2026-27 Regular Season Official

killmongrel · Post #141 » by **killmongrel** » Wed Nov 4, 2026 11:21 pm

So GS is actually thinking of doing a buyout that doesn't help other than open a roster spot? Lulz. Who are they going to sign? Plumlee?

AirP. · Post #142 » by **AirP.** » Wed Nov 4, 2026 11:41 pm

killmongrel wrote:So GS is actually thinking of doing a buyout that doesn't help other than open a roster spot? Lulz. Who are they going to sign? Plumlee?

No, they don't have enough money under the hard cap to sign someone if they buy him out. Buying him out is the worst option other it saves ownership some money, it does nothing for the roster. You could convert a 2-way to a regular contract at the end of the season and grab someone else on a two way to get some rights to sign them next year I guess.

AirP. · Post #143 » by **AirP.** » Wed Nov 4, 2026 11:48 pm

HiRez wrote:I kept saying right from the start acquiring this guy, then giving him an extension, and expecting him to actually play over any time more than 10 games was unrealistic. I have no #$*% idea what his current issue is, but if it's not one thing with him, it's another. Complete fool's gold. Even if he were able to play a regular season, you know he's going to disappear right when you need him most in the playoffs, then you're screwed.

The problem was having an owner who just refused to allow him to be traded for anything but a high-level player which is why he was signed for 20+ million to try to make it work, it didn't and then all they could get was KP or older vets they didn't want.

The issue with resigning him for this year and only 3 mil guaranteed for next year was a continuation of trying to get value from what Kuminga was traded for. Had they let Porzingis walk all that would have happened is you'd retained Post and be stuck with the roster unless you move Green, Butler, or Moody which it seems GS doesn't want to move any of them except... once again, for a high-level player which is why GS is in this position.

Either GS resigned Porzingis for a contract they could use as filler in a trade for a better player or match Post and be 10 million less in the tax. So, it ended up being either Post at 10 mil a year or a 20 million dollar expiring contract.

AirP. · Post #144 » by **AirP.** » Wed Nov 4, 2026 11:52 pm

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killmongrel · Post #145 » by **killmongrel** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 12:13 am

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killmongrel wrote:So GS is actually thinking of doing a buyout that doesn't help other than open a roster spot? Lulz. Who are they going to sign? Plumlee?

No, they don't have enough money under the hard cap to sign someone if they buy him out. Buying him out is the worst option other it saves ownership some money, it does nothing for the roster. You could convert a 2-way to a regular contract at the end of the season and grab someone else on a two way to get some rights to sign them next year I guess.

Oh okay my bad. Wasn't familiar with the second apron stuff.

Just thought the idea of Warrior fans going from dreaming about Ware and Claxton to all of a sudden Plumlee was hilarious. :lol:

Onus · Post #146 » by **Onus** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 12:56 am

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It doesn't sound like the warriors are thinking this way. Still want cap space for next year for some reason. They likely won't be trading picks for marginal upgrades only cornerstone pieces.

AirP. · Post #147 » by **AirP.** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 1:19 am

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It doesn't sound like the warriors are thinking this way. Still want cap space for next year for some reason. They likely won't be trading picks for marginal upgrades only cornerstone pieces.

I think Yaxel changes everything. You possibly have the ability to end Curry's career with Butler and Green at reduced prices and need to start building towards the future with Yaxel and Podz in place long term. Now is the time to go get what you need vs create space and hope someone picks GS because if you're going to sign a FA, you're going to probably let go of those cap holds of Butler and Green where you'll just be able to use the MLE on probably Green. Going out and getting someone in pre-agency allows you to keep everyone you want plus add a talent to your roster. The future post-Curry isn't nearly as bleak as it was one year ago.

I also think GS wants to keep Butler with Curry which is why they may be slow rolling his recovery. Once again, if Butler is damaged goods they will obviously move on without him.

killmongrel · Post #148 » by **killmongrel** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 2:23 am

Nickel Alexander Walker is so good. The only way Atlanta will consider moving him is if they just underwhelm this year and they think him being 28 is too old. Yeah, I'm hoping. He'd be great next to Steph.

Onus · Post #149 » by **Onus** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 2:23 am

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It doesn't sound like the warriors are thinking this way. Still want cap space for next year for some reason. They likely won't be trading picks for marginal upgrades only cornerstone pieces.[/quote]
I think Yaxel changes everything. You possibly have the ability to end Curry's career with Butler and Green at reduced prices and need to start building towards the future with Yaxel and Podz in place long term. Now is the time to go get what you need vs create space and hope someone picks GS because if you're going to sign a FA, you're going to probably let go of those cap holds of Butler and Green where you'll just be able to use the MLE on probably Green. Going out and getting someone in pre-agency allows you to keep everyone you want plus add a talent to your roster. The future post-Curry isn't nearly as bleak as it was one year ago.

