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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
The Golden State Warriors are preparing for a new NBA season with several questions surrounding their lineup. Head coach Steve Kerr must balance the team’s available options while navigating uncertainty surrounding key players ahead of the regular-season opener.
Golden State has several decisions to make as it looks to establish its rotation. Injuries and other health concerns have created opportunities for players to take on larger roles, potentially changing how the team approaches the start of the campaign.
The Warriors’ preparations have also raised questions about the status of one of their newest additions. As Kerr evaluates his options, the team’s next steps could provide a clearer picture of its plans for opening night.
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Steve Kerr reveals Warriors’ potential starting lineup
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images
Kerr is leaning toward a starting five of Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg and Draymond Green for the Warriors’ season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Curry and Green would provide veteran leadership, while Podziemski would join them in the backcourt. Santos and Lendeborg would round out the group, offering Kerr additional flexibility as the Warriors determine how to distribute minutes among their available players.
Steve Kerr says Kristaps Porzingis will be at Chase Center tomorrow to meet with the medical staff. No other updates yet @NBCSWarriors
For now, Steve Kerr is leaning towards a starting five of Curry, Podziemski, Santos, Lendeborg and Green on opening night pic.twitter.com/CpLereH8BL
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The projected lineup also reflects uncertainty surrounding Kristaps Porzingis. Golden State has been without the center while he deals with a private undisclosed health issue, leaving Kerr to consider alternative combinations ahead of the regular season.
Kristaps Porzingis to meet with Warriors’ medical staff
Kerr also provided an update on Porzingis, saying the center will be at Chase Center on Tuesday to meet with the team’s medical staff, noting that Kerr had no further information to provide at the time.
The meeting could provide an opportunity for the Warriors to learn more about Porzingis’ situation. His availability remains an important consideration as Golden State prepares for its opening-night matchup.