How Warriors have been put on notice by other Western Conference teams

After making seven straight playoff appearances, there are question marks on whether or not a Warriors team without Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala, and Klay Thompson out for a majority of the season, can make it into the top eight in the Western Conference. If Steph Curry and Draymond Green stay relatively healthy for most of the season, and Thompson were to return and play effectively around the All-Star break, I believe the Warriors should still be a lock for a playoff spot. The addition of D'Angelo Russell, combined with the return of Kevon Looney and the bargain pick up of Willie Cauley-Stein, should be able to support the team's original three stars.