Brandin Podziemski is probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies because of a back issue, and he remains day-to-day on the injury report. He could make his season debut for a Warriors team that lost its opener without him.
What happened
Brandin Podziemski is day-to-day with a back issue on the injury report released Fri, Oct 23 at 8:32 PM ET. His status did not change from the previous report, which also had him day-to-day. The injury report's comment reads: "Podziemski (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies." The 23-year-old guard has been dealing with the back since Oct 19, when he was day-to-day. He moved to out on Oct 20 and returned to day-to-day on Oct 22. No further detail on the injury has been announced.
What it means for the Warriors
The Warriors host the Grizzlies on Fri, Oct 23 at 10:00 PM ET. Golden State is 0-1 and in 12th place after losing its opener without Podziemski. Last season he played all 82 games and averaged 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 28.4 minutes. Without him, Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in minutes with 28.7 and scored 12.0 points. Gui Santos added 12.0 points in 24.7 minutes. Stephen Curry scored 23.0 in 21.2 minutes. De'Anthony Melton, Will Richard and Gary Payton II played 20.9, 20.2 and 18.3 minutes. The roster is already short, with Jimmy Butler III, Kristaps Porzingis, Moses Moody and Charles Bassey all out.
What to watch
Watch whether Podziemski goes through warmups and is cleared before tip-off against the Grizzlies. Probable usually means a player is expected to play, but a final decision has not been announced. No return timeline has been announced either. If he plays, watch his minutes, since he missed the opener and spent time listed as out this week. The next injury report will show whether the back is still an issue after Friday.
Is Brandin Podziemski playing vs Grizzlies on Fri, Oct 23?
He is probable for the game against the Grizzlies, according to the injury report. He is still listed as day-to-day with a back issue, and a final decision has not been announced.
When will Brandin Podziemski be back?
No expected return date has been announced. Because he is probable for Friday, he could return as soon as the game against the Grizzlies at 10:00 PM ET.