The Golden State Warriors are riding an eight-game winning streak in the early 2026-27 season, but their backcourt depth just took a real punch to the gut. Guard Brandon Williams, who was just starting to get going, left Monday’s dominant 138-87 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center with a left hamstring injury and did not return.
One Play, Four Points, Then Out
Williams’ night was a whirlwind. He barely checked into the game, logging just 1 minute, 39 seconds of action. But in that brief flash, he dropped four points on 2-of-3 shooting, hitting back-to-back layups that hinted at the spark he brings. Then, at the 3:18 mark of the first quarter, the hamstring flared up, and his game was over. The team immediately said he was out for the rest of the game, and now an MRI is on the schedule to figure out the damage. You just hate to see it, especially when a guy is providing that instant offense off the bench.
Kerr’s Concerns and What’s Next
Head Coach Steve Kerr didn’t mince words after the game, telling reporters, “He’s a huge part of our team, and he’s given us such a lift, and it’s a hamstring. He is gonna get an MRI, so we’ll see how bad it is.” That quote tells you everything you need to know about how much they value Williams and the worry this injury brings, even with the team playing lights out. Losing a key depth piece, particularly one who contributes so quickly, can really shake things up. Everyone’s holding their breath for those MRI results, hoping it’s not a long-term setback for a player who’s clearly making an impact.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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