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Golden State Warriors roster issues and NBA rule changes
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Golden State Warriors preseason roster challenges issues and NBA rule changes
The Golden State Warriors are navigating roster uncertainty and injury challenges during their NBA preseason. Initially, head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Stephen Curry and Draymond Green would be permanent fixtures in the starting lineup, though other positions remained subject to rotation. Early preseason lineups included rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who emerged as a significant development during training camp. As the preseason progressed, the team faced mounting roster shortages. Ahead of a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Warriors were expected to be without nine players, including Curry, Green, and Al Horford. Other absences included De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II, Georges Niang, and Kristaps Porziņģis, while Jimmy Butler remained sidelined with an ACL injury. Despite these setbacks, the team secured a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighted by a strong debut from Lendeborg. Following these challenges, Stephen Curry reflected on the team’s trajectory, acknowledging that while there were opportunities to strengthen the roster after their 2022 championship, “not all moves were successful.” He specifically noted that injuries to key players have significantly impacted recent performance. Concurrently, the team is adjusting to new NBA officiating guidelines regarding ‘off-arm push offs.’ While NBA Senior Vice President Monty McCutchen stated that forceful pushing or fully extending the arm will be deemed illegal, Draymond Green expressed skepticism about the new rules, suggesting that strict enforcement “often fades once the regular season begins.”
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- 2026-10-11 15:39 UTC Golden State Warriors roster issues and NBA rule changes
- 2026-10-07 09:52 UTC Golden State Warriors preseason roster challenges
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