Malevy Leons Still Fighting for Minutes in Warriors' Frontcourt Mix
Malevy Leons is back with Golden State for 2026-27 after spending last season with the Warriors, and he is not on the injury report. His preseason minutes have been short and inconsistent, a continuation of the limited role he played for most of last season.
By the Warriors Nightly Desk · updated 4 d ago01The story of the nightLast Season's NumbersLeons appeared in 25 games last season for Golden State, averaging 11.1 minutes, 3.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9…
Leons appeared in 25 games last season for Golden State, averaging 11.1 minutes, 3.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists. He shot 44.4 percent from the field but just 25.0 percent from three, with a true shooting mark of 51.6 percent on a 13.7 usage rate. He also chipped in 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks a night, with a plus-minus of minus-3.0. Those numbers put him firmly in bench-depth territory rather than a featured role for the Warriors.
02Preseason SnapshotThrough six preseason outings, Leons has bounced between brief cameos and longer stretches.
Through six preseason outings, Leons has bounced between brief cameos and longer stretches. He played 3.5 minutes against Portland on October 16 with 2 points, and 6.6 minutes with 2 assists against the Lakers on October 13. His busiest night came October 7 against Portland, logging 33.3 minutes with 5 points and 5 rebounds. He is not on the injury report, and there is no reported injury history, so the uneven minutes reflect rotation decisions rather than health.
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