Three bold predictions for Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the 2025-26 NBA season

The Golden State Warriors led by Stephen Curry will start the 2025-2026 season and they will play on the road. They will travel to Southern California to take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Corym Acor Arena on October 22. This will be a star-studded opening event of the new season.

The main problem for the Golden State Warriors is that the players are older and lack height. Their four best players are all over 35, and their tallest player is a 7-foot wing center. Still, it's going to be an exciting season for this team from the Bay Area.

Three major predictions for the Warriors in the 2025-26 season

1. The Warriors will rank sixth in the Western Conference in the new season

The 2025-26 season is about to begin. Competition in the Western Conference is very fierce. Except for the Utah Jazz, which is in the rebuilding stage, other teams are very strong. Despite the aging roster of the Golden State Warriors, they could still finish the season ranked sixth.

After making a trade at the end of the season and introducing Jimmy Butler, they performed very well last season, but injuries affected their performance in the playoffs. They have the potential to end up in the top four, but due to the age of their players, they may give up some wins in order to keep their older players in top shape for the playoffs.

2. Stephen Curry's performance in the new season will benefit from new NBA rules

The NBA has introduced the "high-five" rule, according to which a defensive player can be called for a foul even if a player releases his hand after throwing the ball. Stephen Curry will be the primary beneficiary of this rule, especially given the defensive approach (or "disruption") he has suffered over the years.

It has been obvious in pre-season training that Curry is expected to have an outstanding season in terms of free throw attempts. If he can take full advantage of this new rule, Golden State's offense will be a little smoother.

3. The Warriors will keep Jonathan Kuminga before the trade deadline

The biggest news of the Golden State Warriors' offseason is Joshua Kuminga's contract dispute. Ultimately, Kuminga reached a two-year contract agreement with the team, but many expected the Warriors to trade him once he became trade-eligible.

But here’s a bold take: If Kuminga can assume the role of a bench player, the Golden State Warriors will keep him. He has all the tools to be an All-Star, but right now the team needs him to be a motivational presence off the bench.

If he can play this role perfectly, he may not only win the "Sixth Man of the Year" award, but also improve the team's chances of winning another championship. Additionally, the only logical trade option for the team would be to acquire Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls.

However, Vucevic is already 34 years old and will become a free agent after this season.

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