Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Available vs. Chicago
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Podziemski (abdomen) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Bulls.
After missing the last 12 games for the Warriors with an abdominal injury, Podzemski was not on the team's injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Chicago. It may be good timing for Golden State, with Stephen Curry (knee) listed as questionable against the Bulls.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Will miss 12th straight game
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Podziemski (abdomen) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Despite being set to miss his 12th straight game with the abdominal strain, the young guard appears to be trending in the right direction and may be able to return to the floor for the Warriors sooner rather than later. In the 30 games he has played for Golden State this season, the 21-year-old has averaged 8.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 40.4 percent from the floor and 29.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Remains out, but progressing
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Podziemski (abdomen) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Podziemski will miss his 11th consecutive game due to right abdominal injury management, but he appears to be drawing closer to a return. Per Danny Emerman of the San Jose Mercury News, head coach Steve Kerr said that Podziemski cleared a major milestone in his recovery by taking part in scrimmage work Friday. If Podziemski is able to practice again Tuesday, he could have a chance at being available for either or both games of the Warriors' Wednesday/Thursday back-to-back set versus the Kings and Bulls, respectively.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Without clear return date
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Monday that Podziemski (abdomen) has started running at full speed but isn't considered close to returning to game action, Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Podziemski has been sidelined for the Warriors' last seven games due to an abdominal strain he suffered in a Dec. 28 win over the Suns. The injury has further sullied a disappointing sophomore season for Podziemski, who was expected to move into a larger role in 2024-25 following the departure of Klay Thompson. Through 30 appearances (eight starts) this season, Podziemski is averaging 8.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.0 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 24.2 minutes while shooting 40.4 percent from the field and 29.5 percent from downtown.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Out for Tuesday
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Podziemski (abdomen) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Podziemski will miss his fifth consecutive outing due to a right-abdominal strain. However, he is now listed as out due to injury management, which means he could be nearing a return to game action. With the 21-year-old sidelined, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield are candidates for a bump in minutes. Podziemski's next chance to feature will come Thursday against Detroit.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Won't play Saturday
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Podziemski (abdomen) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
This will be Podziemski's third straight absence, and it's uncertain if he'd recover in time for the second leg of the back-to-back set against the Kings on Sunday. The second-year guard is averaging 6.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 22 outings off the bench this season.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Won't play against Cleveland
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Podziemski (abdomen) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Podziemski suffered a right abdominal injury during the Warriors' 109-105 win over the Suns on Saturday, and he finished the contest with two rebounds over 11 minutes. Podziemski's absence means more minutes for Dennis Schroder, Buddy Hield and Lindy Waters on Monday. Podziemski's next chance to play will be against the 76ers on Thursday.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Leaves early with abdominal strain
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Podziemski has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against Phoenix due to a lower abdominal strain, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Podziemski checked out of the game with 4:21 remaining in the second quarter and didn't check into the game during the third quarter before the Warriors ruled him out for the rest of the contest. He'll finish the night with zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds over 11 minutes. Until the Warriors provide another update on his status, Podziemski can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's matchup with the Cavaliers.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Fills in for Curry with 12 points
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Podziemski finished with 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 105-101 loss to Oklahoma City.
With Stephen Curry (knee) absent, Podziemski stepped into the point guard role, but his result fell below his seasonal average. There's no timetable for Curry's return, although the injury isn't considered serious. Podziemski's fantasy impact is limited, and it would take a serious first-unit injury to make his stock rise.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Starting vs. OKC
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Podziemski is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Podziemski will get the nod as point guard due to the absence of Stephen Curry (knee). This will be Podziemski's fourth start of the season. He's averaging 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 0.7 steals per game in the previous three.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Not on injury report
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Podziemski (nose) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Podziemski was hit in the face late in Wednesday's win over the Hawks, and X-rays were negative. The fact that the second-year guard is not on the injury report suggests he shouldn't have limitations going forward and that the hit to the nose will end up being nothing more than just a scare. Podziemski is averaging 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Exits after being hit in face
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Podziemski went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Hawks after being hit in the face, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski suffered a broken nose in the preseason and was forced to wear a mask for several weeks, making Wednesday's incident concerning. Podziemski remained down on the floor for several minutes before getting up and heading back to the locker room. While he's out, Moses Moody, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton could see some extra minutes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Will play vs. Cleveland
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Podziemski (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Podziemski was among three players who were questionable for Friday, but he'll suit up for this matchup against the undefeated Cavaliers. Podziemski is averaging 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game this season.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Questionable for Friday
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Podziemski (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Podziemski missed Thursday's game versus Boston due to his illness, but he will likely return soon. However, if he can not play Friday, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton will likely play extended minutes in his absence.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Won't play Wednesday
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Podziemski (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Podziemski left Monday's win over Washington early due to an illness and will miss his first game of the season Wednesday. He should be considered questionable for Friday's game in Cleveland. The Warriors have a 12-man rotation, so Podziemski's missing minutes will likely be distributed to whoever has the hot hand.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Listed as available for Wednesday
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Podziemski (illness) is listed as available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Podziemski tried to play through an illness Monday in Washington, but he ended up calling it a night in the third quarter. Before moving to the bench in favor of Stephen Curry (ankle) and Gary Payton on Monday, Podziemski had drawn three straight starts while Curry was sidelined and averaged 14.7 points, 6.0 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals in 36.7 minutes per game. With Curry back, Podziemski likely won't see that type of usage moving forward, but he's a key part of the Warriors' deep and talented backcourt this season.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Won't return Monday
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Podziemski (illness) will not return in Monday's game against the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. He tallied two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 13 minutes.
Podziemski called out of the game early in the third quarter and went back to the locker room due to an illness. The 21-year-old has seen an increased role (three starts) this season due to Stephen Curry (ankle) missing time, though Podziemski played 20-plus minutes in all six of his appearances before Monday. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Celtics.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Back on bench Monday
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Podziemski is not in the Warriors' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Wizards, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski started in each of the Warriors' last three regular-season games, and over that span he averaged 14.7 points, 6.0 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over 36.7 minutes per game. However, he will be in a reserve role for Monday's game as Golden State inserts Gary Payton into the starting five.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Posts another modest showing
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Podziemski posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block in 38 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 127-121 overtime win over the Rockets.
Podziemski shouldered a heavy workload in his third straight opportunity with the starting lineup, though it was Golden State's bench that did the majority of the damage on the offensive end. The former first-round pick out of Santa Clara did manage to lead his team with six assists. It's clear that Podziemski isn't the best or even second-best scoring option for this team even with Stephen Curry (ankle) out, but he's capable of scoring in double figures and producing for fantasy managers across the board so far this year.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Fails to score in victory
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Podziemski finished with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 win over the Trail Blazers.
Podziemski was a candidate to start this season after the departure of Klay Thompson but came off the bench in Golden State's regular-season opener. However, the 21-year-old guard's 25 minutes played suggest he will still be heavily featured in the backcourt rotation. Podziemski also posted a team-high plus-34 point differential without scoring.
