Santos Outshines Green, Warriors Ponder Lineup Change

0:00For the Golden State Warriors, it's March 2nd. Here's what's happening. The Golden State Warriors signed forward Gwai Santos to a 3-year $15 million extension, but the celebration fizzled fast with a 1. 129-101 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Santos, the 55th pick from 2022, has been shining lately while Stephen Curry sits out with a knee injury. Over the last 10 games without Curry, Santos averages 15.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and four assists. Dremond Green, meanwhile, struggles at 8.4 points on 36.6% shooting, with more than two turnovers per game. Fans and analysts now wonder if Santos deserves to start over Green once the team gets healthy. The Warriors play better with Santos on the floor, posting average ratings on both ends, while Green's minutes drag down the offense to league worst. Levels. Line-up stats back this up, with Curry and Santos showing solid net rating similar to Curry and Green.

1:02Adding Santos to the core group, with Moses Moody and Buddy Healed, Titans defense even more, hinting at Upside, with Christaphe's Porzingus back. Curry gets re-evaluated Sunday, but stays out longer, while Porzingus can return Monday against the Clippers. Coach Steve Curry might test a new starting five soon, balancing Green's veteran role off the bench with Santos' growth. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all.