Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Teases triple-double against Jazz
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Podziemski produced 11 points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 140-124 victory over Utah.
The third-year guard came within sniffing distance of his first career triple-double. Podziemski has made five straight starts for the Warriors since Jimmy Butler (knee) was lost for the season, averaging 11.0 points, 5.8 assists, 5.4 boards and 1.6 steals in 26.6 minutes over that stretch, but there should be more offense coming once he gets comfortable in his new role -- he's shooting just 11.8 percent (2-for-17) from three-point range.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Busy on defense in Sunday's win
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Podziemski ended with 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and four steals in 22 minutes during Sunday's 111-85 win over Minnesota.
The four steals were a new season high for Podziemski. The third-year guard has started three straight games since Jimmy Butler (knee) was lost for the season, and in that role Podziemski is averaging 10.7 points, 6.0 assists, 4.0 boards and 2.3 steals in 25.7 minutes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Starting Tuesday
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Podziemski will start against the Raptors on Tuesday, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
After scoring a season-high 24 points in Monday's win over the Heat, Podziemski will join the starting lineup in the absence of Jimmy Butler, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Monday. As a starter this season (12 games), Podziemski has averaged 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 30.3 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Coming off bench Saturday
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Podziemski is not in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Jazz on Saturday.
Podziemski drew the start against the Thunder on Friday and had a productive outing, but he'll come off the bench Saturday due to the return of Stephen Curry (ankle). Podziemski has scored in double digits in 10 of his last 12 outings, and over that span he has averaged 12.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.2 threes over 26.4 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Probable for Sunday
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Podziemski (abdomen) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Podziemski is dealing with a left abdominal contusion but is still likely to suit up against Toronto on Sunday. The third-year shooting guard has averaged 14.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists across 29.4 minutes per game off the bench in his last five outings. He has recorded 55.3/40.0/72.7 shooting splits over that stretch.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Coming off bench
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Podziemski will come off the bench Saturday against the Cavaliers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Podziemski is coming off a dud, posting six points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 20 minutes in a loss to the 76ers on Thursday. The Warriors need a spark and will turn to Pat Spencer and Buddy Hield in the backcourt.
Podziemski accumulated 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 104-96 win over the Pelicans.
Podziemski moved to the starting lineup due to the absence of Stephen Curry (quadriceps) and posted a decent line, although his shooting numbers left a lot to be desired. Podziemski seems to be finding a new gear on offense and has scored in double digits in six of his last eight contests. He should remain in the starting lineup as long as Curry is out, but with the way he's been scoring, it wouldn't be odd if he ended up moving to the first unit on a permanent basis in the future.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Starting sans Curry
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Podziemski will start Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
With Stephen Curry (quadriceps) sidelined, Podziemski will get the starting nod. Over his last five starts, the 22-year-old guard has averaged 14.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists across 31.4 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Another 20-point performance
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Podziemski had 20 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 127-123 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Podziemski moved back to the bench but managed to score at least 20 points for the second straight game. After a rocky start to the season, Podziemski appears to be slowly figuring things out. In four games over the past week, he has averaged 16.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 29.2 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Returns to reserves
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Podziemski will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Podziemski made a start Wednesday with the Warriors down three starters, but he'll return to the second unit Friday. In nine games with the reserves, Podziemski is averaging 10.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals across 25.8 minutes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Coming off bench Tuesday
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Podziemski won't start Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
With Stephen Curry (illness) returning from a three-game absence Tuesday, Podziemski will slide to the second unit. Over four games off the bench this season, the 22-year-old guard has averaged 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Starting Wednesday
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Podziemski (wrist) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game in Sacramento, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
With Stephen Curry (illness), Jimmy Butler (back) and Draymond Green (ribs) all unavailable for Wednesday's game, Podziemski figures to be operating as one of Golden State's primary playmakers. Joining him in the first unit will be Will Richard, Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga and Quinten Post.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Questionable for Wednesday
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Podziemski is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings with left wrist soreness.
The Warriors are already very thin Wednesday -- Stephen Curry (illness) is out, and Jimmy Butler (back) and Draymond Green (ribs) are both questionable. If Podziemski doesn't get the green light to play, the Warriors could turn to guys like Moses Moody and Buddy Hield.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Fourth-year option picked up
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The Warriors announced Thursday that they have exercised the fourth-year team option on Podziemski's contract.
The move keeps the guard under team control for the 2026-27 campaign. Podziemski has been settling in as a key member of the Golden State backcourt over the past two years, and he has averaged 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.6 minutes per contest over five games (three starts) this season.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Hits for 23 in Monday's win
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Podziemski logged 23 points (8-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 131-118 win over Memphis.
The third-year guard made his third start in four games to begin the season and responded with his best scoring effort so far. Podziemski and Quinten Post have split the open spot in the starting five while 39-year-old Al Horford (toe) gets treated very gingerly in the early going, and the fact that the Warriors are 3-0 with the smaller alignment probably bodes well for Podziemski's workload. In those three starts, he's averaging 13.7 points, 4.7 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.7 threes and 1.0 steals in 33.0 minutes a game.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Joins starting five Monday
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Podziemski is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Podziemski returns to the starting lineup after coming off the bench Friday, following starts in the first two games of the season. By re-inserting the Santa Clara product into the opening five, the Warriors opt for a smaller look, sending Quinten Post back to the bench.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Moving to bench role
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Podziemski is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Podziemski started the Warriors' first two games of the season, but he'll slot back to a role while Quinten Post moves to the first unit. Podziemski scored 11 points and grabbed three rebounds in Thursday's overtime win over the Nuggets.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Quiet in start
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Podziemski registered seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 119-109 win over the Lakers.
Podziemski started this game, but Golden State's lineups could be fluid a lot of nights depending on matchups. Some nights, Podziemski could come off the bench if the Warriors decide to add more size to the first unit in Al Horford. Podziemski's workload was encouraging Tuesday, but his role in the offense left a lot to be desired.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Returns Friday
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Podziemski sustained a left hip contusion in Friday's preseason game against the Clippers but returned with 3:50 remaining in the first quarter, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Podziemski exited the game with 9:39 remaining in the opening quarter and required assistance walking to the locker room. However, he has since returned and will likely be good to go the rest of the way.
Podziemski will start Sunday's exhibition against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The Warriors will be without Stephen Curry (undisclosed), Moses Moody (calf), Jimmy Butler (personal) and Al Horford (rest) Sunday. Podziemski has been quiet in the preseason so far, posting averages of 6.5 points, 3.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 17.8 minutes across two appearances.
