De’Anthony Melton has averaged 21 points per game over his last four games, may have back-to-back restriction lifted.
Golden State Warriors guard De’anthony Melton dunks against New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. accelerated with such force after catching a Draymond Green pass on the wing that he left Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray helplessly flying by early in the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ game Tuesday night.
with a powerful right-handed poster dunk reminiscent of his high-flyer days just a few years ago with the Memphis Grizzlies.“It felt great, and there was a lot of frustration going into that dunk, because there was a lot of chirping going on out there,” Melton said. It was the loudest basket of a 28-point night, [as Melton manufactured baskets from all three levels and flew into the paint with abandon for layups and free throws in a near-comeback 113-109 loss. The 27-year-old guard looked like the Warriors’ best player …. but still found himself glued to the bench the next night in Memphis. It was through no fault of his own, but rather a product of the team’s reasonable caution when it came to his playing time. Melton missed much of the second half of the 2023-24 season with a back injury, and then all but six games of the 2024-25 campaign with an ACL tear. Since returning to the court in December, the Warriors have been careful to play him no more than around 25 minutes per game. On top of that, he has yet to play both halves of a pair of back-to-back games.“We’re getting deeper into the season and he’s feeling well,” Kerr said. “It’s something Rick and I will discuss at the end of this week.” De'Anthony Melton could have his minutes and back-to-back restrictions lifted by coach Steve Kerr and team doctor Rick Celebrini soon “Most definitely, and there were conversations about this ,” Melton said. “Definitely can’t wait to get out there and be with my guys on both ends.” The Warriors have five more back-to-backs this season, and desperately need offensive punch as Steph Curry remains out with runner’s knee.Ex-Warrior Kuminga steals the show in Atlanta debut, leading Hawks past Wizards 119-98Kristaps Porzingis not with Warriors for two-game road trip In limited minutes, Melton has consistently provided that on-ball scoring element no other Warrior is capable of consistently creating, and appears ready to do it on a full-time basis. He has scored in double figures in 21 of 31 games, and is averaging 21 points per game in just 25 minutes a night over his last four appearances., just behind Jimmy Butler and Curry despite playing about 10 fewer minutes per game than those two injured stars. The 3-point shot is still inconsistent at 29%, but he has been somewhat improved since the start of the new year and is a career 36.1% shooter, indicating his percentages should rise with more time and reps. Provided the Warriors’ medical staff gives him the green light, a Melton no longer confined to playing only half the game would be a boon for a team fighting to climb out of play-in territory.Asking Eric: We gave a homeless man $200, and I didn't foresee how he'd spend itMiss Manners: I know my guests appreciate a last-minute scavenger huntPolice: Two killed in shooting at West San Jose shopping centerHarriette Cole: Should it worry me that he's old enough to be my dad?
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