Editor’s note: Kerith Burke, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Warriors reporter, will take you inside the Dubs as only she can each Friday with the Ask Kerith Mailbag. Send her a question on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #askKerith.

Tip off!

Welcome back, Steph Curry.

Not a lot of rust at first glance: 23 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and one turnover in 27 minutes.

Steph and coach Steve Kerr identified a 24 to 28 minute restriction per game, and games off during back-to-backs. But Steph added that he wants to play at the end of quarters and where it matters during the flow of the game. That happened against the Raptors.

He explained he doesn’t want these final games of the season to be “now you see me, now you don’t.” If he’s playing, he expects to compete in a meaningful way.

Steph also said he’ll continue to build his conditioning and his rhythm. He believes he’s at a point where he doesn’t have to second-guess or hesitate with his left hand. He expects to pass, finish, deflect, and defend with his left with confidence or he wouldn’t be on the floor.

Game on!

@3athlete Is the Warriors’ cautious approach to Steph’s return to action borne out of their experience with Cousins and KD last year?

No. The Warriors' medical staff cares deeply about the health of their players. Steph’s injury is different than KD’s injury is different than Cousins’. Each case is individual, nor does outside chatter impact their decisions.

As Steph put it regarding his return date, “We did not rush, and we were not overly conservative either, it’s kinda right in the sweet spot of being confident in what I can do.”

There was one thing Steph needed to return to the court: scrimmage time. That’s not something he could get in practice. The Warriors rarely go full court 5-on-5 in practice because exerting that energy outside of a game doesn’t makes sense during the season. Plus the Warriors are banged up this time of year.

Steph needed a place where he could go full speed. Kerr explained: “The physicality was the main thing for him. To be able to go up and down, and feel the screens, and the bumps and bruises. All good signs.”

The Warriors had to make certain Steph is ready for contact. Time in Santa Cruz helped.

@bakumshakum Have you ever even heard of a team's roster having this much churn? A literal revolving door. Is it reasonable to expect anything other than the worst record in the league with this much churn?

Let’s say “churn” is injuries and roster additions. The Warriors traded six players and added Andrew Wiggins. Plus they’re hard-capped.

After the trade deadline, the Warriors brought in Jeremy Pargo, Zack Norvell Jr., Dragan Bender, Mychal Mulder and Chasson Randle on 10-day contracts.

Injuries saddled the Warriors with a total of 281 games missed.

And over the course of the season, the Warriors have used 33 starting lineups over 63 games.

So yeah….that’s some churn!

There’s been little consistancy this season. That’s tough. It’s hard to settle into roles and develop chemistry when the man next to you is constantly changing.

The Warriors also don’t have the firepower they once did when Steph was out with a long-term injury, Klay is out for the season and Kevin Durant is gone.

Many factors contributed to the Warriors owning the worst record in the league. How they respond next season will be telling about the strength of the culture.

@dubsandstuff What has it been like covering the team in a down year? The team seems looser than when expectations were championship or bust. Does that translate when covering the team?

It’s fine! It’s a blip! But if losing seasons were the norm for the Warriors, I’d take a breath and realize I’m still living my dream personally of being a sports reporter.

Every player is living his dreams. Thankfulness sets in during times of struggle.

You might have seen the quotes coming out lately about Steve Kerr encourgaing his team to have fun. Cynical hearts might wonder, how can it be fun having that worst record in the league?

Winning is the goal no matter what kind of season they’re having, but the organization understands what this season is about. Development. Growth. Experience.

If the players and coaches see measurable things in those categories, that’s a kind of a win. Because the Warriors’ culture is positive, the struggles have not curdled the chemistry, rather it’s made them bond through the frustration.

@aimsey4real For the players signed to a 10-day contract, where do they stay? Do they have to look for a hotel on their own, or is their housing provided by the team?

Once you’re with an NBA team, the NBA looks out for you. Team provides hotel rooms and meals for the players.

@thedeathlineup Mulder has impressed lots of fans and coaching staff (I hope). Is there a chance he stays beyond this season?? #AskKerith

@RobertoLlanos_ Is it possible that Toscano stays for the next season? #askKerith

@K_Weavs_ Do you think the Warriors make a move for GRIII this off-season? Obviously the fit was there and I can see him fitting an Iguodala-esque role with this team, especially if Kerr decides to go small #AskKerith

@bbluno1 What would have to happen for the Dubs to be able to get Omari Spellman back for next season? Are they still interested in him?

Once Dub Nation falls in love with a player, y’all stay loyal!

It’s hard to answer who will be with the team next season because things have to fall in place first. Did everyone finish the season healthy? What do the Warriors do with their draft pick? Will they make any trades this summer? What kind of money are they left with? What are their top positional needs when the dust settles?

That said, Glenn Robinson III and Omari Spellman left good impressions here. Conversations will happen if they still fit the needs of the team.

Juan Toscano-Anderson and Mychal Mulder have made a mark too. If they’re not with the big club, I think they’ve done enough to stay in the organization via the G League if they choose.

@MuranakaRyota What’s your favorite thing to do after post-game interview? #askKerith

It’s not my favorite thing, but right after an interview my mind replays the questions I asked and I know right away if I knocked out the interview or if I should have asked different follow-ups. My self-critique meter activates.

I re-watch my interviews maybe one or 10 times, because I don’t need video to tell me what my gut feels instantly.

Then I check my phone. My husband and parents usually watch the games. I look at their messages.

Via IG, @_lonjil_ asks, Who is the gym rat on the team? I am gonna guess DLo or Looney.

I think it’s Klay! That doesn’t mean he’s become all shredded muscle and protein shakes, but he’s around a lot and in his uniform during his rehab.

He wants to play badly, so he’s doing the things that make that possible during his ACL surgery recovery. Klay’s comfortable at the gym and working out.

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Via IG, @the_slim_reapper asks, What are Klay’s chance of playing in the Olympics?

I’ll say 50-50.

Klay tore his ACL on June 13. He had surgery on July 2. To be cautious, let’s say Klay is cleared to play one year from his surgery date, on July 2, 2020.

The Opening Ceremony for the Olympics is July 24th. Is that too close? The Warriors might caution him about playing until training camp. He also has to be selected for the Olympics in the first place. Out of 44 people in the candidate pool, only 12 make the roster.

On the positive side: He’s been an Olympian before. He grasps the work load and public demands. And if he’s cleared to play, his argument will be I’m fine, I’m bored, I want this.

Steph on the other hand? Barring no more injuries, he feels like a lock to play in Tokyo.