Warriors vs. 76ers injury report

01/02/2025 05:59 PM

The latest injury updates for Golden State's game against Philly.

After a fairly one-sided loss on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors once again find themselves sitting at .500, with a record of 16-16. But they've yet to dip below .500 this season, and they'll try to avoid that tonight when they host the Philadelphia 76ers at 7:00 p.m. PT on TNT.

The Warriors and Sixers are two of the most talent-stacked teams in the NBA, but they've had times keeping their talent on the court and, as a result, the season hasn't gone according to plan for either squad. Not surprisingly, neither team is at full strength heading into this showdown.

Here's the full injury report.

Warriors

Out — Brandin Podziemski (right abdominal tightness)

Podziemski will miss his second consecutive game after suffering a mild injury during the weekend's dramatic win over the Phoenix Suns. The injury isn't considered serious, so he should be back before too long ... but until then, his playmaking will be missed.

Out — Gary Payton II (left calf strain)

Payton has been healthier this year than over the last few years, but he'll miss his fourth consecutive game tonight. His return isn't far off though, which is great news for a defense that sorely misses him.

Questionable — Steph Curry (right thumb strain)

It's been minor ailment after minor ailment for Curry this year, as he's struggled to look fully healthy or get into a rhythm. Hopefully he can play through this latest injury ... and hopefully it doesn't hurt his shot too much.

Questionable — Kyle Anderson (illness)

Anderson's role has really fluctuated this year, and he's mostly out of the rotation now when the team is healthy. But having him as a veteran option certainly helps.

Probable — Draymond Green (left lower back contusion)

Golden State's defense has not been as good lately as it was to start the season, and there's no chance of course correcting if Dray can't play. Thankfully he looks good to go.

76ers

Out — Kelly Oubre Jr. (left hand sprain)

The Dubs will not get to face Oubre, who has looked significantly more comfortable in Philly's system than he looked in Golden State's.

Out — Jared McCain (left knee meniscus surgery)

McCain has captured the hearts of NBA fans all over — including yours truly — with his bubbly, charismatic personality, which plays out through infectious smiles, high-energy TikTok dances, and passionate lip-syncing. But he also captured the attention of the league when, after being slow-played to start his rookie season, the No. 16 overall pick was thrust into a big role due to Philly's injuries, and ran with it. McCain has averaged 15.3 points per game and shot 38.3% from deep, and he looked like the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year before suffering a serious knee injury that will, sadly, keep him sidelined indefinitely.

Out — Andre Drummond (left toe sprain)

If you don't pay close attention to the NBA, then let me inform you that yes, Drummond is still in the league. Still playing a sizable role, even!

Out — KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction)

Martin — the son of Kenyon Martin — has been having a solid season in a bench role. But he'll be out for at least another week.

Questionable — Joel Embiid (left foot sprain; sinus fracture - mask)

There's no denying that Embiid is one of the league's premier talents. But this year has been defined by both injury and drama for Embiid, who has appeared in just 11 of the 76ers' 31 games, while averaging career lows in rebounds and blocks, and his fewest points per game since the 2019-20 season.

Enjoy the action, Dub Nation!