Warriors vs. Hornets gamethread: Harrison Barnes and Brandon Rush will return from injury

Just in case you totally checked out of the Golden State Warriors' dominant season during the holidays, this team is more banged up now than they have been in some time.

With Stephen Curry leaving Saturday night's game against the Denver Nuggets with a calf contusion, the Warriors entered the week with six players on their injury list. But if you looked closely, a few of those injuries looked relatively minor — or things players could return from fast — and tonight it looks like the list will at least be pared down.

According to multiple reports throughout the day, Harrison Barnes and Brandon Rush will return from injury tonight. Festus Ezeli was doubtful to begin the day and looks like he will remain out, according to Ethan Strauss.

Luke on who's playing: "Brandon and Harrison for sure. Festus, I don't think so"

— Ethan Strauss (@SherwoodStrauss) January 5, 2016

For tomorrow: Ezeli (sore toe, left foot) is doubtful.

— GSWStats (@gswstats) January 4, 2016

For tomorrow: Barnes (sprained left ankle) and Rush (right hamstring tightness) are probable; Curry (left shin contusion) is questionable.

— GSWStats (@gswstats) January 4, 2016

More interesting about that news is that Rush will reportedly remain the starter despite Barnes' return.

Brandon Rush will start at SF w/Harrison Barnes off the bench & playing shorter stretches. #Warriors

— John Dickinson (@JDJohnDickinson) January 5, 2016

Curry remains questionable, but did go through his pre-game warmup process.

Walton: Curry will test shin tonight. He's day to day. Very possible he sits out next two games. #Warriors

— Bonta Hill (@BontaHill) January 5, 2016

Walton: Curry will test shin tonight. He's day to day. Very possible he sits out next two games. #Warriors

— Bonta Hill (@BontaHill) January 5, 2016

That leaves Leandro Barbosa and James Michael McAdoo out as Kevon Looney heads to Santa Cruz to begin his career in the D-League.

OUT for tomorrow vs. Charlotte: Barbosa (left shoulder sprain), Looney (right hip surgery) and McAdoo (sprained toe, left foot).

— GSWStats (@gswstats) January 4, 2016

Whew...got all that?

Now let's root this team to a win.