Warriors' Georges Niang: Provides 11 points from bench
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Niang accumulated 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes during Friday's 112-95 win over the Lakers.
Niang made the most of his minutes off the bench, scoring 11 points without missing a three-pointer. The veteran forward gave the Warriors a big lift during the second-half rally.. He'll look to stay hot Sunday against the Clippers.
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Warriors' Georges Niang: Not starting Friday
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Niang won't start Friday's game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
With Gui Santos (knee) back in the lineup, Niang will retreat to the second unit. He's averaged 6.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game across four outings off the bench this season.
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Warriors' Georges Niang: Starting Wednesday
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Niang is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.
Niang will get the spot start with Gui Santos (knee) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg and Draymond Green. Niang has been struggling with his shot this season, converting just 34.5 percent of his field goal attempts and 16.7 percent of his long-balls.
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Warriors' Georges Niang: Shooting woes in loss
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Niang notched four points (2-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes during Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns.
Niang saw a slight bump in playing time due to the Warriors being shorthanded Saturday. The veteran forward struggled with efficiency and is shooting just 31.8 percent from the field through three regular-season games.
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Warriors' Georges Niang: Scores 13 points on six shots
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Niang (rest) recorded 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound over 19 minutes in Saturday's 111-106 preseason win over the Kings.
Niang skipped Wednesday's exhibition in Portland, but he was back in the mix Saturday and played well off the bench. Niang should be a rotation player for the Warriors this season, but his game doesn't really translate in fantasy leagues.
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Warriors' Georges Niang: Taking day off Wednesday
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Niang (rest) won't travel with the Warriors for Wednesday's preseason game against Portland, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Niang is among several Warriors rotation players who will remain home for the second half of a preseason back-to-back. The veteran forward has been working primarily with Golden State's second unit during training camp and should have another opportunity to play Saturday against Sacramento.
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Warriors' Georges Niang: Seeing run at center during training camp
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Niang was seen playing some small-ball center during Thursday's scrimmage, and head coach Steve Kerr said he's "capable of playing small-ball five, but you've got to put the right group around him," Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Kerr noted that Niang's inclusion in small-ball lineups could "really be lethal" on the offensive end, though he has some concerns with rim protection. The Warriors have plenty of experience utilizing Draymond Green as a small-ball five, and with Kristaps Porzingis (undisclosed) without a timetable, Kerr could try Niang at center on occasion, especially if any combination of Porzingis, Green and Al Horford misses time during the season.
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Warriors' Georges Niang: Inks contract with Golden State
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Niang (foot) signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Warriors on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Niang suffered a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot last offseason and was eventually traded from Utah to Memphis in February before being waived. He was unable to catch on with a team after being let go by the Grizzlies, though he'll provide frontcourt depth for the Warriors in 2026-27 and should be ready to go by the time training camp rolls around. Over 79 regular-season appearances (three starts) between the Cavaliers and Hawks in 2024-25, he averaged 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.5 minutes per tilt.
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Georges Niang: Waived by Memphis
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The Grizzlies will waive Niang (foot) on Thursday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
The Grizzlies needed to clear up a roster space to complete their Eric Gordon trade. Niang has yet to play this season while recovering from offseason foot surgery and remains without a timetable to return.
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Grizzlies' Georges Niang: Traded to Memphis
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The Jazz traded Niang (foot), Walter Clayton, Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson (illness) and three first-round picks to the Grizzlies on Tuesday in exchange for Jaren Jackson, John Konchar (neck), Jock Landale and Vince Williams, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Niang continues to recover from offseason foot surgery, which prevented him from making his season debut with Utah. The forward remains without a clear timeline for a return, so it's difficult to envision how Niang's presence might affect the Memphis rotation until he finally takes the floor in 2025-26.
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Jazz's Georges Niang: Remains out indefinitely
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Niang (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Toronto.
Niang remains without a timetable for a return as he recovers from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot. He should be considered week-to-week until the Jazz offer an update on his progress.
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Jazz's Georges Niang: Remains without timetable
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Niang (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Niang has yet to make his season debut while recovering from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, and he remains without a timetable for a return. He should be considered week-to-week until the Jazz offer an update on his progress.
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Jazz's Georges Niang: Still not ready for season debut
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Niang (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Niang has no timetable for his season debut, as he continues to recover from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot. That said, fantasy managers can label him as week-to-week going forward.
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Jazz's Georges Niang: Remains without timetable
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Niang (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Niang has yet to make his season debut as he recovers from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, and he remains without a timetable for a return. The veteran forward should be considered week-to-week until the Jazz offer an update on his progress.
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Jazz's Georges Niang: Remains out indefinitely
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Niang (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Niang has yet to make his season debut due to a stress reaction in his left foot. The veteran forward is slated to be re-evaluated in the near future, though he should be considered week-to-week until the Jazz offer an update on his timeline for a return.
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Jazz's Georges Niang: To miss two more weeks
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The Jazz announced Monday that Niang (foot) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Niang's rehab due to a stress reaction in his left foot could drag into the new year. Until the forward is cleared to make his season debut, Brice Sensabaugh should be able to maintain his spot in the rotation.
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Jazz's Georges Niang: Another absence coming
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Niang (foot) will not play against the Grizzlies on Friday and remains without a timetable for a return.
Niang has yet to play this season, and there's been no indication that he's getting close to a return. He can be treated as week-to-week for the time being.
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Jazz's Georges Niang: Remaining out vs. OKC
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Niang (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Niang has yet to make his season debut due to a left foot injury he sustained in September. The veteran forward is expected to be re-evaluated in the near future, and he can be considered doubtful for future contests until the Jazz provide an update on his timeline for a return. His next chance to play will come Friday against Memphis.
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Jazz's Georges Niang: Absence extended
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Niang will have his left foot injury re-evaluated by Jazz medical staff in 10-to-14 days, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Niang continues to recover from a left foot injury that he sustained during offseason training and conditioning. His extended absence means he won't make his 2025-26 regular-season debut until at least early December.
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Jazz's Georges Niang: Out another week
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Niang (foot) will be re-evaluated in one week, the Jazz announced Friday.
Niang has yet to debut this season due to a left foot injury, but the Jazz mentioned that he's making good progress. Based on this update, the earliest possible return date would be Nov. 23 against the Lakers. Niang is not guaranteed a role when he returns, to be clear.
