Predicting the Warriors' depth chart after signing Brandon Williams and Georges Niang

Outside a handful of training camp battles that include Exhibit 10 signings and players on two-way contracts, the Golden State Warriors have essentially locked up their 15-player roster after two late additions to the rotation at the end of summer. In the fourth quarter of the offseason, the Warrior

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Outside a handful of training camp battles that include Exhibit 10 signings and players on two-way contracts, the Golden State Warriors have essentially locked up their 15-player roster after two late additions to the rotation at the end of summer. In the fourth quarter of the offseason, the Warriors inked both Brandon Williams and Georges Niang to contracts, filling their 15-player roster.

With most of the roster spots finalized, we can finally start envisioning what Steve Kerr's rotation could potentially look like when the Golden State Warriors open the regular season on Oct. 21 against the Los Angeles Lakers.

While Steph Curry and Draymond Green are likely deeply ingrained in every possible starting group Steve Kerr could pencil in, the Warriors

have some question marks for the other spots in the starting lineup.

Could the Warriors opt for the veteran Gui Santos over rookie Yaxel Lendeborg at one of the forward positions? Who will start alongside Curry in the backcourt? Brandin Podziemski started 43 games last year while De'Anthony Melton notched 24 starts. One of those two will likely be in line to start with Curry in the backcourt. Lastly, how will the Warriors handle the center position? Could it be Green at the five? Or does Kerr go with one of his veterans like Al Horford or Kristaps Porzingis? While we don't have the answers for some of these questions yet, we can make some predictions on how Golden State's starting five could look.

Point Guard

Nov 21, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) looks to shoot a three-point shot wearing Li Ning Jimmy Butler 4 (JB4) Black Knight shoes against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Starter: Stephen Curry
De'Anthony Melton
Brandon Williams
Brandin Podziemski
Gary Payton II

Shooting Guard

Starter: Brandin Podziemski
De'Anthony Melton
Brandon Williams
Gary Payton II
Will Richard
LaJae Jones

Small Forward

Starter: Yaxel Lendeborg
Gui Santos
Gary Payton II
Georges Niang

Power Forward

Feb 3, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) looks to pass the ball during the second period against the Philadelphia 76ers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Starter: Draymond Green
Gui Santos
Yaxel Lendeborg
Kristaps Porzingis
Georges Niang

Center

Mar 25, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (7) takes a three-point shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images