The Warriors listed Brandin Podziemski as day-to-day with a rest issue on Wednesday's injury report, and he will not travel for that night's preseason game against the Trail Blazers. His absence shifts more backcourt and wing minutes onto Golden State's rotation for the trip to Portland.
What happened
The Warriors placed Brandin Podziemski on the day-to-day portion of Wednesday's 11:03 a.m. ET injury report. The issue is listed as rest, filed under the report's "other" category, and he carried no previous status into this report. Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reported that Podziemski will not travel with the Warriors for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, confirming he is unavailable for the trip.
What it means for the Warriors
The Warriors play at the Trail Blazers Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on NBA TV in a preseason game. Without Podziemski, who averaged 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 28.4 minutes across 82 games last season, Golden State turns to the rest of its rotation. Stephen Curry (30.9 minutes, 26.6 points), Jonathan Kuminga (23.8 minutes, 12.1 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (23.7 minutes, 16.1 points) are among those who typically log more minutes without him, though Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody are also out Wednesday with knee issues. The 2026-27 regular season has not started, so Golden State has no record with or without him yet.
What to watch
The Warriors' next injury report is expected before their next preseason game. Podziemski's expected return is listed as Oct. 10. Golden State continues its preseason schedule in the days that follow, and his next appearance on the report will show whether the rest day resolves on schedule or if his status changes again.
Is Brandin Podziemski playing at the Trail Blazers Wednesday?
No. He is day-to-day with a rest issue and will not travel with the Warriors for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, according to the injury report and Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area.
When will Brandin Podziemski be back?
His expected return is listed as Oct. 10. The Warriors have not announced further detail beyond the rest designation.