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ESPN Forecasts Tougher Season for Warriors
25 Aug
Summary
- Warriors' 2025-26 season hampered by key injuries.
- ESPN projects a 35-47 record for the upcoming season.
- Prediction shows team moving to ninth place despite fewer wins.
The Golden State Warriors faced an inconsistent 2025-26 season, largely due to injuries to key players Jimmy Butler III and Stephen Curry. These setbacks prevented the team from establishing momentum in the highly competitive Western Conference, ultimately leading to a 37-45 final record.
Despite their struggles, the Warriors secured the tenth seed, earning a spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
ESPN's recent projections for the 2026-27 season anticipate a further dip in performance for the Warriors. The network forecasts a 35-47 win-loss record, which would represent fewer victories than the previous season.
However, this projected win total is expected to be sufficient to improve their standing in the Western Conference. The Warriors are predicted to leapfrog the Los Angeles Clippers into ninth place, a move influenced by the departure of Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers.
Should the Warriors indeed finish with fewer than 37 wins, it would mark their worst season since the 2019-20 campaign, when they achieved only 15 victories.
