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News: Wright will miss a minimum of three weeks after an MRI revealed a dislocated left shoulder, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Wright's injury should mean more minutes for Anthony Randolph and Ronny Turiaf.

News: Jackson's strained right hamstring will sideline him for two weeks, the team announced on Wednesday. The injury occurred at the end of the first half against the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
Impact: Jackson is averaging 19 points, 4.5 rebounds and six assists in 30 games for the Warriors this season.

News: Jackson's strained right hamstring will sideline him for two weeks, the team announced on Wednesday. The injury occurred at the end of the first half against the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
Impact: Jackson is averaging 19 points, 4.5 rebounds and six assists in 30 games for the Warriors this season.

News: Jackson (hamstring) is projected to be out 2-4 weeks, but says he is already feeling better, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: "I won't be out that long," Jackson said before Wednesday's game. Hamstring injuries tend to linger (just ask Corey Maggette) so expect the Warriors to be cautious before letting Jackson play again.

News: Maggette started at small forward Wednesday and scored 19 points in 37 minutes in a loss to the Lakers.
Impact: The Warriors had planned to bring Maggette off the bench and limit his minutes to avoid further injuries, but that plan changed when Stephen Jackson strained his hamstring. Jackson is out for at least two weeks, so Maggette should continue to start and see solid minutes going forward.

News: Morrow missed Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to the birth of his daughter, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Morrow should be back with the Warriors in time for Saturday's game against Portland.

News: Ellis (ankle) will begin more strenuous running and jumping exercises and should be cleared to practice in three-on-three drills when this last phase of his rehabilitation is over, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Ellis, who Warriors coach Don Nelson described as "80-85 percent" looks to be on track to return to action in late January or early February.

News: Biedrins was only two assists short of logging a triple-double in Wednesday's loss against the Lakers. He finished with 12 points, 17 rebounds, eight assists, three blocked shots, and three steals.
Impact: Biedrins is having the best season of his five-year career and is averaging 14.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.5 blocked shots, and 1.4 steals in 37 games. The scoring average may go down when Monta Ellis (ankle) and Stephen Jackson (hamstring) are back to full health but he should remain an excellent source of rebounds and blocks.

News: Wright left Wednesday's game against the Lakers late in the first half with a partially dislocated left shoulder, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Wright will undergo an MRI on Thursday. Additional updates on his status to come as soon as we have more information about the extent of his injury.

News: Ellis, who hasn't played this season, underwent a strength test Tuesday and an examination before Wednesday's game against the Lakers. Team doctor John Belzer cleared Ellis to begin strenuous running and jumping along with shooting drills, the final steps before returning to practice and playing for Golden State.
Impact: The Warrios still haven't given a timetable for Ellis' return to practice.

News: Ellis, who hasn't played this season, underwent a strength test Tuesday and an examination before Wednesday's game against the Lakers. Team doctor John Belzer cleared Ellis to begin strenuous running and jumping along with shooting drills, the final steps before returning to practice and playing for Golden State.
Impact: The Warrios still haven't given a timetable for Ellis' return to practice.

News: Wright partially dislocated his left shoulder late in the first half of the Warriors' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
Impact: Wright, a second-year pro who started his 16th game of the season, was hurt while attempting to block Pau Gasol's dunk with 50 seconds left in the half. He left the court holding his arm, and the Warriors said he wouldn't return.

News: Wright partially dislocated his left shoulder late in the first half of the Warriors' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
Impact: Wright, a second-year pro who started his 16th game of the season, was hurt while attempting to block Pau Gasol's dunk with 50 seconds left in the half. He left the court holding his arm, and the Warriors said he wouldn't return.

News: Jackson will miss at least the next two weeks after an MRI revealed a strained right hamstring, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Jackson will be re-evaluated after two weeks but he could be out for longer than that. Kelenna Azubuike, Anthony Morrow and Marco Belinelli should see increased minutes while Jackson is out.

