Curry led the Warriors’ preferred starting lineup, with him running point next to Brandin Podziemski in the backcourt and a frontline of Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody and Draymond Green. The depleted Pelicans started Jose Alvarado, Jordan Hawkins, Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and Yves Missi.

Payton had been playing arguably his best, most consistent basketball since the 2022 season leading up to the injury.

Despite losing their second straight game to the host South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, the Santa Cruz Warriors own the NBA G League's best record on the road. Now, they'll need to up their game at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz if they hope to secure a playoff berth.

Bronny James and the South Bay Lakers faced the Santa Cruz Warriors on Tuesday. Although eliminated from playoff contention, the Lakers hoped to spoil their opponents bid to move up the Western Conference standings. James and Co. also looked to sustain their form after beating the Warriors 122-118 less than 24 hours ago.

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The Golden State Warriors, the NBA affiliate of the Santa Cruz Warriors, have signed forward Kevin Knox II to a contract, it was announced today. Knox II previously signed a 10-day contract with the Warriors on February 19 and a second 10-day contract on March 1.

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In a thrilling G League matchup, the Santa Cruz Warriors showcased their potential despite a narrow 118-122 loss to the South Bay Lakers. One standout performance that captured the spotlight was from two-way player Talan Armstrong,

Transitioning from a minor league role to a critical component of the Warriors' strategy, Armstrong's agility and quickness allowed him to pressure the opposing defense consistently. For instance, several of his drives resulted in either personal scoring opportunities or assists,

Warriors coach Steve Kerr turned to a small-ball group in his first season that became a model for the rest of the NBA.