What happened: Golden State also ruled out preseason finale starter Charles Bassey with right patellar tendinopathy, while Kristaps Porzingis remains away from the team. Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody sit for the Warriors following right ACL and right patellar tendon repair surgeries. Los Angeles ruled out Cameron Carr with a right oblique strain and Adou Thiero with left knee effusion swelling, while Kessler plays with a left finger splint and Sexton misses time with a right soleus strain.

Why it matters: With both Bassey and Porzingis unavailable, Golden State turns to center Graham Ike for interior minutes while exploring trade options for Porzingis. Having Kessler active gives the Lakers their offseason frontcourt addition in the paint while the Warriors navigate their rotation absences.

What to watch: Track how heavy a workload Graham Ike carries in the paint for Golden State while the opener remains in progress in Los Angeles.