The Warriors could have Andre Iguodala back in the rotation Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Ahead of Golden State's clash with the Washington Wizards on Sunday, coach Steve Kerr gave a one-word response when asked if the veteran will suit up in Memphis.
"Hopeful," Kerr said.
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Iguodala has missed Golden State's last 21 games while nursing a back injury. He hasn't played since Feb. 7, when he was on the floor for 5:46 of the Warriors' 110-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In 26 games this season, Iguodala is averaging 4.1 points, 3.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 19.9 minutes per contest.
Iguodala signed on for the veteran's minimum in the offseason, reuniting him with the Warriors after he spent six seasons from 2013-19 establishing Golden State as an NBA dynasty. He was a critical part of the team's three championships in that span and was named the 2015 NBA Finals MVP.
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Monday is an important game for Golden State. Entering Sunday, the Warriors are 3 1/2 games behind the Grizzlies for the second seed in the Western Conference.
Struggling to find consistency on both offense and defense without superstar Steph Curry on the floor, the Warriors will take all the help they can get.
Golden State will tip things off against the Grizzlies at 5 p.m. Monday.