Brandin Podziemski
Golden State Warriors · Guard · 6′4″ 205 lb · age 23 · Santa Clara · 4th season
Availability
Tonight @ DENNot on the injury report official report
Lineups not confirmed yet
Teammates out
Recent changes
- Oct 25AvailabilityDay-to-day
- Oct 24Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs PHX
- Oct 24AvailabilityOut
- Oct 23Lineupmoved into the starting lineup vs MEM
- Oct 23AvailabilityAvailable
- Oct 22AvailabilityQuestionable
- Oct 21Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs LAL
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Lines for Tonight
DraftKings · · game preview →| Stat | Line | Avg | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 16.5 pts | 18.0 pts | 18.0 pts |
| Rebounds | 4.5 reb | 2.0 reb | 2.0 reb |
| Assists | 3.5 ast | 3.0 ast | 3.0 ast |
| 3PM | 1.5 3PM | 2.0 3PM | 2.0 3PM |
| Pts+Reb+Ast | 25.5 pts+reb+ast | 23.0 pts+reb+ast | 23.0 pts+reb+ast |
Over rates and minutes projection: turn on Prediction tools.
Season form
1 game this seasonStarts 1 of 1 games · 2nd on GSW in minutes · Core role
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
50 items · 9 sources this season- X Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) · Report ·
The Warriors will get back their veterans tomorrow night in Denver. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford are cleared vs Nuggets. So is Brandin Podziemski. All four missed the Phoenix loss. Gui Santos is questionable. Brandon Williams and Charles Bassey are probable.
- Podcast Locked On Warriors · 3 points ·
- Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski were inactive and did not dress. The host described the designation as injury/illness, without saying which applied to which player. at 1:56
- Host opinion: Curry, Green and Podziemski are three of the team's four best players, and the fourth is a rookie. at 2:11
- Host hope: Melton will have less ball-handling responsibility once Podziemski and Curry are back. at 7:56
“Depleted Warriors Fall Short To Suns” · listen ↗
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Day-to-day
- Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Report · around the league
Late in the game, Boozer recognized a mismatch against Brandon Podziemski and scored the bucket that gave Memphis a lead it never gave up.
“Memphis Grizzlies improve to 2-0 after impressive comeback win over Golden State Warriors” at 3:31 · listen ↗
- Bluesky Anthony Slater (@anthonyvslater.bsky.social) · Report ·
Steph Curry officially ruled out tonight in Phoenix for the Warriors first back-to-back. Right knee management. Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford also out. Draymond Green is doubtful.
also reported by Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA), Charlie Walter, Locked On Warriors
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Report · around the league
Gui Santos is starting games for Golden State. De'Anthony Melton started because Brandin Podziemski was hurt.
“The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 44:55 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Warriors · 9 points ·
- Host's view: late-game offensive options are thin. If Curry misses, Brandin Podziemski is next, then maybe an unnamed rookie or De'Anthony Melton. at 19:53
- Brandin Podziemski took some forced shots down the stretch. The host wants to say he missed two or three in the last three minutes, plus a turnover. His stats would have looked much better before the final 3:47. at 24:15
- Brandin Podziemski largely drove both big comebacks while Curry was on the bench, and hit big shots. at 24:44
- Podziemski's line Brandin Podziemski: 18 points, 3 assists, 3 steals and a block. The host believes he also drew two offensive fouls. at 25:04
- Host's view: Brandin Podziemski is currently the team's second-best player and second go-to option. That role is above what he should handle on a competitive team. at 25:55
- Host says Brandin Podziemski is often handed late-clock possessions ("hand grenades") with about three seconds left. He calls him the best offensive connector on the floor. at 26:49
- Host's analysis: Kerr loves Brandin Podziemski for doing the little things, and that is why he will keep playing. at 27:41
- Brandin Podziemski makes about $22M a year, and the host calls the deal about right. He mentions critics calling "$110 million" crazy. at 29:08
- Host says Brandin Podziemski and Joe Lacob said things that set expectations badly and annoyed people. No specifics are given. at 25:29
“Warriors Collapse, Memphis Capitalizes” · listen ↗
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Out, back, return est. Oct 26
- X Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) · Report ·
The Warriors are starting big against the Grizzlies and placing two-way center Graham Ike in the lineup against Zach Edey Steph Curry Brandin Podziemski Yaxel Lendeborg Draymond Green Graham Ike
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
Available
- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Key news to watch (status as of 4 ET) Questionable: De'Aaron Fox, Keldon Johnson, Aaron Nesmith Probable: Brandin Podziemski Doubtful: Cedric Coward
- Bluesky Anthony Slater (@anthonyvslater.bsky.social) · Report ·
Brandin Podziemski has been upgraded to probable tonight for the Warriors home opener against the Grizzlies. Trending toward making season debut after missing opener with back soreness. Charles Bassey remains out. GSW depleted at center spot.
