Charles Bassey questionable for Warriors opener with knee issue
Charles Bassey is listed day-to-day with a knee injury and is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Lakers, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic. The 25-year-old backup big enters his fifth season in Golden State after 13 games there last season. He posted 6 points and 4 rebounds in 8.2 minutes in the preseason finale against Portland on October 16.
By the Warriors Nightly Desk · updated 17 h ago01The story of the nightKnee injury clouds opening nightBassey popped up on the injury report on October 19 with a knee issue, listed day-to-day.
Bassey popped up on the injury report on October 19 with a knee issue, listed day-to-day. The estimated return date is October 21, the same day as the opener versus the Lakers, so his status is genuinely up in the air. Per Nick Friedell of The Athletic, he is questionable. There is no sign of a longer-term problem on his history, and he played through the full preseason, closing with 6 points and 4 rebounds in 8.2 minutes against Portland on October 16.
02What he gave the Warriors last seasonBassey appeared in 13 games for Golden State last season, averaging 5.8 points and 4.4 rebounds in 11.7 minutes.
Bassey appeared in 13 games for Golden State last season, averaging 5.8 points and 4.4 rebounds in 11.7 minutes. He shot 66.0 percent from the field and 70.0 percent from the line, with a 68.1 true shooting percentage and a 16.1 usage rate. He blocked 0.8 shots per game and turned it over 0.5 times. His plus-minus was -3.4. His best preseason outing this fall came October 13 against the Lakers: 8 points, 12 rebounds and 1 assist in 27.0 minutes with a +11.0.
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