Melton to Miss Early Season Rehabbing Torn ACL

The Warriors re-signed guard De'Anthony Melton to a two-year, $6.5 million deal with a second-year player option after he played six games last season, averaging 10.3 points. Melton suffered a partially torn left ACL in November/December that required surgery and is in the late stages of rehab; the team expects him to miss the early portion of the 2025-26 regular season and will re-evaluate him in about four weeks. GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. said they do not expect a lengthy absence and are taking a conservative approach to prioritize full recovery; Melton, who was traded midseason to Brooklyn and later returned to Golden State, said he holds no hard feelings about the trade. With Melton sidelined, the Warriors have added veterans including Seth Curry (on an Exhibit 9 deal) and Al Horford, and plan to lean on Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Gary Payton II and rookie Will Richard in the backcourt rotation.