The Golden State Warriors have to always keep the big picture in mind when they take the court. Their age and frequent injury concerns force them to go into preservation mode far more often than they prefer, but that might be what it takes for them to stay relevant in the Western Conference. The Dubs will be without a few of their core players for Sunday's preseason matchup. Stephen Curry , Jimmy Butler , Al Horford and Moses Moody are all out versus the Los Angeles Lakers, per ESPN's Anthony Slater.

“Curry is banged up, per Kerr, but plan is to play Tuesday in Portland,” Slater posted on X. It is always nice to get in some reps before the new season, but at least these four inactive players were able to play together in Golden State's first two exhibition matchups. With an aging

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