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LeBron James led the Lakers to a win over a shorthanded Warriors (Curry out), with 26 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds, as Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura contributed solidly; the piece provides player grades for the game, highlighting the Lakers' depth and rotation choices that aided the victory.
The NBA found no evidence that Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie intentionally attempted to tank by ordering a late foul on Seth Curry in a 110-105 loss to the Warriors; the move was intended to preserve a timeout and set up a next play, but the league concluded there was no intent to influence the outcome. The incident adds to the ongoing debate about tanking and comes as the NBA considers changes to its lottery system, though Sacramento has not appeared to be a tanking threat recently.
In a bid to boost its NBA draft lottery odds, Sacramento staged a conspicuous late-tank against Golden State, with Doug McDermott fouling Seth Curry and then misfiring down the stretch, letting the Warriors pull away 110-105 after the Kings briefly led. The loss preserves the Kings’ poor-record status and lottery chances, while fueling debate over how far teams will go to tank and how the league should respond amid a coveted 2026 draft class.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr won an Oscar for the documentary short All the Empty Rooms, adding to his off‑court advocacy on gun control. Kerr, as an executive producer, wasn’t at the Dolby Theatre to accept the award and learned of it via his family during a Warriors game. He says the win supports the cause and doesn’t expect to become a filmmaker.
The New York Knicks erased a 21-point deficit to edge the shorthanded Golden State Warriors 110-107 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson poured in 30 points, and a late sequence featuring clutch free throws from Landry Shamet and OG Anunoby helped seal the win after a costly Warriors turnover by Quinten Post in the final seconds. Golden State played without several regulars (including Curry and Green), while the Knicks benefited from a stronger second half and some bench contributions, though their start prompted postgame frustration from the opposition and added concern for New York about early execution.
Kevin Durant scored 32 to lift the Houston Rockets to a 107-105 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, with Alperen Sengun out and a late Pelicans 12-1 run that put them up 104-100 with 31 seconds left; Jabari Smith Jr. answered with a key three to swing momentum back to Houston. In San Francisco, Anthony Edwards poured in 42 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 127-117. Portland’s Jrue Holiday added 25 points and eight assists as the Trail Blazers completed a four-game sweep of the Jazz, 124-114 at home.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr proposed making the NBA draft lottery odds equal for all 14 teams and adding strong playoff incentives (such as cap relief or cash) to deter tanking, part of ongoing discussions about league-wide reform.
Golden State’s plan to pair Steph Curry with Kristaps Porzingis has not materialized due to Curry’s runner’s knee sidelining him and Porzingis’s intermittent illness and chronic injury history. Curry is out for at least 10 more days and Porzingis has played very little, with Kerr and the organization uncertain about when they’ll be able to co-star. The team remains hopeful Curry returns before the playoffs, but Porzingis’s health and consistency make the experiment high-risk and uncertain.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr admitted he overstepped in discussing Kristaps Porzingis’s illness after doctors had diagnosed a condition (POTS) that Kerr had questioned; he later said medical matters are beyond his qualifications. Porzingis remains out indefinitely as the Warriors navigate injuries and lineup uncertainty following the trade and his ongoing illness.
The Warriors’ swap of Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t paid off: Porzingis has missed most games due to a contagious illness, Curry is out with a knee issue, and Kerr walked back earlier POTS chatter, leaving Golden State টo navigate a murky path to the play-in as they try to stabilize a fragile season.
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.