Will Porzingis and Horford return to the Warriors + Steph Curry injury update
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The KNBR podcast 'Just Dubs' delivers a deep dive into the Golden State Warriors' current season struggles and future outlook, focusing on the prolonged absence of Stephen Curry and the recent devastating injury to Moses Moody. Despite a three-game winning streak against weaker teams, the Warriors remain in a precarious position, hovering near the 9th seed with only eight games left. The discussion centers on whether the team can realistically make a playoff push, especially with Curry still sidelined and no clear timeline for his return. The podcast explores the impact of key players like Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford, both of whom have shown promise and are expected to return, but with concerns about their long-term availability due to injury history. The conversation also turns to the Warriors' offseason challenges, including contract decisions for veterans, the potential for bold moves involving stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo or LeBron James, and the looming draft pick at 11th or 12th overall. The hosts express skepticism about the team's ability to remain competitive without significant roster upgrades, highlighting the fragility of their current foundation and the high stakes of the upcoming draft and free agency period.
Stephen Curry remains out indefinitely, with no confirmed return date despite recent progress in rehab; the team is unlikely to bring him back before the final week of the season.
Moses Moody's season-ending patella injury is a major blow, removing a key 3-and-D wing and limiting the Warriors' flexibility in the offseason.
Kristaps Porzingis has emerged as a crucial piece, showing strong production and availability, making him a likely candidate for a return in 2026-27.
Al Horford's decision to opt in for his $6 million player option hinges on his desire to play meaningful basketball, not just financial gain.
The Warriors are projected to land the 11th or 12th pick in the NBA draft, which may not yield a franchise-altering talent, raising questions about whether they should trade the pick for immediate help.
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Warriors’ Fragile Hope: Three Wins, No Steph
The episode opens with a discussion of the Warriors' three-game winning streak against tanking teams, but with a strong caveat: the wins are against weak opponents and the team remains without Stephen Curry. The hosts express cautious optimism but emphasize the fragility of the team’s situation, especially with Curry’s absence and the recent injury to Moses Moody.
The Curse of the Injury Bug: Moody’s Season-Ending Injury
“He's not playing back-to-backs no matter what. And I think you build into the plan for him that he's not going to be playing back-to-backs no matter what.”
Porzingis: The Trade That Might Have Saved the Season
“If he can do that and remain productive, I think the Warriors at that point would have won the part of the trade that they can control.”
Horford, Melton, and the Veteran Puzzle
The discussion turns to Al Horford’s potential return and the status of other veteran role players like D'Anthony Melton. The hosts explore the Warriors’ need to retain key veterans for stability but acknowledge that they can’t rely solely on them. The fragility of the roster is emphasized, especially with multiple players on injury management.
The Draft and the Future: 11th or 12th Pick?
“I think they wind up in a fascinating position... but not fascinating in a way that I think makes any Warrior fan feel real comfortable about it.”
“They are one or two steps away from disaster. Are you kidding? I mean, they are actually set up to be that team that they're a move away in the offseason.”
“If he can do that and remain productive, I think the Warriors at that point would have won the part of the trade that they can control.”
“He's not playing back-to-backs no matter what. And I think you build into the plan for him that he's not going to be playing back-to-backs no matter what.”
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Moses Moody
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Kristaps Porzingis
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Al Horford
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Steve Kerr
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D'Anthony Melton
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Rick Celebrini
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