Melton is out for Friday's game against the Thunder due to left knee injury management.
Coming off ACL surgery last year, Melton isn't yet cleared to play both ends of back-to-back sets. The expectation is that he'll be available Saturday against Utah. The likes of Pat Spencer, Gary Payton and Buddy Hield should help fill out the backcourt minutes for the short-handed Warriors on Friday.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Iffy for Friday
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Melton (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Melton may miss the front end of this back-to-back set due to left knee injury management, which would leave more minutes available for the likes of Will Richard, Gary Payton and Buddy Hield. Over his last five appearances, Melton has averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals across 20.6 minutes per game.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Available for Monday
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Melton (knee) is good to go for Monday's game versus Brooklyn.
This is an expected update for Melton after he missed the front end of this back-to-back set Sunday against Toronto. Across eight appearances, Melton is averaging 7.5 points, 2.1 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 18.5 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Won't go Sunday
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Melton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Melton will be held out of the front end of the Warriors' back-to-back set due to left knee injury management, and his next chance to play will come Monday against Brooklyn. With the 27-year-old guard sidelined, Gary Payton could see a bump in minutes, while Pat Spencer and Buddy Hield are candidates to enter the Warriors rotation.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Tallies 16 points off bench
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Melton chipped in 16 points (5-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 victory over the Mavericks.
Melton delivered a season-high scoring night in a Christmas Day win after struggling to make much of an impact recently, entering the game averaging 3.4 points, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 rebounds on 14.3 percent shooting in 17.2 minutes over his previous five contests. He'll look to build on the performance as the Warriors head into a busy stretch with back-to-back games Sunday against the Raptors and Monday against the Nets.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Cleared to play Sunday
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Melton (knee) isn't listed on the Warriors' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Bulls.
After sitting out Saturday's win over Cleveland, Melton will suit up Sunday. During his season debut in Philadelphia on Thursday, Melton posted 14 points, three assists, two steals and a block in 21 minutes off the bench. With Stephen Curry (quadriceps) sidelined, Melton has a clear path to consistent minutes in Golden State's rotation when available.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Won't play Saturday
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Melton (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Cleveland.
Melton returned from a year-long absence following knee surgery Thursday, but with Saturday's game coming as the first in a back-to-back set, the Warriors' medical staff will hold him out for rest. The guard should be considered probable for Sunday's game in Chicago until the Warriors provide another update on his status.
Melton (left knee injury management) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Melton made his season debut Thursday and played 21 minutes. The Warriors are beginning a back-to-back set Saturday night, and it would be surprising to see Melton available for both contests. If he can't play Saturday, Will Rihard and Gary Payton would likely see an uptick in minutes.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Set for season debut Thursday
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Melton (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
The stage is set for Melton to make his season debut following ACL surgery. The veteran guard is likely to have heavy restrictions Thursday. Once Melton is back up to speed, Will Richard's streaming appeal is likely to take a hit.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Could make season debut next week
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Melton (knee) is expected to miss at least two more games, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Head coach Steve Kerr thinks that Melton could be ready to make his season debut during the team's upcoming three-game road trip, which begins Thursday in Philadelphia. That likely means the veteran guard won't be available for either of Golden State's next two home contests Saturday against the Pelicans and Tuesday against the Thunder. In the meantime, Will Richard should continue to play enough minutes to warrant streaming consideration.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Back from G League
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Golden State recalled Melton (knee) from the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors on Wednesday.
Melton continues to recover from surgery to repair a sprained ACL in his left knee that he underwent last December. He has been cleared to scrimmage with the G League affiliate, which indicates that he is inching closer toward making his 2025-26 debut.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Practicing in G League
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The Warriors assigned Melton (knee) to the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors on Wednesday, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Slater notes that Melton will be recalled shortly. The move is expected to give Melton some practice reps amid the late stages of his rehab from a torn ACL. The veteran guard's earliest possible season-debut date is Saturday against the Pelicans.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: To be re-evaluated in 10 days
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Melton (knee) will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
Melton is making good progress in his recovery from left knee surgery, as he's recently been able to get through scrimmages with Golden State's G League affiliate in Santa Cruz. His workouts will continue to ramp up, and he's expected to start practicing with the Warriors soon, so Melton might be able to get back to the court by December.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Assigned and recalled Friday
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Golden State assigned Melton to the Santa Cruz Warriors before recalling him Friday.
Melton will miss the first portion of the regular season while rehabbing from an ACL sprain that he underwent surgery for in December. The Warriors announced Wednesday that he will miss at least three more weeks, and when he's cleared to return to in-game action, he'll likely have a limited role at the NBA level if Golden State is near full strength.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Out for at least three more weeks
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The Warriors announced Wednesday that Melton (knee) will miss at least three more weeks.
The veteran guard will continue his rehab from a torn ACL sustained last year, and he was assigned to the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors on Wednesday to get some extra work in. He was recalled later in the day. Until Melton is ready to make his season debut, Will Richard should be able to hold onto a spot in the Golden State rotation.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: To be re-evaluated in four weeks
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Melton (knee) will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Melton is doing individual work at training camp, but he's set to miss at least the first handful of games to begin the regular season. Until the veteran guard is fully recovered from his ACL surgery, Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield should see more minutes in the backcourt. It's possible that Melton's absence will extend into November.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: To miss start of season
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Melton (knee) is expected to miss the "early portion" of the regular season, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported Wednesday.
Melton is in the late stages of his ACL rehab. He had surgery back in early December, which was about 10 months ago. While the Warriors like where he's at in his recovery, Slater notes that the team will take a "careful approach." A more precise timetable will likely be announced at the conclusion of training camp.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Joining Golden State
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Melton (knee) agreed to a deal with the Warriors on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Melton will return to Golden State after missing the majority of the 2024-25 campaign due to a sprained ACL. Melton returns to a crowded wing rotation, the composition of which remains unclear as Jonathan Kuminga angles for a new deal. Melton has averaged at least 10.0 points per game in each of his last four seasons, but he hasn't played more than 40 games in a season since the 2022-23 campaign.
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Nets' De'Anthony Melton: Traded to Nets
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The Warriors are finalizing a trade to send Melton (knee) to the Nets along with three second-round picks in exchange for Dennis Schroder and one second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Melton recently had season-ending surgery to address a sprained ACL in his left knee. As a result, the Warriors have been looking to add a new playmaker in the backcourt. With the Nets focusing on building for the future, they have decided to deal the veteran Schroder and take on Melton to match his salary. Although the trade can't be finalized until Sunday, Melton will continue focusing on recovering for the 2024-25 campaign but will do so in a new location.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Getting season-ending surgery
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The Warriors announced Wednesday that Melton will undergo season-ending surgery to address a sprained ACL in his left knee.
Melton had already missed two games with the knee sprain, but the Warriors had sent him in for further testing before deciding on a treatment plan. After weighing his options, Melton decided it was in his best interest to undergo surgery, thus spelling an end to his first season in Golden State. He played in just six games (two starts) for the Warriors and averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.2 three-pointers and 1.2 steals across 20.2 minutes. His absence for the rest of the season will ease some of the crowding in the Golden State wing rotation a bit, with all of Lindy Waters, Buddy Hield, Moses Moody and Gary Payton perhaps picking up a few extra minutes sans Melton. The 26-year-old is scheduled to become a free agent next summer.
