Warriors guard Brandon Williams was added to the injury report Sunday as day-to-day with left lower back soreness. The report lists him as probable for Monday's game at Denver.
What happened
Brandon Williams appeared on the injury report at 5:38 PM ET on Sunday, Oct. 25, as day-to-day. The injury is listed as back and torso. The report gives no previous status for the guard. The report's comment reads: "Williams is probable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to left lower back soreness." The report gives Oct. 26 as his expected return, which is the date of the Denver game. No other detail on the injury, how it happened or any treatment is announced. Williams is 26 and plays guard for Golden State.
What it means for the Warriors
Golden State plays at Denver on Monday, Oct. 26, at 10:00 PM ET (Peacock/NBC Sports Network). The Warriors are 0-3, in 15th place, and have lost three straight. Williams has played all three games, averaging 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 17.1 minutes. If he is limited or sits, the minutes in the rotation go to others. Yaxel Lendeborg (34.2 minutes) and Brandin Podziemski (32.9) carry the biggest loads. Stephen Curry averages 25.5 minutes and 23.5 points. Golden State has not played a game without Williams this season, so there is no record to compare.
What to watch
The next update is the injury report before Monday's tip at Denver. Williams is probable, and the report gives Oct. 26 as his expected return. Watch whether his minutes stay near 17 a night. The Warriors' health is thin elsewhere. Kristaps Porzingis, Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody are out. Gui Santos and Charles Bassey are day-to-day. Golden State is looking for its first win after three straight losses.
Is Brandon Williams playing against the Nuggets on Monday?
He is probable. The injury report lists him as day-to-day with left lower back soreness and says he is probable for Monday's game against the Nuggets. Tip is at 10:00 PM ET.
When will Brandon Williams be back?
The injury report gives Oct. 26 as his expected return, the date of the game at Denver. No longer timeline is announced.