Draymond Green ejected during third quarter Monday

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.

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.

Green is going to sit out Sunday with lower back injury management. Georges Niang will likely move into the starting lineup with Green absent.

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.

Neither Green nor Horford played in Saturday’s loss to the Suns. The former’s absence opened a starting spot for Gui Santos, who exited in the third quarter with a leg injury and did not return. Green will return to his usual starting role, with Horford providing bench depth.

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.

Green was ruled out ahead of Saturday’s tilt against the Suns due to bilateral low back soreness, adding to the lengthy injury report for the Warriors. Gui Santos will likely get the start in place of Green.

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.

Green has been playing center with Charles Bassey (knee) also dealing with an injury. Now the 36-year-old Green is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Suns, adding to a lengthy injury report for the Warriors.