Ish Smith will miss six-to-eight weeks with a right proximal quadriceps injury, the team announced.
“He does things that we’re not going to be able to replace in the second unit. He gives us that instant change of pace,” Coach Scott Brooks told reporters.
Smith is the second year of a two-year contract and he’ll be a free agent at the end of the season.
More NBA Injury Updates
- Ben Simmons missed Wednesday’s tilt with the Rockets because of the flu. Doc Rivers cautioned (via zoom with the local media) that it is not COVID-related.
- James Wiseman is closing in on making a return to the lineup. The rookie participating in today’s practice and he could see action for the Warriors again as soon as Friday, per Kendra Andrews of NBC Sports Bay Area.
- Harrison Barnes (sprained foot) is doubtful for the Kings’ game on Thursday vs. the Heat, per Jason Jones of The Athletic. It’s possible that the forward missing time beyond this week, which should give Nemanja Bjelica, who’s on the trade block, more court time.
