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22 February 2026

• [Lets Go Warriors] - 🤳 extra bts: Steph Curry All-Star 🍿 🕺🏽 TikTok + debut Porzingis Warriors workout + highlights 🦄
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• [Fansided: Blue Man Hoop] - Warriors nearing major Draymond Green decision after Kristaps Porzingis update
  Kristaps Porzingis could be nearing his first start for the Golden State Warriors in the coming games, potentially setting up a major decision for Steve Kerr an
• [Sporting News] - Warriors predicted to pair Stephen Curry with ascending $3.6 million Mavericks forward via buyout
  The Golden State Warriors were recently urged to add a talented Dallas Mavericks big man to their roster.
• [USA Today: Warriors Wire] - Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 45 - John Shasky (1989-90)
  During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Shasky wore only jersey No. 45 and put up 2.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.
• [The Athletic] - Macklin Celebrini’s Olympic success for Team Canada a joy for Steve Kerr, Warriors
  "Everybody's engaged," Kerr said. "Especially the guys who have been here a while, who know Rick so well and Macklin and the family."
• [Fansided: Blue Man Hoop] - Draymond Green is already gifting Warriors what Klay Thompson couldn't
  Klay Thompson's departure from the Golden State Warriors saw some fractured relationships, largely stemming from a reduced role for the veteran sharpshooter and
• [BBALLBREAKDOWN] - Why Draymond Green Is KILLING the Warriors Offense (Playoff Problem Exposed)
  The Thompson Twins are putting up elite offensive numbers despite having terrible gravity beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Draymond is actually dragging down the W...
• [NBC Sports Bay Area] - Steve Kerr, Warriors having ‘so much fun' watching Macklin Celebrini in Olympics
  Sharks star has been one of the stars of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, and it’s not the first time the 19-year-old has caught the attention of . Celebrini’s success particularly is exciting for the Warriors, given that his father, Rick, has been the team’s director of sports medicine and performance since 2018. That connection has made Golden State honorary fans of Team Canada over the past two weeks, when Celebrini has scored five goals and added five assists in five games thus far. Steve Kerr detailed the experience watching Celebrini in an interview Friday with “This has been so much fun for all of us, but especially for Rick and his family to watch Macklin,” Kerr told Mark Willard and Dan Dibley. “This morning, we were getting ready to start our film session, and the Canada game was 2-2 in the final minutes. Basically the whole team was watching the last two minutes. We saw them score, and everybody went nuts. We’re all so thrilled for Macklin and his family and Rick. So it’s been fun to follow.” Rick has been away from the Warriors to watch his son in Milan, though Kerr revealed they’ve had daily communication from across the Atlantic. And though Sunday’s gold medal game against the United States is set for just after 5 a.m. PT, Kerr confirmed he’ll be watching. However, when asked who he’s rooting for, Kerr wouldn’t give a strong answer: “I love my country, and I love the Celebrini family.” The Warriors coach discussed the young phenom more after Saturday’s practice, even adding in some classic Kerr banter aimed at the elder Celebrini. “It’s been so fun when they flash to Rick and the family in the stands, you know, to see the joy on their faces, the pride,” Kerr told reporters (). “And then watching Macklin — I don’t know a ton about hockey, but it’s pretty obvious that at 19 he’s one of their most trusted players and seems to be on the ice an awful lot at the most critical times. “Pretty remarkable at that age that he can become that trusted, that good, this quickly, especially in the face of such poor parenting growing up. I don’t know how he’s been able to overcome. Thank God for [Rick’s wife] Robyn [Celebrini], that’s what I would say. The mom clearly has done all the work.” As a former teammate of players like Michael Jordan and Tim Duncan, as well as Steph Curry’s longtime coach, Kerr has been around his fair share of legendary athletes. And though he’s admittedly not the sharpest hockey mind, he offered some interesting cross-sport insight into Celebrini’s success. “What I feel is that Macklin has the combination that is so rare of incredible talent and unbelievable leadership, maturity, humanity. Just he gets it. He gets it, at 19,” Kerr explained. “It usually takes guys years to be mature enough to understand how to compete, how to conduct yourself, how