The Golden State Warriors had all 14 main roster players available in their season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, leading to a 12-man rotation that resulted in a blowout 139-104 victory.
Kerr confirmed after the game that he’ll continue with the radical 12-man rotation, but as the season progresses it’s obvious that it will often not be possible given the injuries they’re sure to encounter. That could start as early as Friday against the Utah Jazz, with a trio of players questionable for the game at Delta Center tipping off at 7PM PT.
The Warriors have three players on the injury report vs. Jazz
Superstar guard Stephen Curry is questionable with a right hip contusion, as is fellow veteran Draymond Green due to a knee contusion. De’Anthony Melton is also dealing with a right chest contusion, while Golden State have confirmed they will not suit up their three two-way contracted players in Quinten Post, Reece Beekman and Pat Spencer.
While the Warriors depth has caused headaches for Steve Kerr in relation to the rotation, it will prove even more important when the team starts to inevitably miss players through injury. There’s no replacing the franchise star in Curry, nor the defensive impact of Green, but otherwise Golden State should be able to appropriately cover almost any absence…