Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off in their second preseason game on Sunday, but the matchup will lack the usual star power, as key players from both teams are being rested or are injured, disappointing fans who typically expect to see top talents like Steph Curry and LeBron James.

For the Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that stars Steph Curry (undisclosed issue), Jimmy Butler (personal reasons), Al Horford (rest), and Moses Moody (calf injury) will all be sidelined for Sunday's game. This marks the first preseason game missed for these players, with the team opting not to push them in exhibition matches. Curry is expected to return for the next game on Tuesday, while Moody is scheduled for an MRI to assess his calf injury, though it is not believed to be serious.

On the Lakers' side, the team will see the return of Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart, who were inactive in the first preseason meeting with the Warriors. However, Luka Doncic is listed as questionable due to the team's cautious approach, as he participated in practice but his availability is undecided. Superstar LeBron James has been ruled out with sciatica, and Maxi Kleber (quadriceps) and Adou Thiero (knee) will also be inactive for the game.

The game is scheduled for Sunday at 9:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena, with both teams prioritizing player health and caution over fielding a full roster for the preseason encounter.