I also think GS wants to keep Butler with Curry which is why they may be slow rolling his recovery. Once again, if Butler is damaged goods they will obviously move on without him.[/quote]

We'll see what happens but slater already said something similar so I wouldn't hold my breath.

Post #150 » by **floppymoose** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 5:49 am

We need to book wins now so that if Steph goes down we don't end up bottom three and in lottery hell (worse draw due to new rules).

Onus · Post #151 » by **Onus** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 2:53 pm

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anyone have any numbers on this? are we running more pick and rolls? It does seem like we are but I'm curious how many more are we doing?

watch1958 · Post #152 » by **watch1958** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 3:21 pm

Gui out tonight.

xdrta+ · Post #153 » by **xdrta+** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 5:59 pm

Wonder if Klay will play tonight, he played 35 minutes last night in OT win. 30 pts, 8-17 on 3s, game winning 3 with 1 second left. After his usual slow start he's 19-36 on threes his last 3 games. Happy for Klay.

killmongrel · Post #154 » by **killmongrel** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 9:50 pm

Warriors should win tonight's game. Heat will have a good game here and there but they still have not beaten a good team. Second game of a B2B. They also will probably rest some guys.

Also just some notes about some players around the league, Brooke Lopez looks like he still has a little bit left in the tank. He'll be bad most of the time but if the Warriors just want a little help this season that won't cost them much in assets, he wouldn't be bad at all. Getting him and Derrick Jones Jr would be ideal but the cost might be more than the Warriors are willing to trade.

DonaldSanders · Post #155 » by **DonaldSanders** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 11:14 pm

killmongrel wrote:Warriors should win tonight's game. Heat will have a good game here and there but they still have not beaten a good team. Second game of a B2B. They also will probably rest some guys.

I don't think the Heat are actually bad though, they just have had a tough start to the year and have had to make adjustments. They aren't a top team but they are one that poses a threat to us with their size/length. Giannis and Bam can easily beat up on us inside, we have to hope that they are tired. I favor us slightly but won't be surprised if we lose. Wiggins and Klay might be motivated to play well against us (Klay possibly doing too much). It will likely come down to how well we shoot the 3.

Also just some notes about some players around the league, Brooke Lopez looks like he still has a little bit left in the tank. He'll be bad most of the time but if the Warriors just want a little help this season that won't cost them much in assets, he wouldn't be bad at all. Getting him and Derrick Jones Jr would be ideal but the cost might be more than the Warriors are willing to trade.

It's really tough finding the right C deal, we aren't going to part with a 1st but we have little to offer teams in these deals other than salary relief. I mean we can throw in someone like Gui, but sheesh that's not much. The Clippers don't have their pick so they don't care if they are bottom 3, but they have to get something. DJJ is worth more than a salary dump, but maybe Ballmer is fine sabotaging the product for a year if the Porzingis retirement contract scenario can save him money :dontknow:

Onus · Post #156 » by **Onus** » Thu Nov 5, 2026 11:51 pm

If we lose to the heat it would be back to panic mode. This is the heat's 3rd game in 4 nights, second night of a back to back. They just played ot. We haven't played in 2 nights. This is a scheduled loss for the heat.

whatisacenter · Post #157 » by **whatisacenter** » Fri Nov 6, 2026 12:16 am

Onus wrote:If we lose to the heat it would be back to panic mode. This is the heat's 3rd game in 4 nights, second night of a back to back. They just played ot. We haven't played in 2 nights. This is a scheduled loss for the heat.

Yeah, it might be the 5 game winning streak talking but I don't give the Heat much of a chance tonight after playing on OT game last night.

wco81 · Post #158 » by **wco81** » Fri Nov 6, 2026 12:57 am

Heat started out slow because they were shooting poorly, including Klay.

But he's gotten hot in the last few games.

Remember, Davion Mitchell is the one who caused Jimmy's injury last January at Chase.

AirP. · Post #159 » by **AirP.** » Fri Nov 6, 2026 5:38 pm

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AirP. · Post #160 » by **AirP.** » Fri Nov 6, 2026 5:42 pm

wco81 wrote:Heat started out slow because they were shooting poorly, including Klay.

But he's gotten hot in the last few games.

Remember, Davion Mitchell is the one who caused Jimmy's injury last January at Chase.

It just happened, had Podz's pass been better Butler probably doesn't have to had to change his body movement to get the pass and put himself in an awkward situation. Butler had to jump away from the basket to get the pass and then tried to push off to go to the basket after getting the ball with the knee buckling. I don't really blame anyone, sometimes injuries happen, Butler's style just puts himself in those types of situations more often but that's why he's also very effective.

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