Curry and two starting players are expected to return against the Trail Blazers, while Green will be rested

According to US sports media F/W Siddhant Gupta, in the game that ended today, the Warriors lost to the Lakers 126-116. With their first loss of the preseason, the Warriors will evaluate what improvements need to be made ahead of their upcoming game against the Trail Blazers. Concerns about the Warriors' loss on Sunday may be attributed to the absence of several key starters, including Curry, Butler and Horford.

In that regard, the outlook for the upcoming game against Portland is much brighter, as it has been reported that Warriors starters who missed the Los Angeles game will be available. Instead, Green got a night off, allowing the Warriors to try out their core of Curry, Butler and Horford with their young players. The Warriors struggled to settle into a rhythm in the first half of today's game. Led by Green, Podemski and Joe Kuminga, the team was unable to keep up with the Lakers' production, despite solid performances from both Podemski and Kuminga. Although TJD, Clare and Gary Payton II also made significant contributions off the bench, it was not enough to inspire a late comeback. The Warriors looked stable with a 2-1 record in the preseason. As the season opener approaches, the Warriors will focus on getting their players into a positive rhythm while building chemistry.

Kerr remains undecided on the Warriors' starting shooting guard position.

The preseason is an ideal time for the team to try out different rotations to see which players fit best next to each other. Considering the Warriors are largely driven by a veteran core, those concerns won't necessarily pan out. However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr remains unsure about the starting lineup, specifically mentioning the starting shooting guard position. Kerr spoke about it after today's loss, saying: "I can't say that yet. We have to see where we are. Brandin is going to play a lot. He's a very important player for us. But frankly, the starting lineup is a little tricky for us given these lineups and Horford's age."

Kerr expressed his concerns about the age of the Warriors' latest big man signing Al Horford, claiming that if he were a little younger, he would undoubtedly be in the starting lineup. But Horford’s age, 39, has forced the head coach to be more tactical in his approach. The Warriors have some solid candidates vying for the starting shooting guard spot. Podemski has been particularly impressive recently, scoring 23 points against the Lakers. Given his lofty aspirations for the future, the Warriors could certainly consider him a viable option.

The team also has two reliable veterans in Hield and Gary Payton II, both of whom are familiar with their roles. Another interesting starting candidate is Moses Moody. Although he hasn't received much playing time in the starting lineup, Moody has proven himself to be an efficient and reliable player in the rotation. Unfortunately, the defender is expected to miss the rest of pre-season after suffering a left calf injury, which could hurt his chances of earning a spot. What starting lineup do you think Cole will enter the regular season with?

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