- Podcast Charlie Walter, Locked On Warriors · Analysis ·
Host analysis: getting Brandin Podziemski back is important. Someone who scores about 17 a night is better than Melton, who the host suggests scored zero.
“Golden State Warriors Need Strong Weekend To Avoid A Real Spiral” at 34:04 · listen ↗
- Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Opinion · around the league
Warriors availability in the Lakers blowout: Brandin Podziemski was out. Lowe thinks Porzingis will never play for Golden State again.
“Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 1:01:18 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Warriors · 3 points ·
- Brandin Podziemski did not play at all in the opener. No reason was stated. The hosts said he was badly missed. at 19:38
- Host prediction: Will Richard could get more playing time if Podziemski remains out. at 18:04
- The hosts framed Podziemski ('pods'), Jimmy Butler III and Moody (Moses Moody) as missing pieces. They asked when those players return and whether they will look like players who've been out for a year. No reasons for absence were given. at 8:09
“Golden State Warriors First Day Of Season Was A DISASTER!” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league
Gavin (inferred) says the Warriors did not have Brandin Podziemski. He thinks one more creator would make a big difference. No reason for the absence was stated.
“GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 8:20 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Warriors · 3 points ·
- Charlie Walter: Brandin Podziemski played all 82 games last season, so this absence is unusual for him. at 3:38
- Steve Kerr (reported): Steve Kerr has referred to Brandin Podziemski as one of the team's better rim protectors because he takes charges and stops plays at the rim. at 4:35
- Charlie Walter: Chuck says that if Podziemski stays healthy and Curry plays 60–65 games, the Warriors can still be very competitive once Butler returns. at 36:44
“IT'S HERE! Warriors And Lakers Season Opener Preview Show!” · listen ↗
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Warriors' Brandin Podziemski to miss opener vs. Lakers with back soreness
- Podcast Locked On NBA · Prediction · around the league
Matt predicts Draymond and Steph will each have to sit some games. He asks who will carry the team and doubts Podziemski.
“Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List” at 13:26 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Warriors · 2 points ·
- Host prediction: the opening-night starters will be Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, Gui Santos and Draymond Green. He puts it at '99%' unless there is something to worry about with Curry. at 7:09
- Host prediction: Yaxel Lendeborg could average 17-18 points. He sketches Curry at 26, Yaxel at 19 and Brandin Podziemski at about 16 as the top three scorers until Jimmy Butler returns. at 14:40
“Steph Curry Is FINE! Warriors Avoid Disaster With Minor Rolled Ankle At Practice” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Warriors · 3 points ·
- Luca Evans (reported): Lendeborg was set to guard Luka Doncic in the latest preseason game before Doncic sat. The plan is for him to take bigger wing scorers so Podziemski can guard Austin Reaves-type players. Luca expects playing next to Draymond to help Lendeborg's defensive growth. at 23:56
- Charlie Walter: The host says the Warriors extended Podziemski and estimates they will have roughly $55-60M in cap space next year. at 26:42
- Chuck Walter (reported): Chuck says the Warriors extended Brandin Podziemski. at 26:42
“Where Do Warriors Go Next With Top Big Man Kristaps Porzingis' Health Up In The Air” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Warriors · 4 points ·
- Brandin Podziemski scored 17 and went 3-for-7 from three with no turnovers. He got to the free-throw line five times and missed every attempt. at 2:25
- Matt Kolsky: A host said Curry, Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg and Santos are obviously part of the core rotation. at 4:24
- Matt Kolsky: A host said Podziemski is 'clearly being told' to take early-shot-clock threes and that everyone on the team is being told to shoot when open. This is the host's inference, not a quoted coach statement. The team finished 14 of 50. at 23:12
- The hosts said the team lacks two-way players and that Podziemski or Melton may be its best two-way player, which they called not the answer you want. at 32:04
“Warriors BEAT Lakers! How Dubs Are Trying To Tread Water Until Reinforcements Arrive” · listen ↗
- X Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU) · Report ·
Brandin Podziemski gets a 3 after three Warriors offensive rebounds Gui Santos gets a 3 after fifth straight scoreless Lakers possession Timeout Lakers -- Warriors lead 84-78 A 26-point turnaround in just under 13 minutes of game time
- X Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU) · Report ·
Starters in Las Vegas Warriors: Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, YAXEL, Charles Bassey (Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis out) Lakers: Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes, Matisse Thybulle, Jake LaRavia, Walker Kessler (Luka Doncic, Ziaire Williams out)
- Podcast Locked On Warriors host · Opinion ·
The host's rotation rule for when Curry sits: one of Brandon Williams, Curry or Yaxel Lendeborg should be on the floor at all times. He adds that Brandin Podziemski can also help.
“The Warriors Win Total Is Actually REALLY Disrespectful, Could This Team Shock People?” at 16:18 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Warriors · 5 points ·
- Host thinks $18-20M is probably a fair price for Brandin Podziemski even if he does not improve, as long as he stays healthy. at 19:16
- Steve Kerr (reported): Host references Steve Kerr's preseason camp expectations for Brandin Podziemski, framed as a big year of about 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. He also says Kerr thought Podziemski was the best offensive player, possibly based on camp. Kerr's exact words are not quoted. at 20:03
- Host suggests that Brandin Podziemski was a better scorer than Lendeborg during the week of practice in Hawaii, framed conditionally. at 18:26
- Brandin Podziemski had a rough first preseason game, then was solid in the next two: vs the Lakers and vs the Kings. at 18:40
- Host says the Warriors have been featuring Yaxel Lendeborg, Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski in preseason. at 2:49
“Yaxel Lendeborg Is Making This NBA Thing Look Easy, Plus Podz Is PAID” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | MEM L | 33 min | 18 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 84 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 | @PHX L | 39 min | 23 pts | 10 reb | 0 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 15 | @LAC W | 41 min | 17 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 12 | @LAC L | 21 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @SAC L | 32 min | 30 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 9 | LAL L | 24 min | 17 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 7 | SAC W | 30 min | 20 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 5 | HOU L | 37 min | 18 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 2 | CLE L | 35 min | 25 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 1 | SAS L | 17 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 29 | @DEN L | 32 min | 23 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 5 3PM |
| Mar 27 | WAS W | 33 min | 22 pts | 10 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 25 | BKN W | 35 min | 22 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 23 | @DAL W | 40 min | 20 pts | 10 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 21 | @ATL L | 24 min | 5 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 20 | @DET L | 30 min | 15 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 18 | @BOS L | 28 min | 10 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 16 | @WAS W | 28 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 15 | @NYK L | 37 min | 25 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 13 | MIN L | 36 min | 25 pts | 10 reb | 2 ast | 5 3PM |
