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The former 76ers guard is dealing with an ACL injury with the Golden State Warriors
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The former 76ers guard is dealing with an ACL injury with the Golden State Warriors

Following a two-year run with Philadelphia 76ersDe’Anthony Melton opted to join the Golden State Warriors in free agency. The veteran guard got off to a strong start with his new team, but has recently been hit with a major setback.

Late Thursday afternoon, the Warriors released a medical update on Melton. He suffered a sprained ACL and will undergo tests in the coming days. Melton has already been ruled out for the Warriors’ next game, but there is no timetable for how long he will be out. This is a tough blow for the Warriors as they currently sit in second place in the Western Conference with a 9-2 record.

Melton appeared in six of Golden State’s first 11 games, starting twice. He fits in well with the new look team, averaging 10.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG and 2.8 APG. Melton was also a threat from beyond the arc, knocking down just over 37 percent of his attempts.

The Sixers acquired Melton in a draft night trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. As a two-way guard who could space the floor, he thrived as a link piece alongside James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. However, last year was a bit of a struggle for him. A back injury kept him sidelined for most of the year, resulting in him playing just 38 games. After hitting the open market this summer, the Sixers opted to go in a different direction.

As for Melton, this is another rough patch in his career. He got what many would consider a “prove it” deal with Golden State, signing for just one season. Now, he finds himself with another major injury.