The Golden State Warriors are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in their 2026-27 NBA season opener.
Golden State enters the new season looking to bounce back behind their core led by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green after finishing 10th in the Western Conference with a 37-45 record last season.
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The Warriors will try to start the season with a victory Wednesday as they face off against the Lakers in a tough road matchup.
Los Angeles enters the season looking to improve on last season’s success after upgrading the roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in the offseason as they enter the post-LeBron James era.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Warriors Injury Report: Will Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski Play?
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The Warriors have six players listed on their injury report, including Curry and Brandin Podziemski.
Golden State has listed Curry as probable and he is expected to play despite dealing with right ankle soreness.
The Warriors have listed Charles Bassey as questionable due to right patellar tendinopathy and if he is sidelined, Al Horford could have an increased role behind Green, especially with Kristaps Porzingis being ruled out due to him being away from the team.
Podziemski has been ruled out due to lower-back soreness and with him sidelined, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II and Will Richard could all have larger roles.
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Jimmy Butler has also been ruled out as he continues to recover from a torn ACL while Moses Moody is out while recovering from knee surgery.
Lakers Injury Report: Will Collin Sexton Play?
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The Lakers have three players listed on their injury report, including guard Collin Sexton.
Los Angeles has listed Sexton as questionable due to a right soleus strain that sidelined him for the entire preseason. If Sexton is sidelined, Bronny James could have an increased role.
The Lakers have ruled out Cameron Carr due to a right oblique strain while Adou Thiero is out with a left knee effusion.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Warriors and Lakers from Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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