SAN FRANCISCO – Over a year after tearing his ACL, guard De’Anthony Melton is nearing his return to the Warriors

Having rehabbed with both the NBA franchise and its G-League affiliate in Santa Cruz since being re-signed as a free agent this September, Melton is almost ready to make his season debut.

The 27-year-old combo guard scrimmaged against Santa Cruz players on Wednesday, and participated in Warriors practice on Friday afternoon.

“He won’t play the remainder of the home stand, but he’ll go on the (upcoming road) trip, and there’s a chance he’ll play on the trip,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said.

Melton played in six games and averaged 10.3 points per game before injuring his knee last season.

His addition to the lineup could come at a time where the team is still missing its best

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