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Steve Kerr has a starting lineup he’s leaning towards for the Warriors

With the Golden State Warriors preparing for their season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, head coach Steve Kerr has begun to solidify his starting lineup. Steph Curry and Draymond Green remain locked in as starters, while Kerr has indicated a preference for Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg to round out the rotation.

The decision to start Green at center—despite past concerns about his physical workload—has been driven by limited alternatives, as Kristaps Porziņģis remains sidelined and Al Horford is unavailable for back-to-back starts. Lendeborg, the team’s first-round draft pick, has impressed in training camp and could play a key role immediately, while Podziemski’s recent five-year, $110 million extension underscores his growing importance to the team’s plans.

The Warriors will finalize their starting five after one more preseason game before facing the Lakers on October 21.

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