The Golden State Warriors are looking to win their eighth straight game — and sweep the home stand — when they take on old friend Jordan Poole and the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at the Chase Center. Both teams will have their depth chart tested, as the list of ailments is long and notable.
Here’s the full injury report for both teams.
Warriors
Out — Will Richard (left thumb UCL tear)
Really tough news for Richard on Sunday. The second-year guard, who had a brilliant week of play and is really settling into
his own, was revealed to have a UCL tear in his non-shooting thumb, which could cost him a few weeks or even a few months.
Out — Gary Payton II (left knee inflammation)
With both Richard and Payton out, the Warriors perimeter defense is going to be severely compromised tonight. Fortunately, they’re facing a below-average Pelicans offense which is also missing some key players.
Out — Jimmy Butler III (right ACL repair surgery)
Out — Moses Moody (left patellar tendon repair surgery)
Out — Kristaps Porziņģis (not with team)
The standard trio. Butler is progressing nicely, but these three will likely be a staple of this section of the injury report until Porziņģis is traded.
Available — Gui Santos (left knee tendinitis)
Hey, some good news! Santos is still dealing with some knee pain, but thankfully is able to play.
Pelicans
Out — Zion Williamson (rest)
Williamson has battled health issues his entire career, so it’s not surprising to see him get a rest day, especially since the Pelicans played (and traveled) last night. It’s great seeing him healthy, though, as he’s appeared in all 10 games prior to this one, and is averaging 33 minutes per night.
Out — Trey Murphy III (bilateral patellar tendinopathy)
We know the Warriors have had their sights set on a Murphy trade for a while. Unfortunately for their scouts — but fortunately for their prospects of winning tonight — they won’t get to see him in this game.
Out — Yves Missi (left knee contusion/bone bruise)
The Dubs have also been linked to Missi, as a potential target to replace the retiring Porziņģis. The third-year center was injured in the second game of the season, and hasn’t played since.
Out — Trendon Watford (right ankle sprain)
Watford has been a solid bench contributor in his first season in the bayou, so NOLA’s bench will be shortened by his absence tonight.
Enjoy the game, Dub Nation. It tips off at 7:00 p.m. PT on NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area.
