Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Questionable for Friday
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Melton is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota due to left adductor injury management.
Melton is in danger of missing a second straight contest with the issue. With Stephen Curry's (knee) void in the lineup already freeing up plenty of usage and playing time, Gary Payton, Will Richard and Pat Spencer would all see more involvement in the backcourt if Melton is unable to give it a go Friday.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Downgraded to out
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Melton (thigh) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
The initial plan was for Melton to play in the second half of the team's back-to-back for the first time this season, but Golden State has since decided otherwise. Look for Gary Payton and Will Richard to see an uptick in minutes with Melton sidelined.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Uncertain to play Tuesday
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Melton is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to left adductor soreness.
After Monday's loss to Utah, head coach Steve Kerr said Melton was limited to 20 minutes so that he could play Tuesday. However, while Melton had previously sat out one half of back-to-back sets due to left knee injury maintenance, he's now on the Warriors' injury report with a new health concern. The questionable tag implies that Melton could still play Tuesday, but it wouldn't be surprising if the Warriors ultimately erred on the side of caution and held him out.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Pours in 22, will play Tuesday
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Melton racked up 22 points (7-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 20 minutes during Monday's 119-116 loss to the Jazz.
After sitting out the Warriors' previous game Saturday against the Thunder due to left knee injury management, Melton returned to the starting five Monday and inflicted swift damage in his limited floor time. According to Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle, head coach Steve Kerr said after the game that the Warriors deliberately capped Melton at 20 minutes to ensure his availability for the second leg of the back-to-back set Tuesday versus the Bulls. Expect Melton to have his minutes monitored to some degree in that contest as well since he'll be playing both ends of a back-to-back set for the first time this season following his return from a torn ACL.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Expects to play Tuesday
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Melton will play in Tuesday's game against Chicago, marking the first time this season he'll appear in both legs of a back-to-back, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Melton finished with 22 points (7-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 20 minutes during Monday's 119-116 loss to Utah.
Melton was held to 20 minutes in an effort to ensure he could go Tuesday night, and he still managed to lead Golden State in scoring. He's now put up 20-plus points in back-to-back matchups. The Warriors have yet to comment on whether the 27-year-old will face a minutes limit Tuesday, though it wouldn't be a shock to see his playing time monitored closely.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Not listed on injury report
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Melton (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with the Jazz.
Melton will return from a one-game absence Monday, which could result in Pat Spencer heading back to the second unit. Melton is averaging 12.7 points, 2.4 assists, 1.5 triples and 1.6 steals per game this season.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Ruled out Saturday
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Melton (knee) will not play Saturday against the Thunder.
Melton was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. The Warriors also have a back-to-back set coming up on Monday and Tuesday, and the best-case scenario for Melton's fantasy managers is that he will be cleared for one of those games.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Iffy to face Thunder
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Melton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Melton continues to be day-to-day with his ongoing knee soreness. If the veteran guard is unable to play, the Warriors could be very thin in the backcourt -- Will Richard (ankle) and Seth Curry (back) are also questionable.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Scores 23 points in OT win
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Melton ended Thursday's 115-113 overtime victory over Houston with 23 points (10-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals in 30 minutes.
Melton not only ended as one of the top scorers for the Warriors in this game, but he also posted a loaded line that included two or more tallies in each of the five major categories. Melton also bounced back from the seven-point output (3-14 FG) in the loss to the Clippers on Monday. He's averaging 17.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game since the All-Star break and should continue to see an elevated role as long as Stephen Curry (knee) remains sidelined.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Struggles to score in loss
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Melton racked up seven points (3-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Monday's 114-101 loss to the Clippers.
Melton continues to work his way back from last year's ACL surgery, and he remains a strong source of triples and swipes despite Monday's dud. The veteran guard has averaged 16.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.5 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per game over his last six contests.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Absent from injury report
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Melton (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Melton did not play in Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies due to left knee injury management. The veteran wing has been given the green light to play Saturday, and his return will likely result in Will Richard being bumped to the bench. Melton has started each of his last seven outings and has averaged 16.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 threes and 2.0 steals over 25.3 minutes per game over that span.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Sitting out Wednesday
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Melton won't play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to left knee injury management.
