De'Anthony Melton
Breakdown
NewsPowered by
Powered by
October 1, 2025
To be re-evaluated in four weeks
Melton (knee) will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis
Melton is doing individual work at training camp, but he's set to miss at least the first handful of games to begin the regular season. Until the veteran guard is fully recovered from his ACL surgery, Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield should see more minutes in the backcourt. It's possible that Melton's absence will extend into November.
October 1, 2025
To miss start of season
Melton (knee) is expected to miss the "early portion" of the regular season, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported Wednesday.
Analysis
Melton is in the late stages of his ACL rehab. He had surgery back in early December, which was about 10 months ago. While the Warriors like where he's at in his recovery, Slater notes that the team will take a "careful approach." A more precise timetable will likely be announced at the conclusion of training camp.
September 29, 2025
Joining Golden State
Melton (knee) agreed to a deal with the Warriors on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analysis
Melton will return to Golden State after missing the majority of the 2024-25 campaign due to a sprained ACL. Melton returns to a crowded wing rotation, the composition of which remains unclear as Jonathan Kuminga angles for a new deal. Melton has averaged at least 10.0 points per game in each of his last four seasons, but he hasn't played more than 40 games in a season since the 2022-23 campaign.
