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OAKLAND -- The Warriors expect reinforcements to their depleted roster Monday night, but Stephen Curry may not be among them.

Though Curry, with a contusion on his left shin, remains questionable for the game against Charlotte Hornets, small forward Harrison Barnes, who is listed as probable, says he’s ready to return after a 16-game absence.

“Feeling good,” Barnes said after shootaround Monday morning. “It’s been a long recovery process, so I’m glad to finally be back on the court and playing on game day.”

Barnes sustained a sprained ankle and bone bruise in a 135-116 win over Phoenix on Nov. 27. He began restricted workouts three weeks ago but now claims he’s fully prepared to return to the starting lineup.

“I plan to go back out there with the same mindset,” said Barnes, who is averaging 13.4 points per game, shooting 50.0 percent from the field, including 38.9 percent from 3-point distance. “I’m sure there will be a little bit of rust. Hopefully, the first shot hits the rim.”

Also expected back Monday night are backup center Festus Ezeli, who missed the past three games with a sore toe on his left foot, and backup guard/forward Brandon Rush, who started in place of Barnes before sitting out Saturday night with tightness in his right hamstring.

Guard Leandro Barbosa (left shoulder sprain) and forward James Michael McAdoo (sprained on his left) are listed as out.