Gary Neal (shoulder) will not play against the Warriors on Friday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Neal (shoulder) will not play against the Warriors on Friday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

This will be the second-straight game that Neal is sidelined with a lingering shoulder injury. His next opportunity to take the court will be against the Hawks on Saturday.

HEADLINES

Daily Newsletter

Get the latest trending sports news daily in your inbox

MORE STORIES

NBA playoffs opening day best bets

Athletes can be banned for betting but what are the legal co...

Michael Porter's brother Coban given 6-year sentence for fat...

NBA Podcast: Warriors postmortem, untimely injuries, 1st-rou...

NBA Eastern Conference opening-round betting preview

UConn's Castle declares for NBA draft

Kerr backs Draymond after turbulent year: 'He's worth it'

Kawhi fighting knee inflammation, questionable for Game 1 vs...

Butler suffers MCL sprain, out several weeks

Warriors' Dunleavy wants Klay, Draymond back next season

NBA Western Conference opening-round betting preview

Bulls oust Hawks to set up play-in rematch vs. Heat

Sixers get gritty win vs. Heat, will play Knicks in 1st roun...

Is it time for the Warriors to let go?