Draymond Green has signed an exclusive multiyear agreement to join Turner Sports as an active player, and will make appearances with the network's "Inside the NBA" program among other content opportunities with Turner Sports and Bleacher Report.

Green will sit alongside the studio team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith as an analyst when his schedule permits.

"I've had an amazing experience working with Turner Sports in recent years and I'm a big believer in the way they entertain and genuinely connect with fans on all levels," said Green, currently sidelined by an injury. "Today's announcement helps to formalize our relationship and I couldn't be prouder to officially be a part of the of the TNT family."

Despite Draymond Green's absence, the Golden State Warriors have no plans to add a center before the trade deadline. The Warriors are prioritizing internal players who know their offensive and defensive systems over adding outside help.

While Green is out with a disc issue in his back, which is causing him leg pain, Golden State is getting by with various other reserves. James Wiseman still isn't ready to play but, at some point, he may factor into the mix as well.

The Warriors have been linked to veterans Marc Gasol, should he decide to make a return to the NBA, and Paul Millsap, who will be moving on from the Brooklyn Nets. But Golden State doesn't have an open roster spot and doesn't appear likely to waive a player to create one either.

Draymond Green will be out at least two more weeks after evaluations indicated that the soreness in his left calf is tied to "the involvement of a disc in his lower back."

Green hasn't played since Jan. 5th.

Green has had a resurgent season for the Warriors, averaging 7.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists while shooting a career-high 53.7% from the field.

The Warriors moved Otto Porter Jr. into the stating lineup with Green out while giving more minutes to Jonathan Kuminga. 

James Wiseman underwent a minor surgery on his knee in mid-December, which has slowed his comeback.

Wiseman underwent surgery on his meniscus initially in April.

Wiseman's December surgery was a scope and cleanup to flush out some loose bodies. Wiseman has spent the past month building toward full-contact activity.

“His rehab is going really well,” Steve Kerr said. “His knee is feeling good. His spirits are up, he’s bouncing around practice — high energy. He’s getting ready to play with some contact. It’s exciting just to see a smile on his face and to see him back after this long of an absence.”

Klay Thompson took to Instagram to announce he'll return to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thompson has been out for 941 days since tearing his ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals.

Earlier in the day on Saturday, Steve Kerr jokingly said Thompson "forgot" to tell Kerr if he'd be available. Kerr encouraged the media to "keep your phone ready".

Kerr did confirm that Thompson will start when he plays, but with "less responsibility and fewer minutes".

NBA contracts become fully guaranteed on January 10. However, players must clear waivers prior to January 10, making January 7 the real date to watch. This season 19 players saw their deals become fully guaranteed, while six were waived in the days leading up to the January 7 deadline.

Players whose deals became fully guaranteed:

• Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot - Atlanta Hawks
• DeAndre Bembry - Brooklyn Nets
• Alfonzo McKinnie - Chicago Bulls
• Matt Thomas - Chicago Bulls
• Ed Davis - Cleveland Cavaliers
• Lamar Stevens - Cleveland Cavaliers
• Dean Wade - Cleveland Cavaliers
• Moses Brown - Dallas Mavericks
• Damion Lee - Golden State Warriors
• Gary Payton II - Golden State Warriors
• Oshae Brissett - Indiana Pacers
• Keifer Sykes - Indiana Pacers
• Isaiah Hartenstein - LA Clippers
• Avery Bradley - Los Angeles Lakers
• Austin Reaves - Los Angeles Lakers
• Wesley Matthews - Milwaukee Bucks
• Jaylen Nowell - Minnesota Timberwolves
• Paul Reed - Philadelphia 76ers
• Dennis Smith Jr. - Portland Trail Blazers

Players waived in recent days before their deals became fully guaranteed:

• Jabari Parker - Boston Celtics
• Denzel Valentine - New York Knicks
• Kelan Martin - Indiana Pacers
• DeMarcus Cousins - Milwaukee Bucks
• Gary Clark - New Orleans Pelicans
• Miye Oni - Oklahoma City Thunder

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr still won't commit to a return date for Klay Thompson. But Kerr has some idea of his plans for Thompson upon his return.

Kerr said his "guess" is that Thompson will be limited to about 15-20 minutes per game. And that "there's a good chance" Thompson won't play both ends of back-to-backs. Kerr added this is as Thompson gets back up to speed.

There has been reporting that Thompson will return on Sunday after missing two full seasons. Thompson was initially out after tearing his left ACL during the 2019 NBA Finals. Then, during his rehab from that injury, Thompson tore his right Achilles. The two injuries have caused him to miss the last two full seasons, and almost half of the 2021-22 season.

Klay Thompson could make his return from his ACL and Achilles injuries as soon as Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

A final decision is expected once the Golden State Warriors return from their two-game road trip on Friday. The Warriors had previously decided that Thompson would make his return in a home game.

Thompson hasn't played since Game 6 of The Finals in June 2019.

The Golden State Warriors have waived Jeff Dowtin from his Two-Way contract.

Dowtin was claimed off waivers by the Warriors on October 18th. Dowtin appeared in four games for the Warriors. Dowtin additional appeared in 12 G League games with the Santa Cruz Warriors, averaging 17.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 35.1 minutes per game. 

The Golden State Warriors plan to sign guard Quinndary Weatherspoon to a Two-Way contract. Golden State will open the spot for Weatherspoon by waiving guard Jeff Dowtin.

Weatherspoon recently completed a 10-day hardship contract with the Warriors. He spent the previous two seasons with the San Antonio Spurs on Two-Way deals.

Dowtin appeared in four NBA games with Golden State. The Warriors claimed Dowtin off waivers and converted his deal to a Two-Way contract after he was waived by the Orlando Magic during the preseason.