absences. Guard Brandon Williams (left quad contusion) and forward Gui Santos (left knee tendinitis) sit after recent outings, and veteran Al Horford sits with a low‑back issue. Long‑term injuries keep Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, and Kristaps Porziņģis out. Phoenix also misses interior presence as Mark Williams remains away after shoulder surgery. Both teams will play without these pieces, making the 7 p.m. PT clash at Chase Center a test of depth.
Yaxel Lendeborg declares himself to be an ethical hooper
Rookie Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37 points with 4 rebounds and 6 assists in a 124-112 win over the LA Clippers on Nov. 1, 2026, then declares he’s an "ethical hooper," saying he isn’t a stat‑chaser and prefers efficient basketball. He admits trying to chase a 40‑point night cost his team late minutes, while teammates like De’Anthony Melton encouraged him. The interview follows other headline‑making comments from Lendeborg early in his rookie season, highlighting his humility and growing fan appeal.
How to watch Warriors vs. Suns
The Golden State Warriors aim to stretch their winning streak to five games as they host the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Bay Area. After a 124‑112 win over the Clippers without Curry and Green, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg erupted for a career‑high 37 points, the most by a Warriors rookie since 2010. With Lendeborg and fourth‑year guard Brandin Podziemski providing new scoring threats, Coach Steve Kerr restores Curry and Green to the starting lineup against a Suns squad that recently saw Devin Booker drop 43 points. Projected lineups feature Curry, Podziemski, Lendeborg, Green, Bassey for Golden State and Booker, Green, Brooks, Bridges, Maluach for Phoenix.
Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37, carries Warriors to 124-112 win over Clippers
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.
How to watch Warriors vs. Clippers
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.
Preview: Warriors meet new look Clippers in Chase Center
The Warriors head into a November 1 showdown with a reshaped Clippers squad at Chase Center. After a dramatic comeback win over the Lakers—trailing 38-15 and erasing a 23‑point deficit, a first in the shot‑clock era—Golden State sits at .500 despite missing Steph Curry and Draymond Green for the game. The Clippers, now 1-4, have lost Kawhi Leonard and rely on Darius Garland, Brandon Ingram and rookie Keaton Wagler, who posted 7‑of‑8 free throws in a recent 127-101 win in Minnesota. Warriors bench stars like De’Anthony Melton (16 pts) and Georges Niang (+21) could be pivotal, while Curry’s 29.2 PPG season and the Warriors’ small‑ball line‑up set the stage for a must‑watch clash.
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