The Golden State Warriors have undertaken their past few games with just 13 players on the main roster, with that proving a viable option given the franchise has retained relative health since the All-Star break.

However, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the front office only has a few days before they have to make a decision. Given teams can only have 13 players for a maximum of two weeks at a time, the Warriors will need to sign a 14th player by March 23.

That means a roster move is imminent before the end of the week, with Golden State having already spent a two-week period with only 13 players following the blockbuster acquisition of Jimmy Butler in early February.

Kevin Knox is still likely to be the Warriors next signing

There’s not expected to be any surprises with what the Warriors do later in the week. Kevin Knox is still highly likely to be the franchise’s 14th signing, having previously been with Golden State across two 10-day contracts.

Knox didn’t take huge advantage of the limited opportunity he was given, but the former ninth overall pick still presents as a better option than alternative free agents. Knox showed enough to suggest he’s at least a reasonable depth piece, having displayed an intriguing blend of athleticism, size and shooting.

The 25-year-old appeared in 51 minutes across seven games with the Warriors, averaging 4.0 points and 1.6 rebounds while shooting 45.8% from the floor and 27.3% from 3-point range. His most recent playing time came against the team that drafted him, having seen just over 12 minutes in the March 4 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Despite his last 10-day contract ending earlier in the month, Knox has not returned to the G League where Santa Cruz have played multiple games over the past week. That would suggest the seven-year NBA veteran is just biding his time for March 23, with Golden State saving important dollars with every day they wait to officially sign a 14th player.

The seven-year NBA veteran earned his opportunity with some blistering G League form, having averaged 25.3 points and 8.8 rebounds on over 52% shooting from the floor and 44% from 3-point range in 12 regular season games.

The Warriors will also have an opportunity to sign a 15th player before the end of the season, with Braxton Key perhaps the most likely candidate as he continues impressive form with Santa Cruz in the G League.

Damian Lillard downgraded on Bucks injury report vs. Lakers

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Damian Lillard is listed as questionable on the injury report. He is dealing with right soleus soreness. He was listed as probable alongside his All-Star teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo before being downgraded to questionable. After going for 16 points on 6-of-18 attempts, four assists, and three against the Golden State Warriors, Lillard could end up sitting out on Thursday. Here’s everything we know about Damian Lillard’s injury and his playing status vs. the Lakers.

Damian Lillard injury status vs. Lakers

Given that Damian Lillard’s injury report downgraded him from probable to questionable, the Bucks’ likelihood of him playing decreases drastically, especially on the second night of a back-to-back. After losing to the Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bucks are 5-5 in their last 10 games, while the Detroit Pistons are tied with Milwaukee for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

The last time the Bucks beat the Lakers 126-106 in their previous meeting on March 13. Giannis Antetokounmpo led with 24 points on 8-of-17 shooting and 12 rebounds. Lakers’ Luka Doncic scored a season-high 45 points and finished with 11 rebounds. Austin Reaves added 28 points, eight rebounds, and three assists as Los Angeles will look to avenge that loss one week later.