Golden State Warriors basketball player Brandin Podziemski is confirmed to miss the team's opening game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026-2027 NBA season.
The NBA said Wednesday he was sidelined after missing the final three days of practice leading up to the team's opener due to lower back soreness.
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Podziemski's absence adds to the list of players who have been unable to play for the Golden State Warriors at the start of the season. The team also began the season without two forwards , Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody. Both are expected to return to action at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, center Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely due to personal health concerns. Without Podziemski, the Warriors are expected to expand their rotation against the Lakers.
De'Anthony Melton has a chance to make the starting lineup, while Will Richard and new signing Brandon Williams are projected to have bigger roles leading the second line.
The match at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles marked the beginning of the Warriors and Lakers' journey in the 2026-2027 NBA regular season.
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