The Golden State Warriors host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, October 16, 2026, in the final game of the 2026-27 NBA Preseason. Tip-off at the Chase Center in San Francisco is set for 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time at the arena). Fans in the United States can watch the broadcast via KUNP (Rip City Television Network), NBC Sports Bay Area, NBA League Pass, Peacock, and BlazerVision.
The matchup closes out the exhibition schedule for both Western Conference franchises. The Golden State Warriors enter the court with a preseason record of three wins and two losses, coming off a 101-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday (13). Before that game, the San Francisco team lost to the LA Clippers 104-101 on October 4, defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 124-98 on October 6, lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 123-118 on Wednesday (7), and beat the Sacramento Kings 111-106 on Saturday (10). Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers arrive undefeated in the 2026-27 preseason with three wins and no losses, having defeated the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday (7), the London Lions 119-66 on Monday (12), and the Sacramento Kings 110-98 on Tuesday (13).
Where to watch Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers live
The preseason game features television and streaming broadcast options across the United States.
- KUNP (Rip City Television Network): over-the-air TV
- NBC Sports Bay Area: cable TV
- NBA League Pass: streaming
- Peacock: streaming
- BlazerVision: streaming
Start time and location for Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers
Check the confirmed operational details for the matchup in California.
- Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time at the arena)
- Location: Chase Center, in San Francisco
- Competition: NBA — Preseason
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How the Golden State Warriors arrive
Head coach Steve Kerr indicated that the probable starting five for the final stretch of the preseason and the start of the regular season consists of point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard Brandin Podziemski, Brazilian forward Gui Santos, rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg, and power forward/center Draymond Green. Against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday (13), center Charles Bassey was also tested in the starting frontcourt alongside Curry, Podziemski, Gui Santos, and Lendeborg. The definitive list of veterans who might be rested for load management on Friday (16), especially Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Al Horford, who sat out the previous meeting in Portland, has not yet been confirmed.
In the win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Brandin Podziemski and Yaxel Lendeborg recorded 17 points and five rebounds each, while Gui Santos posted 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists. During the 2025-26 regular season, the Brazilian forward averaged 14.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals across the 30 games he started. For the bench unit, Kerr confirmed offseason signing Brandon Williams as the immediate backup point guard after he averaged 14.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists over four preseason outings. “This is a great step for Brandon,” Kerr said.
The Golden State Warriors have three confirmed absences. Center Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely due to a health issue. Forward Jimmy Butler remains in long-term recovery after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, while shooting guard Moses Moody is recovering from a torn left patellar tendon. Both Butler and Moody have an initial return estimate around February 2027. “No idea. I’m just throwing February out there because that’s about a year post-injury,” Kerr stated regarding the recovery timeline for the duo.
How the Portland Trail Blazers arrive
Commanded by head coach Micah Nori, a former NBA assistant coach who took over the main role of the franchise for the 2026-27 season, the Portland Trail Blazers have been testing different starting lineups. In the preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday (7), Nori started Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan. Against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday (13), the team opened with Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan, utilizing Ja Morant and Jrue Holiday in the rotation.
Point guard Damian Lillard is back on the court after 16 months of recovery from a ruptured left Achilles tendon, while point guard Ja Morant is playing his first preseason with the franchise after being acquired via trade. Forward Deni Avdija led the team with 26 points, nine rebounds, and four assists against the Sacramento Kings, holding an average of 24.5 points over two games. The main confirmed absence for the Portland Trail Blazers is shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe, who suffered a torn knee meniscus in August 2026 and is estimated to return in March 2027.
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Officiating for Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers
The official officiating crew for the game has not yet been announced, as the NBA releases the designation of the three court referees only on the morning of game day, and soccer-style video assistant referee (VAR) systems do not apply to the league.
Recent history and next game for the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors
In the previous meeting between the teams on Wednesday (7) at the Moda Center in Portland, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-118. Following that game, coach Micah Nori evaluated his roster’s performance: “We’re too good a defensive team to get into a trading baskets type thing.”
In the 2025-26 season, the Portland Trail Blazers ended a five-year postseason drought by finishing with 42 wins and 40 losses in eighth place in the Western Conference, before being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs 4-1. After Friday’s (16) game in San Francisco, the Portland Trail Blazers will make their debut in the 2026-27 NBA regular season on Wednesday (21) against the Phoenix Suns.