4 sidelined players expected back soon

Steve Kerr’s top objective for the Warriors’ extended home stand is simple: Get players healthy.

Five rotation players — Stephen Curry (sprained right ankle), Zaza Pachulia (left shoulder soreness), Shaun Livingston (sore right knee), Draymond Green (right shoulder soreness) and Andre Iguodala (flu-like symptoms) — were sidelined for Wednesday night’s game against Memphis.

Curry will be re-evaluated in a week, but the other four players could be back sooner.

Green, who sat out for the fifth time in six games Wednesday, is expected to participate in a three-on-three scrimmage Thursday. General manager Bob Myers said in an interview on 95.7 FM that, “I’d expect him back on Friday or Saturday,” against the Lakers or Nuggets, respectively.

Pachulia and Livingston, both of whom were seen hoisting shots after shootaround Wednesday morning, also are nearing contact work. Iguodala will be available as soon he gets over his illness.

“I think we’re getting close to a lot of guys coming back, so that’s a good sign,” Kerr said. “Just take advantage of the (upcoming) stretch. We’re always tough at home, and it’s good to be home for the holidays. Enjoy the family members that are in town, and let’s put together a nice run.”

Curry, who will miss at least another three games, was seen working through his normal shooting routine after shootaround Wednesday. Kerr said Curry won’t be involved in any scrimmages until he is re-evaluated by a team doctor Tuesday.

With their four top ballhandlers — Curry, Livingston, Iguodala and Green — out, the Warriors had to be creative against the Grizzlies. Quinn Cook was the team’s only available true point guard, but Patrick McCaw and Kevin Durant also initiated the offense at times. Timid McCaw: McCaw entered Wednesday shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from three-point range, which raises an intriguing question: Why doesn’t he shoot more? The second-year guard’s 2.9 shots per game are more than half a shot less than he averaged as a rookie.

“I think he’s just been inconsistent with his aggressiveness, mainly,” Kerr said. “There are times where he’s looking to shoot, looking to score, but there are times where he’s not, too . ... We want him attacking and wanting to score. I think that sets a good tone for him.”