Draymond Green’s injury status against the Grizzlies after an ugly loss to the Pelicans

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is listed as suspicious for the trip on Wednesday night matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies with a left lower back injury, the team announced in its latest injury report.

The Warriors (30-28) are scheduled to wrap up their two-game road trip with a 4:30 PM PT tipoff against Memphis (21-35). Golden State enters the contest aiming to bounce back after a Tuesday’s 113-109 loss to the 17-win New Orleans Pelicans.

Green played 32 minutes in the loss, finishing with 11 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two blocks. He shot 5-for-11 from the field and connected on one 3-pointer while serving as the primary facilitator in the half court.

The 35-year-old has appeared in 48 games this season, averaging 8.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 26.6 minutes per game. He is shooting 41% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Green’s availability remains a key factor for a Warriors team hovering near .500 as it battles for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Draymond Green’s status is on the Warriors vs. Grizzlies injury report

Golden State also ruled De’Anthony Melton out for Wednesday’s game with a left knee injury. Melton scored a career-high 28 points in Tuesday’s loss, leading the scoring. He added four rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 8-for-20 from the field, 3-for-9 from 3-point range and 9-for-11 from the free throw line in 28 minutes.

The 27-year-old guard has career averages of 12.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game in 31 appearances, including seven starts. He shoots 42.4% from the field, and 29.1% from 3-point range.

The full Warriors injury report includes:

• Jimmy Butler III — Outside (Right ACL; surgery)
• Lj Crier — Outside (G League – two-way)
• Seth Curry — Outside (Irritation of the left sciatic nerve)
• Stephen Curry — Outside (right patellofemoral pain syndrome)
• Draymond Green — Questionable (Management of left lower back injuries)
• De Anthony Melton — Outside (Treatment of left knee injuries)
• Kristaps Porzingis — Outside (disease)
• Nate Williams — Outside (G League – two-way)

After Wednesday’s contest, Golden State will return to San Francisco to host the Los Angeles Lakers (34-23) on Saturday at 5:30 PM PT in a nationally televised game on ABC.