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Veteran kicker Eddy Piñeiro returning to 49ers after agreeing to four-year, $17M contract extension Veteran kicker Eddy Piñeiro is returning to the San Francisco 49ers after agreeing to a four-year, $17M contract extension, his agency told ESPN.

Eddy Piñeiro is remaining with the 49ers after signing a four-year extension to stay in the Bay 🤑

Why Warriors' improbable overtime win vs. Rockets reinforces belief in themselves despite injuries The Warriors' short-handed win in overtime over the Houston Rockets on Thursday could go a long way to boost Golden State's playoff hopes this season.

@montepoole.bsky.social shared why the battered and bruised Warriors could be inspired going forward after last night's gritty win in Houston

Luis Arráez aims to improve on both sides of ball, take advantage of 'big opportunity' with Giants Luis Arráez has been putting in the work at second base, giving the San Francisco confidence that he will outperform the defensive metric this season.

Luiz Arráez has been putting in the work and hopes to have a bounce-back season on both sides of the ball (via @alexpavlovic.bsky.social)

Doctor discusses whether Kings should shut down injured Keegan Murray for remainder of NBA season Stanford Medicine's Dr. David E. Oji, M.D., discussed whether the Sacramento Kings should shut down Keegan Murray for the remainder of the NBA season.

With less than 20 regular-season games remaining, would it be wise for the Kings to shut down Keegan Murray due to his ankle injury?

@tristirodriguez.bsky.social spoke to Stanford Medicine's Dr. Oji about the possibility.

Anthony Edwards has humble outlook on Warriors’ Steph Curry being named All-Star starter over him Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards gave his humble outlook on Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry's All-Star Game starter nod over him.

Anthony Edwards has a humble perspective on Steph Curry being named an All-Star starter over him 🫡

Why Draymond Green is confident Steph Curry will return to play with Warriors this season if able to Draymond Green believes Steph Curry won’t shut it down for the season if he’s able to return, pointing to the star guard’s competitive mindset.

Draymond Green believes history indicates Steph Curry will return to the court if he is able to 🤔

Mike Dunleavy believes Warriors shutting down Steph Curry is unlikely, but can't be ruled out Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy states that Steph Curry missing the rest of the season would be surprising, but can't rule it out.

Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy states Steph Curry missing the rest of the season would be surprising, but he can't rule it out

Josh Johnson suffered double concussion, brain bleed in 2023 49ers vs. Eagles NFC Championship Game Josh Johnson revealed he suffered a double concussion in the San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles 2023 NFC Championship Game.

Former 49ers QB Josh Johnson revealed details about a scary injury during the 2023 NFC Championship Game 😲

49ers left tackle Trent Williams shares why Super Bowl LVIII loss was the 'worst pain ever' San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams delivered a blunt admission about how painful losing the Super Bowl was.

Trent Williams delivered a blunt admission about how painful losing the Super Bowl was for the 49ers 😐

Majority of Warriors fans believe team should shut Steph Curry down until NBA play-in tournament Based on an NBC Sports Bay Area poll, a majority of Warriors fans believe Golden State should shut down Steph Curry until the NBA play-in tournament.

Warriors fans think it's time to shut Steph Curry down for the rest of the regular season 😳

The 49ers add a versatile offensive weapon in @mattmaiocco.bsky.social's 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0 👀

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Warriors stumble in non-Draymond Green minutes vs. Clippers with his season performance in question The complexion of the Warriors' game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday changed during Golden State's non-Draymond Green minutes.

The complexion of the Warriors' loss to the Clippers last night changed during the non-Draymond Green minutes (via @montepoole.bsky.social)

Chandler Parsons has 'zero sympathy' for Warriors after trading Jonathan Kuminga to the Hawks Former NBA player Chandler Parsons said he has "zero sympathy" for the Golden State Warriors after trading Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks.

Former NBA forward Chandler Parsons believes the Warriors made the wrong decision trading away Jonathan Kuminga

Steve Kerr, Warriors seek clarity on 'mysterious' Kristaps Porziņģis illness with center sidelined Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr admitted that Kristaps Porziņģis' condition is "mysterious."

Steve Kerr and the Warriors are seeking clarity as Kristaps Porziņģis deals with a "mysterious" illness
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ESPN projects 49ers to sign star veteran left guard in NFL free agency to pair with Trent Williams ESPN recently projected the San Francisco 49ers to sign seven-time Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio in NFL free agency this offseason.

