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February 4, 2026
Starting sans Curry
Santos will start Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis
With Stephen Curry (knee) sidelined, Santos will enter the starting five. As a starter this season (four games), the 23-year-old forward has averaged 7.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across 21.8 minutes per game.
January 30, 2026
Available to play
Santos (calf) is available for Friday's game versus the Pistons.
Analysis
Santos was initially listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be available. Santos is averaging 4.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game this season.
January 30, 2026
Expected to play Friday
Santos is probable for Friday's game against the Pistons due to a bruised right calf.
Analysis
Santos put together a strong 16-point performance Wednesday against the Jazz but evidently picked up a calf injury along the way. Even so, he appears on track to take the court Friday evening, barring any kind of setback.
January 29, 2026
Hits for season-high 16 in win
Santos ended Wednesday's 140-124 win over Utah with 16 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 22 minutes off the bench.
Analysis
The 16 points were a season high for the third-year forward. Santos has quietly drained at least one three-pointer in eight straight appearances (two starts), shooting 41.7 percent (10-for-24) from long distance while averaging 7.0 points, 3.8 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks in only 17.9 minutes as he pushes for a more consistent spot in the rotation after Jimmy Butler (knee) was lost for the season.
January 29, 2026
Headed to bench
Santos will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in Utah, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis
Santos will return to his reserve role with Draymond Green back from a rest day. Santos is averaging 4.0 points and 2.6 rebounds per game this season.