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Golden State announced a three-year, $15 million contract extension for Gui Santos, including a player option for 2028-29, giving the Warriors cost-controlled depth as they push for a playoff spot. Santos has emerged as a rotation piece this season, averaging about 6.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists, and recently contributed 17 points in a win over Memphis ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Lakers.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he misspoke by calling Kristaps Porzingis’ illness and supposed POTS diagnosis misinformation, calling it a stupid mistake and noting medical details are for professionals. Porzingis has been out with a contagious illness, with Kerr saying the issue is unrelated to any prior POTS diagnosis; the 7-foot-2 center has been limited in games since joining Golden State, recently returned to practice, and his status for Monday’s game versus the Clippers remains uncertain.
Waived by Oklahoma City, Malevy Leons earned his first real rotation opportunity with Golden State against Memphis, delivering 9 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block in about 18 minutes on 3-of-5 shooting, while Kerr praised his energy and defense; the performance hints at a future rotation role for the 6-foot-9 Dutch forward, who remains on a two-way contract for up to two more years, following the path of Gui Santos and Moses Moody.
In a star-drought affair, the Lakers held off a depleted Warriors squad with LeBron James struggling early but the Lakers getting a strong contribution from Austin Reaves on restricted minutes, plus efficient scoring from Rui Hachimura and solid shows from Vanderbilt and Kennard as they earned a win and mixed player grades across the roster.
Golden State will delay Kristaps Porzingis’ debut until after the All-Star break and sit him out for at least the next three games as the team takes a cautious approach given his injury history. Stephen Curry may also miss time until after the break, with Porzingis’ return anticipated post-break, potentially against his former team Boston.
Golden State’s trade at the deadline sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to land Kristaps Porzingis, drawing criticism for not grabbing a bigger name. The piece argues the real upside is removing Hield, whose on/off and defensive numbers dragged the Warriors this season, while opening minutes for others and strengthening the rotation. In their first game post-deadline, the team won without Curry, underscoring potential rotation-based gains from moving on from Hield.
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins slammed the Warriors’ deadline-day swap for Kristaps Porzingis, saying the move doesn’t move the needle for Golden State after all the Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter. Golden State sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta in exchange for Porzingis, a decision aimed more at freeing cap space for a potential big offseason move than shoring up this season. Perkins suggested Kuminga could flourish with the Hawks, making him the clear beneficiary of the deal, while questions linger about whether the Warriors can contend immediately.
With the trade deadline looming, the Bucks reportedly aren’t keen on a Giannis Antetokounmpo deal to Golden State, effectively ending the Warriors’ pursuit despite having the most draft capital. Miami and Minnesota remain in the mix, while an ESPN-proposed two-team scenario would send Giannis (and Turner) to Golden State in exchange for Kuminga, Podziemski, Butler and multiple first-round picks; Milwaukee’s willingness to part with players and cap space would determine feasibility. Milwaukee could also wait until summer for richer offers, which could give Antetokounmpo more leverage over his destination.
The Golden State Warriors acquire Kristaps Porziņģis from Atlanta in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, sending Kuminga and Hield to the Hawks while Porziņģis provides the Warriors with a veteran frontcourt presence; Kuminga has been dealing with a bone bruise in his knee, and Porziņģis has battled health issues this season.
The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porziņģis, a deal announced by team sources. Kuminga has had an up-and-down season, while Porziņģis, though a high-end floor-spacer and defender when healthy, has been limited by injuries and carries an expiring contract. In a separate move, Golden State sent Trayce Jackson-Davis to Toronto for a 2026 second-round pick.
Windhorst frames Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade situation as a three‑team race among the Timberwolves, Heat and Warriors, with the Knicks unlikely to participate; Milwaukee is seeking a mix of blue‑chip talent and future picks. The Wolves’ bid is hampered by the Stepien rule, and Golden State’s reported package includes Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and first‑rounders but lacks clear momentum. Milwaukee could wait until summer, though Lakers interest could surface if Green is moved.
After a 113-94 loss without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green publicly acknowledged that an end to his Warriors run is possible and that Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade scenario is on the table. Golden State has reportedly considered including Green and prized young Kuminga in a package for Giannis, with Milwaukee potentially waiting until summer for better offers. Green stressed he isn’t upset by the possibility if it’s best for the franchise and expressed gratitude for his 13½ years in Oakland, signaling a pivotal turning point for a team balance between legacy and rebuilding.
The NBA trade deadline chatter centers on Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Bucks amid potential roster changes, with teams like the Warriors, Heat, Timberwolves and Lakers in pursuit; Kuminga’s status remains unsettled as Golden State weighs keeping him; James Harden has joined the Cavaliers but says he didn’t request a trade; Draymond Green’s future with the Warriors could hinge on any Giannis deal; sleeper teams (including the Cavs) are in the mix, while the Bucks may prefer waiting until summer to secure Giannis’s long-term future.
As the NBA trade deadline nears, Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the center of widespread speculation with the Timberwolves, Warriors and other teams reportedly engaging Bucks in discussions. Giannis has reiterated his love for Milwaukee and desire to win there, but Milwaukee’s 19-29 record and urgency to contend have fueled talk of a possible move. The Lakers aren’t viewed as a major factor at the moment, while Heat and Blazers are among other suitors weighing bids; Giannis’s current calf injury adds uncertainty to any potential deal.
With Joel Embiid sidelined and Stephen Curry out, the Sixers knocked off a short-handed Golden State team 113-94 to push their win streak to five and reach 29-21. Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe led Philadelphia with 25 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, providing scoring and playmaking amid a balanced effort from the roster. Adem Bona and Trendon Watford contributed off the bench, and Walker’s two-way status looms as he nears the 50-game limit. The win closes a strong road-trip start and sets up a Thursday matchup with the Lakers after the trade deadline.