Moses Moody, the Golden State Warriors' 2021 first-round pick, has seemingly fallen out of favor in Coach Steve Kerr's rotation despite his promising potential. While the Warriors experiment with different lineups, Moody has been sidelined for the past two games.

Kerr, addressing this development before Thursday's Nuggets matchup, assured that Moody's demotion isn't due to any shortcomings. Instead, he explained it as a consequence of the team's ongoing lineup experimentation, featuring increased minutes for youngsters Kuminga and Jackson-Davis, and veteran Chris Paul.

While praising Moody's professionalism and work ethic, Kerr acknowledged the difficulty of finding playing time for everyone on a talent-packed roster. He emphasized the need to test out different combinations and avoid overplaying certain players, highlighting the complexities of managing a deep team during a challenging season.

Despite Moody's limited playing time (18.0 minutes per game), his stats this season are respectable. He averages 8.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 1.0 three-pointers on 47.7% shooting, showcasing his two-way potential.

Many fans believe Moody deserves at least a consistent bench role, with some even advocating for him to eat into veteran Klay Thompson's minutes. However, with the Warriors struggling for stability in the Western Conference, Kerr seems to prioritize experience over youth for the time being.

Whether Moody re-enters the rotation remains uncertain. His sudden disappearance could make him an attractive trade target for other teams looking for promising young talent before the February 8th deadline.