With opening night approaching, the Warriors are looking for growth from Podziemski and a healthier Melton. But familiar turnover issues and defensive concerns remain. A recap of my week at @BlueManHoop:

Brandin Podziemski put together another solid performance against the Lakers tonight, finishing with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting, five rebounds, two assists, and just one turnover in 26 minutes. He's looked a lot like the version of himself that averaged over 18 points per game, shot more threes, and drove to the basket more over the last two months of last season. The version Steve Kerr wants him to be every night. I wrote yesterday about the new norm this late-season surge set for Podziemski, one he's aiming to sustain: bluemanhoop.com/warriors-bra…

After three rough outings to start his preseason, Melton found some efficiency against the Lakers tonight, going 3-for-6 from the field along with three assists and SEVEN steals. He was a +11 in 21 minutes off the bench. I wrote earlier today about his struggles with efficiency last season, his health, and the many roles he can fill for the Warriors: bluemanhoop.com/warriors-nee…

After putting up two unimpressive performances in their preseason opener on Sunday, Lendeborg and Podziemski bounced back in the Warriors wire-to-wire win against the shorthanded Lakers. The two young players will play a meaningful role in taking some of the offensive burden off Steph Curry's shoulders until Butler is back. On Tuesday night, they showed they could do just that. #DubNation My latest for @BlueManHoop: bluemanhoop.com/lendeborg-po…