Hot-shooting Suns host Warriors as trade deadline looms

Phoenix looks to continue strong play without Devin Booker against a Golden State team in flux

Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:15am

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The Phoenix Suns return home after a comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers, led by a career performance from Collin Gillespie. They'll host a Golden State Warriors team dealing with injuries and trade rumors ahead of the NBA's trade deadline. The Warriors have been linked to a potential deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, while veteran Draymond Green's future with the team is uncertain.

Why it matters

This matchup features two Western Conference contenders heading in different directions. The Suns have won 7 of their last 10 games and are playing well despite the absence of star Devin Booker, while the Warriors have lost 5 of 7 and are dealing with roster uncertainty as the trade deadline approaches.

The details

The Suns overcame a 19-point deficit against the Trail Blazers, with Gillespie scoring a career-high 30 points and tying a career-high with 8 three-pointers. Phoenix has made 20+ threes in each of its last 3 games. The Warriors, meanwhile, have struggled without All-Star Jimmy Butler and may look to shake up their roster before the deadline, with Draymond Green's name mentioned in trade talks.

  • The NBA trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
  • The Suns and Warriors will face off on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Collin Gillespie

A Suns guard who scored a career-high 30 points and tied a career-high with 8 three-pointers in Phoenix's comeback win over the Trail Blazers.

Draymond Green

A veteran Warriors forward who has been mentioned in trade rumors ahead of the deadline, a rarity during his time in Golden State.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The two-time MVP who the Warriors have been linked to in trade talks as they look to bolster their roster.

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What they’re saying

“This is probably the first time I would say, since I have been here, that his name has been mentioned in trade talks. It's different, but it's also part of the league.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors head coach (statenews.net)

“They were in drop coverage, so we were just taking what they were giving us. Simple screens and come off it and let it fly. We have a lot of guys who can really shoot the ball.”

— Collin Gillespie (NBC)

What’s next

The Warriors will look to make a roster move before the trade deadline, while the Suns will aim to continue their strong play at home without Devin Booker.

The takeaway

This game features two Western Conference contenders heading in opposite directions, with the surging Suns looking to take advantage of a Warriors team in flux as the trade deadline approaches.