SAN FRANCISCO – With Jimmy Butler III awaiting surgery and Stephen Curry plagued by a knee issue that will sideline him Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers and perhaps beyond, the past two weeks have punched a hole in the fabric the Warriors were creating.They’ve gone from aiming for a top-four finish, visualizing top six at worst, in the Western Conference and a deep postseason run to now scrambling for a trade that can fortify, if not overhaul, their diminished roster.The pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo continues, according to sources, but those same sources concede that Golden State has major barriers to clear before the noon Thursday trade deadline.Anything short of a megadeal for Giannis likely would leave the Warriors no more than marginally better than they’ve been this season – with Curry and Butler. They’ve been no higher than eighth place since Nov. 17.Meanwhile, without its top two players, Golden State is hoping to put a product on the floor this week that can keep it ahead of the ninth-place Clippers, who over the last six weeks have been the hottest team in the NBA.“Well, we’re making some adjustments,” coach Steve...
Diminished roster leaves Warriors facing harsh reality before trade deadline
Published February 3, 2026 • 10 hrs ago
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