Warriors Make Big Injury Announcement on Key Player

The Golden State Warriors announced that Brandin Podziemski underwent surgery

Nov 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guards Stephen Curry and guard Brandin Podziemski (2) react on the bench after a made basket against the Houston Rockets during the overtime period at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images | Erik Williams-Imagn Images

With 36-year-old superstar point guard Steph Curry entering his final stretch in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors desperately need their young guys to step up and show an optimistic future for the franchise.

In the 2023 draft, the Warriors might have found their next stud. With the 19th pick, the Warriors took Brandin Podziemski, and he has become a reliable starter after two years. This season, Podziemski averaged 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game with 44.5/37.2/75.8 shooting splits.

Podziemski's playoff run was mostly underwhelming, except for a 28-point explosion in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves as the Warriors were eliminated.

Brandin Podziemski tonight:

28 PTS (team-high)
6 REB (tied team-high)
4 AST
2 STL
4-6 3P

Becomes the youngest Warrior to score 28+ points in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/9gAbJ27JAZ

— PodzMuse (@PodzMuse) May 15, 2025

However, after ending his sophomore campaign on a high note, Podziemski had to get surgery early into his offseason. On Wednesday, the Warriors announced that Podziemski underwent successful left wrist debridement surgery.

"Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski underwent successful left wrist debridement surgery yesterday in Los Angeles. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp," the Warriors announced.

Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski underwent successful left wrist debridement surgery yesterday: pic.twitter.com/HldH5ytuQb

— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 29, 2025

Podziemski, 22, has high potential as a key part of Golden State's future, although a wrist injury could potentially explain his wild inconsistency during the playoffs. Podziemski is already the second Warriors player to undergo surgery this offseason, joining 22-year-old wing Moses Moody, who repaired a torn thumb UCL last week.

Moses Moody underwent successful surgery yesterday in Los Angeles to repair a torn Ulnar Collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb.

He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp. pic.twitter.com/jnxYlEZAFR

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 22, 2025

The Warriors were dealing with a few key injuries in their playoff run, including a hamstring strain from Steph Curry that sidelined him for four games. The Warriors are certainly focusing on getting healthier for their 2025-26 campaign.