News: Davidson was signed by the Warriors on Monday to a 10-day contract, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Davidson was averaging 16.1 points and 10.8 rebounds in the D-League with the Idaho Stampede. The Warriors already have Brandan Wright, Corey Maggette and Anthony Randolph at power forward so Davidson will have a tough time getting minutes.

News: Nelson was waived on Monday by the Warriors, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Nelson was the Warriors opening day point guard but quickly lost minutes to C.J. Watson and Jamal Crawford. Nelson appeared in thirteen games this year, but was only averaging 4.1 points and 1.0 assists in 13.2 minutes.

News: Jackson left Monday's game at the end of the first half with a hamstring injury, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Jackson had 15 points with four rebounds, four assists and two steals before exiting, so he was on his way to a big game. Consider him day-to-day for now.

News: Maggette (hamstring) returned to action Monday, scoring 23 points with five rebounds and three assists during 31 minutes off the bench.
Impact: Maggette had missed the previous 15 games with a hamstring injury.

News: The Warriors recalled Davidson from the D-League's Idaho Stampede after they waived DeMarcus Nelson.
Impact: Davidson was a second-round pick by the Warriors in 2007, but was traded to Charlotte on draft night. He appeared in 38 games with the Bobcats last season, but was waived Oct. 27.

News: The Warriors recalled Davidson from the D-League's Idaho Stampede after they waived DeMarcus Nelson.
Impact: Davidson was a second-round pick by the Warriors in 2007, but was traded to Charlotte on draft night. He appeared in 38 games with the Bobcats last season, but was waived Oct. 27.

News: The Warriors waived Nelson on Monday and recalled Jermareo Davidson from the D-League's Idaho Stampede.
Impact: Nelson was the Warriors' starting point guard on opening night and started the first five games this season. He appeared in eight games after that and has averaged 4.1 points this season.

News: The Warriors waived Nelson on Monday and recalled Jermareo Davidson from the D-League's Idaho Stampede.
Impact: Nelson was the Warriors' starting point guard on opening night and started the first five games this season. He appeared in eight games after that and has averaged 4.1 points this season.

News: Azubuike did not practice on Sunday due to the flu, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Azubuike's status for Monday's game against Utah is unknown.

News: Wright (wrist) practiced on Sunday and declared himself ready to play in Monday's game against Utah, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Wright, who is averaging 8.0 points and 3.4 rebounds this season, has missed one game with the injury. Wright should continue to start at power forward as the Warriors plan to bring Corey Maggette off the bench.

News: Maggette (hamstring) should return to the court on Monday after missing 15 games but might be the Warriors sixth man going forward, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: The Warriors are trying to keep Maggette healthy for the rest of the season so his minutes could be limited for the foreseeable future. "His days of playing 40 minutes a game are over," Warriors coach Don Nelson said on Sunday. "For his body, his hamstring, less minutes are important for him. We've got to get him consistently playing, so if he feels good tomorrow (Monday), we'll see how that goes."

News: Maggette (hamstring) completed his second consecutive practice on Saturday and looked sharp, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: There is still no timetable for his return, but it looks like he should be back on the court soon after missing 15 games.

News: Crawford only scored 11 points in Friday's loss to Minnesota and is still trying to find his rhythm in the Warrior's offense, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: "I'm still feeling the process out, try to do something different every game," Crawford said on Friday. "Some games I might score 40, and another game, I might take six shots. So I'm just trying to figure the whole thing out." Crawford is averaging 18.1 points this season as a Warriors but is only averaging 13.5 points over his last four games.

News: Randolph did not play in Friday's loss to Minnesota and might not see any playing time in the near future, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Warriors coach Don Nelson decided to play undrafted rookie Rob Kurz over Randolph after Brandan Wright (wrist) decided he couldn't play on Friday. "We're going to put him (Randolph) on ice for a while, until the assistant coaches tell me he's ready to play in an NBA game and my captains tell me he's ready," Nelson said. "He's just going to have to grow up." Randolph, the 14th overall pick in last year's draft, has not played in three consecutive games.

