X-rays on Podziemski's nose came back negative after Wednesday's 120-97 win over the Hawks, and coach Steve Kerr said Podziemski is day-to-day, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski was hit in the face late in Wednesday's game, which was particularly concerning because he broke his nose during the preseason. However, Podziemski has avoided another break and doesn't seem to be at risk of a long-term absence. Podziemski finished the contest with three points (1-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and a steal across 15 minutes. His next chance to play will come Friday at New Orleans for the first game of a back-to-back set.
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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 of concern. 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' Gary Payton: Officially playing Wednesday
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Payton (calf) is active for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Payton will maintain his perfect attendance on the season despite dealing with the right calf tightness earlier Wednesday. He has become the seventh guard in Golden State's rotation with the emergence of Lindy Waters, although Payton's defense still earns him bench minutes on a nightly basis.
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Warriors' Kyle Anderson: Cleared for Wednesday
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Anderson (neck) will play Wednesday versus Atlanta.
Anderson has dealt with back and neck spasms throughout the past week, although his only absence came Nov. 12 versus Dallas. Anderson is averaging a modest 5.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 17.0 minutes across his last three appearances.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Undergoing season-ending surgery
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Melton will undergo season-ending surgery on his left ACL, the Warriors announced Wednesday.
Melton had been diagnosed with a sprained left ACL, but further testing revealed he'll require season-ending surgery. The 26-year-old's first season in Golden State comes to an end after six games played. He averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals across 20.2 minutes and made two starts. Lindy Waters, Buddy Hield, Moses Moody and Gary Payton are the likeliest candidates for more minutes the rest of the way.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Will play Wednesday
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Looney (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Looney was initially listed as probable for this contest, and he should deliver solid frontcourt minutes off the bench in his return from a one-game absence. Looney is averaging 6.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game since the beginning of November across six outings off the bench.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Receives green light
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Curry (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Curry was listed as probable with left knee inflammation, an issue he's dealt with over the last week or two. He's yet to miss a game due to the injury and has logged 32 or more minutes in three of his last four games. Curry is averaging 23.0 points, 6.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds across 29.1 minutes per game this season.
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Warriors' Gary Payton: Iffy for Wednesday
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Payton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to right calf tightness.
Payton was a very late addition to the injury report which doesn't bode well for his status. If the veteran defensive specialist is unable to suit up, Brandin Podziemski and Lindy Waters would be candidates to see increased minutes.
Looney (illness) is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Looney could miss his second consecutive game Wednesday, though the probable tag suggests he is nearing a return to game action. The 28-year-old has averaged 6.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 15.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Warriors' Kyle Anderson: Questionable for Wednesday
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Anderson (neck) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Anderson has been dealing with lingering neck and back spasms, though he played through them in his last two outings, during which he has averaged 5.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 blocks across 15.5 minutes per game. If the veteran forward is ruled out, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody are candidates for an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Likely to suit up Wednesday
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Curry (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Curry has been a mainstay on the injury report and is dealing with lingering left knee inflammation. The superstar played through the issue during Monday's loss to the Clippers, during which he posted 26 points (10-21 FG, 6-15 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and one block over 32 minutes. If things take a turn for the worse for Curry, Gary Payton and Brandin Podziemski are candidates for an increased role.
Jackson-Davis totaled eight points (4-5 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Monday's 102-99 loss to the Clippers.
This was a solid performance by Jackson-Davis, but his workloads continue to be minimal at best. Through 13 games, he's getting an average of 16.8 minutes per night. His per-minute upside is strong, so fantasy managers will want to watch his role closely.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Scores 12 points off bench
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Kuminga registered 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and three steals over 19 minutes during Monday's 102-99 loss to the Clippers.
Kuminga has played off the bench in each of Golden State's last 10 games and continues to find ways to remain productive. The fourth-year forward has averaged 15.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game when deployed with the second unit. That's far from the preseason expectations many had on Kuminga, as he was tipped to have a breakout season in 2024-25, but it's been enough to keep him relevant in fantasy, even if he doesn't perform on the same level as his ADP.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Scores 22 points Monday
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Wiggins finished with 22 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds and one block over 29 minutes during Monday's 102-99 loss to the Clippers.
Stephen Curry led the way for the Warriors in scoring, but Wiggins certainly made his presence felt with an efficient performance. Wiggins reached the 20-point mark for the first time since Oct. 27, when he also achieved that mark against the Clippers. However, for the most part, his production has been disappointing. He's averaging just 13.5 points per game while shooting 39.3 percent from the field since the beginning of November.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Scores 26, drains six threes Monday
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Curry logged 26 points (10-21 FG, 6-15 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and one block over 32 minutes during Monday's 102-99 loss to the Clippers.
Curry was eyeing a bounce-back performance after posting 13 points in the win over the Grizzlies on Nov. 15. Needless to say, the star guard delivered by notching his fifth game with at least 24 points since the beginning of the month. Curry is averaging 25.0 points per game while shooting 43.5 percent from three since the beginning of November, and he remains an elite offensive weapon for a Warriors team that has surpassed expectations in the opening weeks of the campaign.
