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Stephen Curry (illness) could return to Warriors; Pacers missing key players

The host Golden State Warriors hope to have Stephen Curry back in the lineup Sunday night when they get their first opportunity to exact revenge against the wounded Indiana Pacers, a team that has beaten them this season.

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Steve Kerr: Warriors must ‘adapt or die’

After a 4-1 start that included wins over the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Clippers, the Golden State Warriors have followed it

Draymond Green News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8

Draymond Green believes he’s ‘failed’ the Warriors defense – Is he right?

Lack of defensive intensity has been the recurring theme in the Golden State Warriors’ four losses in the past five games. It’s a statement that’s hard to believe with a team with a defense quarterbacked by Draymond Green, one of the most intense and legendary defensive players in NBA history.

NBA News / Golden State of Mind / November 8

‘I can turn this one off early’ — Warriors fans react to blowout loss to Nuggets

On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors visited the Denver Nuggets. They were playing without Steph Curry, and, as a result, they lost 129-104. It wasn’t pretty, it wasn’t fun, and it wasn’t particularly interesting.

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How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / November 8

Steve Kerr Drops Al Horford Update After Multiple Injury Absences in Warriors’ Defeat to Nuggets

A 5-5 record isn’t what you expect from a team featuring Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler. The Warriors are in a rough patch, worn down by a grueling schedule and mounting injuries.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Steve Kerr News / NBA Analysis Network / November 8

Steve Kerr calls out young Golden State Warriors stars for doing what ‘you can’t do in this league…’

Steve Kerr was not happy with what he saw from the Golden State Warriors and their young core, with their lack of hunger frustrating him. The Golden State Warriors find themselves struggling to find a consistent identity, earning a 5-5 record through their first 10 games after their latest loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Draymond Green News / NBA Analysis Network / November 8

Draymond Green says he ‘failed’ the Golden State Warriors by not fixing crucial concern this season

Draymond Green was beside himself with the way the Golden State Warriors played against the Denver Nuggets, admitting it was his fault. The Golden State Warriors now find themselves split down the middle to start the season, with their latest loss to the Denver Nuggets leaving them 5-5 through their first 10 games.

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / November 8

Warriors' Defense Exposed in Blowout Loss to Nuggets

Without Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors weren't supposed to beat the Denver Nuggets on Friday. But they were supposed to put up much more of a fight.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State of Mind / November 8

On the Warriors’ defense being compromised due to a lack of offense

Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of Golden State Warriors fans than a notification from a beat reporter stating that Steph Curry will not be available to play.

Draymond Green News / Fadeaway World / November 8

Draymond Green Admits He Failed Warriors In Blowout Loss To Nuggets

The Golden State Warriors have come crashing down to Earth after their red-hot start to the 2025-26 season. The Denver Nuggets blew out the Warriors 129-104 at Ball Arena on Friday in the NBA Cup, handing them their fourth loss in five games.

NBA News / Golden State of Mind / November 8

Warriors vs. Nuggets player grades

The Golden State Warriors got demolished by the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, losing 129-104 in their first in-season tournament game of the year. They were playing without Steph Curry, which made the loss feel somewhat inevitable, but it didn’t altogether make the performance forgivable.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 8

Warriors Dismantled By Nuggets 104-129: Instant Reaction

The Golden State Warriors were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 129-104, as the latter continued their perfect run at Ball Arena on Friday night, overwhelming the short-handed and stretching their home record to 5-0.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / November 7

Jimmy Butler, Moody, Horford Statuses Revealed for Nuggets Game

The Golden State Warriors (5-4) announced on Thursday that Stephen Curry would not play against the Denver Nuggets (5-2), and they revealed another rotation player will not suit up Friday.

Steph Curry News / Field Level Media / November 7

Warriors PG Stephen Curry (illness) out again Friday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry will miss Friday night's game against the Denver Nuggets due to illness. It will be the second straight game that Curry misses.

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Buddy Hield News / The SportsRush / November 7

Buddy Hield Opens Up About ‘Bahamian Brother’ Klay Thompson’s Incredible Gesture in 2016

Although athletes compete against each other, there is a familial bond within the NBA fraternity, and with the passage of time, these relationships only get stronger. Buddy Hield experienced this phenomenon when he found out Klay Thompson shared the same Bahamian heritage as him.

Al Horford News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Warriors Announce Al Horford News Before NBA Cup Game

The Golden State Warriors did not have many major new additions to boast about this summer, hoping that continuity with a core that added Jimmy Butler in February would be good enough for an improvement.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / November 7

How Jonathan Kuminga Has Fared Without Steph Curry Shows Star Potential

The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Denver Nuggets. They'll need Jonathan Kuminga to score more without their best player, and fortunately for the Warriors, the 2021 first-round pick has been up to the challenge.

Steph Curry News / Athlon Sports / November 7

$46.2 Million Steph Curry Development Emerges Amid NBA Season

Steph Curry is currently in the midst of his 17th season with the Golden State Warriors. The former back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player winner has had a strong start to the campaign, averaging 26.8 points on 45.4% shooting, 3.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals, while also knocking down 4.4 triples per game on a 38.9% clip.