JANIE McCAULEY Sports Writer, Author at The Rapid City Post

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry watches action from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Injured Warriors star Stephen Curry to sit out All-Star Game with lingering right knee injury

February 9, 2026

Stephen Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles because of his troublesome right knee that sidelined the Golden State Warriors star for a fourth straight game against Memphis. Coach Steve Kerr announced before the game that Curry also wouldn’t play Wednesday at home against San Antonio and then would sit out the All-Star Game on Feb. 15 in hopes of a return for the Warriors after the break.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold prepares to pass during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

QB Sam Darnold wins Super Bowl championship right where he revived his career with San Francisco

February 8, 2026

On the sideline of Levi’s Stadium two seasons ago, Sam Darnold patiently paid his dues behind Brock Purdy as San Francisco’s backup quarterback and soaked up every ounce of knowledge he could from the coaches. Back in the Bay Area on Sunday and beneath the bright lights, Darnold became a Super Bowl champion in his first year under center for the Seattle Seahawks — his fifth team in eight seasons. Seattle captured the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy with a dominant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, center, talks to Atlanta Hawks forwards Corey Kispert, left, and Kristaps Porzingis, right, after an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Molly J. Smith)

Warriors agree to send Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield to Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, AP source says

February 4, 2026

The Golden State Warriors have found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and have granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded. The Warriors also agreed to deal guard Buddy Hield to the Hawks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been approved by the league. Kuminga sat out his fifth straight game in Tuesday’s 113-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers because of a bone bruise in his left knee. He had recently fallen out of the Warriors’ rotation.

The Golden Gate Bridge is seen in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Super Bowl week sightseeing and adventure goes well beyond football in the San Francisco Bay Area

February 1, 2026

Take a stroll down The Embarcadero on San Francisco’s spectacular waterfront to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market for plentiful food options, people watching and souvenir shopping. Travel farther outside the city for renowned wine tasting or a breathtaking drive along the coastline. Fans coming to the Bay Area for the Super Bowl will have no shortage of options for great eats and outdoor adventure, all within a couple of hours of San Francisco.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, checks on forward Jimmy Butler III during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in San Francisco, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors prepare to go forward without Jimmy Butler after season-ending right knee injury

January 20, 2026

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are still coming to terms with how dramatically their season changes now given Jimmy Butler’s season-ending right knee injury and how they must depend on their depth going forward without the do-everything guard. An MRI exam after the injury revealed Butler tore the ACL in his right knee during the third quarter of a 135-112 victory Monday against his former Miami team and will need surgery. He landed awkwardly moments after catching a pass in the paint following a collision with the Heat’s Davion Mitchell. Butler’s surgery date hadn’t been set.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III, middle, is helped up by teammates during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in San Francisco, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors guard Jimmy Butler goes down with right knee injury in 3rd quarter against Heat

January 19, 2026

Warriors star Jimmy Butler was helped off the court with a right knee injury at the 7:41 mark of the third quarter against his former Miami team. Butler was hurt after catching a pass in the paint and going down hard and awkwardly after a collision with the Heat’s Davion Mitchell. Butler grimaced and grabbed at his knee while down for a couple of minutes. He needed teammates Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield to escort him off the court and to the locker room after the fall.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, middle, sits near the team bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in San Francisco, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors coach Steve Kerr chatted with Jonathan Kuminga about his uncertain situation

January 15, 2026

Coach Steve Kerr spoke with Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the morning shootaround Thursday about the player’s situation being out of the rotation for more than a month now with expectations he will be traded before the deadline next month. Kerr discounted any issues between them as being reason Kuminga has reportedly requested a trade from the team after not being used in the last 13 games since Dec. 18 and 16 of 17— though he has been listed as injured for nine games this season.

Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr reacts to a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Steve Kerr’s mom not happy with him for outburst leading to ejection

January 7, 2026

Steve Kerr upset his mother. Ann Kerr was mortified by the behavior of her 60-year-old son, for the first time in quite a while. She didn’t approve of Kerr’s ejection in the fourth quarter of a one-point loss to the Clippers on Monday night, when the Warriors coach was held back from the officials by Gary Payton II, Gui Santos and assistant Terry Stotts. Kerr received back-to-back technical fouls and his fifth career ejection after becoming angry with official John Collins over a missed goaltending call.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder beat short-handed Warriors 131-94

January 2, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and seven assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 131-94 win Friday night. Stephen Curry sat out because of a left ankle sprain and backcourt mate Jimmy Butler became ill earlier in the day. Draymond Green rested, while Jonathan Kuminga missed the game with back soreness. That left Steve Kerr’s starting lineup as Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Will Richard, Gui Santos and Quinten Post. Kerr was optimistic Curry would play Saturday against the Jazz.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after getting fouled by the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead the way as Warriors beat Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas Day

December 25, 2025

Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-116. Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg had 27 points, six rebounds and five assists in his Christmas Day debut while Brandon Williams scored 26 off the bench. Klay Thompson returned to face his former Warriors team in the holiday matinee after missing Tuesday’s home game against the Nuggets with soreness in his left knee.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green yells at the referee during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in San Francisco (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Draymond Green, Steve Kerr have heated exchange in huddle during timeout before Green leaves court

December 22, 2025

Warriors forward Draymond Green had a heated exchange with coach Steve Kerr in the huddle during a third-quarter timeout and then went to the locker room on his own to cool down. Kerr said even once Green returned to the bench for the finish of Golden State’s 120-97 win against the Orlando Magic he wasn’t going to play again after what happened. Neither expects any ill will to linger, but Green acknowledged some frustration with the team’s 15-15 record.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) brings the ball up the court against Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 38 points as defending champion Thunder hold off Warriors 124-112

December 2, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and made a key 3-pointer with 3:34 left, Jalen Williams added 22 points and six assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the determined Golden State Warriors 124-112. Chet Holmgren hit a go-ahead 3 from the top with 6:02 remaining and finished with 21 points and eight rebounds for the defending champions. Brandin Podziemski scored 17 points, Seth Curry added 14 in his Warriors debut with older brother Stephen Curry sidelined for a second straight game because a bruised left quadriceps and muscle strain sustained last Wednesday against Houston.

