On the first night of a Midwest back-to-back, the Warriors will be down several key contributors — namely stars Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green — against the Cleveland Cavaliers. All of these guys are out for the Warriors tonight, Steve Kerr announced: Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, De’Anthony Melton, Al Horford and Seth Curry @NBCSWarriors A very light group tonight for the Warriors in Cleveland — Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) December 6, 2025 Without those steady veterans, coach Steve Kerr needs a big night from Golden State’s second timeline, particularly two players who have struggled lately: Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski. Before Saturday’s matchup in Cleveland, Kerr detailed some areas he needs to see improvement from that young duo.“Well, JK, it’s always run the floor, take care of the ball — the turnovers have been an issue lately,” Kerr told reporters. “So I’m really urging him to get up the floor instead of, you know, holding back in the backcourt and asking for the ball. I want him to be the first guy down the floor, not the last....