The Warriors aren’t littered with question marks — they’ve won three NBA titles in the past four years, after all.

But Warriors fans still have plenty of questions. Pretty good ones, actually. Send questions for future Warriors mailbags to me on Twitter or by following our coverage via our free email newsletter, Warriors HQ.

Before we roll with the mailbag, we just want to be sure you didn’t miss anything from the opener. Here are my takeaways from opening night, here’s Dieter Kurtenbach’s breakdown of the first-look Warriors and here are some cool details about the new bling handed out Tuesday night.

Now to the mailbox…

socccerant10: Who do you think will have a bigger year? Jordan Bell or Damian Jones?

“Bell will have bigger games, but Jones will have a bigger year. Ever since Warriors coach Steve Kerr named Jones the starting center, he has validated the Warriors ‘ intrigue in him despite playing mostly in Santa Cruz his first two years. Jones has a lot of post moves. He defends well. And he throws so many lobs the Warriors might forget JaVale McGee isn’t on the team anymore.”

Surely, Jones is not perfect. He commits silly fouls. He does not communicate as loudly as his coaches would like. But with an actual role, Jones has been steadier in preseason play than Bell. During that time, Bell showed what both impressed and annoyed the Warriors during his rookie season. He showed off his athleticism as well as flashes of his passing and jump shooting abilities. But he also showed a lack of awareness on defensive rotations and offensive sets.

What's up with Pat McCaw and why didn't they sign JCrawford? — JasonRonin47 (@JRonin47) October 15, 2018

Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob shares your confusion. Lacob told me recently that McCaw’s continued absence “completely befuddles me.” Lacob and Warriors GM Bob Myers both told me they want to keep McCaw, but the writing is on the wall. McCaw does not want the Warriors’ two-year, $5.2 million offer partly because the second season is not guaranteed. And the Warriors have anticipated McCaw’s mind won’t change. The Warriors added training camp invitee Alfonzo McKinnie essentially to take McCaw’s place. Granted, the Warriors still have the roster flexibility to welcome McCaw back. And they sorely need wing depth. But the percentage I put on McCaw returning to the Warriors is the same number of his former jersey number: zero.

As for Jamal Crawford? Well, he signed a deal with the Phoenix Suns. Even before that, though, the Warriors stayed insistent on signing young players that could defend. The 38-year-old Crawford checks none of those boxes. Still, I’m with you. He can provide secondary scoring and an extra veteran voice for the young guys.

McCaw status? And what is the center depth chart? — Anna Su 🎃 (@riceysu) October 15, 2018

McCaw’s status: same as it was once since free agency began. He is a restricted free agent. The Warriors own his rights. McCaw has yet to receive an offer sheet, yet he has rejected both the Warriors’ $1.7 million qualifying offer and the aforementioned two-year, $5.2 million deal.

The Warriors’ center depth chart: DeMarcus Cousins is the starting center with no reservations once he returns from his Achilles injury. Until then, Jones will start against traditional centers. Bell or Looney will start against small-ball lineups. If any of them are overwhelmed, we could see Kevin Durant or Draymond Green play at center (if his health improves). The quantity of minutes Jones, Bell and Looney receive will depend on the quality of their minutes.

Is KD leaving after this season? — Manong Dude Sakayan (@ManongMango) October 15, 2018

The Warriors are asking themselves this question, too. Lacob has told me he thinks Durant will return, but no one really knows. I think Durant will re-sign with the Warriors because he likes the championship hardware, the organization and his business deals in Silicon Valley. But with Durant saying he likes to keep his options open, that means he wants to cast a wandering eye. So even if I believe Durant re-signs with the Dubs, I would not feel surprised if he goes elsewhere to prove he can get a chip without so many All-Star teammates around him.

Jarebko looks lost. Is that a corcern if it continues? — Rudy Gaspar (@pekod1971) October 15, 2018

The Warriors do not expect this to be a trend, but it is absolutely a concern if it continues. The Warriors did not sign Jonas Jerebko just so he could become this season’s version of Omri Casspi. They signed Jerebko because he could be the bench’s best 3-point shooter. He could defend both at power forward and small forward. And he could pick up the offense fairly well. So far, none of that has happened.

How many games do you think the Dubs are going to win this season? — Gloria Richardson-Sanderson (@deligloria2014) October 15, 2018

The Dubs can win as many games as they want to, so long as their All-Stars sans Cousins stay healthy. Kerr will sit his stars over the mildest ailments and rest them, too. So even if they might try harder than last season, the Warriors will still sleep walk through forgettable games in January, February and March.

Still, I think the Warriors will reach 65 wins and finish with the No. 1 seed. They should be play hungrier this year with a younger group of reserves. It also helps they will play their final season in Oakland, giving them reason to provide a lasting memory every time they walk into Oracle Arena.

Will Jacob evans have a impact this year — JGood (@JGood_Lowkey) October 15, 2018

I like Jacob Evan’s long-term potential. But after seeing him shoot poorly and have little impact on the game in exhibition play, Evans will spend more of his time down in Santa Cruz and on the bench.

1) How do you think Jordan Bell will react to this center by committee situation if he’s the C playing the fewest mins? 2) If a reporter at another shop had a mailbag, would you read it? — Kerith Burke (@KerithBurke) October 17, 2018

Kerith! What excellent questions as usual!

1. Initially, I see Jordan Bell becoming frustrated with his situation. He is like any player — he wants to play. Based off of last year, that might bother Bell for a bit before he quickly channels that energy into fixing his issues. Bell also knows that Steve Kerr’s rotation will change based off of matchups, his own play and wanting to give everyone a shot.

2. What an interesting question! It depends on the reporter. I read every Warriors coverage from every reputable local and national outlet. It goes without saying, but you’re certainly there!! 🙂

Thoughts on the reaction from crowd and players alike during ring ceremony and banner raising? Just felt weird — Ren (@gswcowboy) October 17, 2018

I thought it was cool! The Warriors seemed genuinely surprised that their rings were lowered from the ceiling. They also were impressed with the new features Jason of Beverly Hills put on the rings. The top of the ring is reversible and also twistable. It had 74 sapphires and 74 diamonds to symbolize the Warriors’ combined wins in the regular-season and the playoffs. And the ring is made of 18 kt gold and.18 cts white diamond.

Some saw the symbolism of the Warriors presenting Durant last, something which he dismissed when I asked about it afterwards. But there’s no debate that Curry’s gesture at the end topped it all: he brought out the Warriors’ director of team operations Eric Housen to center court. Classy nod to a man that has helped the Warriors tirelessly with their equipment needs and travel arrangements.

What is your assessment of the Warriors' collective work tonight? (send greetings to the Brazilian community of Warriors! 🇧🇷) — Nação Warriors (1-0) (@nacaowarriors) October 17, 2018

Greetings to Brazil!! You are on my bucket lists on places I would like to travel to next! The Warriors looked tired. They committed careless turnovers (20) and fouls (29). And they did not take advantage of a Thunder team without Russell Westbrook.

Still, much credit to the Warriors for grinding through a win with defense and resiliency. It also helped they had a guy named Steph Curry who made shots when no one else would. 32 points on 11-of-20 shooting, 5-of-9 from 3-point range and 5-of-5 from the 3-point line. Not bad.

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