Steph Curry, Chris Paul to sit out Warriors’ preseason game vs. Kings

SACRAMENTO — After just two preseason games with Steph Curry and Chris Paul on the court together, the Warriors made a change.

Both Curry and Paul were being held out to rest in the team’s third preseason game.

Curry scored 18 points in 21 minutes and Paul scored six points in 20 minutes during the Warriors’ 129-125 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

Sunday, playing the Kings for the first time since the NBA Playoffs, the Warriors entered the game with rookie Brandin Podziemski starting at point guard alongside Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga and Kevon Looney.

Kuminga, who is leading the NBA with 25 points per game through two games, also leads the Warriors with 51 minutes played this preseason.

Podziemski is second with 50 minutes. Coach Steve Kerr has said the 20-year-old is wise beyond his years and “has a knack” for understanding the game at a high level.

Cory Joseph, who has been out with a back injury, and Rodney McGruder, who is in the concussion protocol, will not play on Sunday. Joseph, who returned to practice last week, is expected to play at some point before the season opener.

Draymond Green remains out with an ankle injury and it’s uncertain whether or not he’ll be ready in time for the season opener against the Suns on Oct. 24.