Warriors guard Brandon Williams is listed day-to-day with a left quadriceps issue and is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns. Golden State is already missing five players on the injury report for the 10:00 PM ET tip.
What happened
Brandon Williams was added to the Warriors' injury report Monday at 4:22 PM ET with a left quadriceps issue, listed as day-to-day. The report describes it as a leg injury. The comment reads: "Williams (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Suns." No previous status was listed for this injury. Earlier this timeline, Williams was day-to-day on Sunday, Oct. 25 with a back and torso issue and was cleared on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The report gives Nov. 2 as his expected return date, which is the day of the Suns game. No other timeline has been announced.
What it means for the Warriors
The Warriors host the Suns on Monday at 10:00 PM ET. They are 4-3, ninth in the standings, and riding a four-game winning streak. Williams has played in seven games, averaging 17.4 minutes, 11.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Golden State is 4-3 with him and has not yet played without him. If he sits, Brandin Podziemski (33.6 minutes in the rotation) and De'Anthony Melton (22.3) are the likeliest to absorb guard minutes, with Georges Niang (19.6) also in the mix. The depth is thin: Al Horford, Gui Santos, Jimmy Butler III, Kristaps Porzingis and Moses Moody are all listed out.
What to watch
Williams' status for the Suns game is the immediate question. He is listed as questionable, so the Warriors have not ruled him in or out. The next update on his quadriceps should come as the team finalizes its report before the 10:00 PM ET tip. The only return date on file is Nov. 2, the day of the game. Beyond that, no further timeline has been announced. Watch whether the five players already listed out change status, since that affects how much the Warriors lean on the guards.
Is Brandon Williams playing vs the Suns?
He is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns at 10:00 PM ET. The injury report lists him as day-to-day with a left quadriceps issue.
When will Brandon Williams be back?
The injury report gives Nov. 2 as his expected return, the day of the Suns game. Whether he plays is not announced beyond the questionable tag.