Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said prior to Saturday's game against the Knicks that Podziemski (back) is "progressing well" and will remain out through Monday's contest versus the Nuggets before potentially returning to action Tuesday versus the Bucks, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Podziemski will miss his fourth and fifth straight games Saturday and Monday while he recovers from a bilateral low back strain, but the second-year guard looks to be closing in on a return to the court. The 22-year-old had started in each of his last nine appearances prior to getting hurt, but Podziemski could end up filling a bench role upon his return while the Warriors have gotten quality play from Moses Moody on the top unit.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Not playing Saturday
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Podziemski (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Podziemski will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a back strain. He has yet to return to practice, so he faces an uphill battle to return Monday against the Nuggets. Gary Payton and Buddy Hield should continue to see increased roles and minutes due to Podziemski's absence.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Out again for Thursday
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Podziemski (back) will not play Thursday against the Kings, Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Podziemski did not practice Wednesday, as the team continues to take a cautious approach with his back injury. With Podziemski sidelined for a third straight game, Gary Payton and Buddy Hield will likely continue to see an uptick in minutes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Not playing Monday vs. Portland
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Podziemski (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Podziemski will miss a second consecutive game due to a back injury that he suffered in Thursday's win against the Nets. The Warriors will have two days off after Monday's game, so Podziemski will have extra time to recover ahead of Thursday's contest against the Kings. Gary Payton and Buddy Hield should continue to see increased minutes off the bench due to the absence of Podziemski.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Ruled out Saturday
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Podziemski (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Podziemski went down with a back injury in Thursday's game against the Nets, and now it will keep him out Saturday against Detroit. Gary Payton and Buddy Hield will likely get more time on the floor against the Pistons.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Questionable for Saturday
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Podziemski (back) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Podziemski left Thursday's game against the Nets almost immediately due to lower back soreness. If the second-year guard is ruled out against Detroit, the Warriors will likely lean on Buddy Hield and Gary Payton to help shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Night ends early
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Podziemski (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Nets after logging one minute, Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Podziemski exited early in the first quarter due to lower back soreness, and the team has now shut him down for the rest of the evening. He can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Golden State's next game Saturday versus the Pistons.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Iffy to return Thursday
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Podziemski is questionable to return during Thursday's game against Brooklyn due to back soreness, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Podziemski asked to be subbed out just 44 seconds into the opening quarter, grabbing at his back while he walked to the locker room. If the 22-year-old guard is unable to return, Buddy Hield could be thrust into a larger role for the rest of the contest.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Exits Thursday's game
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Podziemski headed to the locker room after sustaining an apparent back injury in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Nets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski subbed out of the game just 44 seconds into the opening quarter, and he grabbed at his lower back while he made his way to the locker room. The Warriors will assess him in the locker room before providing an update on his status later in the evening.
Podziemski produced 19 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 114-102 victory over the Knicks.
Stephen Curry led the way for the Warriors with an impressive 28-point performance, but Podziemski also made his presence felt in the backcourt, either via his scoring ability or in other categories. The second-year guard returned to the starting unit right before the All-Star break and has posted solid numbers over his last seven appearances, scoring in double digits six times over that stretch while averaging 14.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Double-doubles in win
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Podziemski recorded 19 points (6-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 119-101 victory over the Hornets.
Podziemski recorded his second double-double of the campaign in Monday's win. He continues to trend in the right direction for Golden State, posting eighth-round value in nine-category formats over his last 10 games with averages of 13.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.6 three-pointers.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Headed to locker room
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Podziemski was spotted limping to the locker room due to an apparent right knee injury suffered during Monday's game against the Hornets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski departed with 8:07 remaining in the third quarter and was grabbing at his right knee following a shot attempt, per Slater. Buddy Hield and Gary Payton would get more looks if Podziemski is unable to return.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Returns to play
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Podziemski (knee) returned to Monday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Podziemski was briefly evaluated in the locker room after appearing to tweak his right knee, but he was able to check back in with 2:30 left in the third quarter. He'll presumably be a full go the rest of the way.
Podziemski contributed 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 126-102 victory over the Mavericks.
The 6-foot-4 Podziemski led both teams in rebounding Sunday, recording his first double-double of the regular season. Podziemski has been in the Warriors' starting lineup in each of the last three games, and over that span, he has averaged 18.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.0 steals over 33.1 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Pours in 21 points
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Podziemski contributed 21 points (9-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 132-108 victory over Sacramento.
Podziemski earned his second consecutive start over Buddy Hield, generating another double-digit scoring performance. The guard's result matched his second-highest scoring total of the season, and it appears that he'll play a key role with the new-look Warriors down the stretch, especially if he continues to start over Hield.
Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Likely to remain a starter
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Podziemski will likely remain in the starting lineup for the Warriors moving forward, head coach Steve Kerr said Thursday, Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Podziemski has made enough of an impression on Kerr that Buddy Hield may be forced to have a bench role for the Warriors for the rest of the season. The 21-year-old guard finished with 18 points, five rebounds, four assists, four steals and a block, capping an impressive all-around performance in Thursday's win against the Rockets.
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