There’s no reason to believe the Golden State Warriors won’t make the playoffs, but it certainly won’t be as easy for them as in year’s past. Without Kevin Durant and missing Klay Thompson for the bulk of the season, Golden State will undoubtedly have their struggles.
However, the addition of D’Angelo Russell and Willie Cauley-Stein will aid this team. Seeking their sixth-straight Finals, the Warriors will have a few games throughout the season that’ll define where they’re at.
That said, the Dubs will kick the season off in the brand new, state-of-the-art Chase Center.