Harrison Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings, Rusty Simmons of the SF Chronicle reports.

Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings, Rusty Simmons of the SF Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Barnes was considered doubtful coming in, as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury that's kept him out of the last 12 games. The one-loss Warriors certainly aren't rushing him back, but Barnes is nearing a return, and it could come as soon as Wednesday in Dallas. Following that game, the Warriors play Thursday in Houston before returning home to host the Nuggets on Saturday.