What happened
Golden State enters opening week with Kristaps Porziņģis still out indefinitely because of a health matter, while Steve Kerr said he is leaning toward a starting group of Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but has not locked it in.
The Warriors also re-signed Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton, Green and Gary Payton II, added Georges Niang and drafted Yaxel Lendeborg, giving Kerr more veteran and developmental options after a 37-45 season and play-in loss.
Porziņģis’ absence leaves the frontcourt picture unsettled, so Horford’s bench role and Lendeborg’s preseason fit are relevant to the opening rotation. The first week’s games at the Lakers, home vs. Memphis and at Phoenix may show how long Kerr stays with the new look.
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Original reporting: Golden State Warriors preview: Opening schedule, win projection and everything to know for 2026-27 — Yahoo Sports ↗