News: Biedrins had 18 points and 13 rebounds on Friday in a 115-108 loss to Minnesota.
Impact: Biedrins is tied for fourth in the NBA with 20 double-doubles this season.

News: Biedrins had 18 points and 13 rebounds on Friday in a 115-108 loss to Minnesota.
Impact: Biedrins is tied for fourth in the NBA with 20 double-doubles this season.

News: Maggette, who practiced on Thursday, did not play Friday night because of a hamstring injury.
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News: Wright sat out Friday night's game because of a sprained wrist, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Rob Kurz got the start in Wright's place. Wright will have a few days off before Golden State's next game at Utah on Monday.

News: Wright sprained his wrist in Wednesday's loss to Oklahoma City and is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Wright, who has scored in double figures in three of his last five games, did not practice on Thursday. Anthony Randolph or Ronny Turiaf could see increased minutes if Wright can't play on Friday.

News: Maggette (hamstring) participated in his first full practice in nearly a month on Thursday and is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: The Warriors don't want to rush Maggette back as he as already missed 14 consecutive games with a lingering hamstring injury. If Maggette doesn't play on Friday, it looks like he could return for Monday's game against Utah.

News: After missing one game with a sprained left wrist, Wright returned Monday to score eight points in a 119-114 loss to Utah.
Impact: Wright is averaging 8.0 points and 3.6 rebounds this season.

News: After missing one game with a sprained left wrist, Wright returned Monday to score eight points in a 119-114 loss to Utah.
Impact: Wright is averaging 8.0 points and 3.6 rebounds this season.

News: Belinelli only scored two points (1-for-8 shooting) in 30 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Oklahoma City.
Impact: Belinelli was averaging 19.3 points over his last three games so it looks like he just had an off night against the Thunder. Belinelli could see his minutes decrease in the near future with the imminent return of Corey Maggette (hamstring).

News: Watson made four 3-pointers on Wednesday, en route to 16 points in a loss to Oklahoma City, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Watson, who is still recovering from an elbow injury suffered in the preseason, has made 12 3-pointers in his last five games. "I feel a lot more confident now because my arm's a little better," Watson said. "At the beginning of the season, it was still messed up. But it's feeling a little better day by day, so I'm just trying to get it to where it's 100 percent and just go from there." Watson is averaging 14.2 points in 31.0 minutes over his last five games.

News: Azubuike had all of his season-high 24 points in the second half in a 107-100 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Impact: Azubuike has shown some signs, reaching double figures in points in his last five games and averaging 13.6 points on the season. He has the ability to show more consistency, but it is unlikely he will do so with the Warriors, who lack good team chemistry.

News: Azubuike had all of his season-high 24 points in the second half in a 107-100 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Impact: Azubuike has shown some signs, reaching double figures in points in his last five games and averaging 13.6 points on the season. He has the ability to show more consistency, but it is unlikely he will do so with the Warriors, who lack good team chemistry.

News: Biedrins had 15 points and 13 rebounds in a 107-100 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday. It was his 19th double-double of the season.
Impact: The 6-foot-11 Biedrins is enjoying the best year of his career. He continues to be among the league leaders in rebounding, and should be helped by Golden State's continued awful shot selection.

News: Biedrins had 15 points and 13 rebounds in a 107-100 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday. It was his 19th double-double of the season.
Impact: The 6-foot-11 Biedrins is enjoying the best year of his career. He continues to be among the league leaders in rebounding, and should be helped by Golden State's continued awful shot selection.

News: Jackson (hand) stuffed the stat sheet on Monday with 30 points (10-for-10 from the line), seven assists, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks in a win over Toronto.
Impact: Jackson missed four games due to a hand injury but appears the injury is no longer bothering him. He is averaging 22.3 points, 5.3 assist and 5.0 rebounds in his last three games.

