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Kennard (knee) is questionable to play Saturday against the Warriors.

A decision on Kennard's status will be made closer to Saturday's contest. If he ends up being ruled out again, as he didn't play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, then Jordan Goodwin should be more involved off the bench.

Podziemski (back) is good to go for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.

Podziemski is set to make his regular-season debut after sitting out Opening Night, which will shift De'Anthony Melton back to the second unit. Podziemski is expected to have a significant role in the Warriors' offense this season.

Ighodaro (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Golden State.

Head coach Jordan Ott previously said Ighodaro wouldn't play Saturday, though the doubtful tag suggests there's still a small chance he will suit up. In the likely event that the big man is ruled out, Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat, Rasheer Fleming and Duop Reath could see increased playing time.

Sheppard (knee) is out for Friday's game in San Antonio.

Sheppard was listed as doubtful and now we have official confirmation that he'll be inactive. With Sheppard unavailable, Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic will have the chance for some extra minutes.

Head coach Ime Udoka said Sheppard (knee) is unlikely to play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Sheppard sustained a left knee bone bruise in Wednesday's season-opening win over Dallas and is not expected to play in the front end of this back-to-back set. If he's unable to play, Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic would likely see increased burn.

Johnson (mouth) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Johnson participated in shootaround Friday, and he's received the green light to play Friday in this in-state matchup. Johnson contributed 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 20 minutes in the season opener against the Thunder on Tuesday. He required three stitches after that game, but he's been cleared to play Friday.

Fox (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Fox will power through the wrist issue and get out there for the second game of the season. He logged 32 minutes as a starter in the season opener and finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two turnovers in a 116-104 loss to the Thunder.

Jones (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

This will be Jones' second straight game on the sidelines. His next chance to play will come Monday versus the Warriors.

Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New Orleans.

Johnson exited Thursday's season-opening loss to the Thunder with a right ankle sprain and will now be held out of Saturday's contest. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Warriors. DeMar DeRozan, Trevon Brazile and Alpha Diallo (wrist), who is listed as questionable, are candidates for increased playing time in Johnson's stead.

Diallo is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pelicans due to a right wrist sprain.

Diallo tweaked his wrist in the season opener and is now listed as questionable to face the Pelicans on Saturday. If he can't give it a go, Bryce Hopkins and Cam Whitmore could be more involved in the rotation.