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Steinbach finished with seven points (2-4 FG, 3-4 FT) and four rebounds in 14 minutes during Tuesday's 124-90 preseason loss to Brooklyn.

Steinbach grabbed one offensive rebound and didn't commit a turnover during his limited action. The young big will look to make the most of his preseason opportunities as he competes for frontcourt minutes. He's currently projected to win the backup center job.

Santos (rest) won't travel with the Warriors for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Santos started Tuesday's 124-98 preseason win over the Lakers and remains in the mix for a significant role after starting 30 games during the 2025-26 regular season. Golden State is holding several rotation players out for the second half of a preseason back-to-back, and Santos should have another opportunity to suit up Saturday against Sacramento.

Podziemski (rest) won't travel with the Warriors for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Podziemski is coming off a strong showing in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason win over the Lakers, finishing with 16 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 19 minutes. Golden State is resting several rotation players on the second half of a preseason back-to-back, and Podziemski should have another opportunity to suit up Saturday against Sacramento.

Payton (rest) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Payton is among several rotation players Golden State is holding out Wednesday during a preseason back-to-back. The veteran guard remains in the mix for a reserve role after appearing in a career-high 73 games during the 2025-26 regular season.

Niang (rest) won't travel with the Warriors for Wednesday's preseason game against Portland, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Niang is among several Warriors rotation players who will remain home for the second half of a preseason back-to-back. The veteran forward has been working primarily with Golden State's second unit during training camp and should have another opportunity to play Saturday against Sacramento.

Melton (rest) won't travel with the Warriors for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Melton is among several rotation players Golden State is holding out for the second half of a preseason back-to-back. The veteran guard has been working with the Warriors' second unit during training camp and should have another opportunity to suit up Saturday against Sacramento.

Lendeborg (rest) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

The rookie is one of several Warriors not making the trip for maintenance reasons. He produced 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason win over the Lakers and continues to impress the coaching staff.

Thiero tallied seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and four rebounds across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 124-98 loss to the Warriors.

After an encouraging Summer League campaign, coach JJ Redick intends to give the 6-8 Arkansas product every opportunity to be a key support piece for the Lakers this season. Unlike other spots in LA's rotation, Thiero's position is a bit more wide open, with Matisse Thybulle, Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt all competing for time. Although he shouldn't be considered a viable fantasy option right now, he has the potential to be a bigger contributor.

Knecht registered 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), a rebound and an assist across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason loss to the Lakers.

It's becoming increasingly apparent that Knecht's days with the Lakers could be numbered, as almost all of the team's offseason acquisitions seem designed without him in mind. Unless the team radically changes its rotation plans, Knecht will be buried even deeper on the depth chart this season, rendering him a non-option in all fantasy formats.

Grimes logged 12 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three assists, a rebound and a steal in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 124-98 loss to the Warriors.

Grimes is in an interesting spot after coming over from Philadelphia, as the starting wing spot seems ripe for the taking. Putting Grimes there would put the Lakers at a height disadvantage against most teams, which is why rookie Cameron Carr will immediately enter the conversation at the position. Los Angeles' lineup scheme is unique, with Luka Doncic assuming a multi-pronged role in the offense, and while pairing Grimes and Austin Reaves with the All-Star isn't entirely unreasonable, there's no question that it's the Lakers' most uncertain position heading into the regular season.