News: Maggette (hamstring) missed his 13th consecutive game on Monday, but hopes to return to action some time during the Warriors upcoming three game road trip, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Maggette did some extra running before Monday's game as part of his rehabilitation. The Warriors play on Wednesday, Friday and the following Monday so it looks like Maggette should be back in action soon.

News: Belinelli scored 23 points as the Golden State Warriors held off the road-weary Toronto Raptors for a 117-111 victory on Monday night.
Impact: The 22-year-old has taken advantage of some injuries to Golden State's scorers to emerge recently. He's averaging 17.6 points in his last nine games, starting eight of them and shooting 42.1 percent (24-of-57) from 3-point range.

News: Belinelli scored 23 points as the Golden State Warriors held off the road-weary Toronto Raptors for a 117-111 victory on Monday night.
Impact: The 22-year-old has taken advantage of some injuries to Golden State's scorers to emerge recently. He's averaging 17.6 points in his last nine games, starting eight of them and shooting 42.1 percent (24-of-57) from 3-point range.

News: Jackson scored 30 points as the Golden State Warriors held off the road-weary Toronto Raptors for a 117-111 victory on Monday night.
Impact: Jackson also added seven rebounds and seven assists in his third game back from a hand injury. He had just nine points Sunday at Los Angeles, but efforts like Monday's should again become more common as he shakes off the rust.

News: Jackson scored 30 points as the Golden State Warriors held off the road-weary Toronto Raptors for a 117-111 victory on Monday night.
Impact: Jackson also added seven rebounds and seven assists in his third game back from a hand injury. He had just nine points Sunday at Los Angeles, but efforts like Monday's should again become more common as he shakes off the rust.

News: Ellis (ankle) did some light shooting work before the Warriors game on Sunday and said he "felt good", the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Ellis has yet to participate in any contact drills, but he reportedly seemed to have no limitations during Sunday's pre-game workout. Warriors coach Don Nelson said earlier this week that Ellis probably won't return to action until late January at the earliest.

News: Crawford (groin) returned to action on Sunday after missing two games and scored a team-high 22 points in a loss to the Lakers.
Impact: Crawford started but only played 27 minutes due to the blowout nature of the game. He shot 7-for-12 from the field, 6-for-6 from the line and recorded five assists. It looks safe to put him back in your lineup.

News: Wright made his fifth straight start Sunday night in Golden State's loss to the Lakers.
Impact: He had 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots in 31 minutes in the loss. That's the most playing time he's received in the five-game stretch as a starter. For the most part, Warriors coach Don Nelson has been using Wright and Kelenna Azubuike to fill in for the injured Corey Maggette (hamstring), who missed his 12th straight game. However, Nelson changes lineups from game-to-game, so try not to read too much into this five-game trend.

News: Maggette (hamstring) played 3-on-3 after Saturday's practice and didn't report any pain in his hamstring, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Maggette has yet to participate in a full-court practice but it looks like he should return to action soon.

News: Crawford (groin) missed his second consecutive game on Friday but hopes to play on Sunday against the Lakers, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: "It's getting a little better every day," Crawford said of his injury. "Right now it's just day-to-day, but it's hard not playing." C.J. Watson should continue to start at point guard as long as Crawford is out.

News: Warriors coach Don Nelson does not expect Ellis back until late January at the earliest, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: "I don't think he'll (Ellis) be ready to play in a game for a month still. And that could be even when he starts to practice," Nelson said on Friday. Ellis has been doing some light rehab (slides and one-footed jumps) but has yet to participate in a practice.

News: Watson started in place of the injured Jamal Crawford (groin) Friday night in the Warriors' upset win over Boston.
Impact: Watson had eight points, including two huge buckets down the stretch, with two rebounds and three assists. He's now started two straight for the Warriors. Crawford's injury is not considered serious, so expect Watson's run as a starter to end soon.

