GSW LAL MEM GSW GSW PHX GSW DEN GSW MIN LAL GSW LAC GSW PHX GSW MIA GSW ORL GSWHead Coach
Steve Kerr
Assistant Coach
Trainer
Founded
1946
City
Golden State
Arena
Chase Center
G-League
Santa Cruz Warriors
Governor(s)
Joe Lacob
General Manager
Mike Dunleavy Jr.
| Player | # | POS | Height | Weight | Birthdate | Age | Exp | School | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton II | 0 | G | 6-2 | 195 lbs | Dec 01, 1992 | 33 | 10 | Oregon State | Traded from POR on 02/09/23 |
| Yaxel Lendeborg | 1 | F | 6-9 | 250 lbs | Sep 30, 2002 | 23 | R | Alabama-Birmingham | #11 Pick in 2026 Draft |
| Brandin Podziemski | 2 | G | 6-4 | 205 lbs | Feb 25, 2003 | 23 | 3 | Santa Clara | #19 Pick in 2023 Draft |
| Will Richard | 3 | G | 6-3 | 206 lbs | Dec 24, 2002 | 23 | 1 | Florida | Draft Rights Traded from MEM on 07/06/25 |
| Moses Moody | 4 | G | 6-5 | 211 lbs | May 31, 2002 | 24 | 5 | Arkansas | #14 Pick in 2021 Draft |
| Kristaps Porziņģis | 7 | F-C | 7-2 | 240 lbs | Aug 02, 1995 | 31 | 11 | Cajasol Sevilla | Traded from ATL on 02/05/26 |
| De'Anthony Melton | 8 | G | 6-2 | 200 lbs | May 28, 1998 | 28 | 8 | Southern California | Signed on 10/01/25 |
| Jimmy Butler III | 10 | F | 6-6 | 230 lbs | Sep 14, 1989 | 36 | 15 | Marquette | Traded from MIA on 02/06/25 |
| Gui Santos | 15 | F | 6-7 | 185 lbs | Jun 22, 2002 | 24 | 3 | Minas | #55 Pick in 2022 Draft |
| LJ Cryer | 18 | G | 6-0 | — | Oct 09, 2001 | 24 | 1 | Houston | Signed on 09/29/25 |
| Nate Williams | 19 | G | 6-5 | 205 lbs | Feb 12, 1999 | 27 | 4 | Buffalo | Signed on 02/17/26 |
| Al Horford | 20 | C-F | 6-8 | 240 lbs | Jun 03, 1986 | 40 | 19 | Florida | Signed on 10/01/25 |
| Draymond Green | 23 | F | 6-6 | 230 lbs | Mar 04, 1990 | 36 | 14 | Michigan State | #35 Pick in 2012 Draft |
| Lajae Jones | 25 | G-F | 6-7 | 220 lbs | May 21, 2004 | 22 | R | Florida State | #54 Pick in 2026 Draft |
| Charles Bassey | 28 | C-F | 6-10 | 230 lbs | Oct 28, 2000 | 25 | 5 | Western Kentucky | Signed on 04/05/26 |
| Stephen Curry | 30 | G | 6-2 | 185 lbs | Mar 14, 1988 | 38 | 17 | Davidson | #7 Pick in 2009 Draft |
| Seth Curry | 31 | G | 6-1 | 185 lbs | Aug 23, 1990 | 35 | 13 | Duke | Signed on 10/01/25 |
| Malevy Leons | 33 | F | 6-9 | 210 lbs | Sep 23, 1999 | 26 | 2 | Bradley | Signed on 12/08/25 |
Total Points
Stephen Curry
26,528
Total Assists
Stephen Curry
6,743
Total Rebounds
Nate Thurmond
12,771
Total Blocks
Adonal Foyle
1,140
Total Steals
Stephen Curry
1,602
Championship Wins
1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022
Conference Titles
1975, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
Division Titles
1948, 1951, 1956, 1964, 1967, 1975, 1976, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
The Golden State Warriors 2026-27 NBA season as one of the top award-winning teams in the West, based in San Francisco and playing in the Pacific Division. This season, it's all about getting more contention from an experienced nucleus: Golden State added shooting and frontcourt depth in Al Horford, re-signed perimeter depth in Draymond Green and added perimeter defense depth in De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II. The Warriors also picked up Yaxel Lendeborg in the first round.
This guide explores both sides of the equation, both what Warriors have been and what's changed as they prepare for 2026-27.
The Golden State Warriors franchise began in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors, before relocating to the Bay Area in 1962. The team has undergone changes throughout the decades, and has become the franchise known for changing the outlook of modern basketball around the three-point line. Seven championships have been won in the franchise's history, with the recent emphasis on 3-point shooting for the Pacific Division's first three decades referred to by fans and analysts when discussing the all-time champions.
The Golden State Warriors brand has been synonymous with the likes of Wilt Chamberlain and Stephen Curry, among others, who were among the players most closely associated with the Golden State Warriors franchise. Franchise history is also important to keep in mind: A team with 7 NBA titles has different expectations than a team that is still trying to win its first. Every roster move, from this year's veteran depth picks to others, is judged based on the standard set by the Curry dynasty.
The Golden State Warriors are a team that is well-known in the league for revolutionizing the game around the three-point arc. That identity can shape the way the front office uses free agency and trades, and how the coaching staff puts together the lineup for the offense and defense.
The Warriors' coaching staff will enter 2026-27 with the same style of offence they used to run, which is always moving and possess a high level of shooting talent with Al Horford's floor-spacer fitting right into the scheme.
