Golden State to Alter Starting Lineup Against the Suns
The team will start Williams, Richard, Santos, Lendeborg, and Ike for the October 25 matchup.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Basketball
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The Golden State starting lineup for the upcoming October 25 game against the Suns will feature Brandon Williams, Will Richard, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Graham Ike. This adjusted rotation comes as the team manages ongoing player health and availability issues.
Why it matters
Changes to the frontcourt rotation carry significant weight as the team prepares for the regular season. With Kristaps Porziņǵis sidelined indefinitely, other roster members must step into expanded roles to stabilize the team's depth.
The team confirmed Kristaps Porziņǵis has missed 5 preseason games and remains sidelined indefinitely, while Al Horford faces a strict 20-minute playing time limitation. The exact nature of Porziņǵis’ health status remains unknown.
The players
Kristaps Porziņǵis
A core player currently sidelined indefinitely due to a health-related matter.
Al Horford
A veteran team member who is currently facing a 20-minute playing time limitation.
Gui Santos
A player receiving additional frontcourt opportunities during the current personnel shortage.
Yaxel Lendeborg
A player stepping into an expanded role in the team rotation.
The details
Gui Santos and Yaxel Lendeborg will receive increased frontcourt minutes in response to the current roster limitations. These two players are also expected to see extended time as the regular season begins. Al Horford will be held to 20 minutes of play during the Suns matchup.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: Official team update on roster availability.
October 25, 2026: Game scheduled against the Suns.
Across the Bay
This roster adjustment follows the pattern of player-load management and injury mitigation strategies set by league-wide rotation management protocols. The team is balancing current health constraints against the need to evaluate depth ahead of the regular season.
Fans heading to the game on October 25 should expect a different look from the frontcourt as Gui Santos and Yaxel Lendeborg take on expanded roles. Keep a close eye on the bench rotation, as Al Horford’s playing time will be strictly capped at 20 minutes.
The takeaway
The team’s ability to integrate younger players into the frontcourt remains the key storyline to track as the regular season approaches. Watch how Santos and Lendeborg utilize their increased minutes during the upcoming game against the Suns.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Sports.
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