Warriors targeting Tuesday for Brandin Podziemski’s return

March 15, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — Brandin Podziemski remains sidelined by a minor low back strain, but there’s a light at the end of a short tunnel.

The Warriors are hoping for Podziemski to return next Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Steve Kerr said before Golden State’s game against the Knicks on Saturday. The Knicks game was Podziemski’s fourth straight night in street clothes and Monday’s Nuggets game will be the fifth.

Podziemski suffered the back injury in the first minute of the Warriors-Nets in the Barclays Center on March 6. He’s averaging 10.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists while ranking third on the team in plus-minus. In his rehab process, he has advanced to on-court work and conditioning recently.

When Podziemski returns, the Warriors will have a bloated rotation. Jonathan Kuminga is back from his severe ankle sprain and playing in short bursts. The team has been committed to keeping Gui Santos in the mix as a glue guy and Gary Payton II is playing the best ball of his season. Golden State played 10 guys in their win over the Kings, and Podziemski rejoining the mix makes it 11.

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