Team Profile
Golden State Warriors
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118.0 3rdOffensive Rating
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105.1 27thDefensive Rating
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12.9 2ndNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game121.2 11th
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Points per game Against110.1 25th
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Rebounds per game48.4 10th
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Assists per game30.1 6th
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (knee) has been listed as probable for their Friday night contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. The knee contusion seems to be more of a formality injury listing because it doesn't seem severe enough to make him miss a game. Green has been playing some heavy minutes lately and will likely be called upon again on Friday as Dario Saric (illness) has been ruled out. Despite a low point total, Green has been contributing in many ways since he returned from suspension. Over his last five games, he's put up averages of 8.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.0 blocks, 1.0 made threes, and 2.2 turnovers per game.
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (calf) has been cleared to return to team practices on Tuesday. Moody is getting closer to a return after being sidelined since January 10 due to a left calf strain. He won't play on Tuesday versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Although, Moody could be back within the next few games. Moody had inconsistent minutes before the injury, so his fantasy value is shaky. It's worth noting that Chris Paul (hand) is still sidelined, so that could lead to an increased role for Moody. Fantasy managers can use a wait-and-see approach here.
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga recently expressed his displeasure with how the organization is handling his development and playing time. However, the team is reluctant to trade him. Reportedly, Golden State would want an All-Star level player or an overpayment of draft capital to lure the 21-year-old lottery pick from the Bay Area. With a logjam of both Andrew Wiggins and Kuminga in the roster rotation, the team could benefit from unloading one of them, as the numbers of lineups when they are together on the floor are not favorable. Kuminga is coming off a career-high 31 points on Thursday, just a day after his perfect 11-for-11 shooting performance.
The Philadelphia 76ers have announced that guard De'Anthony Melton (spine) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after completing an offloading period, and he will now begin ramping up to return to play. Melton will travel with the team on their upcoming six-game road trip, but he is listed as out for Thursday's clash with the Indiana Pacers and is unlikely to return before the end of January based on this timeline. Notching top-75 numbers in nine-category fantasy leagues, the 25-year-old shutdown defender should remain stashed in those formats while nursing a lumbar spine stress response. Swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. has filled in as a starter for the Sixers in Melton's absence, averaging a modest 12.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, and 1.3 steals in nine games without Melton overall this season.
Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Monday against San Antonio. Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse ruled Melton out last Monday for at least a week. He'll have his next chance to suit up on Thursday versus Indiana. Patrick Beverley (illness) has seen more time on the court without Melton and should be heavily involved again on Monday after sitting out one contest.