Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Flirts with triple-double
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Podziemski registered 18 points (7-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 128-117 victory over the Nuggets.
Podziemski turned in a huge all-around performance, pulling down a career-best 15 rebounds while finishing just one assist shy of his first triple-double. After starting seven straight games to close January and open February, the young guard has recently shifted back to a reserve role, averaging 11.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.0 minutes per contest over the five games prior to Sunday's outburst.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Good to go Saturday
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Podziemski (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Podziemski was previously listed as probable due to illness, but he's feeling well enough to suit up. The third-year guard should see significant usage Saturday due to the absence of Stephen Curry (knee). Podziemski is averaging 11.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals across 26.5 minutes per game this season.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Probable for Saturday
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Podziemski (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Podziemski was able to play through an illness during Thursday's 101-97 win over the Suns, though he finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over just 12 minutes. It appears he's on track to play Saturday, though he could operate off the bench if he's not feeling 100 percent.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Iffy to return Thursday
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Podziemski is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Suns due to illness, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Podziemski failed to check in during the second period but was spotted warming up ahead of the second half, so it appears he'll have a chance to return to Thursday's matchup. De'Anthony Melton and Will Richard would be in line for an increase in minutes if Podziemski is done for the night.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Shifting to bench
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Podziemski will be deployed off the bench Thursday against the Suns, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Podziemski will come off the bench for the first time since Jan. 19 as Golden State elects to shake up the starting lineup. He should still be heavily involved with the Warriors missing Stephen Curry (knee) again Thursday.
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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.
