Golden State Warriors injury update: Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson have all been ruled out for game vs New Orleans Pelicans
The Golden State Warriors will be without Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson on Friday when they play the New Orleans Pelicans. The Warriors big three have all been ruled out for various reasons just hours before the team is set to take the floor in Louisiana.
That's not all, the team will also be without Andrew Wiggins when they take to the floor as he will be sidelined with a foot injury. It's an unfortunate situation for a Warriors team that's coming off a title run. So far, the Warriors have struggled to get things going, losing four straight games leading up to tonight's game against the Pelicans.
Steph Curry (elbow), Andrew Wiggins (foot), Draymond Green (injury management) and Klay Thompson (injury management) have all been ruled OUT for tonight's game vs. New Orleans
🚨 Steph Curry (elbow), Andrew Wiggins (foot), Draymond Green (injury management) and Klay Thompson (injury management) have all been ruled OUT for tonight's game vs. New Orleans https://t.co/tE3NDveo3O
Steph Curry injury report
According to the injury report, Curry has been sidelined with right elbow soreness. Considering the fact that Curry is right-handed, this could be a cause for concern going forward in regards to his shooting abilities.
If Curry is dealing with some form of contusion, that won't be a problem in the future. If he's dealing with a long-term nerve injury, things could get dicey.
Andrew Wiggins injury report
Andrew Wiggins is listed out with a foot injury. Although this hasn't been something that has sidelined Wiggins so far this season, it does explain his up-and-down performance as of late.
This season, it seems like a roll of the dice in regards to Wiggins' efficiency from the floor. Although his performance against the orlando Magic on Thursday was a good one, he will sit out Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Klay Thompson and Draymond Green injury reports
According to the injury report, both Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will miss Friday's game as a result of injury management. Although there has been no word on the specific injuries of either man, Thompson's injury history is well known.
In the absence of the pair, expect Jonathan Kuminga and Jordan Poole to play an increased role in the team's lineup.
Where do the Golden State Warriors go from here?
The Warriors find themselves in an interesting place after winning the NBA Finals last season. Going into the offseason, many thought the biggest story for the franchise would be Jordan Poole's contract extension. Draymond Green then punched Poole during practice, creating a whirlwind of controversy and putting the team's future in jeopardy.
Although Green apologized and both men said they were putting the situation behind them, many have continued to wonder if that's possible. Following the incident, analysts began predicting that Green would ultimately part ways with the team after the 2022-23 season.
So far, with the team posting a below-average record this season, the Warriors could find themselves in trouble if things don't change soon. With a 3-6 record, the Warriors sit in 12th place in a stacked Western Conference.
Do you think they will be able to get it together and go back-to-back in the NBA Finals? Or will lingering injuries and locker room problems stop the Golden State Warriors in their tracks?