The Golden State Warriors suffered a 108-83 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Draymond Green did not play due to a back injury. Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Al Horford, Set Curry and De’Anthony Melton were all sidelined as well, as an extremely shorthanded Warriors side suffered its third loss in four games.
Green’s injury is not considered serious. Monday’s game against the Wolves was the tail end of the back-to-back set, which factored in on the team’s decision to give the former Defensive Player of the Year the night off.
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The Warriors are back in action on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, and Green is trending in the right direction.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts during a game.Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Green played on the first night of the back-to-back against Minnesota. He logged two points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 23 minutes of action. Green helped lead the Warriors to a dominant 111-85 victory over Anthony Edwards and Co.
Golden State released its initial injury report for Wednesday’s matchup against the Jazz. Green is still on the list with a sore left lower back, but the good news is that he has been tagged as probable to play.
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Curry is also considered probable to play against Utah as well after a one-game absence. While Kuminga remains out with a left knee issue, Horford and Melton are not listed on the injury report. Gary Payton II, however, has popped up on the report with a right calf injury, though he is probable as well.
The Warriors are in dire need of a win, and the fact that they will be relatively healthy against the 15-31 Jazz on Wednesday is a good sign.
Golden State enters that game with a 26-22 record and eighth in the Western Conference.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.