Brandin Podziemski out for Warriors' season opener against Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Brandin Podziemski will miss the Golden State Warriors' season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday due to lower back soreness. This absence impacts Golden State's offensive lineup, as Podziemski was a key player last season, participating in all 82 games. In addition to Podziemski, Stephen Curry is listed as probable while backup Charles Bassey is a game-time decision. For the Lakers, Walker Kessler is set to make his team debut, while Collin Sexton is considered questionable after missing the preseason. Other notable rulings include the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, Moses Moody, and Jimmy Butler III.
- •Podziemski ruled out due to lower back soreness
- •Curry probable, Bassey game-time decision
- •Kessler to debut for Lakers
- •Sexton questionable, Moody and Butler III out
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Injury report: Brandin Podziemski ruled out of season opener vs. Lakers
"Brandin Podziemski will be sidelined for Golden State's season opener Wednesday due to lower back soreness.
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