Warriors Lose Brandon Williams to Left Hamstring Injury, Straining Guard Depth

Because Will Richard remains out with a torn UCL, an MRI will determine whether Williams can prevent deeper rotation changes for the short term.

Overview

Brandon Williams exited the Warriors’ 138-87 win over the Pelicans after 3:18 of the first quarter with a left hamstring injury and is scheduled for an MRI to assess the severity.
Reserve guard Will Richard is ruled out indefinitely with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and is waiting for swelling to subside before testing his playing ability.
The team's backcourt has already been weakened by absences for Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler III, and a short-term issue for Gary Payton II, increasing pressure on available guards.
L.J. Cryer drew extended minutes in Williams’s place during Monday’s game and is likely to get more playing time if Williams misses additional games.
The MRI result for Williams and updates on Richard’s swelling will set the near-term availability timeline and shape Golden State’s rotation for Wednesday’s road game at Houston.