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Draymond Green Out Sunday Versus Clippers
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (rest) will sit out Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers for bilateral low back injury management. Green is expected back Monday against the Phoenix Suns on the second night of the back-to-back. The 36-year-old is averaging just 3.0 points through five games, but his 7.2 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks still give him plenty of fantasy value. With Stephen Curry (knee) also out Sunday, Al Horford should have a bigger frontcourt role, while Charles Bassey and Graham Ike could pick up extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Stephen Curry Out Sunday Against Clippers
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (rest) will sit out Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers for injury management on the front end of a back-to-back. Curry is averaging 29.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists through five games, including a 44-point outing against Minnesota. Draymond Green (rest) is also out, leaving Golden State without two of its main creators. Brandin Podziemski should have the ball in his hands more often, while De'Anthony Melton and Will Richard are candidates for added minutes. Brandon Williams is another name to watch after scoring 20 points in a spot start the last time Curry rested.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Stephen Curry Sinks Eight Triples in Comeback Win Over Lakers
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry poured in 31 points, four rebounds, and six assists in Friday's 112-95 NBA Cup win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry went 11-for-23 from the field and 8-for-14 from deep as Golden State erased a 25-point deficit. One of those fourth-quarter triples moved him past Dominique Wilkins for 18th on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Brandin Podziemski added 21 points, while De'Anthony Melton and Georges Niang combined for 27 off the bench. Curry's volume from deep remains a major fantasy strength heading into Sunday's matchup with the Clippers.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Gui Santos Available Against Lakers
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson. Santos began the day doubtful with knee tendinitis before being upgraded to questionable and clearing pregame warmups. The 24-year-old missed Wednesday's win over Minnesota after leaving Saturday's game in Phoenix early. He is averaging 9.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 24.0 minutes through four appearances, with three starts. With Jimmy Butler III (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) sidelined, Santos should step back into a sizable wing role, which could cut into Georges Niang's minutes.
Source: Dalton Johnson
Source: Dalton Johnson
Yaxel Lendeborg Questionable for Wednesday
Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. The rookie was icing his left foot after erupting for 31 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in Monday's 134-114 win over Denver. Lendeborg said he tripped over another player's foot and was told the issue should not be serious. He has quickly become a major part of Golden State's offense, averaging 21.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.0 steals through four games. If he sits, Brandin Podziemski could take on more scoring responsibility, while Gui Santos could see additional frontcourt minutes.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Yaxel Lendeborg Erupts for Career-High 31 Points
Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg erupted for a career-high 31 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in Monday's 134-114 win over the Denver Nuggets. The rookie shot 9-for-19 from the field and 12-for-13 at the line, becoming the first Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry in 2010 to post at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Lendeborg is now averaging 21.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists through four games. With Jimmy Butler III (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) still sidelined, Lendeborg has quickly carved out a significant role and is giving Golden State little reason to scale it back.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Charles Bassey Available Against Nuggets
Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson. Bassey made a strong impression in his season debut Saturday, finishing with 10 points and seven rebounds in 13 minutes against Phoenix. The 25-year-old averaged 10.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 20.1 minutes across five games with Golden State last season. His path to a bigger workload is still crowded with Al Horford back and Graham Ike coming off a strong outing, but Kristaps Porzingis (illness) remaining away from the team leaves Bassey with a chance to stay involved.
Source: Dalton Johnson
Source: Dalton Johnson
Brandon Williams Good to Go in Denver
Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Williams (back) is available for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets after carrying a probable tag for left lower-back soreness, NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson reports. The 26-year-old made the most of a spot start Saturday in Phoenix, finishing with 20 points, three rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 24 minutes. Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski return Monday, which should send Williams to the bench and tighten his path to minutes alongside De'Anthony Melton. His strong showing Saturday does make him a name to remember whenever Golden State's backcourt is shorthanded.
Source: Dalton Johnson
Source: Dalton Johnson
Gui Santos Cleared to Play Against Nuggets
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (knee) is good to go for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Santos was listed questionable with left knee tendinitis after exiting Saturday's loss to Phoenix in the third quarter, though he described the issue afterward as a minor tweak. With Draymond Green back in the lineup, Santos could shift to the bench, but Jimmy Butler III (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) remain sidelined, keeping minutes available on the wing. Santos averaged 14.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals across 30 starts last season.
Source: Luca Evans
Source: Luca Evans
Charles Bassey Likely to Play Monday
Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. Right patellar tendinopathy kept Bassey out of the first two games, but he made an impact in Saturday's season debut with 10 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in 13 minutes while shooting 4-for-4 from the field. Al Horford and Draymond Green are both cleared to return Monday, which should cut into Bassey's opportunities. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) remains sidelined, but with Horford and Green back in the mix, Bassey may have a hard time getting enough minutes to build on Saturday's strong showing.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Brandon Williams Expected to Play Through Back Soreness
Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Williams (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets with left lower back soreness. Williams made the most of a spot start Saturday, finishing with 20 points, three rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 24 minutes during a 131-122 loss to Phoenix. Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski are both cleared to return after sitting out that game, so Williams should head back to a smaller bench role. He has still averaged 2.0 steals in 17.1 minutes through three games, giving him some defensive-stat appeal when the minutes are there.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Gui Santos Questionable Monday in Denver
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets with left knee tendinitis, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. Santos exited Saturday's 131-122 loss to Phoenix in the third quarter after posting seven points, four rebounds, and three assists in 23 minutes. He called the injury a minor tweak afterward and did not expect a lengthy absence. Santos started in place of Draymond Green (back), who is cleared to return Monday, so a bench role likely awaits even if he plays. With Jimmy Butler III (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) still out, Will Richard and Georges Niang could see extra wing minutes if Santos sits.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Gui Santos Leaves Saturday's Game with Knee Soreness
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (knee) exited Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter with left knee soreness and did not return, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. Santos, who started with Draymond Green (back) sidelined, finished with seven points, four rebounds, and three assists in 23 minutes. He called the injury a tweak afterward and did not believe it was serious. Santos also briefly injured the same knee during the preseason finale eight days earlier. With Jimmy Butler III (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) still out, Will Richard and Georges Niang could pick up more wing minutes if Santos misses Monday's game in Denver.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Charles Bassey Set to Debut Against Suns
Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns after missing the first two games with right patellar tendinopathy. His return comes at a good time for a depleted Golden State frontcourt, with Al Horford (back) and Draymond Green (back) both sidelined and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) still away from the team. Bassey averaged 10.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 20.1 minutes across five appearances with the Warriors last season. If he gets a similar workload Saturday, he could provide useful rebounds and blocks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Draymond Green Downgraded to Out Against Phoenix
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns with bilateral low-back soreness. The 36-year-old has averaged 3.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in 26.0 minutes through two games, serving as Golden State's main facilitator. Stephen Curry (knee), Brandin Podziemski (back), and Al Horford (back) are also unavailable, leaving the Warriors without several key pieces. Yaxel Lendeborg should have more opportunities to create after filling the box score with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists Friday against Memphis.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
