In today’s Dub Hub:
- Steph Curry, Steve Kerr praise new Warriors’ center Al Horford following the team’s 111-103 victory over the Lakers.
- Steve Kerr explains why he started with a small lineup going into Sunday’s preseason opener.
- Lakers’ LeBron James announces “The Second Decision” coming on Tuesday.
It didn’t take long for new Golden State Warriors’ center, Al Horford, to show why he’s a perfect fit for the team. The 39-year-old big man seamlessly blended his versatile skill set into the Warriors’ system,
finishing last night’s preseason opener with 3 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, and a steal in just 14 minutes as Golden State defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 111–103.
After the game, Stephen Curry — who added 14 points in 15 minutes himself — praised Horford for the versatility and balance he brings on both ends of the floor.
Head coach Steve Kerr also praised Horford after the game, explaining what makes the veteran center such a natural fit within the current Warriors roster.
While it’s only the preseason, the early returns from the Warriors’ first game back were promising. They will now try to carry that momentum into Wednesday night’s matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers.
For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Monday, October 6th:
Warriors News:
What we learned as Steph Curry shines in Warriors’ preseason win over Lakers | NBC Sports Bay Area
Horford in the first quarter only took one shot, a missed three, yet he still was a plus-4 in nine minutes. He already blocked two shots and dished two assists, as well as adding one rebound and one steal.
In the second quarter, Horford spent time with 7-foot center Quinten Post, displaying the Warriors’ new two-bigs lineup. Horford also blocked another shot and made his first three as a Warrior. The ball hummed when he was on the court, and the defense had a clear rim protector too.
Starstruck by Stephen Curry, two Warriors rookies went viral: ‘We got to frame this’ | The Athletic
For both players, the pictures served as a milestone moment in what they hope will be long NBA careers. A marker of achievement that both young men will use in different ways.
“I’mma definitely have it somewhere in the house,” McMillian said. “But I’ll use it as constant motivation because this is the best shooter of all time. And I’m going to use it as motivation to work hard and get where he’s at. Because not everyone in the world has a vet that’s Steph Curry.”
Richard called the experience of getting to play with Curry “a dream come true.”
Steve Kerr explains why he started small during Sunday’s preseason game vs. Lakers
NBA News:
Grizzlies star Ja Morant week to week with ankle sprain | ESPN
Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant is considered week to week due to a sprained left ankle he suffered during Sunday’s practice, according to a team spokesperson.
The Grizzlies now have three starters recovering from injuries that could sideline them for the start of the regular season.
LeBron James announces ‘The Second Decision’ coming on Tuesday
In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:
Moody balls out as Warriors win vs Lakers to open preseason
The Warriors beat the Lakers 111-103 to start their 2025-26 preseason, and before you start with the “it’s just preseason” disclaimers, understand what this organization has built. Since 2020-21, Golden State is now 21-4 in exhibition play. That’s an 85% winning percentage in games that supposedly don’t matter, but seem to matter a whole lot to an organization that prides itself on keeping players engaged and ready.
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