Warriors' De'Anthony Melton Nears Return Following ACL Recovery

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton is making promising progress in his recovery from a torn left ACL suffered last season, with the team recently clearing him for intensified individual and small group on-court workouts. Melton is expected to be integrated into team practices within the next two weeks, including with the G League affiliate Santa Cruz Warriors, and will be re-evaluated again in three weeks, potentially returning to play by late November. Prior to his injury, Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, and is anticipated to play a significant role in the Warriors' backcourt once fully healthy. After being traded to Brooklyn while injured, he returned to Golden State this offseason on a two-year contract and is viewed as a valuable contributor who can defend multiple positions and provide depth. The Warriors have started the 2025-26 season strong, and Melton's return is expected to further strengthen their rotation. The team and fans remain optimistic about his full recovery and impact moving forward.