Santa Clara basketball player Thierry Darlan holds a basketall while being interviewed on the Santa Clara University campus in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Santa Clara’s Thierry Darlan paves new path after going from NBA G League to college basketball

December 2, 2025

Thierry Darlan is making history as a former NBA G League player who has gone from the pros to a college court, the opposite of a typical progression. Darlan is in school after being granted two years of collegiate eligibility by the NCAA. He has followed his sports dream from the NBA Academy Africa in Senegal to the Basketball Africa League, then the G League Ignite and Delaware Blue Coats. Now, he’s in the West Coast Conference playing for veteran coach Herb Sendek.

FILE - Golden State Warriors' Seth Curry poses with his jersey during an introductory NBA basketball news conference, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley,File)

Seth Curry rejoins Warriors as planned to reunite with older brother Stephen Curry

December 1, 2025

Just as planned, Seth Curry is back with the Golden State Warriors to reunite with older brother Stephen. They began the season together at training camp before Seth was waived by the franchise Oct. 18 in a financial move, always with intentions of bringing back the veteran guard. The younger Curry re-signed and got right to work at practice. It’s unclear when the brothers will be on the court together again, given Stephen is sidelined with a left quadriceps contusion and muscle strain

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry lies on the floor during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Houston Rockets Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined at least a week with a quad injury

November 27, 2025

Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least a week with a right quadriceps contusion and strained muscle after getting injured during Golden State’s 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. He had an MRI exam after the game and the Warriors said Curry would be reevaluated in a week — meaning he likely will miss at least three games. Golden State’s medical staff and coaches typically use a progression of building back up in practice before an injured player returns to game action.

Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie is guarded by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Stephen Curry bruises right quadriceps in Warriors’ loss, will have MRI exam

November 26, 2025

Stephen Curry limped away from the bench late in Golden State’s 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after bruising his right quadriceps. He will undergo an MRI exam on the injury to determine his status. The Warriors will have to regroup with the idea that Curry might be out for a stretch. Curry and Amen Thompson went down hard under the basket with 3:24 remaining and the game tied at 91 after Thompson’s drive to the hoop, which initially was whistled an offensive foul. Houston challenged and the call was overturned to a block.

FILE - Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series May 10, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Jonathan Kuminga gets going on the court with Warriors after three-month contract stalemate

October 2, 2025

Jonathan Kuminga says he considered it a positive learning experience going through a lengthy contract negotiation to better understand the NBA’s business side, and the fifth-year forward expressed a desire to stay with the Golden State Warriors for the long term. Whether that sentiment is mutual, he hopes so. Only time will tell. Kuminga went through his first practice with the Warriors since signing a two-year contract Tuesday that would pay him $46.5 million. As a group, Golden State welcomed back Kuminga after months of uncertainty for both sides because of the contract stalemate.

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase gestures during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Golden State Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase voted WNBA Coach of the Year after reaching playoffs

September 17, 2025

Natalie Nakase won over Golden State Valkyries owner Joe Lacob with her fire in a matter of two hours when they sat down last year for a formal interview. Now, the entire WNBA understands why. Nakase was named WNBA Coach of the Year after leading her team to the playoffs, making league history as the only first-year franchise to reach the postseason. The announcement came ahead of Golden State’s home game against the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx.

The Valkyries made WNBA history and won over fans in just one season

September 13, 2025

The playoff-bound Golden State Valkyries have captivated their target audience to be sure, and then some. Every age and color, every walk of life, that’s what you see in the sellout crowds at raucous, packed Chase Center — where grown men are rocking their pale purple, call it “Valkyries violet” — and the team became the first expansion franchise in WNBA history to earn a playoff berth in its first season.

Valkyries beat Wings 84-80 to become 1st expansion team to reach playoffs in inaugural season

September 4, 2025

The Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA team to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season, with Janelle Salaun scoring 19 points in an 84-80 comeback victory against the Dallas Wings for their fifth straight win. Veronica Burton’s three-point play with 22.3 seconds to go and four free throws over the final 11.4 seconds helped seal it as she scored 15 points. Carla Leite also added 15.

Ray Woodfork, a graduate of Twinning Project's collaboration with the NBA's Golden State Warriors and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's cohort 1, shoots a basket at Solano State Prison in Vacaville, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Golden State Warriors help transform lives of incarcerated men through coaching program

June 23, 2025

The Golden State Warriors are partnering with the UK-based Twinning Project to teach incarcerated men at Solano State Prison in Vacaville, California, how to coach. The program includes a focus on mental health and anger management, too. Coaching has provided a purpose and much-needed self-confidence for these men, many of whom are serving sentences of life without the possibility of parole.

Kayla Thornton scores 16 points as Valkyries rally past Caitlin Clark, Fever 88-77

June 19, 2025

Kayla Thornton hit two key 3-pointers over the final 4:57 and scored 16 points to go with six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries rallied past Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 88-77. Clark had 11 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and her layup with 4:12 remaining pulled Indiana within two points — but Golden State had an answer to each threat. A raucous crowd roared as the Valkyries (6-6) sold out their sixth straight home game to start the season

JANIE McCAULEY Sports Writer.