What happened: Golden State Warriors rookies took part in traditional rookie entertainment performances during the franchise's Open Practice ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Draymond and the rest of the Golden State Warriors roster backed the first-year group during the preseason fan event.

Why it matters: The annual preseason gathering comes as Golden State finalizes its 2026-27 roster after waiving three camp players over the weekend. Integrating the incoming rookie class alongside returning veterans remains a priority ahead of regular-season play and the Oct. 30 NBA Cup start.

What to watch: Golden State wraps up its 2026-27 preseason schedule this week before setting its opening-night rotation.