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Nesmith (hamstring) will play during Sunday's game against the Nets.

Nesmith was deemed probable ahead of Sunday's game due to a left hamstring strain, but he will be able to play through it. Nesmith made his first appearance of the season Friday and logged nine points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds and an assist in 20 minutes off the bench.

Santos is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to left knee tendinitis.

Santos exited Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns with an undisclosed injury and did not return, and the questionable tag ahead of Monday's game is an issue for a Warriors team that doesn't have a lot of depth at forward at the moment. If Santos can't play Monday, and knowing that Jimmy Butler (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) remain out, Georges Niang and Gary Payton could be in line to see expanded roles versus Denver.

Knueppel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards.

Knueppel will miss a third straight outing due to a left hamstring strain, with his next chance to play coming Wednesday at Detroit. The second-year swingman's continued absence will leave additional playing time available for the likes of Sion James and Grayson Allen.

Williams is probable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to left lower back soreness.

The back issue seems to be new for Williams, but he is expected to play through it Monday. Williams got a spot start Saturday against the Suns due to Golden State resting many players, and he made the most of the opportunity, recording 20 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-11 FT), five assists, three rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes.

Podziemski (back) is no longer listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Podziemski didn't play Saturday against the Suns because of a back issue, but since the shooting guard isn't on the injury report, he should return to the starting lineup Monday. Stephen Curry (rest) is also expected back, so the Warriors could have their starting backcourt against Denver. Podziemski has made just one appearance this season -- he finished with 18 points (7-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds, three steals and one block in a 111-108 loss to the Grizzlies.

Horford (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Horford was held out of Saturday's loss to Phoenix in the second half of a back-to-back set, though he'll be back in action Monday. His return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Graham Ike and Charles Bassey (knee), who is listed as probable.

Bassey is probable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to right patellar tendinopathy.

Bassey has been dealing with a right knee issue for some time, but he is likely to make a second straight appearance. The big man played well during Saturday's loss to the Suns, logging 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks in just 13 minutes.

Green (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against Denver.

Green sat out Saturday's loss to Phoenix in the second leg of a back-to-back set, though he'll return to action Monday. In the first two games of the regular season, the veteran big man averaged 3.5 points, 7.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 26.0 minutes per tilt.

Curry (rest) is not listed on the injury report and is available to play Monday against the Nuggets.

Curry didn't play Saturday against the Suns due to rest, but the star floor general isn't listed on Sunday's injury report, so he should be available to suit up Monday. That means Brandon Williams, who started at point guard versus Phoenix, should return to the bench. Curry is averaging 23.5 points per game despite shooting a mere 29.4 percent from three-point range in his two appearances this season.

Edgecombe has been downgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Pistons due to an abdominal contusion.

Edgecombe exited Saturday's game briefly and could miss the second half of the team's back-to-back set due to an abdominal injury. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Anfernee Simons are candidates for extra minutes if Edgecombe is unable to go.