What happened: The 2026-27 outlook centers on better health and continuity around Stephen Curry, with the championship core intact. No. 11 overall pick Yaxel Lendeborg is tabbed as the most high-impact addition entering camp.

Why it matters: Availability frames the season, with health cast as the swing factor for staying in the Western Conference race. A quick contribution from Lendeborg has earned immediate rotation role would ease minutes on the veterans and deepen the rotation.

What to watch: Watch preseason health reports and how soon Lendeborg locks into nightly rotation minutes alongside Curry.