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Likely without Kerr for opener, 'confident' Walton on the spot

The preference is we have Steve coaching (next) Tuesday night. But after the last couple weeks, I’m feeling a lot more comfortable now.

SAN DIEGO – The Warriors had wrapped up after more than two hours of practice Monday afternoon when Steve Kerr ambled over to chat.

Less than three weeks into a leave of absence taken to recuperate from two back surgeries, the coach is not ready to jog or hop.

His team has to brace itself for the increasing probability that when the regular season begins on Oct. 27, Kerr will not be on the bench.