"Melton suffered a partially torn ACL early last season after a misstep against the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 11. He said he knew something was wrong at halftime of the game, but he played through it. After tests revealed the partial tear, Melton spent several weeks consulting with doctors before ultimately deciding on season-ending surgery. He had the procedure on Dec. 4, 2024. His season debut on Thursday night will be exactly one year after the surgery."
"After the ACL surgery, the Warriors traded Melton to the Brooklyn Nets, using his expiring salary to get Dennis Schroder, who was later added into the deadline deal for Jimmy Butler. Melton said he felt no bitterness toward the organization for sending him away and sought a reunion this summer in free agency, signing back with the Warriors, in part, because of his trust in the team's medical staff and his established relationship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green."
De'Anthony Melton will make his season debut for the Golden State Warriors in Philadelphia on Thursday, one year after undergoing ACL surgery. Melton suffered a partially torn ACL following a misstep against the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 11 and elected season-ending surgery after consulting with doctors. He reported feeling amazing after practices and scrimmages. Following the surgery, the Warriors traded him to the Brooklyn Nets, and he re-signed with Golden State this summer due to trust in the medical staff and relationships with teammates. He rejoins the rotation as the Warriors sit 11-11 and begin a three-game road trip amid multiple questionable player statuses.
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