Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton will miss the rest of the season following ACL surgery. Initially sidelined due to a sprained ACL, further examinations revealed the necessity for surgery. Melton's season was already compromised by a back injury last year, limiting him to 38 games.

His absence will challenge the Warriors' lineup, which had shown promise with Melton as a starter. Coach Steve Kerr will need to adjust the rotation, considering options like Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II to fill the gap. Despite the setback, the Warriors remain one of the NBA's deepest teams, well-prepared to adapt.