Oct 23, 2026 6:44 PM

The Golden State Warriors could still be missing a key starter against the Memphis Grizzles.

The Golden State Warriors seek their first win of the season when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. The game tips off at 10 PM ET and will air on NBCS-BA, PCK-GSW, WATN, and DAZN-MEM.

The Warriors dropped their season opener in Los Angeles, falling 127-105 to the Lakers. Stephen Curry led the team in scoring, finishing with 23 points, but only knocking down two threes. Gui Santos and Yaxel Lendeborg each had 12 points.

The Grizzlies won their season opener, knocking off the Utah Jazz, 123-103. They were led by Ty Jerome, who dropped 45 points to go along with seven rebounds and six assists. Jaylen Wells was the only other Memphis starter in double figures as he finished with 12 points.

This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

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Golden State Warriors Injury Report

Brandin Podziemski is QUESTIONABLE with bilateral low back soreness. He missed the season opener against the Lakers. He signed a rookie extension in the offseason and is expected to be a big contributor as the starting shooting guard this season.

Charles Bassey is QUESTIONABLE with right patellar tendinopathy. He did not play against the Lakers on Wednesday.

Jimmy Butler remains OUT after undergoing right ACL surgery in January. The team is hoping that he can return at some point in January or February.

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Moses Moody also remains OUT after undergoing left patellar tendon surgery in March. The Warriors are hoping that he can return between December and January.

Kristaps Porzingis is OUT and is not with the team. The Warriors are reportedly seeking to trade Porzingis amid his health issues.

The Warriors started Stephen Curry, De’Anthony Melton, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Draymond Green against the Lakers. Will Richard, Georges Niang, Gary Payton II, Brandon Williams, Al Horford, and Graham Ike all played more than 12 minutes off the bench, with Williams and Horford scoring in double figures.

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

Cedric Coward is DOUBTFUL with a left wrist sprain. He played 27 minutes against the Jazz, finishing with seven points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

Isaiah Stewart is QUESTIONABLE with a left ankle sprain. He did not play against the Jazz.

Memphis started Ty Jerome, rookie Cameron Boozer, Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, and Zach Edey in their opener. Jerami Grant, Scottie Pippen Jr, Quinten Post, GG Jackson II, and Cam Spencer all played more than 15 minutes off the bench.

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