Gary Payton

Melton logged 21 minutes on Thursday in his first game in over a year, and he played well. He will likely end up on the injury report often this season, and his absence would likely open up extra minutes for Seth Curry and Gary Payton II.

Butler left Tuesday's game against the Thunder with left knee soreness and subsequently missed Thursday's game against the 76ers. His status is up in the air for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers given his questionable listing. If Butler is out again, Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield should see more minutes with Hield offering a higher fantasy ceiling.

Butler was initially questionable for Thursday's game after a sore left knee caused a premature exit from Tuesday's loss to the Thunder. Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield should see their minutes increase, and De'Anthony Melton is available to make his first appearance of the season. Of the three, Hield offers the highest offensive ceiling.

Knee soreness ended Butler's night early on Tuesday, which allowed Gary Payton II to start the second half in his place. Buddy Hield logged 28 minutes off the bench, and while he didn't shoot well, he did get 15 shots. If Butler misses Thursday's game, Hield would be the preferred streaming option over GPII.

Butler sprained his ankle during the first half of Tuesday's game, and he was not on the bench to begin the third quarter. While the Warriors have managed to trim the deficit in his absence, it's possible that Butler's night is done. Gary Payton II started the third quarter in his place.