The Warriors aren't the worst team defending the paint this young season, but they're in the running.
Only Charlotte (64.5 points allowed per game) and New Orleans (59.5) are more porous around their own basket than Golden State (55.3).
That could be changing.
Center Willie Cauley-Stein, who has been sidelined with a sprained foot throughout the pre-season and the first three games, is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns at the Chase Center. Cauley-Stein's 7-foot, 242-pound frame should help shore up the defense even if his minutes are restricted at first.
With center Kevon Looney out with a hamstring pull, the Warriors' need for a big man has become paramount.