Nov 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton (8) drives beside Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton underwent season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn ACL in his left knee on Wednesday.
The Warriors said Melton is expected to be fully recovered prior to the 2025-26 season.
Melton was injured during a game against the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 12.
Melton, 26, averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in six games (two starts) this season.
Melton has career averages of 9.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 356 games (148 starts) with the Phoenix Suns (2018-19), Memphis Grizzlies (2019-22), Philadelphia 76ers (2022-24) and the Warriors.
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