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Dec 16 (The Sports Xchange) - Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who has missed his team's historic 24-1 start to the season while dealing with complications from back surgeries, plans to increase his workload beginning this week.

During the Warriors' five-game homestand that starts Wednesday night, Kerr will see if he can handle the rigors of an eventual return to the bench this season.

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Cleveland point guard Kyrie Irving said he won't make his season debut Thursday night.

A team source told ESPN.com that Irving planned to play at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder.