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Warriors C Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out vs. Nuggets

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets in San Francisco due to an illness. Acquired at the trade deadline from Atlanta this month, Porzingis made his Warriors debut in a 121-110 home loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

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Who Is Macklin Celebrini? All About His Golden State Warriors Links

The Golden State Warriors began preparations for Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Steve Kerr held a film session before facing one of the top teams in the league, making it the top priority.

Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / February 22

Steve Kerr Opens Up About Warriors Staff’s Son Macklin Celebrini Ahead of Gold Medal Game

Steve Kerr and his Golden State Warriors were preparing for the film session ahead of Sunday’s tip-off against the Denver Nuggets. However, another game was on everybody’s mind.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 21

NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Heat, Tyler Herro, Timberwolves

The Warriors are not shutting down Stephen Curry, despite the star guard continuing to deal with patellofemoral pain syndrome in his right knee. Coach Steve Kerr made that clear Friday during an appearance on 95.7 The Game, pushing back on any suggestion that Golden State might pivot toward caution over competition.

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Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Rumors / February 21

Warriors: Curry, Kerr, Draymond, Porzingis

The Warriors have no plans to shut down Stephen Curry for the remainder of the season, head coach Steve Kerr said Friday on 95.7 The Game’s Willard and Dibs show (YouTube link).

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Steph Curry News / Sneakers on SI / February 21

Stephen Curry Opens Up on Sneaker Industry and Creative Community

On a chilly San Francisco night in late February, the world's biggest sneaker free agent browsed through a room full of custom basketball shoes. Only Stephen Curry was not interested in his own footwear legacy.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Field Level Media / February 21

Kristaps Porzingis strives to make an impact as Warriors face Nuggets

Kristaps Porzingis hopes for additional playing time when the Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors meet the Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon in San Francisco.

Joe Lacob News / Hoops Wire / February 21

Warriors’ Joe Lacob: Tanking not in our DNA

The Warriors are still swinging, even if the record says otherwise. At 29-27 in late February, this hasn’t been the season anyone in the Bay envisioned.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / February 21

Buying or Selling Warriors Targets on the Buyout Market

The Golden State Warriors have one roster spot, and ideally they'd find a wing to fill it. Moses Moody and Gui Santos are their only two healthy wings on standard contracts, so the Warriors would have playing time for a wing if they find one.

Golden State Warriors News / Last Word On Sports / February 21

Early Signs: Does Porziņģis Fit the Warriors’ System?

Kristaps Porziņģis’ Warriors debut offered early clues about his fit. Can his size and scoring push Golden State toward the playoffs? The recently acquired Golden State Warriors center returned from injury last night to make his much-anticipated debut.

Steph Curry News / EssentiallySports / February 21

Stephen Curry Admits Warriors Are Clutching at Straws Over Championship Hopes Amid Injury Layoff

Less than a decade ago, the Golden State Warriors were the NBA’s ultimate nightmare. A roster with killers on every corner of the floor, led by the great Stephen Curry, the Dubs truly defined what a dynasty is.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Draymond Green News / Hardwood Heroics / February 21

'We May Not Close With Him' – Golden State Warriors Coach Details Draymond Green’s Reduced Role Moving Forward

Draymond Green only played 19 minutes in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-110 home loss against the Boston Celtics on Thursday evening, and head coach Steve Kerr hinted that this may be the norm for the rest of the 2025-26 campaign.

Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / February 21

Steve Kerr Issues Blunt Update on Draymond Green’s Warriors Future After Kristaps Porzingis Debut

It’s been a rough season for Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. Expectations were sky high following the arrival of superstar Jimmy Butler and the one-year extension signed by franchise icon Stephen Curry.

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Jimmy Butler News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Warriors' Jimmy Butler Shares Heartfelt Update After Season-Ending Injury

Jimmy Butler's NBA career has never been a straight line. He's played through torn ligaments, turf toes, hand injuries, and knee problems across 15 seasons.

Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Wire / February 20

Warriors owner Joe Lacob shoots down Draymond Green trade chatter

The Warriors are sticking to their story. And they’re sticking to it loudly. This time, it’s governor Joe Lacob stepping in to swat down reports that Draymond Green was ever part of Golden State’s trade conversations for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Feb.

Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Rumors / February 20

Warriors Owner Discusses Kuminga, Porzingis, Kerr, More

In an interesting interview with Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard, Warriors owner Joe Lacob discussed a number of topics, including Jonathan Kuminga, Kristaps Porzingis, his expectations for the rest of the season, the future of head coach Steve Kerr, Draymond Green, tanking, and more.

Draymond Green News / Golden State Warriors on SI / February 20

Why It's Time for Draymond Green to Come Off the Bench

The Golden State Warriors have 26 games left in the 2025-26 season, and one of their dilemmas is deciding how much Draymond Green should play. This season, the 35-year-old hasn't had the type of impact that he's had over most of his career, and Steve Kerr has seemingly recognized this by cutting his minutes per game to 26.5, an 11-year low.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Warriors’ Joe Lacob claims Draymond Green was ‘never shopped’ for Giannis, others at trade deadline

With Kristaps Porzingis making his debut for the Golden State Warriors after being acquired at the Feb. 5 trade deadline, there were also talks of them being involved in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes with the Milwaukee Bucks.