Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off for the second time through three preseason games on Sunday. However, it is not going to be the usual star-studded matchup that fans would typically have their schedules cleared for.

Even in an exhibition match, a meeting between future Hall of Famers Steph Curry and LeBron James would be must-see TV, but fans will certainly be disappointed on Sunday.

Warriors vs. Lakers injury report

Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (right) talk before the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

After being near full strength for their first two preseason outings, the Warriors are opting to take it easy for Sunday's matchup against the Lakers.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that stars Steph Curry (undisclosed), Jimmy Butler (personal), Al Horford (rest), and Moses Moody (calf) will all be sidelined for Sunday's game, via ESPN's Anthony Slater.

No Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford or Moses Moody tomorrow in Los Angeles. Curry is banged up, per Kerr, but plan is to play Tuesday in Portland.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 11, 2025

This will be the first missed game of the preseason for each of these four Warriors players, as there is no reason to push any of their stars to play in the preseason. As for Moody, he is having an MRI on Sunday to determine the severity of his calf injury, although Kerr believes it is nothing of concern.

In their first meeting with the Warriors this preseason, the Lakers were without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Marcus Smart. On Sunday, however, they will at least get a couple of those guys back on the floor.

The Lakers have upgraded Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart to active for Sunday's game. Luka Doncic, on the other hand, is questionable for the matchup, as the Lakers are being extra cautious with their superstar guard.

Luka Doncic participated in practice today, but Lakers coach JJ Redick said it was TBD if Doncic plays tomorrow vs Warriors. Doncic will play in two preseason games, however.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) October 11, 2025

The Lakers have ruled out superstar forward LeBron James (sciatica) for Sunday's game against the Warriors, taking each team's legend off the floor for the preseason matchup, while Maxi Kleber (quadriceps) and Adou Thiero (knee) will join him on the inactive list.

Of course, fans would love to see a star-studded show with guys like Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Luka Doncic, and LeBron James, but each team is prioritizing their players for the preseason matchup.

The Lakers are set to host the Warriors at Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday night.

Warriors vs. Lakers injury report

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