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SAN FRANCISCO ― A decade ago the Golden State Warriors were the clear-favorite to win a NBA title, now, 10 years later, many don’t have them making the playoffs – and that’s okay with them.
A shocking prediction, yes. But they are perfectly fine with not having those expectations as they step into the 2026-27 season with a fresh outlook.
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Head coach Steve Kerr is back after contemplating retirement, signing a two-year extension with the Warriors. Golden State has practically the same roster as last year – returning nearly every key player, while adding Georges Niang and Brandon Williams.
“It’s been a long offseason, too long, not making the playoffs last year. But I’m thrilled about starting the climb again, day one, and training camp. There’s always a sense of excitement,” Kerr said. “I feel really good about this team, and I’m really optimistic. I love our guys, and I think we have a chance to have a really good year. There’s a lot of really good players and a lot of good energy with what we’re doing right now.”
The Warriors finished with a 37-45 record but still managed to creep into the NBA Play-In tournament. They lost the elimination game for the No. 8-seed to the Phoenix Suns, however, marking just the second time since their 2022 championship that they missed the postseason.
Many experts predict the Warriors to have a similar record in the 2026-27 season, which makes sense seeing as they have a nearly identical team. USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes projects Golden State to finish 41-41 in the regular season, ninth in the Western Conference. ESPN predicts the Warriors to finish two games worse than last year at 35-47.
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Players and coaches aren’t paying attention to outside noise, however. Here are the main takeaways from Warriors Media Day on Monday, Sept. 28:
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