LINDY WATERS III NEWS

Coming off bench Saturday Waters is not in the Warriors' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Suns, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

Impact Waters has started in the Warriors' last seven games, and over that span he averaged 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists over 22.0 minutes per contest. However, Water will retreat to the bench for Saturday's game due to the Warriors inserting Brandin Podziemski into the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday vs. Spurs Waters (illness) is in the Warriors' starting lineup for Saturday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Waters was added to Saturday's injury report due to an illness, but the fourth-year forward will be able to play. Over his last four games in the Warriors' starting lineup, Waters has averaged 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals over 19.3 minutes per game. He could see a slight uptick in playing time Saturday due to Jonathan Kuminga (illness) being sidelined.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Waters is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs due to illness.

Impact Waters is battling an illness, but the issue isn't expected to keep him out of Saturday's contest. The 27-year-old has started in four straight games, averaging 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals across 19.3 minutes during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Waters (knee) is listed as available for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Waters hyperextended his left knee during Friday's win over Memphis, though he is set to play in Monday's contest. The 27-year-old has averaged 3.0 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 12.2 minutes per game in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Waters (knee) is expected to play Monday night against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Waters was added to the team's injury report as questionable due to a left knee injury, but the issue is unlikely to keep him out of Monday's action. He's averaging 3.0 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 12.2 minutes over his last five contests.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Avoids serious injury Waters (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Waters took a scary fall during Friday's win over Memphis but has avoided a long-term injury. The undrafted wing got the first crack in the starting lineup following De'Anthony Melton (knee) going on the shelf, but the Warriors have a deep rotation this year and may continue to switch things up based on matchups.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 16 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Won't return Friday Waters will not return to Friday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left knee hyperextension, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Waters went to the locker room in the second quarter after suffering a left knee injury, and he will not return to Friday's contest. Brandon Podziemski started in the second half and Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield should see increased playing time off the bench.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with knee injury Waters (knee) went to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Waters was seen grabbing his left knee, though he did not need help going back to the locker room. For as long as Waters is sidelined Friday, Brandin Podziemski, Buddyhield and Jonathan Kuminga are all candidates to see an uptick in playing time.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Waters is in the Warriors' starting lineup for Friday's game against Memphis, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Waters will make his second start of the 2024-25 regular season Friday due to De'Anthony Melton being sidelined with a sprained left ACL. In Waters' first start Oct. 30 against the Pelicans, he finished with three points, three assists, one rebound, one steal and one block across 30 minutes.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Saturday Waters is not in the Warriors' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Waters will retreat to the bench Saturday as Andrew Wiggins is inserted into the starting five after missing the last two games due to a back injury. Waters started in the Warriors' 104-89 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday and finished with three points, three assists, one rebound, one block and one steal across 30 minutes.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with first unit Waters logged three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 104-89 win over New Orleans.

Impact The absences of Stephen Curry (ankle) and Andrew Wiggins (back) has forced coach Steve Kerr to explore the team's depth, and he opted for Lindy Waters to start over Buddy Hield after a good performance off the bench in the first game against the Pelicans. The success was not replicated in the rematch, and he struggled for much of his 30 minutes on the floor. Waters may have avoided a trip back to the G League based on his early success, but he'll sink down the depth chart once the team is fully healthy.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Starting nod Wednesday Waters is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against New Orleans, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Waters gets the start with Stephen Curry (ankle) and Andrew Wiggins (back) sidelined. Wednesday will mark Waters first start since his rookie season in 2021-22, but after a 21-point (8-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt) outburst Tuesday, coach Steve Kerr will go with the hot hand.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 31 • SACBEE.COM

Steps up with 21 points Waters closed Tuesday's 124-106 win over the Pelicans with 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes.

Impact Waters entered the lineup after early struggles from the frontcourt starters and responded with an excellent line. Coach Steve Kerr rode the hot hand and kept him in the lineup, exploring the depth of his squad with several key pieces absent. Waters joins the Warriors after riding the bench for the Thunder for three seasons.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14 • SACBEE.COM

Leading scorer Saturday Waters tallied 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 15 minutes during Saturday's 91-90 preseason win over the Clippers.

Impact Waters connected on a game-high five three-point field goals Saturday, and he joined Moses Moody as the only Golden State players to reach double-digit scoring. Waters spent the first three years of his NBA career with the Thunder, but he was dealt to the Warriors in June in exchange for the No. 52 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He appeared in 38 regular-season games in 2023 and averaged 3.6 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists over 7.4 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Warriors trade No. 52 pick to Thunder for Lindy Waters III | NBA.com Golden State reportedly moves from its spot in the second round to acquire the third-year forward Lindy Waters III.

JUNE 27 • NBA.COM

Dealt to Golden State The Thunder traded Waters to the Warriors on Thursday in exchange for the No. 52 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Waters saw his averages decrease over his first three years in the league, and he wasn't a consistent part of the Thunder's rotation last year, averaging 3.6 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per game over 38 regular-season appearances. He had a more prominent role when he suited up for the G League's Oklahoma City Blue, averaging 21.6 points and 6.5 rebounds in 33.0 minutes per game over 10 regular-season outings. Waters has a $2.2 million team option for next season, and the Warriors plan to exercise it to use him as a depth option.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 29 • NBA.COM

Recalled from G League The Thunder recalled Waters from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.

Impact Waters helped the Oklahoma City Blue clinch their first G League Championship on Monday, putting up 15 points, 11 rebounds and two assists in a 117-100 victory over the Maine Celtics. The 26-year-old has been given more of an opportunity in April, averaging 7.9 points on 60.0 percent from the floor in 11.6 minutes. He's back for the Thunder's postseason run but isn't expected to be part of the NBA rotation.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by parent club The Thunder recalled Waters from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The Blue have split the first two games of the G League Finals but don't play Maine again until Monday, so Waters will have a chance to work with the Thunder during the final weekend of the NBA regular season. Over five appearances with the parent club in April, he's averaged 7.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 12.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Thunder Oklahoma City recalled Waters from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Waters has been promoted in advance of Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, which is especially notable in the context of Jalen Williams (ankle) being ruled out and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) being listed as questionable. Waters has not logged double-digit minutes since Feb. 10, but he could step into a small rotation role if Gilgeous-Alexander is unavailable Tuesday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to G League The Thunder assigned Waters to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Waters continues to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League. However, he should see increased playing time with the Blue.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE