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SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors will start a five-game road trip without Brandon Williams, and another reserve guard is still deciding whether to have thumb surgery. Golden State has won eight in a row since losing its first three games.
An MRI on Monday night showed a mild strain in Williams’ left hamstring. On Tuesday, the Warriors announced they would examine him again in a week. He will travel with the team, a source told the San Francisco Chronicle.
Against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, Williams got into the game in the first quarter and was done after two minutes. He made two of his three shots and scored 4 points before leaving what became a 138-87 Golden State win.
Afterward, Warriors coach Steve Kerr called the injury a “big concern,” the Chronicle reported. At that point, the MRI results were not yet available.
Brandon Williams Averages 10.4 Points In 16.1 Minutes
Williams has played in 10 games for Golden State, with one start. In 16.1 minutes a game, he has averaged 10.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He made 86.1% of his free throws.
He had 17 points in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 1. Four nights later, he scored 10 against the Miami Heat as Golden State kept winning.
Another Injury In The Warriors’ Backcourt
Will Richard hurt his left thumb during Saturday’s 126-119 overtime win over the Orlando Magic. He tore the ulnar collateral ligament and was ruled out for Monday’s game. Kerr said Richard would meet with doctors to choose between an operation and playing with a splint.
Houston is the first stop, with Wednesday’s game against the Rockets set for 9:30 p.m. ET. The Warriors then visit San Antonio on Friday and New Orleans on Monday. They finish the trip with games in Dallas on Nov. 18 and Memphis the following night.
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