A clash of two big markets is taking place on Saturday evening, with the Golden State Warriors taking on the New York Knicks on national television.
Both teams are looking to secure a massive victory as they are looking to solidify themselves as a contender in their respective conferences down the final stretch of the regular season.
With less than a month of regular season play left, the Warriors are finding their stride. They are currently on a six-game winning streak and have been an entirely new squad since acquiring Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline.
While Jonathan Kuminga recently made his return to the hardwood -- making a statement while doing so -- the club has yet to play at full force.
Right as the G League Ignite product was able to make his return, Brandin Podziemski was sidelined with a lower back injury.
However, prior to the Warriors' battle against the Knicks, Golden State head coach Steve Kerr gave some insight into Podziemski's eventual return.
Kerr makes massive Podziemski announcement
While Podziemski's injury wasn't supposed to be long-term initially, the club now has a target date for his return, as Kerr revealed prior to the Warriors' upcoming game.
"Steve Kerr said "the target" for Brandin Podziemski's return is Tuesday against the Bucks. He's missed the last four games with a minor back issue," The Athletic's Anthony Slater revealed on X.
Steve Kerr said "the target" for Brandin Podziemski's return is Tuesday against the Bucks. He's missed the last four games with a minor back issue.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 15, 2025
Podziemski, like the rest of the squad, has benefitted in a massive way from Butler's arrival. Kuminga recently made his return to the court amid his career season.
On Tuesday, the Warriors might get the chance to see their squad at full force, giving a peek at what might be to come during the playoffs.
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This story was originally published March 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM.
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