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Latest Sporzzio coverage, playoff reads, and explainers about the Golden State Warriors.
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Lendeborg gives the Warriors another option while Porzingis is sidelined, but playing him at center changes the defensive assignment. A larger lineup with Al Horford could preserve a different role for the rookie.
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Golden State’s projected $38 million to $55 million in 2027 cap room comes with roster choices. Retaining Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green would consume part of that spending power.
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Stephen Curry can now add two years and as much as $136.7 million to his Warriors contract, securing him through 2028-29. The over-38 rule limits this extension to two new seasons, but waiting for 2027 free agency could unlock a three-year deal—and give both Curry and Golden State more information before committing.
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The 2026-27 NBA season begins October 20 with an NBC and Peacock tripleheader and ends April 11. Here are the biggest games, broadcast details and the reason each team initially has only 80 assigned matchups.
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The 2026 NBA Cup begins October 30, sends eight teams to single-elimination play and ends December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here are the groups, national TV schedule, tiebreakers and impact on the 82-game season.
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The 2026 NBA Christmas schedule features five games on ABC and ESPN, beginning with a Spurs-Knicks Finals rematch and including LeBron James’ first scheduled trip back to Los Angeles as a 76er.
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Golden State cannot trade Draymond Green immediately. After the signing restriction expires, his approval may still be required unless his contract waives that right.
Debate
Golden State offered two first-round picks, but New Orleans reportedly wanted three plus a valued young player. The Warriors’ post-Kuminga asset mix could not satisfy both demands.