Warriors to sit Gui Santos against Suns as knee tendinitis lingers

Santos averages 7.8 points through five games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Gui Santos missed the second half of Golden State's 124-112 win because of left knee tendinitis, per Anthony Slater. Coach Steve Kerr said the Warriors will sit him against the Suns.

Why it matters: Golden State is 3-3 in 2026-27 through six games, while Phoenix is 1-3 through four.

By the numbers: Santos has averaged 7.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 2026-27 through 5 games.

What to watch: Kerr said the team will re-evaluate Santos after he sits out against Phoenix.

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@anthonyVslater Nov 02, 2026 · 04:14 UTC

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