Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Leads all scorers in loss
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Podziemski amassed 23 points (10-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt), eight assists, five rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to the Lakers.
Podziemski did all the right things despite the loss, stepping up in the absence of Stephen Curry (undisclosed), Moses Moody (calf), Jimmy Butler (personal) and Al Horford (rest), who were all given the night off. All signs point to Podziemski building on what was a strong finish to the 2024-25 season, putting him firmly in the discussion as a late-round must-roster player.
Podziemski will start Sunday's exhibition against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The Warriors will be without Stephen Curry (undisclosed), Moses Moody (calf), Jimmy Butler (personal) and Al Horford (rest) Sunday. Podziemski has been quiet in the preseason so far, posting averages of 6.5 points, 3.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 17.8 minutes across two appearances.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Recovered from offseason surgery
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Podziemski (abdomen) is fully healthy for the start of training camp, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
After undergoing surgery back in mid-June to repair a core muscle injury, Podziemski is facing no restrictions ahead of the upcoming season. The 2023 first-rounder is set to handle a significant role for the Warriors in 2025-26, though it remains to be seen if he'll start over Buddy Hield at shooting guard. Following the new year in 2024-25, Podziemski averaged 14.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.2 minutes per game over his final 34 regular-season outings.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Has another surgery
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Podziemski (wrist) underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a core muscle injury, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Podziemski had surgery on his left wrist at the end of May and had another procedure to correct a core injury Tuesday. Despite the pair of surgeries, Podziemski is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp. The 22-year-old saw a slight uptick in production as a sophomore, logging 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game during the regular season.
Podziemski notched 28 points (11-19 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Podziemski stepped up on the offensive end, scoring a playoff-high 28 points. With Stephen Curry (hamstring) sidelined once again, Podziemski was able to shoulder more of the scoring load, albeit in a losing effort. After a slow start to the season, Podziemski found his footing in the Warriors' scheme, averaging 14.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.6 three-pointers over the final 27 games.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Struggles with shot
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Podziemski closed Monday's 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 11 points (3-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and four steals in 33 minutes.
The Warriors have really needed Podziemski to step up in the absence of Stephen Curry (hamstring), but that hasn't happened. In his last two outings, Podziemski hit a combined 4-of-24 from the field and 1-of-8 from beyond the arc with averages of 8.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.5 steals in 36.0 minutes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Fills up stat sheet in loss
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Podziemski logged 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 117-93 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
With Stephen Curry (hamstring) sidelined, Podziemski was one of five Warriors who scored in double figures Thursday. It was the first time the young guard cracked double digits in the scoring column since Game 6 against the Rockets. The Santa Clara product is averaging 7.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game in this second-round series, shooting 31.3 percent from the floor and 22.2 percent from deep. Curry is expected to miss at least two more games.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Quiet in start
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Podziemski amassed three points (1-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 99-88 win over Minnesota in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Although Podziemski had a quiet showing in the Game 1 win, the Warriors may need a lot more from him going forward -- Stephen Curry tweaked his left hamstring Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined through Game 4. Through eight playoff games, Podziemski is averaging 10.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.8 steals in 30.1 minutes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Will start Game 7
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Podziemski will be in the starting lineup for Game 7 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Rockets on Sunday.
Podziemski will replace Gary Payton (illness) in the first unit for this win-or-go-home scenario on the road. The Santa Clara product started the first five games of this first-round series, averaging 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 38.5 percent from the floor and 38.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Pops for 26 in Game 4 win
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Podziemski recorded 26 points (9-18 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 40 minutes during Monday's 109-106 win over the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Jimmy Butler led the Warriors in scoring with 27 points, but Podziemski nearly matched him in the best performance of his brief playoff career. The second-year guard failed to score a point at all over 14 minutes in Game 2, however, so Monday's effort, while impressive, isn't necessarily a sign of better things to come. Podziemski will try to stay productive in Game 5 on Wednesday as the Warriors look to advance to the second round.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Blanked while battling illness
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Podziemski totaled zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 109-94 loss to the Rockets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The second-year guard misses the entire second quarter and the beginning of the second half due to an illness, and he clearly wasn't 100 percent when he was on the court, failing to pick up any secondary stats in addition to missing all his shot attempts. Podziemski will have a couple of days to recover before the series shifts to Golden State for Game 3 on Saturday.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Cleared for return
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Podziemski (illness) is available to return to Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski missed the entirety of the second quarter and the start of the third period due to illness, but he's emerged from the Warriors' locker room and is available to return. With Jimmy Butler (pelvis) ruled out for the rest of the contest, Golden State may lean on Podziemski more offensively.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Questionable to return
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Podziemski is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to illness.
Podziemski was a late addition to the Warriors' injury report Wednesday afternoon due to a stomach illness, and although he suited up, Podziemski went back to the locker room after the first quarter and is now questionable to return. Pat Spencer and Buddy Hield figure to see an uptick in minutes while Podziemski is idle.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Goes to locker room
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Podziemski was escorted back to the locker room between the first and second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Rockets for unknown reasons, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski was previously listed on Golden State's injury report due to illness, but it's unclear if his exit is related to sickness. Regardless, he joins Jimmy Butler in the Warriors' locker room. Look for Buddy Hield, Pat Spencer and Gary Payton to pick up the slack while Podziemski is out.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Downgraded to questionable
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Podziemski (illness) is listed as questionable for Game 2 against the Rockets on Wednesday.
Podziemski was a late addition to the injury report just hours before the Game 2 tipoff. The 22-year-old was productive in multiple facets during the Game 1 win, tallying 14 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. If he's ruled out, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton are candidates to start in his place Wednesday.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Stays hot despite loss
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Podziemski put up 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and a steal in 31 minutes of action during Sunday's 106-96 loss to the Rockets.
The sophomore wing had yet another good night, putting an exclamation point on a career-best three-game stretch in which he's averaged 24.3 points and 7.3 rebounds on 57.4 percent shooting. However, in an offense already spearheaded by Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, Podziemski typically has a hard time seeing enough usage to make him reliable for fantasy purposes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Drops 26 points in victory
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Podziemski recorded 26 points (10-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 118-104 win over the Nuggets.
Podziemski followed up his second-best scoring total of the season with another excellent line against the Nuggets, who were short-handed without Jamal Murray's (hamstring) services. Although the Santa Clara product came off the bench to begin the season, he now has a firm hold on a spot with the first unit. Aside from a recent five-game absence, Podziemski has made 18 consecutive starts.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Drills eight three-pointers in win
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Podziemski provided 28 points (10-17 FG, 8-10 3Pt), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 123-116 victory over the Lakers.
Podziemski's eight three-pointers marked a career high for the standout guard, who bounced back after a poor showing against the Grizzlies. The tepid game against Memphis marked his only single-digit scoring total since returning from a five-game absence. Although Podziemski's three-point conversion rate for the season isn't great, he's made 51.7 percent of his attempts over the past eight games.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Notches 15 points
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Podziemski contributed 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 117-114 victory over the Raptors.
Stephen Curry is expected to miss the start of Golden State's six-game road trip while he receives treatment for his pelvic contusion. With Curry out at least one game, Podziemski is likely to see a bump in usage in the meantime. Podziemski has fared well in his last two outings, averaging 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.5 three-pointers.
Podziemski (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Podziemski has missed the club's last five outings due to a lower back strain, and if he's cleared to suit up Tuesday, he'll likely face restrictions. Over his last five outings before sustaining the injury in a win over Brooklyn on March 6, the 22-year-old combo guard had averaged 12.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 three-pointers across 29.2 minutes per game.
