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ESPN predicts Warriors will improve standings despite lower win total

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

ESPN predicts Warriors will improve standings despite lower win total

Summary

ESPN forecasts the Golden State Warriors to finish the 2026-27 NBA season with a 35-47 record. This prediction reflects a two-win decrease from last season's 37-45 outcome, which marked an underwhelming campaign due to injuries to Jimmy Butler III and Stephen Curry. Despite the drop in wins, the Warriors are expected to move up in the Western Conference standings, surpassing the Los Angeles Clippers following Kawhi Leonard's departure. The Warriors had qualified for the NBA Play-In Tournament as the No. 10 seed last season, and the predicted performance would represent their lowest win total since the 2019-2020 season, which saw them finish with 15 victories.

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By the Numbers

•Warriors finished last season 37-45, qualifying for the Play-In Tournament.
•Injuries to Jimmy Butler III and Stephen Curry impacted their performance.
•ESPN predicts a 35-47 record for the upcoming season.
•Expectations include moving up to 9th in the Western Conference standings.
•A 35-win season would be their worst since 2019-2020.

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12:00 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN predicts Warriors move up in Western Conference standings next season

What they're saying

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ESPN predicts that the Golden State Warriors will finish the 2026-27 season with a 35-win campaign, two games worse than their total of 37 last year.
— Yahoo Sports

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