Three years ago, entering his first season as the Warriors' head coach, Steve Kerr tried to map out which days to rest his core players. after watching Thompson play through illness the previous two games, are just part of the randomness that comes with the NBA grind. In the six weeks until the All-Star break, a stretch commonly deemed the "dog days" of the 82-game regular season, Kerr said he "won't hesitate" to rest players who need it. Kerr leaves questions about personnel moves to general manager Bob Myers. [...] with the NBA's Feb. 23 trade deadline nearing, Kerr is willing to admit one thing: With Patrick McCaw replacing Thompson in the starting lineup Tuesday, the Warriors had only two backup guards: If Golden State wins another NBA title this season, would the team make its customary visit to the White House?