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GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
4 days ago
Melton’s scoring is inconsistent, but he is capable as this was his fifth game with at least 20 points since the beginning of March. The 27-year-old point guard chipped in with a little bit of everything against the Kings, adding four rebounds and five assists to his 21 points. Melton also made four three-pointers, which he hadn’t done since February.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
10 days ago
Melton is back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Spurs. His return likely pushes LJ Cryer to the bench. However, the rookie guard may remain in the rotation since Seth Curry is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
10 days ago
Melton missed Wednesday’s loss to the Spurs with a left thumb strain and is on the injury report as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Cavaliers. LJ Cryer started and had 17 points in 23 minutes in Melton’s absence Wednesday. It could play out similarly if Melton is ruled out again.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
12 days ago
Melton will be unavailable for the first leg of this back-to-back. Gary Payton II has a good chance to replace him in the starting unit, with LJ Cryer and Pat Spencer taking on extra minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
15 days ago
Melton is back after sitting out Friday’s win over the Wizards. His return will push Will Richard to the bench, and the rookie is questionable with a sore left heel.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
16 days ago
Added to the Warriors’ injury report on Friday afternoon, Melton is now out. Given the team’s lack of depth, they’ll need even more production from Brandin Podziemski and Gui Santos. Pat Spencer should also figure more prominently in the rotation, but he does not offer the same upside as Podziemski or Santos.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
16 days ago
Melton is a late addition to the injury report due to left knee injury management, which doesn’t bode well for his availability. Golden State’s available scoring options are sparse, which means Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski could be leaned on for their scoring if Melton is ultimately ruled out. Pat Spencer could see additional playing time, too.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
17 days ago
Melton gave the ball away four times on Wednesday but took it back as many times, in one of his most productive defensive performances of the season. He also attacked the glass hard for a team-high in rebounds and contributed a bit as a passer to help offset some of his shooting struggles. Still, Melton produced enough as a shot-maker to score in double figures for the seventh time in March. All in all, Wednesday’s performance can be considered a nice bounce-back from Monday’s.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
20 days ago
Melton was upgraded from probable to available ahead of Monday’s tipoff. With Melton active, the Warriors will have one of their most productive scorers over this recent stretch of games. He’s averaging 16.3 points per game during March and will have a good chance to produce against the Mavericks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
21 days ago
Melton had a good night despite the Warriors being on the wrong end of a blowout, recording his second 20-point game in his last four outings. He has provided 10th-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break, shooting 41.4 percent from the field. If Melton can clean up the shooting, he becomes a far more valuable fantasy player. The Warriors play four games in Week 22, starting with the Mavericks on Monday.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
22 days ago
Melton will play both games of the Warriors’ back-to-back, having logged 23 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Pistons. While he’ll be in the starting lineup, the Warriors may look to limit Melton’s workload. Still, he should be rostered in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
22 days ago
Melton is questionable as he continues to manage a knee injury. He started and had 14 points in 23 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Pistons, but could sit out the second game of the back-to-back Saturday against the Hawks.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
26 days ago
Golden State’s top two scorers on Monday were players who did not see action in Sunday’s loss to the Knicks. Melton and Kristaps Porziņǵis combined to score 57 points, with the former’s 27 being one shy of his season high. Melton has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four outings, providing needed scoring as the Warriors await Stephen Curry’s return. Unfortunately, the Warriors have another back-to-back during Week 21, which could limit Melton to two appearances in the team’s final three games.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
29 days ago
Melton started and had 12 points in 24 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves. The 27-year-old point guard has been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s game against the Knicks for left knee injury management reasons. With Melton sidelined, Will Richard could move into the starting lineup.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
30 days ago
Melton is good to go after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Bulls. His return will likely push Will Richard to the bench, where the rookie offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Melton missed Tuesday’s game against Chicago and could remain sidelined against Minnesota. Will Richard started in place of Melton in his return from a four-game absence and would likely maintain that role if Melton misses another game, though his streaming upside will be limited.
Source: Tim Reynolds
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that Melton would play in this game, which would be his first time playing both legs of a back-to-back this season after missing most of last season with a torn ACL. However, it won’t be the knee keeping him on the sidelines, but left adductor soreness. Expect Gary Payton II and Pat Spencer to take on extra minutes.
Source: Dalton Johnson
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Golden State’s injury report is lengthy for the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Melton’s potential absence could free up extra playing time for Pat Spencer and Gary Payton II.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Back in the lineup after missing Saturday’s loss to the Thunder, Melton took a little while to get going. He hit his stride in the fourth, scoring 15 points to give the Warriors a shot at pushing the game into overtime before falling short. Following the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that Melton will be available for Tuesday’s game against the Bulls. This is the first time this season that he’s been available for both games of a back-to-back.
Source: Sam Gordon
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
After logging 30 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Rockets, Melton was held out of Saturday’s loss to the Thunder for injury management reasons. His return means that Pat Spencer is likely headed to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Melton played 30 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Rockets, but was listed as questionable and subsequently ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Thunder as he continues to manage a knee injury. Pat Spencer could see additional minutes off the bench with Melton out.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Melton lands on the report for injury management reasons after logging 30 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Rockets. If he’s unable to play against the Thunder, the Warriors may turn to Pat Spencer to play more minutes after logging 18 in Houston.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Having totaled 17 points on 6-of-22 shooting in his prior two games, Melton needed a night like Thursday. The 22 shot attempts were a season-high for the Warriors guard, who has scored at least 20 points in three of his last five appearances. As long as there isn’t a back-to-back on the schedule, Melton’s fantasy upside as a starter makes him a player who needs to be rostered in deep leagues.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Melton and Green are back after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Grizzlies. As a result of their returns, Will Richard and Al Horford will come off the bench. Horford offers a slightly higher fantasy ceiling than Richard in their respective roles due to Kristaps Porziņǵis’ continued absence due to illness.
Source: NBA Lineups
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Melton will be available after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Grizzlies, which was Golden State’s second game in as many nights. His return will likely push Will Richard to the bench, eliminating most of the rookie guard’s streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Melton set a new season high for scoring in Tuesday’s loss, but he won’t get the chance to build on it during the second leg of this back-to-back. Brandin Podziemski, Will Richard and Gary Payton II should be in line for extra minutes, with one of them filling the open starting spot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Melton has stepped up with Stephen Curry (knee) sidelined, and this was arguably his best performance. This was his highest-scoring performance since he scored 30 points for the 76ers in 2023. Melton had a long recovery after missing over a year with a torn ACL, but he is back to producing at a high level and should be considered a must-roster player.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
While Gui Santos has been the best fantasy option for the Warriors since a case of runner’s knee sidelined Stephen Curry, Melton also has some upside as a starter. His stat line in Thursday’s defeat only lacked a blocked shot, a reminder of what Melton is capable of when he’s on. Unfortunately for those who have rostered the guard, his fantasy value has actually decreased since Curry’s injury, with Melton sitting outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats since February 1.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Melton’s stat line on Wednesday was evidence of why he can be valuable to fantasy managers, even with the lack of defensive stats. The Warriors guard made five of his six three-point attempts and provided solid value in the rebounds and assist categories as well. Over the past two weeks, Melton has provided 10th-round value in eight-cat formats. Stephen Curry’s expected return after the All-Star break should not do much, if any, harm to Melton’s prospects in category leagues.
GSW • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Melton will be good to go despite initially being listed as questionable. He has started three straight games for Golden State and should remain in that role. He hasn’t been productive recently, but he should get the opportunity to fix that in this game.
Source: Sam Gordon