News: Maggette does not have a timetable for his return from a hamstring injury, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Maggette, who missed his 11th straight game on Friday, has rejoined the Warriors after getting treatment on his right hamstring in Los Angeles.

News: Crawford sat out Friday night's game against Boston because of a groin injury.
Impact: Crawford has now missed two straight because of a the injury. C.J. Watson has been starting in place of Crawford.

News: Jackson returned to action after missing four games because of a hand injury.
Impact: Jackson came up big in his return to the court, scoring a game-high 28 points on 9-of-17 shooting with three 3-pointers, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and a blocked shot in 45 minutes in Golden State's upset of Boston.

News: Watson scored 18 points, but it wasn't enough as the Warriors fell 96-88 at Miami on Tuesday night.
Impact: Watson, who had combined for 26 points in his previous five games, shot 46.7 percent (7-for-15) from the field. He started for the first time since a Dec. 15 loss to Orlando. Watson is averaging 9.4 points on 45.6 percent shooting this season.

News: Watson scored 18 points, but it wasn't enough as the Warriors fell 96-88 at Miami on Tuesday night.
Impact: Watson, who had combined for 26 points in his previous five games, shot 46.7 percent (7-for-15) from the field. He started for the first time since a Dec. 15 loss to Orlando. Watson is averaging 9.4 points on 45.6 percent shooting this season.

News: Crawford, who strained his groin while stretching before Monday's game at Orlando, hopes to play on Friday against Boston, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: "When I got out to the layup line (on Monday), I hopped around and felt it, but I was like, 'No way I'm not playing because I hurt myself (stretching)," said Crawford. Crawford played 32 minutes with the injury on Monday but couldn't go on Tuesday. C.J. Watson should get the start on Friday if Crawford doesn't play.

News: Crawford returned to the Warriors' lineup after missing two games with a groin strain and scored 22 points in Sunday's 130-113 loss to the Lakers.
Impact: Crawford strained the hamstring Monday in Orlando, but played nonetheless in the Warriors' loss to the Magic. He is averaging 19.5 points in 28 games this season.

News: Crawford returned to the Warriors' lineup after missing two games with a groin strain and scored 22 points in Sunday's 130-113 loss to the Lakers.
Impact: Crawford strained the hamstring Monday in Orlando, but played nonetheless in the Warriors' loss to the Magic. He is averaging 19.5 points in 28 games this season.

News: Crawford was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday night with a strained groin.
Impact: Crawford suffered a strained groin prior to Monday's game, but managed to play in that one, going for 18 points on just 7-of-21 shooting. Crawford was listed in the starting lineup Tuesday before it was eventually determined that he was not ready to go. C.J. Watson started in his place.

News: Randolph posted a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in a 113-81 loss to Orlando on Monday.
Impact: Randolph has two double-doubles in his last five games. He had a career-high 15 points with 10 rebounds in a 119-108 loss to Houston on Dec. 12.

News: Randolph posted a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in a 113-81 loss to Orlando on Monday.
Impact: Randolph has two double-doubles in his last five games. He had a career-high 15 points with 10 rebounds in a 119-108 loss to Houston on Dec. 12.

News: Randolph had 11 points and 12 rebounds during the Warriors' loss Monday.
Impact: Randolph also blocked three shots in 26 minutes off the bench. Still, this game was more of an aberration than anything, as his playing time remains too inconsistent to be a fantasy factor.

News: Jackson (hand) participated in some of Sunday's practice, but is unlikely to play in Monday's game against Orlando, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Jackson said he is making progress and hopes to play on Friday against Boston.