ESPN recently projected the 49ers to sign this seven-time Pro Bowl left guard in free agency 👀

Hawks fans send message to Warriors as Jonathan Kuminga continues to impress after midseason trade Hawks fans shared a thankful message to the Warriors as former Golden State forward Jonathan Kuminga continued to impress with Atlanta on Sunday.

Hawks fans shared a thankful message to the Warriors as former forward Jonathan Kuminga continued to impress with Atlanta 😬

Gui Santos hopes to set 'example' for kids in Brazil after hard-earned Warriors contract extension Warriors forward Gui Santos hopes to be an inspiration to Brazilian basketball players after signing a contract extension with Golden State.

Gui Santos hopes to be an inspiration for Brazilian basketball players after signing his Warriors contract extension (via @daltonjohnson.bsky.social)

49ers meet with 'relentless' edge rusher who is top defensive line prospect at NFL Scouting Combine The San Francisco 49ers met with University of Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, he told NBC Sports Bay Area.

University of Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor told @jenniferleechan.bsky.social that he met with the 49ers at the NFL Scouting Combine 💪

Warriors star Steph Curry shares discouraging knee injury update ahead of Sunday's re-evaluation Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry anticipated being out even longer with his right knee injury.

Steph Curry anticipates being out even longer with his right knee injury 😬

Warriors coach Steve Kerr regrets 'stupid mistake' of commenting on Kristaps Porziņģis' health Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Saturday walked back recent comments he made about new Golden State big man Kristaps Porziņģis' health.

Steve Kerr walked back his recent comments on Kristaps Porziņģis' health status, calling it a "stupid mistake"

How Jonathan Kuminga fared in second game with Hawks following dramatic trade from Warriors Former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga played well again in his second game for the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night after being traded.

Ex-Warrior Jonathan Kuminga had another solid outing in his second game with the Hawks last night 😶

Macklin Celebrini's ascension to Bay Area greatness has the perfect torch-bearer in Steph Curry San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini looks capable of taking the title of Bay Area's Most Watchable Athlete from Warriors star Steph Curry.

Coming off a head-turning Olympic performance, Macklin Celebrini looks more than capable of eventually grabbing the "Bay Area's Most Watchable Athlete" torch from Steph Curry (via @montepoole.bsky.social)

Giants' top prospect Bryce Eldridge reveals why he chose No. 8 as his new jersey number in 2026 San Francisco Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge revealed why he chose to change his jersey number to No. 8 heading into the 2026 MLB season.

Bryce Eldridge explained what went into his number change this offseason 👀

Deebo Samuel shares how 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hilariously gave him 'welcome to the NFL' moment Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel shared how coach Kyle Shanahan hilariously gave him a 'welcome to the NFL' moment as a rookie.

Kyle Shanahan gave Deebo Samuel a welcome-to-the-league moment he will not forget 😂

Deebo Samuel shares how 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hilariously gave him 'welcome to the NFL' moment Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel shared how coach Kyle Shanahan hilariously gave him a 'welcome to the NFL' moment as a rookie.

Kyle Shanahan gave Deebo Samuel a welcome-to-the-league moment he will not forget 😂

Quick start, 'awesome' Malevy Leons put Warriors back on track vs. Grizzlies after bad loss in NOLA Two-way forward Malevy Leons was a key piece in the Golden State Warriors' bounce-back win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday at FedExForum.

Two-way forward Malevy Leons was a key piece in the Warriors' bounce-back win over the Grizzlies last night (via @daltonjohnson.bsky.social)

Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis 'really sick' but Steve Kerr hopes star returns vs. Lakers on Saturday Steve Kerr shared the latest update on new Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis's illness.

Kristaps Porziņģis is "really sick," but the Warriors hope he can return on Saturday

Where Giants, Athletics rank among best projected starting lineups ahead of 2026 MLB season ESPN released its projected MLB starting lineup rankings with the San Francisco Giants and the Athletics ahead of the 2026 season.

Here's where the Giants and the Athletics rank among the best projected lineups ahead of the 2026 MLB season 📈

49ers GM John Lynch looking inward at himself as 'really sad' Brandon Aiyuk situation nears end San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch is wondering what he could have done differently during the team's tenuous union with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

John Lynch is wondering what he could have done differently during the 49ers' tenuous union with Brandon Aiyuk (via @jenniferleechan.bsky.social)

How ex-Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga performed in Hawks debut after being traded away Jonathan Kuminga scored 27 points in his debut for the Atlanta Hawks and helped his new team rout the Washington Wizards 119-98 on Tuesday night.

Ex-Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga had a huge game in his debut with the Hawks 🤔