Injuries weaken rivals, creating opportunities for Warriors in NBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 9:58 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
In the early weeks of the NBA season, the Golden State Warriors are finding opportunities as injuries plague their competition in the Western Conference. Key players like Ja Morant, Anthony Edwards, and Chet Holmgren are set to miss significant time due to injuries, potentially affecting their teams' standings. The Warriors, who started the season 0-3, have recently won three consecutive games against conference teams. With the potential for home-court advantage on the line, the Warriors aim to capitalize on these developments as they navigate their upcoming matches, including a challenging schedule in November. They expect to welcome back injured players Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody in the coming months, giving them a chance to improve their performance going forward.
- •Warriors started the season 0-3 but have won three straight games.
- •Ja Morant will miss at least one month for the Trail Blazers.
- •Anthony Edwards is expected to be sidelined for two months.
- •Chet Holmgren and other Thunder starters are also injured.
- •Warriors have a busy schedule ahead, including a five-game road trip.
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Injuries in the West Leaves Door Open for the Warriors
"In just the first two weeks of the season, the NBA has succumbed to the injury plague. Teams may not pray for their opponents to get hurt, but they can’t help it if they do. No title quest is ever a breeze, but injuries in their conference may have made the Warriors’ road easier. Injury-Riddled […] The post Injuries in the West Leaves Door Open for the Warriors appeared first on The Lead.
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