Golden State Warriors Preseason: Draymond Green and Charles Bassey Start

In the final preseason game, the Warriors will start Draymond Green and Charles Bassey together for the first time, signaling a potential shift in the team’s starting lineup as they prepare for the regular season.

Lineup Changes and Key Starters

The rest of the starting five remains familiar: Stephen Curry at point guard, Brandin Podziemski at shooting guard, and Yaxel Lendeborg at small forward. Gui Santos, who had been starting at small forward, will come off the bench against the Trail Blazers on Friday. Coach Steve Kerr indicated the starters will play between 25 and 30 minutes in the contest, which is the Warriors’ last exhibition before opening the season against the Lakers on Wednesday.

Why Bassey Over Santos

Kerr explained that he chose Bassey over Santos to evaluate Green alongside a center other than Al Horford. The move offers ...