National perception of a franchise is also influenced by rivalries. The Golden State Warriors' biggest rivalry is with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are consistently high on the radar when it comes to doubleheader action and a must-keep on your Warriors calendar.
The Golden State Warriors 2026-2027 season is a season of squeezing more out of a veteran core, signing Al Horford as a center depth shooter and re-signing Draymond Green, and adding De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II as perimeter depth defenders. The importance of this season is that it is another in a long series of trying to keep the championship alive around Stephen Curry, rather than looking for a complete overhaul.
The Golden State era has ended and Golden State is shifting to a year-to-year, retooled approach with the core getting older. While there was some depth to be had, it was not enough to produce another title run, leading to more veteran signings this summer.
The big coaching challenge is managing minutes and health over an aging core system while still maintaining the system's rigorous movements.
First-Round Pick: Yaxel Lendeborg (No. 11 overall) Strengths: Versatile forward with strong rebounding and defensive instincts Position in the lineup: Starting day one as a rotation piece with energy and defense off of the bench
Lendeborg's two-way versatility works in the Warriors system too, as he can be used for his energy and defense in addition to his veteran shooters.
| Move | Type | Expected Impact |
| Al Horford | Free Agent | Frontcourt shooting and veteran leadership |
| Draymond Green | Re-signed | Retains defensive anchor and playmaking hub |
| De'Anthony Melton | Free Agent | Perimeter defense depth |
| Gary Payton II | Free Agent | Defensive energy off the bench |
Roster-fit analysis: These are all moves that will leave the Warriors alive for at least one more stretch and they focus on versatility around Curry and Green in shooting and defense.
De'Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II, Seth Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg are also there to add depth.
Stephen Curry Must maintain health and productivity in a team that has championship potential as an offensive power.
Jimmy Butler Is expected to make a consistent two-way impact in the playoffs and to score in the clutch.
The Warriors' ability to add to their size and health with a center like Al Horford may be the key to their success with regard to their frontcourt.
Golden State Warriors are a Pacific Division team in one of the toughest divisions in the West. Playoff seeding, home-court advantage and, since the start of the play-in tournament, guaranteed postseason berths or the fight for them are determined by division and conference standings. But looking at the Warriors' divisional record, rather than their general record, will provide more insight into the performance of their core that's not so young anymore.
The core remains healthy, Horford adds size and Golden State has a real chance at making a deep playoff push.
Age-related injuries and the Warriors end up in the play-in bracket.
It's a longshot but not impossible — Golden State is still capable of being a threat on offense, and deep enough and bigger than the California side of the ball, so a title run is not likely against the contenders in the West.
The way a team is built, the philosophy used by the coach and the team's health all change with each season in the NBA before the playoffs. The Golden State Warriors' storylines to watch are:
Rosters, coaches and injury issues change during the year so treat any preseason prediction as a starting point, and the best way to gauge the Warriors' performance is to watch the games and record of play as they play them during the season.
As with all NBA teams, the Golden State Warriors will face 82 regular season games of this season's playoffs have yet to be determined. That workload is evenly divided between conference opponents (plus some games against Pacific Division opponents) and a rotating schedule of interconference games, such as the marquee Cavaliers rivalry games. Every regular season game counts on a franchise that has 7 championship banners to its name: home-court advantage depends on being seeded in the Western Conference, and a play-in round could be won or lost based on a few pivotal close divisional games.
The season is divided into distinct intervals:
Several of them have never followed the Golden State Warriors before, and knowing the franchise's history isn't just about trivia, it's also how the Warriors are covered and talked about in 2026-27. A team with 7 NBA championships would have different expectations than a team which is just getting to the point of its first championship ever: every season is measured fairly or not by the benchmarks set by the Curry times. The fan base has seen San Francisco have a steady history of producing title-level basketball and expects the front office to continue doing so, which is why the Horford signing is so hot in San Francisco.
It also gives Warriors fans a reason to take extra pride in the Cleveland Cavaliers rivalry: Rivalries with teams with years of playoff history are more meaningful for a fan base than those with newer rivals, even as both teams continue to change.
Sports OKBet, a top sports betting site in the Philippines, features Western Conference playoff odds and win-total markets for the veteran contenders such as Golden State, and game-by-game lines all season long.
The Warriors are coming into 2026-27 in another "extend the window" mode, hoping their shooting depth and Curry's brilliance will make up for some of their size and age concerns, which is also fueled by a seven-championship Warriors' history and setting expectations high even in a transition year. Chance of playoff spot and a long shot at a title run. Stay tuned for Golden State season updates and Sports OKBet for up-to-the-minute odds and analysis.
Established in 1946, known as the Philadelphia Warriors until relocating to the Bay Area in 1962.
The Golden State Warriors have captured 7 NBA championships, amongst them the golden era of three-point shooting in the 2010s.
Chase Center in San Francisco is the home of the Golden State Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors are in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference.
The Golden State Warriors' biggest historic rival is the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Golden State locked up Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II while re-signing Draymond Green.
Yaxel Lendeborg was selected as the No. 11 pick by Golden State.
Yes, the roster still has some shooting depth and it's possible they'll be a play-in or lower playoff seed.
The consistent high-level shooting of Stephen Curry and a strong and well-rounded supporting cast.
Note on sourcing: Historical figures (founded year, championships won, arena name, competition) are provided by the OKSports Editorial Team's series on each NBA franchise's history and taken from official NBA franchise facts. Statistics pertaining to trades, draft, and free agency for 2026-27 are based on NBA.com and Wikipedia's 2026-27 NBA transactions log (as of August 2026). The lineup order and win totals are analytical in nature, as are the scenarios.
