Warriors forward Gui Santos was downgraded from day-to-day to out with a knee and leg injury and will miss Monday's game against the Suns. The injury report lists Nov. 5 as his expected return.
What happened
Gui Santos was moved from day-to-day to out on the Monday, Nov. 2 injury report, which was posted at 9:32 a.m. ET. The injury is listed as knee and leg. Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports that Santos did not play in the second half of Sunday's 124-112 win over the Clippers because of a knee injury. Emerman also reports that he will not play against the Suns on Monday. The report lists Nov. 5 as his expected return. No further diagnosis has been announced.
What it means for the Warriors
The Warriors (4-3, ninth seed, winners of four straight) host the Suns at 10:00 p.m. ET Monday. Santos is a rotation forward. In six games he is averaging 20.1 minutes, 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Golden State is 3-3 with him and 1-0 without him. In the rotation without him, Brandin Podziemski (33.6 minutes) and Yaxel Lendeborg (32.3) carry the heaviest loads. Draymond Green (28.5), Stephen Curry (28.0), De'Anthony Melton (22.3), Georges Niang (19.6), Al Horford (18.7) and Brandon Williams (17.4) fill out the group. Jimmy Butler III, Kristaps Porzingis and Moses Moody are also out. Green and Curry are day-to-day for rest.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Nov. 5 holds as his return date. Until then Santos is out, and the Warriors have not announced anything beyond the report's listed date. Golden State plays the Suns on Monday night. Watch the status of Green and Curry, both day-to-day for rest, because their availability affects how the minutes are spread without Santos. The Warriors have not announced a timeline for Butler, Porzingis or Moody.
Is Gui Santos playing vs the Suns?
No. Santos is out for Monday's game against the Suns at 10:00 p.m. ET. Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports he will not play because of a knee injury.
When will Gui Santos be back?
The injury report lists Nov. 5 as his expected return. The Warriors have not announced a diagnosis or a longer timeline.