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At All-Star Sunday, LeBron James reflected on his journey and his camaraderie with Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, while weighing the Lakers’ uncertain rest-of-season prospects amid injuries and new pieces like Luke Kennard, and remained noncommittal about his 2026/27 future as he emphasizes health and chemistry to shape the team's playoff push.
Stephen Curry moved to No. 19 on the NBA's all-time scoring list by passing Paul Pierce with a first-quarter 3-pointer, finishing with 27 points as the Warriors beat the Jazz 140-124. His ascent could continue this season toward the top 12 if he stays healthy, following a January where he’s posted strong scoring numbers and a string of high-output games.
Kuminga left with left knee soreness (a minor hyperextension) in the second quarter and did not return as the Warriors lost 123-115 to the Mavericks; Stephen Curry scored 38 with eight 3-pointers, but Golden State couldn’t get enough help after Kuminga’s exit. Dallas leaned on a balanced attack, with Naji Marshall scoring 30 and Cooper Flagg adding 21 points and 11 rebounds to extend their win streak to four. Kuminga had surfaced with a 20-point effort earlier in the week and will be evaluated for an MRI after morning, as Golden State continues to navigate without Jimmy Butler.
Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL injury ends the Warriors' title hopes built around Curry; with Butler out, Curry aging and the team financially capped, Golden State faces an uncertain future and may look to move veterans for assets rather than chase another title this season.
The NBA named the 2026 Western Conference All-Star starters—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, and Stephen Curry—with Anthony Edwards missing out despite a standout season. Edwards ranked high with players and media but was seventh in fan voting, and a tiebreaker favoring Wembanyama helped deny him a starting spot. Curry’s selection is viewed by some as a popularity choice. Edwards leads his team with about 29.6 PPG, elite shooting, and strong clutch numbers, including a career-high 55 points in a recent loss to the Spurs. He’s expected to be named a reserve by coaches for the fourth straight year when the Feb. 15 game at the Intuit Dome unfolds, in a format that splits into two U.S. teams and a World team.
After a 126-113 win over the Knicks, Curry and Green say Kuminga’s trade rumors aren’t a distraction as the Warriors ride a late-season surge; Kuminga reportedly demanded a trade and hasn’t played since Dec. 18 amid a rocky relationship with Kerr, while GS sits eighth in the West with a 10-4-? stretch and hosts the Hornets next.
On December 25, 2025, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 in a Christmas Day NBA game, led by Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, with notable performances from Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg and Warriors' returnee Klay Thompson.
Stephen Curry is expected to return for the Golden State Warriors' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing three games due to illness, with the team taking a cautious approach to his recovery.
The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry for their game against the Kings due to a worsening cold, while Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are questionable due to injuries. The team is dealing with a congested schedule that has affected their players' health and performance, prompting discussions on load management and season length.
Stephen Curry delivered an extraordinary 42-point performance, including crucial late-game shots, to lead the Golden State Warriors to a thrilling overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets, showcasing his continued excellence at age 37.
Stephen Curry scored 42 points, including a clutch game-tying 3-pointer, to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 137-131 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets, despite Aaron Gordon’s record-tying 50-point performance and 10 three-pointers in the season opener.
The 2025-26 NBA season could see several records broken, including LeBron James surpassing career games played and field goals made, Steph Curry becoming the first to hit 5,000 three-pointers, Nikola Jokic potentially setting the record for most triple-doubles, and Russell Westbrook moving up the all-time scoring list among point guards.
The NBA season opener featured a Lakers vs Warriors game without LeBron James, who is injured, with Luka Dončić making a strong debut for the Lakers. The game was competitive, with the Warriors leading most of the time, and notable performances from Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The night also included exciting games like Rockets vs Thunder, with Kevin Durant debuting for Houston.
Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, finishing with 73 points and earning $150,000, while Charles Barkley placed 69th in the 90-player field.
At the American Century Championship, Joe Pavelski leads after the first round, while Charles Barkley impresses with his best-ever performance, including an eagle, and Stephen Curry remains close behind, playing with family members and staying in contention.