The Golden State Warriors are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this season after losing their first encounter on Christmas day. On Christmas,

Draymond Green is the emotional leader of the Golden State Warriors roster. The veteran forward is relied upon to set a tone, both on the court and in the locker room. His experience as a four-time NBA champion and former Defensive Player of the Year is invaluable;

And don’t forget, this past offseason, the Warriors lost a $30 million chunk of salary when they jettisoned Chris Paul strictly for luxury tax avoidance. The NBA owners wanted a system that brought big-market, big-spending teams like the Warriors to heel, and they received it.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will miss at least a week with a strained left calf. The Warriors said an MRI determined that Green has only a minor strain and he will be re-evaluated in one week.

Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor believes the time is right for the Warriors to "blow up" the roster and trade Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

Stephen Curry has been dealing with injuries on and off this season which include his knee tendinitis and finger.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will be sidelined for at least one week due to a mild calf strain, the team announced Monday.

Austin Rivers detailed that the fight between Warriors forward Draymond Green and Jordan Poole was the beginning of the end.

The Warriors are currently 11th in the Western Conference with a 21-21 record. Draymond Green is in the second year of a four-year $100 million deal. His value as a veteran leader with a wealth of championship experience would be highly enticing for peripheral contenders, especially those in need of an elite defender.

The middle portion of the Western Conference standings is a forgiving place. The struggling Suns were blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, leaving them tied with the Warriors at 21-21. The Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen to 22-21, and the Warriors already own the tiebreaker over them.

Draymond Green's calf injury adds to Warriors' struggles. Awaiting MRI results, his return date is uncertain ahead of important games.

Though the Warriors will be without Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and Draymond Green (calf) on Saturday, Anderson may not necessarily be returning to a sizable role in the Golden State frontcourt.