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Warriors under early pressure with banged-up backcourt — Pacific Division roundup
No games in the Pacific Division yesterday, but the Warriors are already dealing with backcourt uncertainty ahead of a matchup with the Suns.
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There were no games on the schedule for the Pacific Division yesterday, but off-court news is already shaping the early landscape, especially in Golden State.
Warriors stumble out of the gate — and already shorthanded
Kevin Topley of NBCBayAreaSports.com, via Hoops Rumors, reports that the Golden State Warriors will likely be without their starting backcourt for tonight’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns, the second half of a back-to-back. Brandin Podziemski tweaked a back injury during Friday’s loss to Memphis and had already missed the team’s opener, raising more questions about Golden State’s perimeter rotation.
Stephen Curry is also referenced in these Warriors notes, though the Hoops Rumors summary doesn’t provide further specifics. The key takeaway for now is the overall uncertainty surrounding the starting guard duo as Golden State prepares to face a direct division rival while sitting at 0-3 in Pacific Division play.
Suns lurking, Lakers on top, Kings and Warriors chasing
Phoenix enters this meeting at 1-1, with a clear opportunity to lean on fatigue and health concerns in Golden State’s backcourt. The LA Clippers are also 1-1, positioned in the middle of an early but already stratifying pack.
At the top, the Los Angeles Lakers hold a clean 2-0 record, giving them an early edge in the Pacific despite no fresh headlines involving them over the last 24 hours. Their perfect start stands in contrast to several division rivals still searching for rhythm — and wins.
At the bottom, the Sacramento Kings (0-2) join the Warriors in the winless column. It is still early, and rotations and depth charts remain in flux, in part through G League movement.
G League draft underlines the depth game
Hoops Rumors also notes that the NBA G League held its 2026/27 draft on Saturday, with the Texas Legends, Dallas’ affiliate, owning the No. 1 overall pick. Affiliates of the Warriors, Lakers, Suns and Kings were among the organizations involved, a reminder that roster building for Pacific Division teams extends well beyond the NBA bench.