The Golden State Warriors have had an up-and-down stretch of games recently, alternating wins and losses in their last four games, with their most recent loss coming in their last game game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

They run into the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, who themselves are fresh off a wi against the Washington Wizards. 

The Warriors have had their fair share of injury trouble this season with stars like Jimmy Butler III an Steph Curry both missing time. When it comes to their two key players, the Warriors will have to contend with another absence on Thursday, but there is a bright side as another key piece of the Warriors roster will step onto the court for the first time this season on Thursday.

The biggest news coming out of Golden State's injury report is the confirmation that Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (knee) will make his season debut for Golden State. Melton has been sidelined this season while recovery from a torn ACL ACL he suffered last season, but he will finally be able to play once again.

The Warriors signed Melton and he played just six games with the Warriors before it was announced on Nov. 20, 2024 that Melton would undergo season-ending surgery to repair his ACL. He was later traded to the Brooklyn Nets with Reece Beetman and three draft picks for Dennis Shroeder, but Melton never played a game in Brooklyn due to his ACL. 

The Warriors signed him again ahead of this season, investing in his recovery, and now his long-waited return to the court is finally here. Melton would have a major load on him in his season debut, with multiple Warriors stars out on Thursday.

Steph Curry (quad) is OUT Thursday with a left quadricep contusion. This will be the fourth-straight game that Curry will miss.

Jimmy Butler III (knee) is OUT with knee soreness. 

Alex Toohey (knee) remains OUT while the Warriors manage Toohey's left knee injury. He has yet to play a game this season.

Al Horford (sciatic nerve) is QUESTIONABLE for Thursday as he has still been dealing with irritation to his left sciatic nerve that has plagued him for several weeks.

Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE with right ankle soreness.

Quinten Post (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE to play due to a left ankle sprain.

Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) is AVAILABLE for Thursday after dealing with patellar tendonitis in his right knee that has kept him sidelined since Nov. 24.

Paul George (knee) is OUT for Thursday while he recovers from a left knee injury.

Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is OUT with a left knee sprain that has kept him away from the court since Nov. 14.

Trendon Watford (groin) is OUT with a left adductor sprain. Watford hasn't played since Nov. 25.

Joel Embiid (knee) is QUESTIONABLE for Thursday's game while recovers from injuries to both his knees. 

Quentin Grimes (calf) is AVAILABLE to play despite dealing with right calf tightness. 

Jared McCain (thumb) is AVAILABLE to play Thursday. McCain underwent surgery in October to repair a torn ligament in his thumb, but is now back to court and playing with a splint on the affected thumb while it continues to heal.