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Here’s the Warriors’ minicamp roster and where each player stands

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Here’s the Warriors’ minicamp roster and where each player stands

On Monday, the Warriors entered a 48-hour quarantine ahead of the team’s voluntary minicamp that starts Wednesday. Though Stephen Curry and Draymond Green elected not to attend, here is who will be working out at Chase Center, and where they stand with the team.

The injured building blocks

Klay Thompson, guard: He hasn’t played since last June, when he tore his ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Since then, he has worked hard to rehab and get back to his pre-injury form. He has spent most of that time in Southern California, but will be back in San Francisco, working with coaches and playing alongside teammates — many of whom he has never played with before.

Kevon Looney, center: He was limited to just 20 games last season due to various injuries, including a neuropathic condition and an abdominal injury that he addressed through surgery after the season. This minicamp is a chance for him to find his rhythm and prove he can be a healthy part of the rotation next season.

The new guy

Andrew Wiggins, forward: In the 12 games he played after getting traded to the Warriors in February, Wiggins barely played alongside his most important teammates — just 72 minutes with Green, 27 minutes with Curry and zero with Thompson. Still, this minicamp will be a chance for him to become indoctrinated in the Warriors ways.

[Read: How the Warriors set up their own minicamp “bubble”]

The youngsters

Eric Paschall, forward: Fresh off earning first-team All-Rookie honors, Paschall figures to be a part of Golden State’s core rotation next season. How big of a role he plays could be determined by how much his 3-point shot (28.7% on 2.2 attempts per game last season) improves. He has been working on it ever since the Warriors’ season ended in March. His coaches will get to see his progress in person this week.

Marquese Chriss, center: He emerged as Golden State’s starting center last season and has a chance to keep the job next season. The athletic, rim-rolling 23-year-old also impressed with his ability to facilitate offense from the perimeter.

Jordan Poole, guard: The 28th pick in last year’s draft, Poole struggled to find his footing for much of the season before a G League stint in December helped him rebuild his confidence. In his final 13 games, he averaged 14.3 points on 47.2% shooting (31% from 3-point range) and impressed coaches with 3.9 assists per game.

Ky Bowman, guard: He endeared himself to coaches with his willingness to defend the full-length of the court and aggressively look for his shot. The undrafted rookie free agent pick-up is working to improve his outside shooting and decision-making.

Alen Smailagic, forward/center: The darling of their G League program in Santa Cruz a year ago, Smailagic struggled in his 14 NBA games this season, despite some highlight-worthy flashes. The 20-year-old is considered more of a long-term project than an immediate contributor.

Possible depth

Damion Lee, guard: He was promoted from a two-way roster spot to a 15-man roster spot and a three-year contract in the middle of the Warriors’ 15-50 season. Lee, 27, provides shot-making and experience in the guard rotation behind Thompson.

Mychal Mulder, guard: He played just seven games for the Warriors after his G League call-up last season, but impressed by averaging 11 points and 3.3 rebounds in 29.1 minutes per game while also being better-than-advertised on defense.

Juan Toscano-Anderson, forward: Played 13 games after being called up from Golden State’s G League team in Santa Cruz. At 6-foot-6, 209 pounds, he can play both forward positions, which could bolster the 26-year-old’s chances of making the final roster next season.

G League invites

Jonathon Simmons, forward: He has four years of NBA experience — most notably with the Spurs — and joined the Warriors’ G League team late last season. At 6-foot-6, 195 pounds, the 31-year-old hangs his hat on defense, though he is a limited offensive player.

Zach Norvell, guard: A 3-point-shooting specialist who signed a 10-day contract and played three underwhelming games with the Warriors last season. With Curry absent, the 22-year-old could add a dose of outside shooting in scrimmages.

Jeremy Pargo, point guard: The G League veteran signed a 10-day contract and played three games with the Warriors last season. The 34-year-old will provide a steady hand to run a scrimmaging offense.

Roger Moute a Bidias, forward: The 6-foot-6, 25-year-old Cal product can defend and finish with his length.

Ryan Taylor, guard: Another 3-point shooting specialist from the G League program in Santa Cruz. The 25-year-old shot 43% on 4.9 3-point attempts per game last season.

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