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Brandon Williams left the Warriors’ 138-87 win over the Pelicans with a reported left hamstring injury. Golden State said he would undergo an MRI, with a further update to follow; the severity and his availability for the next game remain unknown.
The Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 on Monday, but guard Brandon Williams left with a reported left hamstring injury and did not return. The Warriors said he would undergo an MRI, leaving his availability for the team’s next game unclear until the results and a further update are available.
Williams exited while Golden State held a 30-point lead, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel, who posted that the team had identified a left hamstring injury and ruled Williams out for the remainder of the game. The Warriors later said an MRI was planned and that they would provide an update afterward. The source report does not give a timetable for the scan or say when the team expects to release its findings.
Before leaving, the 26-year-old scored four points on 2-for-3 shooting and finished with a plus-4 rating in two minutes off the bench, according to the report. Those figures describe his brief appearance in this game; they do not establish the severity of the injury or how long he might be unavailable.
Williams entered Monday averaging 11.1 points and 2.6 assists in 17.7 minutes per game, with the report also listing 1.0 steals per game. He had shot 40.3% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range. The Warriors’ 51-point win moved them to 8-3, while the injury left a question about the team’s guard rotation ahead of its next scheduled game.
Williams’ Role in Golden State’s Rotation
The injury matters because Williams had been contributing regular minutes rather than appearing only in occasional garbage-time stretches. His reported averages of 11.1 points and 2.6 assists indicate a role that could require other Warriors guards to absorb minutes if he misses time. The source material does not specify which players would take on those minutes, so the precise rotation effect is not yet known.
Golden State’s lopsided victory does not resolve the roster question. The Warriors improved to 8-3, but a large margin on Monday cannot establish whether Williams will be available against Houston or in later games. The MRI results will provide the next confirmed information about the injury; until then, any estimate of his return would be premature.
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Williams’ First Warriors Season
Williams is in his first season with Golden State, having signed a one-year contract worth $2.63 million in the summer, according to the report. The guard had previously spent three seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. He began his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers after going undrafted, later playing college basketball for Arizona.
The Warriors’ next game was listed as a Wednesday road matchup with the Houston Rockets, with Golden State seeking to extend its winning streak to nine games. The reported schedule makes the timing of the MRI relevant, but the available source does not confirm whether Williams will travel, practice, or be available for that game.
“The Warriors, who lead the Pelicans by 30 points, say Brandon Williams has a left hamstring injury and will not return.”
— Brett Siegel, NBA insider, in a post on X, as quoted by ClutchPoints
MRI Results and Availability Remain Unknown
The source material does not provide the MRI findings, injury grade, or expected recovery time. It also does not state whether Williams will miss the Houston game or how the Warriors would adjust their guard rotation if he is unavailable. The initial left-hamstring description is attributed to the team through Siegel’s report; it should not be treated as a full diagnosis or a confirmed timetable.
There is also no detail in the report about the play on which Williams was hurt, whether he had experienced symptoms earlier, or whether he will need further evaluation beyond the MRI. Those points remain open until the team releases more information.
Warriors Await Scan Before Houston
The next expected development is the MRI and a Warriors injury update. That information should clarify the nature of the hamstring problem and whether Williams can take part in team activities or play in the next game. No specific timing for the update is given in the source report.
Golden State is scheduled to visit Houston on Wednesday. The team’s plans for Williams, including whether he travels or is ruled out, remain unconfirmed. Until the scan results or another team statement are available, his status should be treated as undetermined.
Key Questions
What injury did Brandon Williams suffer?
He left Monday’s game with a reported left hamstring injury. The Warriors said he would undergo an MRI, but the source report does not include scan results or a more detailed diagnosis.
Will Williams play against the Houston Rockets?
His availability is not confirmed. Golden State was scheduled to play Houston on Wednesday, but the report gives no decision on whether Williams would be available.
How did Williams perform before leaving?
He scored four points on 2-for-3 shooting and was plus-4 in two minutes off the bench, according to the report.
What are Williams’ season averages?
Entering Monday, he was averaging 11.1 points and 2.6 assists in 17.7 minutes per game. The report also lists 1.0 steals per game, 40.3% shooting from the field and 30.4% from three-point range.
Source: clutchpoints.com
