Warriors' next preseason opponent is Portland, offering a look at how Horford fits into a rotation against another rising team as Golden State continues to integrate new pieces.

Next up for Golden State is Portland at Chase Center, a test for the Warriors’ depth against a different pace and floor-spacing profile. The matchup will inform rotation stability and defensive schemes as final NBA rosters take shape.

Yang Hansen is a rookie center in Portland’s mix; raw but intriguing upside. His development year is about floor-time and learning the NBA pace, which could offer speculative late-round value as the season progresses.

<p>Portland’s youth and a veteran backbone shape an ambitious over-call around the mid-30s. Sharp and Henderson carry megascale upside, while Holiday anchors defense and culture. If the improvement sticks and injuries stay manageable, the Blazers could exceed expectations as they lean into defense-first lineups, with 70+ games from their youngsters boosting fantasy value.</p>

Jrue Holiday shipped to Portland, signaling a payroll rework and a shift toward a more versatile guard rotation as the Blazers reorient around the new core.