According to The Athletic's Anthony Slater, there's a chance the Warriors now look to use Melton's salary as a potential trade chip. Golden State was actively looking for potential star-level talents during the summer and could resume their search in the coming weeks and months.

Golden State signed Melton to a one-year, $12.8 million deal this past summer, meaning he’ll be a free agent again after the season ends. Most players in the modern era recover fully from ACL surgeries, so Melton will likely have plenty of suitors in free agency — at least for another short-term deal.

The Warriors are not eligible to trade De'Anthony Melton before December 15. But if they do, here are three realistic Warriors trade options.

Wondering about the latest update on Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton after his recent injury? Fans are eager for updates after Melton sustained a left ACL sprain during the game against the Mavericks on 12,

Melton, 26, is scheduled to get surgery on Dec. 3, he said.While he has missed the past two games, he and the team were diligent about seeking multiple opinions for his injury. The best course of action, they concluded, was season-ending surgery.

Lindy Waters III could be a temporary replacement for Melton, or Brandin Podziemski might get the nod to jump-start his sophomore season.

The Golden State Warriors announced Wednesday that veteran guard De'Anthony Melton will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season with an ACL injury that

The Golden State Warriors prioritized depth in the offseason and signed several role players, including De'Anthony Melton.

Melton was a key part of the Warriors rotation, averaging 10.3 points and playing quality defense in 20 minutes a night.

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton will require season-ending knee surgery. The team announced that Melton will undergo a procedure soon for a sprained left anterior cruciate ligament that Steve Kerr said is partially torn.