to treat your teammates, and not to make the Steph comparison, but that’s what it takes to be a superstar. It’s not just the talent, it’s the intangibles, and Macklin seems to have the intangibles. “I couldn’t have told you that, you know, five years ago when he was in here training or even two years ago. We just knew he was a really good prospect, but yeah, it’s impressive to watch.” Steve Kerr talked about the team’s excitement around Macklin Celebrini success in the Olympics: “Macklin has the combination that is so rare, of incredible talent and unbelievable leadership… Not to make the Steph comparison, but that's what it takes to be a superstar.” — Kenzo Fukuda (@kenzofuku) Some Golden State players also shared some high praise of Celebrini, with Gary Payton II even making comparisons to hockey legends like Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. He also had a stern directive for the Bay Area. “Five a.m., go watch Mack. All right?” Payton said to close his presser Saturday (). “Everybody wake up in the Bay. Go watch Mack.” Gary Payton II on Macklin Celebrini: “It’s unreal. The kid’s unreal. I feel like when it’s all said and done, he’s going to end up being one of those, like: Wayne, Sid, Alex, Mack.” GP2 was there when Celebrini scored for the Sharks in his NHL debut. Been following ever since. — Danny Emerman (@DannyEmerman) Gary Payton II has a message for the Bay Area — Ben Ross (@BenRossTweets) Like Kerr, Moses Moody lauded Celebrini’s intangibles just from his limited interactions with the Sharks star. “Like this silent confidence and competitiveness, composure,” Moody said (). “I’ve seen something; he’s got that look in his eye. But Mack, he’s got that silent confidence too. Well, I don’t know him for real, but, like, being around him, he doesn’t overdo it, but you can tell he’s working, he’s precise. In conversation, you can just tell when somebody’s a thinker more than a talker type of guy, and that’s how he seems like.” Moses Moody, after making a joke about that popular LeBron James meme, says he could always tell Macklin Celebrini would be special. Also shouted out Macklin’s little brother RJ. — Joseph Dycus (@jo...
• [NBC Sports Bay Area] - Steve Kerr shares Warriors' minutes plan for Kristaps Porziņģis moving forward
  The Warriors saw flashes of what new addition can bring — but also saw how far they still have to go. Porziņģis made his Golden State debut in , finishing with 12 points in 17 minutes. While he showed flashes, he also displayed some rust after missing the last 43 days due to injury management and illness. That reality is shaping how Steve Kerr plans to use him moving forward. In an interview with Kerr explained the expectation is for Porziņģis’ minutes to increase, but emphasized the process will remain gradual. “Hopefully the minutes go up, but it’s all really kind of day to day,” Kerr said. “Our training staff will determine that. It was a good starting point last night — he felt good after the game, we had a good practice today and Kristaps took part in everything.” Porziņģis’ debut reflected both promise and limitations. He appeared more comfortable as the game went on, but Golden State quickly fell behind during his first stint as Boston seized control with a decisive second-quarter run. It’s a reminder of the broader challenge facing the Warriors. With sidelined through at least the rest of February and out for the season, Golden State is navigating an uncertain stretch with the team looking to win now but also position itself for the NBA playoffs. Porziņģis is central to both. “It’s something we’ll monitor day to day,” Kerr added. “The hope is and the plan is for the minutes to go up — we just can’t map it out exactly.” That cautious approach likely will extend to scheduling decisions as well. When asked about back-to-backs, Kerr suggested Porziņģis playing both games isn’t expected in the near term. “My guess is … it’s highly unlikely that Kristaps would play in that back-to-back next week,” Kerr said. As for Porziņģis’ calf and ongoing Achilles maintenance, Kerr deferred to the team’s medical staff. “I’ve got other stuff I’ve gotta worry about,” Kerr noted. “He’s in the training room every day … I just know that he’s doing well, he looks good, he’s doing fine.” For now, the Warriors are balancing two timelines — trying to stay competitive in the standings while carefully building up a player who could help their future. And after one game, that balancing act already is clear.
• [heavy.] - Warriors’ Steve Kerr Makes Major Kristaps Porzingis Decision Ahead of Nuggets Game
  Golden State coach Steve Kerr makes a key decision on Kristaps Porzingis as the Warriors prepare to face the Nuggets. The post appeared first on .