Festus Ezeli will likely start at center in place of the injured Andrew Bogut (broken nose) in Saturday's preseason game against the Lakers, the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Ezeli will likely start at center in place of the injured Andrew Bogut (broken nose) in Saturday's preseason game against the Lakers, the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Analysis:

Bogut will miss Golden State's next two preseason games at a minimum after breaking his nose in Thursday's preseason game against Houston. Ezeli, among others, filled in at center against the Rockets and had 11 points, five rebounds and five blocked shots.