New Golden State Warriors Player Expected to Miss Multiple Games

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton is expected to miss multiple games

LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) attempts a shot defended by Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (8) and forward Draymond Green (23) during the first period at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Erler-Imagn Images / Steven Erler-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors entered Sunday night's game against the Clippers as a fully healthy team. They finished the night far from it. After revealing that Steph Curry will miss multiple games and that Andrew Wiggins has suffered a back strain, the team has another guard injured.

The Warriors revealed that new guard De'Anthony Melton is expected to miss at least two games as he deals with a strained lower back. The team revealed the announcement in a press release online.

"Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton, who exited last night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter, underwent an MRI on his back postgame last night. The MRI showed no structural damage. He has a strained lower back and will be re-evaluated on Friday."

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton, who exited last night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter, underwent an MRI on his back postgame last night.

The MRI showed no structural damage. He has a strained lower back and will be re-evaluated on… pic.twitter.com/w2cLR8QN5k

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 28, 2024

Anthony Slater of The Athletic revealed that the Warriors plan on being very cautious with Melton's back injury as he missed a portion of last season with a back issue.

Another injury issue for the Warriors: De’Anthony Melton is also out against the Pelicans tomorrow. Right facet inflammation, team is calling it. Warriors being careful with Melton, who missed a large chunk of last season with a back issue.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 28, 2024

In three games with the Warriors this season, Melton averaged 6.3 points, 2.7 assists, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals on 35% shooting from the field. As a member of the Philadelphia 76ers last season, Melton averaged 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.6 steals on 38.6% shooting from the field.

The Golden State Warriors face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night at 10:00 p.m. EST.

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