NBA Player News

Williams will come off the bench Monday night against Denver, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Williams will rotate back to the bench with Stephen Curry returning from a rest day Saturday. Williams has totaled 18 points in 27 minutes over his first two games off the bench this season.

Caruso won't return to Monday's game against the Suns due to a right ankle sprain, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports. He'll finish with nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds in nine minutes.

Caruso turned his ankle late in the second quarter and won't return in the second half of this one. With the veteran wing out for the remainder of the contest, Bennet Stirtz and Josh Dix will likely see increased burn. Caruso's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game at Dallas.

Markkanen went to the locker room during the first quarter of Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to an apparent hand injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Markkanen checked out of the game with 5:58 remaining in the first quarter and was spotted walking to the locker room with the hand issue. He can be considered questionable to return until further notice.

De Larrea (knee) won't return to Monday's game against the Heat. He'll finish with zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound across six minutes.

De Larrea exited Monday's contest in the second quarter due to a right knee strain and was initially deemed doubtful to return before being ruled out for the remainder of the game. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Thunder.

Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Golden State.

As expected, Johnson will be shut down Monday while battling a right ankle sprain. Bryce Hopkins drew the start in Johnson's place Saturday and could have an opportunity to do so again Monday, though Trevon Brazile could also factor into the mix given a lack of depth at forward.

Gafford went to the locker room during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Heat due to an undisclosed injury, but he returned with 8:52 remaining in the quarter, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Gafford looked to take a knee to the body on a Giannis Antetokounmpo dunk, and the big man was spotted going into the locker room right after. However, Gafford was able to return later in the quarter after getting checked out.

Caruso exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Suns due to an apparent right ankle injury, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Caruso appeared to turn his ankle before limping to the locker room. He can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

De Larrea is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Heat due to a right knee strain.

De Larrea suffered the injury during the second quarter while trying to corral an inbound pass. Walter Clayton could pick up a few additional minutes in the second half, assuming de Larrea doesn't return.

Stewart won't start Monday's game against the Jazz.

The big man will play in the second leg of this back-to-back set, though Zach Edey (ankle) will return to action and push Stewart to the bench. The 25-year-old is averaging 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 19.5 minutes per contest in two regular-season appearances (one start) on the campaign.

Williams (back) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Williams was deemed probable Sunday due to left lower-back soreness, but he's been cleared to play and should see minutes off the bench in the Warriors' backcourt. He started against Phoenix on Saturday in a game where the Warriors rested several starters and posted 20 points with five assists, so he's likely to see a relatively voluminous role with the second unit.