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Brandon Williams set to miss at least a week with mild hamstring strain
Golden State’s reserve guard has avoided structural damage but will miss a five-game road stretch before a planned reassessment.
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Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Williams has sustained a mild strain to his left hamstring and is expected to miss at least one week. Source Source Source
The injury occurred in the first quarter of the Warriors’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on 9 November, with Williams playing only around two minutes before leaving. Source Source Source
Williams will be reassessed after a week, with the available reporting not establishing a return date beyond that evaluation. Source Source Source
The diagnosis
An MRI found no tear or structural damage in Williams’ hamstring, and surgery is not required. Source
The Warriors have characterised the problem as a mild hamstring strain, rather than a more serious injury. Source Source Source
Williams will travel with the team while he is sidelined. Source
Sporting impact
Williams has appeared in eight games this season, with the reports placing his averages between 10.4 and 11.1 points, 2.3 and 2.6 assists, and 2.1 and 2.3 rebounds in 16.4 to 17.8 minutes per game. Source Source
Coach Steve Kerr has described the injury as a significant concern and identified Williams as a major contributor who has boosted the squad this season. Source Source
Golden State has announced that Williams will be unavailable for forthcoming road fixtures against Houston, San Antonio, New Orleans, Dallas and Memphis. Source
His absence removes a productive reserve guard from a Warriors side that holds an 8-3 record and is on an eight-game winning streak. Source
The Warriors are also managing other injuries, including Will Richard’s torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. Source Source
Notes
The sources agree on the mild diagnosis, the absence of structural damage and the plan to reassess Williams after one week. Source Source Source
The reported statistical averages differ slightly between outlets, so the available figures are best treated as approximate rather than a single settled line. Source Source
Williams’ availability following the reassessment remains the central open question. Source Source Source
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