Nov 9, 2026 10:05 PM
Who is out for the Golden State Warriors against the New Orleans Pelicans?
The Golden State Warriors look to add to their win streak when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. The game begins at 8:30 PM ET and airs on NBA TV, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, NBCS-BA, and PCK-USA.
The Warriors have won seven straight after losing their first three games of the year. They bested the Orlando Magic, 126-119, in overtime in their last game. They are 7-3 on the season, 5th in the West. This concludes a six-game homestand for the Warriors.
The Pelicans have been up and down all season and are coming off back-to-back losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers. They lost their first four games of the season, won four straight, and have now lost two straight. They are 4-6, 11th in the West. They’ll return home following this two-game back-to-back on the road.
This is the first of three meetings between the two teams.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
Gui Santos is PROBABLE with left knee tendinitis. He returned to the lineup against the Magic, playing 12 minutes in a starting role. He is averaging 6.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in seven games this season.
Gary Payton II is QUESTIONABLE with left knee inflammation. He’s averaging five points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.4 assists in ten games this season.
Will Richard is OUT with a left thumb UCL tear. This will be his first missed game of the season. He is averaging 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and one assist in ten contests.
Kelley L Cox-Imagn ImagesJimmy Butler remains OUT after undergoing ACL surgery in January.
Moses Moody is also OUT after undergoing left patellar tendon surgery in March.
Kristaps Porzingis is OUT as he is not with the team and has stepped away from basketball.
The Warriors started Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Santos against the Magic.
Georges Niang, Brandon Williams, De’Anthony Melton, Al Horford, Gary Payton II, and Charles Bassey all played more than 11 minutes off the bench. Niang led the bench in minutes with 25.
The Warriors are 5th in offense and 14th in defense.
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
Trey Murphy III is OUT with bilateral patellar tendinopathy. Murphy played 30 minutes on Sunday, finishing with 26 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
Yves Missi is OUT with a left knee contusion and bone bruise. Missi has played in two games this season, averaging 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists.
Trendon Watford is OUT with a right ankle sprain. Watford played 17 minutes on Sunday, scoring five points.
Malik Dia and Jaron Pierre Jr. are OUT on G League two-way deals.
Zion Williamson, Jeremiah Fears, Dejounte Murray, and Karlo Matkovic will start for the Pelicans. Saddiq Bey or Herbert Jones could start in place of Trey Murphy.
Derik Queen, Bey, Jones, and Bennedict Mathurin are the top options off the bench.
The Pelicans have the 13th ranked offense and the 22nd ranked defense.
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