| Mar 10 | CHI L | 27 min | 9 pts | 2 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 9 | @UTA L | 35 min | 14 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 7 | @OKC L | 39 min | 17 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 5 | @HOU W | 40 min | 26 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 2 | LAC L | 37 min | 22 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 28 | LAL L | 30 min | 9 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 25 | @MEM W | 31 min | 19 pts | 8 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @NOP L | 32 min | 16 pts | 15 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 22 | DEN W | 37 min | 18 pts | 15 reb | 9 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 19 | BOS L | 27 min | 11 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 11 | SAS L | 36 min | 16 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 9 | MEM W | 32 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @LAL L | 33 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 5 | @PHX W | 12 min | 0 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 3 | PHI L | 25 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 30 | DET L | 28 min | 11 pts | 8 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 28 | @UTA W | 28 min | 11 pts | 8 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 26 | @MIN L | 28 min | 12 pts | 7 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 25 | @MIN W | 22 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 22 | @DAL L | 33 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 10 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 20 | TOR L | 22 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 19 | MIA W | 30 min | 24 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 17 | CHA W | 30 min | 16 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 15 | NYK W | 26 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 13 | POR W | 22 min | 15 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 11 | ATL L | 16 min | 3 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 9 | SAC W | 22 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 7 | MIL W | 22 min | 2 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 5 | @LAC L | 27 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 3 | UTA W | 24 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 2 | OKC L | 26 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 31 | @CHA W | 23 min | 19 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 29 | @BKN W | 20 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 28 | @TOR L | 28 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 25 | DAL W | 28 min | 13 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 22 | ORL W | 28 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 20 | PHX W | 30 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 18 | @PHX L | 28 min | 18 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 14 | @POR L | 33 min | 12 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 12 | MIN L | 23 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 7 | @CHI W | 29 min | 21 pts | 8 reb | 7 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 6 | @CLE W | 21 min | 10 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 4 | @PHI L | 20 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 2 | OKC L | 28 min | 17 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 29 | NOP W | 33 min | 15 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 26 | HOU L | 28 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 24 | UTA W | 18 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 21 | POR L | 30 min | 20 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 19 | @MIA L | 34 min | 20 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 18 | @ORL L | 27 min | 5 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 16 | @NOP W | 26 min | 19 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 14 | @SAS W | 30 min | 10 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 12 | @SAS W | 29 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 11 | @OKC L | 21 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 9 | IND W | 32 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 7 | @DEN L | 25 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 5 | @SAC L | 31 min | 14 pts | 9 reb | 9 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 4 | PHX W | 24 min | 13 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 1 | @IND L | 35 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 30 | @MIL L | 26 min | 9 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 28 | LAC W | 27 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 27 | MEM W | 32 min | 23 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 5 3PM |
| Oct 24 | @POR L | 22 min | 8 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 23 | DEN W | 34 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 21 | @LAL W | 33 min | 7 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 5
- Came true Underdog NBA: Brandin Podziemski: reported out source
2026-10-24 · X · for @ PHX, 2026-10-25 · result: did not play Flag - Came true Underdog NBA: Brandin Podziemski: reported starting
2026-10-24 · X · for vs MEM, 2026-10-24 · result: started, 33 min Flag - Came true Underdog NBA: Brandin Podziemski: reported available source
2026-10-23 · X · for vs MEM, 2026-10-24 · result: started, 33 min Flag - Came true Anthony Slater: Brandin Podziemski: reported out source
2026-10-20 · Bluesky · for @ LAL, 2026-10-22 · result: did not play Flag - Came true Underdog NBA: Brandin Podziemski: reported out source
2026-10-20 · X · for @ LAL, 2026-10-22 · result: did not play Flag - Voided Locked On Warriors (show): Podziemski starts on opening night against the Lakers.
2026-10-19 · Podcast · for @ LAL, 2026-10-22 · result: did not play Flag