Warriors players stand for anthem

OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) - Every player on the Golden State Warriors stood during the anthem at Saturday night's first preseason game.

The Warriors played the Denver Nuggets. Nuggets players and coaches linked arms during the anthem.

The NBA sent a memo to each team, stating league rules require them to stand during the national anthem.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr says his players are socially minded, and express their feelings in a very respectful matter.

As for the game- the Warriors struggled with their outside shot and lost to the Nuggets 108-102.

They will fly to China for a couple of exhibition games against the Minnesota Timberwolves.