Many Golden State Warriors fans are frustrated with the team's offseason, and they have every reason to be. The team went 37-45 and missed the playoffs last year, and yet the only new player (among those with standard contracts) on the roster is rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.
When discussing the future of the Golden State Warriors, many fans and analysts say it would be reckless to "mortgage the future" to help 38-year-old Stephen Curry compete now.
The Warriors didn’t leave any stone unturned in their pursuit of LeBron James. It just wasn’t enough. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, Golden State directly asked James’ representatives whether there was a specific roster move that could convince the four-time MVP to sign with the franchise.
It’s no secret that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is a fan of Justin Bieber after catching his Coachella set, and the two hit the links together recently.
Steve Kerr’s lighthearted comment about LeBron James during NBA Summer League quickly went viral, but the joke ended up raising a much bigger question.
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
The Golden State Warriors entered the 2026 NBA Draft believing there was still a chance they could land one of their favorite prospects. Instead, the Milwaukee Bucks selected Brayden Burries one pick before Golden State went on the clock, prompting a memorable reaction from head coach Steve Kerr.
One of the main priorities of the Golden State Warriors in the offseason was to retain coach Steve Kerr. They were able to do that, signing him to a two-year contract extension worth $35 million.
The Golden State Warriors walked away with Yaxel Lendeborg in the first round of the NBA Draft, and he made it look like a good pick during Summer League, where he put on a show.
The Golden State Warriors have three remaining roster spots and can only fill them with veteran minimum contracts. That means their options to improve the roster are limited.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Except for the rookies they picked in the NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors have nothing to show for in the offseason. They lost out on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Golden State Warriors might have won the LeBron James sweepstakes if they had pulled off a trade to acquire Anthony Davis from the Washington Wizards.
Would LeBron James have joined the Golden State Warriors if they’d traded for Anthony Davis? We’ll never know, but a portion of the team’s front office wanted to try.
The Golden State Warriors could have made a move to acquire Jaylen Brown but chose not to do so. An NBA insider recently revealed the reason. Despite his stellar individual performance in the 2025-26 NBA season, Jaylen Brown was traded by the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Warriors’ pursuit of LeBron James wasn’t the only blockbuster idea discussed behind the scenes this summer. According to The Ringer, a small group within Golden State’s front office believed the team should have pursued Anthony Davis instead, potentially by trading Jimmy Butler and draft picks.
After missing out on LeBron James and seemingly unwilling to make another splash move, the Warriors appear content to allow Curry's career to close amid the status quo. What does that mean for the superstar sharpshooter?
The Warriors' desire to stay competitive for the post-Curry era was an open secret, but now that they've openly said it, No. 30 may not be as happy with the organization.