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Warriors prepare for preseason amidst injury concerns for key players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

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Summary

The Golden State Warriors are set to open their preseason against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday at Bankoh Arena. The team, which finished last season with a 37-45 record, faces challenges with injuries to significant players like Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are expected to lead a starting lineup that includes Al Horford and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Coach Steve Kerr emphasizes a focus on an offensive strategy that promotes spacing and versatility as the team seeks to build chemistry despite the injury setbacks.

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Status Watch

•Warriors to open preseason on Sunday against Clippers
•Curry and Green expected to lead the team
•Butler and Moody sidelined due to injuries
•Kerr emphasizes need for cohesive offensive strategy
•Lendeborg looks to contribute as a rookie

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9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Golden State Warriors hoping for health on North Shore

What they're saying

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The Golden State Warriors are heading into the preseason long on experience and short on healthy bodies. The Warriors’ most notable players — Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford — have an average of 15.2 years of NBA experience and combined for 28 All-Star Game appearances. Curry and Green, who were part of four NBA title teams with the Warriors, have ...
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