NBA expert feels Adam Silver ‘hates’ Golden State Warriors, ‘a real chance…’

Why Bill Simmons thinks Adam Silver ‘hates’ the Golden State Warriors

Even though the Warriors are home to terrific stars in Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. There’s no denying the fact that age is the Warriors’ biggest foe this season.

Combine that with an unforgiving schedule, Simmons thinks the NBA schedulers want the Warriors to fall off sooner rather than later.

“Golden State is the one that I really vacillated on whether they’re an actual contender or a possible contender, and here’s why I made them a possible contender.

“I think there’s a real chance that Adam Silver hates Golden State because I can’t think of any other explanation when I look at the schedule,” Simmons said on The Ringer.

He added: “17 days, they have 10 games, and they’re all basically in different locations. That’s a f___ you from the NBA schedulers.”

As a result, Simmons is skeptical about the Warriors’ status as a championship contender in the loaded Western Conference.

Bill Simmons is waiting for one particular game for the Golden State Warriors

The Warriors’ ridiculous schedule could take a toll on the bodies of their superstars. The next couple of weeks will put the players through a rigorous test.

Keeping that in mind, Simmons has circled the Warriors’ November 16, 2025, matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.

“That’s why I wanna see where they are by 11/16 in that New Orleans game. Who’s already hurt, who’s been sitting, how fresh are we looking? How impactful is Kuminga? What else am I leaving out?” he stated.

If multiple players get injured before that Pelicans game, head coach Steve Kerr may need to rethink some of his decisions, including Al Horford’s role.