Brandin Podziemski was cleared on Sunday after being listed day-to-day with a back and torso issue earlier in the day. The Warriors, 0-3, play at Denver on Monday night.
What happened
The injury report cleared Brandin Podziemski at 5:38 PM ET on Sunday, Oct. 25. His previous status was day-to-day. The report gave no detail and no comment with the change. Earlier Sunday, he moved from out to day-to-day with a back and torso issue. He had been listed out on Saturday, Oct. 24 with the same issue. The status has changed often this week. He was out on Oct. 20, day-to-day on Oct. 22 and cleared on Oct. 23. No expected return is announced, and none is needed now that he is cleared.
What it means for the Warriors
Golden State plays at the Nuggets on Monday, Oct. 26 at 10:00 PM ET, on Peacock and NBC Sports Network. The Warriors are 0-3, 15th seed, on a three-game losing streak. Podziemski has played one game this season. He averaged 32.9 minutes, 18.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. The Warriors are 0-1 with him and 0-2 without him. In those two games, Yaxel Lendeborg led the rotation with 34.2 minutes and 18.7 points. Draymond Green played 26.1 minutes and Stephen Curry 25.5, with 23.5 points. De'Anthony Melton and Gui Santos each played about 22 minutes.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Podziemski stays clear for Denver. His status has changed several times since Oct. 20, so the update before tipoff matters. The Warriors also list Gui Santos and Brandon Williams as day-to-day. Charles Bassey is day-to-day as well. Kristaps Porzingis, Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody are out. Podziemski's minutes in Denver will show how much the Warriors lean on him as they try for their first win.
Is Brandin Podziemski playing at the Nuggets?
He was cleared on Sunday, Oct. 25, ahead of the Monday, Oct. 26 game at Denver. The next injury report will confirm his status.
When will Brandin Podziemski be back?
He is already cleared. A return date is not announced because none is needed. The Warriors' next game is at the Nuggets on Monday, Oct. 26 at 10:00 PM ET.