Steph Curry and Draymond Green each failed to make a field goal -- the first time they've done that together in their careers -- and Golden State was trounced by Memphis, 144-93.
If you're going to get on your podcast and call out an opposing player before playing them, you'd better show up. Green had some things to say about Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey and head coach Taylor Jenkins ahead of Thursday's game, and he turned in one of the worst performances of his career. This hasn't been the norm for Green, and he'll look to rebound when the Warriors visit the Timberwolves on Saturday.
After coming off the bench in his first game back from a sprained ankle, Edey was inserted into the starting lineup on Thursday. The rookie outplayed Draymond Green, who had some negative things to say about Edey and Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins on a recent episode of his podcast. Effective in the paint offensively and defensively, Edey also hit a 3-pointer during Thursday's 144-93 rout. Brandon Clarke, who had been the starting center, finished with eight points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocked shots in 24 minutes off the bench. We'll see if this holds, but Edey's fantasy value will be boosted if he remains a starter.
Schroder will start in his Warriors' debut, pushing Buddy Hield to the bench. The other change is Green, who will start after coming off the bench on Sunday. However, Jonathan Kuminga heads to the bench, with Looney remaining in the starting lineup.
Schroder will start in his Warriors debut, likely bouncing Buddy Hield to the bench. While Hield can provide points and 3-pointers, the overall fantasy value has been limited. As for Green, he returns to the starting lineup after coming off the bench as recently as Sunday's loss to the Mavericks. Kevon Looney will head to the bench, losing what little fantasy value he had as a starter.