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Warriors Reserve Guard Brandon Williams Strains Left Hamstring and Will Miss at Least a Week
Steve Kerr said Williams will undergo an MRI as the Warriors assess whether the key bench scorer will miss extended time.
- On Monday, Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Williams exited the team's blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans after suffering a left hamstring injury in the first quarter. The team announced he will miss at least a week.
- Williams has been a reliable spark off the bench for the Warriors, averaging 10.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists across 10 games. Operating as a dynamic second-unit scorer, he shoots 41.3% from the field, making his absence a significant loss.
- After the game, the fifth-year pro underwent an MRI exam showing a mild strain, with re-evaluation scheduled in a week. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said, "It's a big concern; he's a huge part of our team."
- Fellow guard Will Richard is also sidelined with a torn UCL in his thumb, while longer-term absences include Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Kristaps Porzingis. Williams' injury compounds the Warriors' mounting roster challenges.
- Across the league, standard hamstring strains historically sideline players for about 12 days, though recent seasons have seen teams take a more cautious approach, pushing average absence closer to 22 days, according to Princeton Sports and Fitness.
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Warriors reserve guard Brandon Williams strains left hamstring and will miss at least a week
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Williams will miss at least a week after injuring his left hamstring early in Monday's blowout win against the New Orleans
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NBA – Touched at the ischio-legs against the Pelicans, Brandon Williams will be absent at least a week. A new blow for Warriors already deprived of several elements of their rotation.
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