Steve Kerr on Porzingis: “We’ve Texted” (No Timeline) + Yaxel at Center | Warriors Practice Q&A

Steve Kerr on Porzingis: “We’ve Texted” (No Timeline) + Yaxel at Center | Warriors Practice Q&A

TIMESTAMPED BELOW 👇 Steve Kerr confirms he’s exchanged texts with Kristaps Porzingis but hasn’t discussed KP’s health situation in depth. Porzingis wasn’t at Warriors practice on October 8, and there’s still no timeline for his return. Kerr says KP seems to be doing okay and explains how Golden State is preparing without him. Horford had said he hadn’t spoken with or seen KP; Kerr clarifies that they have texted. He also expects Porzingis to adapt quickly to the Warriors’ new offense once he’s available.

Could Yaxel Lendeborg play significant minutes at center? Kerr says it’s too early to tell, while praising Graham Ike and Charles Bassey. He explains how their vertical spacing, short rolls and floaters fit the Warriors’ new five-out offense.

This combined Q&A begins with Kerr’s October 7 postgame remarks after Golden State’s preseason loss in Portland, followed by his October 8 practice interview ahead of Saturday’s game against Sacramento. Kerr also explains why he feels refreshed, how the staff is changing its teaching methods, and why the team is now “all the way in” on its new identity.

Other topics:
• Al Horford’s knee and expected Saturday availability
• Dalen Terry’s defense, versatility and improving shot
• An unusual preseason schedule and split-squad approach
• Damian Lillard, Ja Morant and Portland’s roster
• Kerr’s renewed enthusiasm and the Warriors’ new identity
• New teaching methods, younger coaches and Frank Vogel
• Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody: February is an estimate, not a return date

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Steve Kerr: Portland postgame Q&A (Oct. 7)
00:43 Dalen Terry’s defense, versatility and shooting
01:43 Unusual preseason schedule and resting veterans
02:48 Has Kerr spoken with Kristaps Porzingis?
03:08 Young Warriors compete in Portland
03:51 Steve Kerr: Warriors practice Q&A (Oct. 8)
04:14 Where is KP? No new update
04:47 Kerr confirms he’s exchanged texts with Porzingis
05:03 Preparing for the season without KP
06:20 Porzingis’s learning curve in the new offense
06:57 Damian Lillard, Ja Morant and Portland’s roster
07:42 Yaxel Lendeborg at center? Ike and Bassey’s roles
08:32 Vertical spacing, floaters and shooting in the five-out
09:41 Kerr feels refreshed: Reimagining the Warriors
11:22 Why this season is different — “We’re all the way in”
13:39 Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody return estimates

👉 What’s your reaction to Kerr’s KP update? Can Yaxel, Ike and Bassey provide enough center depth in the meantime?

#Warriors #DubNation #KristapsPorzingis

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From postgame, Golden State Warriors at Portland Trailblazers, held at Moda Center in Portland, OR on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 AND practice, 2 days before Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors, held at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

🚨 UPCOMING LIVESTREAMS:
– Fri 10/9 – 6:30PM PDT Golden State Valkyries at Las Vegas Aces, Game 3
– Sat 10/10 – 5:30PM PDT PRESEASON G4: Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
– Sun 10/11 – 1:00PM PDT Golden State Valkyries at Las Vegas Aces, Game 4 (if nec)
– Sun 10/11 – 8:00PM PDT YAXEL DEFENSE Xs & Os DEEP DIVE
– Mon 10/12 – DAY OFF FROM LIVESTREAMING 😅
– Tue 10/13 – 7:00PM PDT Golden State Warriors at LA Lakers (preseason)
– Wed 10/14 – 6:00PM PDT Las Vegas Aces at Golden State Valkyries, Game 5 (if nec)
– Thu 10/15 – 8:00PM PDT MORE WARRIORS ANALYSIS!!!
– Fri 10/16 – 7:00PM PDT Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors (preseason)

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