Charles Bassey was upgraded from out to day-to-day on Thursday's injury report with a knee issue. That puts him in play for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, after he missed the season opener.
What happened
Charles Bassey was upgraded to day-to-day on the official injury report at 1:14 a.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 22. The issue is his knee. He had been listed as out on Wednesday, Oct. 21, a downgrade from the day-to-day tag he carried on Monday, Oct. 19. The report's comment still reflects the earlier status: "Bassey (knee) is out for Wednesday's season opener versus the Lakers." The report now lists an expected return of Oct. 23. The 25-year-old forward-center did not play in the opener.
What it means for the Warriors
Golden State plays the Grizzlies at home on Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 p.m. ET. The Warriors are 0-1 and the 11th seed after losing the opener without him. Last season Bassey averaged 5.8 points and 4.4 rebounds in 11.7 minutes over 13 games. In the opener, Yaxel Lendeborg played 28.7 minutes and scored 12 points. Gui Santos also scored 12, in 24.7 minutes. Draymond Green played 21.2 minutes and Georges Niang played 19.9. Stephen Curry scored 23 in 21.2 minutes. The roster is thin. Kristaps Porzingis is out with an illness, Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody are out with knee injuries, and Brandin Podziemski is day-to-day with a back issue.
What to watch
The next injury report before Friday's game should show whether Bassey is cleared. The report lists Oct. 23 as his expected return, which is the day of the Grizzlies game, but no decision has been announced. Also watch Brandin Podziemski, who is day-to-day with a back issue, and Kristaps Porzingis, who is out with an illness. Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody remain out with knee injuries.
Is Charles Bassey playing vs Grizzlies on Fri, Oct 23?
It has not been announced. He is day-to-day with a knee issue after being upgraded from out on Thursday. The injury report lists Oct. 23, the day of the game, as his expected return.
When will Charles Bassey be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 23, when the Warriors host the Grizzlies. His status for that game has not been announced.