Bjelica told the Warriors on Friday that he is leaving the NBA and will return to Turkey, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Bjelica played an important role as a reserve for the Warriors throughout the 2021-22 season, but it appears the 6-foot-9 forward will head to Europe instead of re-signing with the team on a vet minimum deal. Bjelica appeared in 71 games last season, averaging 6.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 16.1 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Goes for 19-12-6 in win
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Bjelica contributed 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 30 minutes during Sunday's 109-90 win over Sacramento.
With Otto Porter and Klay Thompson resting, Bjelica had a chance to see extended action off the bench. The veteran responded with easily his best game in several months, if not his best performance of the entire season. At this stage in his career, Bjelica doesn't have much utility in season-long leagues, but he's been a solid addition for a deep Warriors team.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Not on injury report
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Bjelica (illness) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Bjelica sat out Wednesday's loss to Boston due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll be back in action against San Antonio. He's averaged 4.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 20.6 minutes per game across his last five appearances.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Questionable Sunday
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Bjelica (illness) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Spurs, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Bjelica participated in Friday's practice along with teammate Andrew Wiggins (illness), and the two remain questionable for Sunday's tilt with San Antonio. If Bjelica or Wiggins ultimately remain sidelined, Otto Porter could see additional run.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Won't play Wednesday
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Bjelica (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against Boston, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Bjelica, along with Andrew Wiggins, are currently dealing with non-COVID illnesses and both will need to take a game off to rest. There's a good chance that Bjelica will be able to return to the lineup in the Warriors' next game, which is Sunday against the Spurs. In the meantime, Jonathan Kuminga could see extra minutes with Bjelica sidelined.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Questionable Wednesday
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Bjelica is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to an illness.
Bjelica has played at least 18 minutes in each of his last five appearances, and he's averaged 4.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 20.6 minutes per game during that time. If he's unavailable Wednesday, Otto Porter and Juan Toscano-Anderson should see additional run.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Absent from injury report
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Bjelica (quadriceps) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game at Dallas.
Bjelica sat out Tuesday's loss to the Timberwolves with a bruised right quad but is set to retake the court Thursday. He's averaged 4.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 12.6 minutes over his past five games.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Won't play Tuesday
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Bjelica (quadriceps) is unavailable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Bjelica was questionable for Tuesday's contest and will sit out due to a bruised right quadriceps. Juan Toscano-Anderson, Jonathan Kuminga and Otto Porter should see more run in his absence for Golden State.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Game-time call Tuesday
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Bjelica is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right quadriceps contusion.
This is the first the team has reported on Bjelica's injury, so it's unclear as to when the injury occurred. If he's unable to go, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Otto Porter could be in line for additional playing time.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Returning to action Thursday
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Bjelica (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Bjelica was out the last six games with back spasms but will return to the court Thursday for the second half of the back-to-back set. He's averaged 6.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 17.0 minutes off the bench over his past five contests.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Out Monday, Wednesday
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Bjelica (back) will not play Monday against the Thunder or Wednesday against the Jazz, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Bjelica failed to practice Saturday, so he won't join the Warriors on the road trip. Wednesday will mark Bjelica's sixth straight absence.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Out Thursday
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Bjelica (back) is out Thursday against the Kings.
Bjelica will remain sidelined for a fourth straight game. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Thunder.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Out again Tuesday
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Bjelica (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Spurs.
Bjelica will be sidelined for a third straight game. With Draymond Green (back) and Otto Porter (foot) also out, expect Jonathan Kuminga and Juan Toscano-Anderson to see increased roles against San Antonio.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Won't play Monday
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Bjelica (back) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Rockets.
Bjelica will be sidelined for a second straight game. With Draymond Green (back), Otto Porter (foot) and Andre Iguodala (hip) also out, Jonathan Kuminga and Juan Toscano-Anderson should see significant minutes during Monday's contest.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Questionable Monday
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Bjelica (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Bjelica missed his first game of the season Saturday against the Nets, but he'll have a chance to return Monday. If he's available against Houston, he could see a slight uptick in playing time since Otto Porter (foot) is unavailable.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Ruled out Saturday
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Bjelica (back) is out Saturday against the Nets.
Bjelica is dealing with back spasms and will be unavailable for the first time this season. Juan Toscano-Anderson should see an increased role Saturday, while Bjelica's next chance to suit up will be Monday against the Rockets.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Questionable Saturday
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Bjelica is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets due to back spasms.
Bjelica hasn't yet missed a game to begin the 2021-22 campaign, but he's dealing with a back issue ahead of Saturday's matchup. If he's unavailable against Brooklyn, Juan Toscano-Anderson should see an increased role.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Secures 11 rebounds
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Bjelica amassed six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 24 minutes during Friday's 138-96 win over Chicago.
Bjelica saw an uptick in playing time during Friday's blowout win and performed well, posting a season-high 11 rebounds and seven assists. He's topped 20 minutes in two of the last five games and has averaged 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 17.0 minutes per contest during that time.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Perfect from the field in win
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Bjelica closed with 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 105-96 victory over the Knicks.
Bjelica didn't miss a shot from the field all night, scoring a crucial 14 points off the bench. He has proven the ability to provide a nice scoring punch for the Warriors but is far too unreliable to be trusted in most fantasy formats.
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Warriors' Nemanja Bjelica: Good to go Sunday
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Bjelica (ribs) will be available Sunday against the Raptors, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Bjelica came into the day nursing sore ribs on his left side, but he'll be available as the Warriors seek their fourth straight victory. The veteran has been a solid addition off the bench, and he enters Sunday having scored in double figures in back-to-back games for the first time this season.
