Warriors’ Podziemski (back) surprise scratch vs. Lakers

The Golden State Warriors will be without starting guard Brandin Podziemski for Wednesday night's season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers due to lower back soreness. Podziemski missed three consecutive days of practice leading up to his deactivation, while star guard Stephen Curry is listed as probable despite right ankle soreness and is expected to play.

Golden State enters the season opener heavily depleted, missing starting wings Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody for several months due to knee injuries, alongside Kristaps Porzingis who is out indefinitely. Meanwhile, the Lakers will have new starting center Walker Kessler available, though Collin Sexton remains questionable with a calf strain.