with Kristaps Porzingis aside indefinitely due to health Warriors coach Steve Kerr considers warehouses with a projected backup center Al Horford in a starting role. In addition, he looked at smaller warehouses with Draymond Green in the middle.
However, Kerr would prefer to keep Horford on the second unit and limit Green’s minutes at center due to wear and tear on his body. At best, Porzingis will be allowed to play for the foreseeable future.
“We want him back” Kerr said, trans Monte Poole of NBCSportsBayArea.com. “He’s a really talented player and that’s why we thought he was in a really good position. So … it’s certainly a concern. And so, like I said, all we’re going to do is support him, give him all the medical care he can get and emotional support and hope he comes back soon.”
Here’s more about the Pacific Division:
- Speaking of Horford, he was scratched warriors preseason win over the Lakers on Tuesday. He is dealing with a left knee contusion that is believed to be minor, ESPN’s Anthony Slater tweets.
- The Clippers signed by a great man Dad Miller to a four-year, $9.61 million contract after being drafted No. 36 overall by Cincinnati. Miller had nine points and six rebounds in 20 minutes against Golden State on Sunday. He is looking to earn some consistent minutes early in his career. “I feel like I’m taking steps in the right direction every day,” he said Janice Carr of the Orange County Register.
- The sun the wing Dylan Brooks was whistled for a technical foul after an altercation with the Pistons forward. John Collins on Monday. Brooks claims that Collins tried to choke him and the only reason he got the technique was because of his reputation. Dwayne Rankin of the Arizona Republic. It came after Collins made an offensive tackle. Brooks sidestepped Collins, who responded by putting a hand in Brooks’ face. “Then they hit me and then I say: I won’t let you get up” Brooks said. “And then he turns around and tries to choke me, put his hands on me, and so I don’t understand why I got a technical foul. I mean, I didn’t start anything. I’m playing inside the game. I’m trying to bet on myself, but I’m betting against the house.”
