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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Out another three games
De'Anthony Melton (back) will miss Golden State's next three contests, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.Melton is dealing with inflammation in his lower back that will force him to extend his absence streak to at least five games. In his absence, Lindy Waters and Moses Moody are candidates to continue receiving increased playing time. Melton's next chance to suit up is against Cleveland on Nov. 8.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Remains out Saturday
De'Anthony Melton (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.Melton is dealing with inflammation in his lower back and will miss a third consecutive game Saturday. With the 26-year-old and Stephen Curry (ankle) both out, Lindy Waters and Moses Moody are candidates for an increased role. In three regular-season appearances, Melton has averaged 6.3 points, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals-plus-blocks and 1.3 rebounds across 16.7 minutes per game.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Out at least two games
De'Anthony Melton (back) won't play Tuesday against the Pelicans or Wednesday for a rematch against the Pelicans, the Golden State Warriors announced Monday.Melton is dealing with a strained lower back, but imaging revealed no structural damage. Melton will be re-evaluated Friday, so he should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against Houston. Stephen Curry (ankle) is out and Andrew Wiggins (back) is questionable Tuesday, so Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield could see their fantasy appeal increase significantly.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Available to play Friday
De'Anthony Melton (chest) is available for Friday's game against the Jazz.Melton was initially listed as questionable Thursday due to a chest contusion and was later upgraded to probable, so the positive trend continued to the point that he'll be available for this contest. That said, Melton's fantasy upside shouldn't be very high since he's opening the season as a bench alternative in the backcourt behind Brandin Podziemski.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Upgraded to probable Friday
De'Anthony Melton (chest) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Friday's matchup versus the Jazz.Melton is dealing with a chest contusion, though he will likely suit up. The 26-year-old is expected to continue with his role off the bench, and his fantasy upside is fairly low as the Golden State Warriors and coach Steve Kerr have expressed interest in playing a 12-man rotation -- at least to begin the year.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Deemed questionable for Friday
De'Anthony Melton is questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz due to a chest contusion.Melton is one of three Golden State Warriors who have been listed as questionable for Friday's matchup, with Stephen Curry (hip) and Draymond Green (knee) being the others. Melton came off the bench in the season opener against Portland on Wednesday, and if he continues to feature in that role, his fantasy upside won't be very high going forward.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Running with second unit
De'Anthony Melton will come off the bench in Wednesday's season opener versus Portland, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.Melton started the Golden State Warriors' preseason finale, but he will return to the bench Wednesday. Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins will start in Golden State's backcourt as the Warriors trot out a frontcourt featuring Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Starting in finale
De'Anthony Melton (back) will start at point guard in Friday's preseason finale versus the Lakers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.With Stephen Curry (finger) sidelined, Melton will start alongside Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Melton is expected to back up Curry at point guard in the regular season.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Returns to practice
De'Anthony Melton (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.Melton missed Tuesday's preseason contest due to mid-back tightness. However, Melton's return to practice is a good sign of his availability for Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Out Tuesday vs. LAL
De'Anthony Melton will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Lakers due to mid-back tightness, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.Melton is dealing with back tightness, though it is not expected to limit him into the regular season. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as Stephen Curry's primary backup, though he will have to compete for playing time with Buddy Hield, Moses Moody and Gary Payton in the backcourt. Melton's next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch with the Lakers.
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