A sentence Golden State fans everywhere are way too familiar reading in the 2019-20 season—the Warriors could be without two former All-Stars for their upcoming game.
When the Warriors’ cross-Northern California rivals, the Sacramento Kings host the Dubs Monday evening at the Golden 1 Center, D’Angelo Russell and Draymond Green could be along the bench instead of in the game.
The Warriors are already without both All-Star shooters, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, but now the injury bug has hit Golden State’s second decorated duo, Green and Russell.
Russell (shoulder) and Green (ankle), are listed as questionable for the matchup in the state capital Monday night.
Russell’s missed the past three games after running into Luka Doncic in a nasty collision last week. The Louisville native was able to return against the Mavericks after the crash with Doncic, but the injury has relegated him to the bench for the past three games.
The Warriors have lost their past three games without their All-Star guard, but Russell could be on his way back after participating in practice over the weekend.
Draymond Green and Kevon Looney did not practice today. D'Angelo Russell did practice. Calling both Russell and Green questionable.
— Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) January 5, 2020
Before the Warriors tipped off against the Detroit Pistons, Steve Kerr told reporters he would “expect” Russell to be ready to return against the Kings.
Steve Kerr says the Warriors are "expecting" D'Angelo Russell to return on Monday vs the Kings. Missed the last three games with a shoulder issue.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 4, 2020
Green was ejected against the Pistons in the third quarter and is now dealing with an ankle injury that caused him to miss practice on Sunday. Green’s missed eight games in the 2019-20 season with a sore heel, a finger issue, and is now listed as questionable against the Sacramento Kings with an ankle injury.
If the Warriors’ banged-up duo can’t go against Sacramento, expect Steve Kerr to lean on Glenn Robinson III, Alec Burks and Omari Spellman, who’ve all separately performed well with a more significant chunk of minutes.