Joining the Warriors' G League affiliate is the latest step in Klay Thompson's lengthy recovery. Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The Warriors have assigned Klay Thompson and James Wiseman to their G League affiliate in Santa Cruz, the club announced on social media.

Thompson, who’s missed the past two seasons due to a torn ACL and torn Achilles, will practice with Santa Cruz on Sunday. Joining the club’s G League affiliate is the latest step in his lengthy recovery.

Wiseman underwent surgery to repair a right meniscal tear in April. Golden State cleared him to participate in full team practices earlier in the month, but he has yet to play in a game this season. He averaged 11.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 21.4 minutes in 39 games during the 2021-22 campaign.

Despite Thompson and Wiseman being sidelined, the Warriors have opened the season with an impressive 17-2 record. Guards Jordan Poole and Damion Lee have helped make up for Thompson’s absence, while big men Kevon Looney and Nemanja Bjelica have impressed during their respective minutes.

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