Overview
- Kerr said he is very concerned and relayed that Warriors medical staff see wear, speed, pace and mileage as factors in the recent injury spike.
- High-profile absences this week include Giannis Antetokounmpo with a groin strain, Victor Wembanyama with a calf strain and Stephon Castle with a hip flexor strain.
- Several others are out with calf issues, including Anthony Davis, Ja Morant, Jrue Holiday and Ty Jerome, with additional hamstring injuries reported elsewhere.
- League pace has climbed to roughly 100.5 possessions per 48 minutes, the fastest average since 1988–89, increasing physical demands on players.
- Golden State’s first month features five back-to-backs and 17 games in 29 days across 12 cities with no practice time on the current trip, and Kerr doubts the league will cut games because doing so would reduce revenue.