Charles

Bassey

While Bassey scored nine points in the first half, his role in the Warriors’ rotation grew more important in the second half. Draymond Green was ejected two minutes into the third quarter, giving Bassey more minutes. In 15 second-half minutes, he accumulated 10 points, six rebounds and one assist. Bassey’s 19 points are a career high, and more nights like this would go a long way toward making his contract fully guaranteed come January 10.

Green picked up two technical fouls early in the third quarter. After Suns center Khaman Maluach bumped him, Green got up, wrapped up Maluach, and threw him to the ground. The second technical was assessed when Green got into it with Dillon Brooks, who also received a technical foul. Green (4/4/2/1) was replaced in the lineup by Charles Bassey.

The Warriors are resting Stephen Curry and Draymond Green for Sunday’s game, prompting multiple changes to the starting lineup. Melton, Niang and Bassey will start, with Gui Santos coming off the bench after starting Friday’s win over the Lakers.

Bassey was initially listed as probable, and he has now been cleared to suit up in this game. He played 13 minutes off the bench on Saturday and may see a similar role in this game, though the return of Draymond Green and Al Horford could diminish his minutes.

Bassey made his first appearance of the season in Saturday’s loss to the Suns, playing 13 minutes off the bench. However, the Warriors missed Draymond Green and Al Horford, and both will be available on Monday. Bassey’s playing time is likely to decrease. As for Williams, if cleared for Monday’s game, he’ll come off the bench after scoring 20 points as a spot starter on Saturday. His chances of sticking in the rotation are greater than Bassey’s, even though the Warriors will also get Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski back.

Bassey is set to make his first appearance of the season after missing the Warriors’ first two games. With Draymond Green (back) ruled out, Bassey should get rotation minutes, whether he starts or comes off the bench.

Bassey’s patellar tendinitis in his right knee kept him sidelined for the first two games of the season. With Draymond Green (back) doubtful, the Warriors could use Bassey back at the center position if he’s available Saturday.

Bassey will miss a second consecutive game as he continues to deal with patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Draymond Green started at center for Wednesday’s loss to the Lakers, and he may be asked to do the same against Memphis.

Bassey did not play in Wednesday’s opener against the Lakers, leaving the Warriors light on options at center. With Kristaps Porziņģis (illness) out indefinitely, Draymond Green may spend more time at center than head coach Steve Kerr would prefer. Al Horford can provide depth off the bench, but he’s unlikely to exceed 20 minutes.

With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) sidelined, the Warriors will have to rely on Draymond Green and Al Horford at center, offering rookie Yaxel Lendeborg the opportunity to see significant minutes right out of the gate. On the other side of the court, Walker Kessler could be in for a huge night against Golden State’s shorthanded and undersized frontcourt rotation.