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With Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely, Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed his potential starting lineup for opening evening of the common season.
Kerr said he’s “leaning toward” starting Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg and Gui Santos.
Golden State Warriors ahead Gui Santos (15) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Emanuel Sharp (34) in the first half of a preseason recreation at Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The Warriors defeated the Kings 111-106. San Francisco Chronicle / Polaris
Al Horford, who turned 40 in June, could be a potential starter, but Kerr said he’s leaning against that option.
“Al could be in there, but just given where he is minutes-wise per game, if the guy is going to play 20 [minutes], which is probably the limit or where we’d like him to average, it’s just a lot easier to bring him off the bench,” Kerr told reporters Monday.
“I also like the idea of having Draymond or Al on the court as often as possible to anchor our defense, so, yeah, I’m leaning that way.”
Porzingis has missed the Warriors’ complete preseason due to an undisclosed non-public health issue. Kerr said Porzingis will meet with Rick Celebrini, the Warriors’ director of sports activities drugs and efficiency, on Tuesday to work out next steps.
Golden State Warriors middle Kristaps Porzingis comes in as a substitute against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Chase Center. (Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images) D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
It stays unclear when Porzingis will return.
“All of that will be determined once we get him back here and have discussions and figure out where he is and all that stuff,” Kerr said.
Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody are anticipated to stay sidelined with accidents for the first few months of the season.
Jimmy Butler III of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Jan. 15, 2026. Getty Images
So, when it comes to the Warriors’ starting lineup, Santos could get a big alternative. The 24-year-old ahead began in 30 video games for the Warriors last season and averaged 9.2 factors, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocked pictures per recreation.
Santos, whom Golden State chosen with the fifty fifth choose in the 2022 draft, has been a success story for the franchise. The Warriors signed him to a three-year, $15 million extension in February.
The Warriors open the common season against the Lakers on Oct. 21 at Crypto.com Arena.
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