November 20, 2024
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) will undergo season-ending ACL surgery, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Melton was only able to suit up for six games this season, missing seven with both back issues and knee issues. What was first believed to be an ACL sprain caused him to miss the Warriors' last two games. The 26-year-old was performing well for Golden State this season, averaging 10.3 points per game. With Melton out of the lineup, fantasy managers should expect
Lindy Waters III to continue getting starts. Waters has put up just eight and six points, respectively, in his two starts and likely will not be a viable fantasy option going forward unless he receives more shooting volume.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
November 18, 2024
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) will miss his seventh game of the season, this time with an ACL sprain instead of the back issues he's been facing periodically. The two-way combo guard was unable to play in their last game against the Memphis Grizzlies as well.
Buddy Hield and
Brandin Podziemski will see big minutes yet again while
Lindy Waters III (knee) could be in the starting lineup again if he's upgraded from questionable.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2024
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (back) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Boston. He's battling a lower back problem, leaving the Warriors without a versatile backcourt option.
Moses Moody,
Buddy Hield, and
Brandin Podziemski (illness) are all in a position to benefit. Hield, who has scored 20-plus points in four consecutive games, deserves the most attention from fantasy managers. Melton's next chance to return comes on Friday versus Cleveland.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
November 4, 2024
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (back) will have to miss his fourth game in a row while dealing with a strained lower back. The two-way guard experienced a lot of back issues last season with the 76ers, and it caused him to miss more games than he played. Hopefully, the strain isn't too severe and he can return to the court soon. In the meantime,
Brandin Podziemski,
Moses Moody, and
Buddy Hield have seen added opportunities. If
Stephen Curry (ankle) returns, however, they wouldn't be the strongest streaming candidates.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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