Warriors reveal when De’Anthony Melton could make return from ACL injury

The Warriors could get a positive reinforcement soon.Veteran guard De’Anthony Melton, who has been sidelined for more than a year while recovering from a torn ACL, could make his season debut during Golden State’s upcoming three-game road trip that begins Dec. 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers, per an update issued by the team on Saturday.The Warriors, who currently are in the midst of a five-game homestand, say Melton continues to make good progress and has been a full participant in recent practices, but he won’t appear in the next few games at Chase Center.Melton also has scrimmed in various settings.The 27-year-old tore his ACL less than one month into the 2024-25 season and underwent surgery on Dec 4, 2024. He was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in December but re-signed with Golden State during the 2025 offseason.In six games with the Warriors, Melton averaged 10.3 points on 40.7-percent shooting from the field and 37.1 percent from 3-point range, with 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 20.2 minutes.His anticipated return comes at a good time for the Warriors, who currently hold a 10-10 record after a frustrating start to the 2025-26 season.Download and...