Since being cleared to make his season debut Dec. 4 after completing his recovery from ACL surgery, Melton has yet to play both ends of a back-to-back set. As such, Melton's absence for Wednesday's contest isn't overly surprising, even though the 27-year-old guard is coming off his best game of his season. In Tuesday's 113-109 loss to the Pelicans, Melton played a season-high 28 minutes and recorded 28 points (8-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal. Golden State has five more back-to-backs remaining this season following Wednesday's contest, and head coach Steve Kerr indicated that Melton is getting close to being cleared on consecutive days, per Evan Webeck of the California Post. The Warriors' next back-to-back set will arrive March 9 and 10 against the Jazz and Bulls, respectively.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Erupts for 28 points
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Melton (knee) notched 28 points (8-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 113-109 loss to the Pelicans.
Melton went off for a season-high 28 points, but it wasn't enough as the Warriors dropped to 30-28 on the season. He's taking advantage of a usage-rate bump in the absence of Stephen Curry, but Melton may be rested for the second leg of this back-to-back set Wednesday against Memphis.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Available Tuesday
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Melton (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Melton's availability Tuesday makes him a rest candidate for Wednesday's tilt in Memphis. The guard has started six consecutive games, averaging 14.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.2 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest. When available, Melton should continue to see an uptick in usage until Stephen Curry (knee) returns to action.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Questionable with knee injury
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Melton (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Coming off a 20-point performance in Sunday's win, Melton's status for Tuesday is in question due to a left knee injury. The guard has started each of the past six contests, averaging 14.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.2 steals in 24.8 minutes per game during that stretch. Brandin Podziemski and Will Richard are candidates to enter the starting five and see increased minutes if Melton is ruled out.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Pops for 20 points in win
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Melton produced 20 points (7-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four steals and two assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 128-117 victory over the Nuggets.
Melton made his presence felt in the Warriors' win, hitting the 20-point mark and recording a game-high four steals. After coming off the bench in his first 24 appearances of the season, the guard has now started six straight games, entering Sunday averaging 13.4 points, 2.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest across his first five starts. Melton may not post gaudy numbers, but he carries intrigue and value while holding a starting role in the absence of Stephen Curry (knee).
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Paces shorthanded Warriors in loss
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Melton finished with 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 121-110 loss to the Celtics.
The 18 points led Golden State on the night, and Melton was one of seven Warriors to reach double digits as the home side went with a balanced attack in the absence of Stephen Curry (knee). Melton has started five straight games with Curry sidelined but hasn't played more than 25 minutes in any of them, averaging 13.4 points, 2.4 assists, 2.2 boards, 2.0 threes and 1,8 steals.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Turns in 17 points during loss
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Melton provided 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-6 3Pt), three rebounds and seven assists over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 loss to the Spurs.
Melton has come in handy during Stephen Curry's (knee) absence. Pat Spencer and Brandin Podziemski have lacked the consistency needed to address the gap, which has thrust Melton into a more prominent role. The roster was trimmed after the Buddy Hield/Jonathan Kuminga trade, and it's likely that Melton's role won't be affected much when Curry returns.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Iffy for Wednesday
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Melton is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a left gluteal contusion.
Melton is at risk of missing Wednesday's contest due to a bruised glute. The veteran guard has started each of his last three outings after coming off the bench in all of his first 24 appearances. If Melton can't play, Brandin Podziemski would be the likeliest candidate to move into the first unit.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Starting Thursday
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Melton is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Suns on Thursday, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Melton will enter the Warriors' starting lineup for the first time this season while Al Horford reverts to a bench role. Melton has scored in double digits in each of his last five outings, and since the new year he has averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.4 steals over 22.6 minutes per game.
