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After really struggling in their blowout loss to Cleveland on Monday, Green was able to respond with a strong, well-rounded performance in a bounce back game for the Warriors. Green’s numbers have been some of the worst of his career this season, but he has had a handful of performances like this one that remind the league that he’s still more than capable of impacting a game in a big way. They have a back-to-back this weekend, with the first game against Memphis. Green was held scoreless when these teams played a few weeks ago, so there should be some added motivation for him to play well in that game.

As expected, Green will suit up for Golden State in this game. He’s coming off a weak performance against Cleveland, though his minutes were capped due to the lopsided score. They’ll look to get back on track as a team in this game.

While Green played 35 minutes in his first game back from the injury, he only logged 25 in Monday’s loss to the Cavaliers. The “probable” tag is encouraging regarding his availability for Thursday night; fantasy managers should plan for Green to play. If he cannot, Jonathan Kuminga could move into the starting lineup.

Returning to the court after a one-game absence, Green produced one of his best stat lines of the season on Saturday. After scoring 21 points in a December 15 loss to the Mavericks, the Warriors forward scored seven on 2-of-15 shooting in his subsequent three appearances. However, Green’s ability to provide value in other areas makes him a player worth holding onto in most fantasy leagues. And, every so often, fantasy managers will be rewarded with a line like the one he recorded on Saturday.

Green is back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Clippers. His return means Kyle Anderson heads to the bench in a change that will not impact fantasy basketball. Anderson only played 15 minutes on Friday.

While Stephen Curry has been removed from the injury report after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Clippers, Green is not a lock to play against Phoenix. Kyle Anderson started on Friday but played only 15 minutes, not providing much value in that role. There’s no need to consider streaming Anderson.

Green’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Kyle Anderson and Jonathan Kuminga being possible replacements. Kuminga offers a far higher fantasy ceiling, whether he starts or comes off the bench.

Green isn’t likely to suit up on Friday. Kyle Anderson made a spot start in his place earlier in December and could do so again against the Clippers ahead of the weekend.

Green returned to the lineup Monday after dealing with a leg injury and played against the Lakers on Wednesday. Now he’s on the injury report with a back injury. Kyle Anderson could replace Green in the starting lineup if the latter is out Friday, but he isn’t worth streaming.

Green will start in his return to the lineup after a one-game absence. Kyle Anderson will be pushed back to the bench, where his role has been inconsistent this season. Stephen Curry, Dennis Schroder, Andrew Wiggins and Trayce Jackson-Davis will fill out the rest of the starting unit.