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Eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 Western Conference Semifinals, Golden State then failed to make the playoffs in 2024 when it was eliminated in the Play-In Tournament. Now 21-21 and 11th in the Western Conference standings, the Warriors look far from a title contender.

On top of that, the Lakers can swap first-round picks in 2026 and 2028 and trade or swap their selection in 2029, 2030, and 2031, which makes taking the bait a bit more palatable for the Warriors, who will inevitably have to rebuild at some point.

Amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat are striving to find their best form. In this context, captain Bam Adebayo believes one of the team’s stars must step into a role similar to that of Stephen Curry.

The Golden State Warriors are in desperation mode in early January. If the franchise wants to avoid wasting the final few years of Stephen Curry’s career, they should consider completing a blockbuster trade for a superhuman Los Angeles Lakers forward.

Curry believes a stretch of games will determine whether Golden State can salvage what has been a frustrating season so far.

Stephen Curry maintains confidence in the Warriors having a successful season despite the ups and down they went through.

The Golden State Warriors are struggling to maintain the roster around franchise legend Stephen Curry, something the Los Angeles Lakers learned with Kobe Bryant

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr rejected a potential Stephen Curry trade demand. Kerr can’t imagine Curry ever wanting out, per 95.7 The Game. “No way,” Kerr said. “I don’t think so. I just think Steph loves the Warriors. He loves the idea of being a Warrior for life. I think that’s so meaningful for him. That’s what makes him unique and different.”

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Boston Celtics guards Jaylen Brown (7) and Jrue Holiday (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) AP

The NBA has chosen to postpone the San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers game on Saturday due to the LA wildfires that are still rampant in the region.

Quincy Olivari is averaging 17.2 points, 4.4 assists and 4.4 rebounds on 40.6% shooting from beyond the arc in 13 games with the South Bay Lakers.