De'Anthony Melton
G - Golden State Warriors
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De'Anthony Melton is cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls.
Fantasy Impact
Melton will return on Sunday after missing the first game of the back-to-back set. He logged 21 minutes in his season debut on Thursday, and fantasy managers can expect him to play around 20 minutes again.
De'Anthony Melton (knee) won't play in Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Fantasy Impact
The Warriors have made the decision to let Melton sit out on Saturday. He recently made his return to the lineup after missing a large chunk of time due to a knee issue, and the team doesn't want to overdo it for him at this point in the season. His absence will likely lead to more work for Gary Payton II on Saturday.
Left knee injury management has placed De'Anthony Melton's availability in doubt for Saturday's contest against Cleveland. The questionable designation follows his season debut on Thursday, where he logged 21 minutes.
Fantasy Impact
Golden State is entering a back-to-back scenario, making it unlikely that Melton will be cleared for both games so soon after his return. Should he be ruled out for the opener, Will Richard and Gary Payton project to see increased opportunities in the rotation.
De'Anthony Melton returned to action for the first time in over a year on Thursday, logging 21 minutes in a loss to the 76ers after recovering from a torn ACL. The guard wasted little time making an impact, registering 14 points (5-of-11 FG, 4-4 FT), three assists, two steals, and one block.
Fantasy Impact
Golden State is currently navigating significant roster issues, with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler out and Draymond Green battling a foot injury. This depletion creates a clear lane for Melton to contribute on both ends of the floor. While the upcoming back-to-back schedule poses a risk for a player just returning from a major injury, his multi-category production makes him an intriguing addition for deep-league managers.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that De'Anthony Melton will not play more than 20 minutes in Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Fantasy Impact
It’s no surprise that Melton will be on a minutes restriction Thursday, given that it’s his first game in more than a year. The Warriors are expected to ease him back into the rotation.