News: Crawford scored a season-high 50 points, and Golden State beat Charlotte 110-103 on Saturday night, giving Warriors coach Don Nelson a win in his first game with a new coaching structure.
Impact: Crawford was 14-of-26 from the field, 5-of-8 from 3-point range and made 17 of 18 free throws. He was two points shy of his career high, and became the first Warrior to reach 50 points since Antawn Jamison did it in consecutive games in the 2000-01 season. Crawford is averaging 19.5 points on 41.8 percent shooting this season. He shot 53.8 percent (14-for-26) from the field Saturday.

News: Crawford scored a season-high 50 points, and Golden State beat Charlotte 110-103 on Saturday night, giving Warriors coach Don Nelson a win in his first game with a new coaching structure.
Impact: Crawford was 14-of-26 from the field, 5-of-8 from 3-point range and made 17 of 18 free throws. He was two points shy of his career high, and became the first Warrior to reach 50 points since Antawn Jamison did it in consecutive games in the 2000-01 season. Crawford is averaging 19.5 points on 41.8 percent shooting this season. He shot 53.8 percent (14-for-26) from the field Saturday.

News: Azubuike got another start Saturday night, and took advantage of it with 21 points and 13 boards in 42 minutes of action.
Impact: Any starter for the Warriors can put up big numbers on any given night. That's just part of playing for Donn Nelson. But for someone like Azubuike, it is unlikely that these really big games happen very often once all of the injured Warriors return to the line-up.

News: Crawford exploded for 50 points (14-for-26 FG, 17-for-18 FT) with five treys and five assists on Saturday night against the Bobcats.
Impact: Crawford is an explosive scorer, but he has been up-and-down lately. In his last six games, his scoring has looked like this: four, 25, 16, 29, six, 50. Nevertheless, when a player has 50-point potential on any given night he needs to stay in your line-up. Especially so as the Warriors are playing without Corey Maggette (hamstring) and Stephen Jackson (hand) right now.

News: Belinelli scored a career high 27 points (11-for-21 from the field) in Friday's loss to Indiana.
Impact: Belinelli led the team in minutes played (42) and shot attempts (21). He also recorded three 3-pointers, six assists and two steals. With both Stephen Jackson (hand) and Corey Maggette (hamstring) out, Belinelli should continue to see plenty of minutes next week. He is averaging 17.8 points and 2.4 threes over his last five games.

News: Jackson missed Friday's game against Indiana after re-aggravating his hand injury during the morning shootaround and will miss at least the next three games, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: "I'm going to take (four) games off and see how it heals," Jackson said. "The reason it hurts now is I never gave it a chance to heal. I always played and kept getting hit, game after game. I'm going to take (four) games off and see how it feels when we get back home. Jackson is hoping to return next Friday against Boston. Marco Belinelli and Kelenna Azubuike should continue to get increased minutes while Jackson is out.

News: Wright had a season-high 19 points in 30 minutes Friday night in Golden State's loss to Atlanta.
Impact: Wright was part of the answer, filling in for the injured Stephen Jackson (hand). Wright shot 7-of-13 from the field and 5-of-8 from the line while grabbing eight rebounds (five offensive) and stealing two passes in the loss. Jackson is expected to miss the next three games at least, so Wright may be in line for extended minutes in the short term. However, Golden State coach Don Nelson does not strictly adhere to a set rotation. Wright played just seven minutes in Golden State's previous game.

News: Kurz started in place of the injured Stephen Jackson (hand) Friday night in Golden State's loss to Atlanta.
Impact: Kurz was scoreless in 12 minutes, as he watched Anthony Morrow (26 minutes) and Brandan Wright (30 minutes) get more run in the rotation. Jackson is expected to be out the next three games at least, so there will be an opportunity for Kurz and the other Warrior wing players.

News: Wright had a career-high 19 points in a loss to Atlanta on Friday.
Impact: Wright is averaging just 8.0 points on the season, but could see more time if Stephen Jackson's injury continues to linger.

News: Wright had a career-high 19 points in a loss to Atlanta on Friday.
Impact: Wright is averaging just 8.0 points on the season, but could see more time if Stephen Jackson's injury continues to linger.