The Warriors will face the reigning NBA champions without their three star players.Steph Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler (illness) and Draymond Green (rest) all have been ruled out of Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center.Warriors coach Steve Kerr first confirmed the news to Bonta Hill and Evan Giddings on Friday morning on 95.7 The Game.Veteran guard De’Anthony Melton (knee, injury management) also will sit, in addition to Seth Curry as he continues to recover from a sciatic nerve-related injury. Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and De’Anthony Melton are all OUT tonight for the Warriors against the Thunder, as well as Seth Curry @NBCSWarriors First night of a back-to-back with the Jazz in town tomorrow night — Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) January 2, 2026 It is the first game of a back-to-back for Golden State, which will host the Utah Jazz on Saturday.Al Horford (sciatic nerve irritation) is probable.Golden State (18-16) certainly will have its hands full against the reigning champs, who are 29-5 and dominating the Western...