OAKLAND -- Bob Sura is in, Mookie Blaylock is out and Larry Hughes and Jason Richardson remain on the fence.

Warriors coach Dave Cowens said Sura will be in the starting lineup when the Warriors open the regular season on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland. What position Sura plays is still a mystery.

Cowens is deciding whether Hughes, who missed four exhibition games because of injury, or Richardson, a rookie, will play alongside Sura in the backcourt. If Cowens opts for Hughes, it means Sura will start at shooting guard; if Cowens goes with Richardson, Sura will start at the point.

"I just want to be on the floor, play some minutes and help us win," said