Golden State Warriors preview: Opening schedule, win projection and everything to know for 2026-27

The 2026-27 NBA season is here! Check out our team previews, including power rankings, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy advice.

East: Atlanta Hawks • Boston Celtics • Brooklyn Nets • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Miami Heat • Milwaukee Bucks • New York Knicks • Orlando Magic • Philadelphia 76ers • Toronto Raptors • Washington Wizards

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West: Dallas Mavericks • Denver Nuggets • Golden State Warriors • Houston Rockets • LA Clippers • Los Angeles Lakers • Memphis Grizzlies • Minnesota Timberwolves • New Orleans Pelicans • Oklahoma City Thunder • Phoenix Suns • Portland Trail Blazers • Sacramento Kings • San Antonio Spurs • Utah Jazz

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

2025-26 finish

Record: 37-45 (10th in the West, lost in play-in tournament to Suns)

Offseason moves

Draft: Yaxel Lendeborg (No. 11), Lajae Jones (No. 54)

Signings: Kristaps Porzingis (2 year, $40 million extension), Al Horford (re-signed for 2 years, $14 million), De’Anthony Melton (re-signed for 2 years, $11 million), Draymond Green (re-signed for 1 year, $27.7 million), Gary Payton II (re-signed for 1 year, $3.9 million), Georges Niang (1-year, $3.9 million)

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Key departures: Pat Spencer (signed with Suns), Trayce Jackson-Davis (traded to Raptors), Quinten Post (signed with Grizzlies)

Current roster

Preseason Power Rankings: No. 22

What’s exciting: Lendeborg looked like a natural fit for Golden State during NBA Summer League. As a big forward who can score from all over the floor, playmake, or cut off-ball, he brings ingredients that fit the DNA of Kerr’s offense. His MVP performance in Las Vegas was an encouraging start and now we’ll get to see what that versatility looks like next to Stephen Curry.

What’s concerning: How much longer can the Warriors keep asking Curry to be Curry? He’s 38 years old and surrounded by players with durability concerns. Draymond is 36, Horford is 40. Porziņġis has uncertain health. Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody both could miss the entire season, and even if they return there’s no guarantee…

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Author : Yahoo Sports Staff

Publish date : 2026-10-15 14:54:00

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