The Warriors have been a mediocre team since the start of the season. Lineup combinations, schemes, and individual player performances have been the topic of conversation regarding their biggest issues.

Golden State (18-17) was without Stephen Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler (sick) Draymond Green (rest) and De'Anthony Melton (knee) on Jan. 2 and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after the Thunder loss that he was hopeful for their return Saturday against Utah.

James Harden sat out for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Harden is averaging 25.7 points — his most since 2019-20 when he led the NBA in scoring. Harden played major minutes when Kawhi Leonard missed 10 games in November with a sprained ankle and foot.

The Warriors have seven players on the injury report for the clash against the Thunder on Friday, spelling disaster for Steve Kerr's team.

According to CBS Sports' Sam Quinn, one deal that could both move the needle and be viable would be acquiring Michael Porter Jr. from the Brooklyn Nets. Porter Jr. is having a stellar year for the Eastern Conference strugglers, averaging 25.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, while shooting 49.5% from the field and 40.8% from deep.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz NBA game from January 3, 2026 on ESPN.

The Golden State Warriors held out Steph Curry in a recent game, which didn't sit right with a former NBA player.

"The Warriors are open to moving Moses Moody during trade season for a wing upgrade," Sidery wrote via X. "Previously opposed to moving Moody, Golden State’s young core all appear available for a game-changing move. At 18-16, Golden State is all-in on making another playoff run before it’s too late."