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Reported Winless Warriors arrive in Denver badly short-handed, Curry's status unclear
A Locked On NBA host says Golden State, still winless, played its last game without Stephen Curry, and no reason was given. Jimmy Butler III (torn right ACL) and Moses Moody (ruptured patellar tendon) are out. ESPN's Anthony Slater reports Butler could return January to February and Moody December to January.
Sources: Locked On NBA “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIG” at 7:16 · Locked On Warriors “Warriors Collapse, Memphis Capitalizes” at 32:01, 32:26 · Jimmy Butler III status (ESPN) · Moses Moody status (ESPN)
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- Rumor Porzingis mystery deepens amid trade and retirement chatter
Kristaps Porzingis is out with an undisclosed issue. Zach Lowe thinks he will never play for Golden State again, and Stephen A. Smith said nobody can figure out what is wrong. A Hardwood Knocks host relayed unconfirmed talk that the Warriors are trying to trade him and that he might retire.
Sources: Hardwood Knocks “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 47:34 · First Take “Hour 2: Are we more impressed with the Lakers or T” at 7:16 · The Zach Lowe Show “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot” at 1:01:18 · Kristaps Porzingis status (ESPN)
- Opinion Injuries leave Denver thin on the wing
Julian Strawther has a left knee sprain and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Locked On Nuggets hosts say Cameron Johnson got hurt in the opener and Spencer Jones is also out, which pushed Bryce Hopkins into the starting lineup. They are split on whether Trevon Brazile should start.
Sources: Locked On Nuggets “Need a major setback for a major 23-point comeback” at 30:42, 31:33, 31:40, 32:25 · Locked On Nuggets “NUGGETS POSTCAST: Denver Rallies from 20+ Down for” at 7:45 · The Athletic NBA Daily “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Ja” at 19:35 · Locked On NBA “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIG” at 30:53 · Julian Strawther status (ESPN injury table)
- Opinion Warriors play without a true center as criticism grows
Zach Lowe noted Golden State had no traditional center starting because Charles Bassey was hurt. A Locked On NBA host questioned starting Graham Ike at center, said Georges Niang looks terrible and floated resetting the timeline. Brandin Podziemski, who recently signed a rookie-scale extension, missed the opener.
Sources: Locked On Warriors “Golden State Warriors Need Strong Weekend To Avoid” at 3:47, 13:04 · The Zach Lowe Show “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot” at 1:02:38 · Locked On NBA “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIG” at 9:35 · Transaction 2026-10-10
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