Golden State Announces Exciting News Before Warriors vs. Heat

The team announced that it will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1975 NBA championship squad during a home game on November 21, when the Warriors host the Portland Trail Blazers. The organization will honor the franchise’s first West Coast title team with a full in-arena celebration and a chance for fans to meet some of the legends from that run.

Warriors Announce 50th Anniversary Celebration for 1975 Championship Team

Golden State said all living members of the 1975 championship group are scheduled to be on hand for the anniversary night.

That list includes Hall of Famer Rick Barry, along with Butch Beard, Charles Dudley, George Johnson, Jeff Mullins, Clifford Ray and Jamaal Wilkes. The late Alvin Attles, who coached that team, will be represented by his son, Alvin Attles Jr.

Throughout the November 21 game against Portland, the Warriors plan to spotlight the 1975 squad with in-arena video features and a special on-court recognition.

Fans will also have a chance to secure autographs. The team announced that members of the 1975 group will sign inside the Golden State Shop before tipoff.

The celebration marks the 50th anniversary of Golden State’s first championship after the franchise moved to California and rebranded from the San Francisco Warriors to the Golden State Warriors.

What the 1975 Title Celebration Means for Warriors Fans

The 1974-75 season was the Warriors’ 29th campaign in franchise history and their 13th in California. Golden State finished that regular season 48-34, winning the Pacific Division title before going on a surprise run through the playoffs.

For long-time Bay Area fans, the new promotion is a chance to see the players who delivered that breakthrough title well before the Stephen Curry era. For younger fans, it connects the modern dynasty to an older chapter of Warriors history.

Barry led the way during the 1975 playoffs and was named NBA Finals MVP after averaging 29.5 points to go with all-around numbers on the glass, as a passer and on defense.

Rookie forward Jamaal Wilkes also broke through that year, earning NBA Rookie of the Year honors after averaging 14.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists while playing in all 82 games.

By announcing the celebration ahead of the matchup with the Heat, Golden State adds another big date to a home schedule that already draws large crowds for rivalry games and marquee opponents.

Stats, Schedule & Context for Golden State’s 1975 Champions

The Warriors’ path to that 1975 championship started with a six-game series win over the Seattle SuperSonics.

Golden State then rallied from a 3-2 deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls in seven games in the Western Conference Finals, before sweeping the Washington Bullets 4-0 in the NBA Finals.

The 1975 triumph became the franchise’s third NBA championship overall, and its first since 1956. Including the Curry-led titles, the Warriors now boast seven championships: 1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022, the third-most in league history.

For now, the focus on the court is the matchup against Miami, but the organization is already pointing fans toward a different kind of night in November — one built around the players who helped start Golden State’s championship tradition.

Ex-Saints WR Linked To Steelers After Shocking Release

The New Orleans Saints are one of the worst teams in the league this season and they took a few steps toward their rebuild at the trade deadline.

This week, they took another step toward that rebuild. The Saints opted to cut ties with veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks in an attempt to save a bit of money. Cooks is able to sign a deal with any team in the league at this point.

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Bleacher Report's Adam Wells recently suggested the Pittsburgh Steelers could be a potential fit for Cooks in free agency for the rest of the season. The Steelers notably whiffed on other top wide receivers at the trade deadline.

 

Sep 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) is tackled by the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

 

"After being mentioned as a potential trade candidate earlier this month, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks will be able to pick his next destination for the remainder of the season," Wells wrote. "For teams seeking help at wide receiver for the stretch run, Cooks immediately becomes a viable option as soon as he hits the free-agent market. Some of the playoff contenders with an obvious need at wideout include the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers.

"The Steelers were all over the receiver market prior to the Nov. 4 deadline, but were unable to make a deal. They reportedly made offers to the Saints for Shaheed and Las Vegas Raiders for Jakobi Meyers that were both turned down. DK Metcalf has been exactly what Pittsburgh wanted when he was acquired from the Seattle Seahawks in the offseason. No other pass-catcher on the Steelers has more than 300 receiving yards entering Week 12."

The Steelers need one more wide receiver for the stretch run of the season. They would have been a perfect fit for Rashid Shaheed at the trade deadline, but they whiffed on him.

Now, adding Cooks would be the perfect fit. He's not going to be a superstar if he signs with the Steelers, but he would fill a valuable role in the team's offense.

The move would be affordable and easy to make. There's very low risk to it, but potentially a decent amount of reward if he plays well.

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