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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr complains about a call made by referee Bill Kennedy during the first half of their preseason game against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center on October 11, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in San Francisco.
The Warriors most recently lost to the Chicago Bulls (also at home) by a score of 130-124.
De’Anthony Melton did not play in the game.
Golden State Warriors Announce Melton Could Miss Game
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 03: De’anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point shot against the Utah Jazz in the first half at Chase Center on January 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
For Friday’s game, the Warriors could remain without Melton.
He is listed as questionable on the injury report.
Underdog NBA: “De’Anthony Melton (injury management) listed questionable for Friday.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 02: De’anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against the LA Clippers at Chase Center on March 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Melton is averaging 13.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 41.4% from the field and 29.8% from three-point range in 35 games this season.
He is in his second season with Golden State.
However, Melton only appeared in six games last year (due to injury).
Melton Before Golden State Stint
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 09: De’Anthony Melton #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the Wells Fargo Center on April 09, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Before joining the Warriors, Melton had stints with the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers.
He was the 46th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of USC.
His career averages are 9.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 41.0% from the field and 36.1% from three-point range in 391 games.
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 20: De’anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he was called for a foul against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Chase Center on January 20, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
In his most recent game (on March 9), Melton put up 22 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block while shooting 7/16 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in only 20 minutes of playing time.
When he’s been healthy, the 27-year-old has been a very productive role player for Golden State.