Warriors vs Lakers: Key Absences, Probable Starters

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Golden State Warriors News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Golden State Warriors head back to Chase Center on Saturday for a big Western conference match-up against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors sit at 31 wins and 28 losses, holding the eighth spot while the Lakers are 34 and 24 in sixth place. Both teams are dealing with key absences, making this primetime clash on ESPN even more unpredictable. The Warriors just snapped a rough road trip with a 133-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Rookie Will Richard stepped up big with 21 points, six assists, and five rebounds in that shorthanded victory. Meanwhile, the Lakers dropped a 1-13 to 1-10 hardbreaker to the Phoenix Sons at home, marking their third straight loss. Injuries are hitting both squads hard. For Golden State, Steph Curry is out with right patella femoral pain syndrome. Christap's porzingis has general illness, and Jimmy Butler remains.

1:01Sidemind from ACL surgery, though Dremon Green is probable with backmanagement. The Lakers will miss Rui Hachimura due to illness and have Bronny James on G League assignment. Probable starters shake things up too. The Warriors could roll with Pat Spencer and DeAnthony Melton in the back court alongside Moses Moody, Guy Santos, and Dremon Green up front. Over on the Lakerside, expect Luca Donchitch, Austin Reeves, Marcus Smart, LeBron James, and DeAndre Aiton to lead the charge in their statement. Purple uniforms against the Warriors White Association edition. Tipoff is set for February 28, 2026 at 5.30 p.m., Pacific time from San Francisco. Catch it live on ESPN or stream for free on Fubo as these rivals battle for positioning in the tight Western conference standings. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the Description. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all.

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