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Horford is in the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason matchup with the Clippers, Warriors' reporter Joseph Dycus reports.

Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is out indefinitely, so Horford could open the year as the Warriors' starting center. Joining him in the first unit for Sunday's exhibition will be Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg and Draymond Green.

Jones will start in Sunday's preseason opener against the Jazz.

Jones will get the spot start with Jamal Murray (personal) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic. Jones can rack up the dimes and defensive stats when given the minutes, so he'll be someone to consider as a streamer whenever he gets the opportunity to fill in as a starter this season.

Harris will not play in the preseason due to a left calf strain, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

Harris sustained the injury to his calf during training camp and will be reevaluated after the preseason. The 34-year-old pro signed a two-year contract with the Spurs this offseason. He should be considered questionable for the regular-season opener on October 20.

Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Jazz, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Jones tweaked his hamstring during training camp and did not practice Friday. According to Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com, head coach David Adelman said pregame that the goal is for the 25-year-old forward to be available for the regular-season opener against the Thunder on Oct. 22, so it wouldn't be surprising if he missed most, if not all, of the preseason.

Murray is out for Sunday's preseason opener against the Jazz due to personal reasons, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Murray is dealing with a personal matter, but it shouldn't affect his status for the regular-season opener. His next chance to play will come Tuesday in Utah. Tyus Jones should see an expanded role with Murray unavailable.

Green (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

The severity of the left knee issue is unknown, though Green will sit out Utah's preseason opener. His next chance to play in the preseason will come in Tuesday's rematch against Denver.

Sensabaugh won't play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Nuggets due to a left hip injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Sensabaugh's absence from Sunday's exhibition seems largely precautionary. His next chance to play will come Tuesday in a rematch with the Nuggets.

Filipowski is out for Sunday's preseason opener against the Nuggets due to a lower back issue, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Filipowski is dealing with a tight lower back, so he'll sit out Sunday's exhibition. His next chance to play will come in a rematch with the Nuggets on Tuesday.

Strus is in the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason opener against the Warriors, but he will only be available for the first half of play, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Strus has the edge to start over Keaton Wagler to begin the season, as he has chemistry with Darius Garland from their time together in Cleveland. With Brandon Ingram (Achilles) and Bradley Beal (knee) banged up, Strus should see an expanded role with the Clippers.

Lopez won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

The veteran big man will come off the bench in favor of Isaiah Jackson. Lopez and Jackson are expected to compete for the starting center role ahead of the regular season, though it's worth noting that Jackson has spent time working with the first unit in training camp.