Published 06:58 IST, November 13th 2019
NBA: Warriors' Damion Lee fractures right hand in Utah Jazz game, out for 2 weeks
NBA: GSW's injury crisis deepens with guard Damion Lee expected to be out for two weeks after he fractured his right hand against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday
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The Golden State Warriors (GSW) have suffered yet another injury blow after it was confirmed guard Damion Lee has sustained a fracture in his right and is expected to be out for at least two weeks.
GSW star Damion Green gets injured vs Utah Jazz
Damion Lee suffered a hand fracture during the GSW's loss to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Fortunately, it was a non-displaced fracture, which won’t require surgery and hence a quick recovery is expected. He is currently being listed as out for at least two weeks, at which point his fitness will be re-evaluated.
Damion Lee is on a two-way contract with GSW for the second consecutive season and has been having a relatively larger role this season, thanks to the host of injuries to the Warriors locker room. He has averaged over 20 minutes per game over the season’s first 11 matches with an average of 10 points per game, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists.
GSW injury crisis
Damion Lee's setback is the latest in the host of injuries the Warriors have faced this season. Lee's teammate and brother-in-law Stephen Curry broke his left hand in October and is expected to miss at least three months. Curry is scheduled with another procedure in about a month. Klay Thompson has also been ruled out with an ACL tear. Center Kevon Looney remains out because of a neuropathic condition and is unclear if he will return this season. Jacob Evans has been out since suffering a left adductor strain in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans last month. Omari Spellman also missed Monday's loss to the Jazz and is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a left ankle sprain.
Damion Lee (hand fracture)
Steph Curry (hand fracture)
Klay Thompson (ACL tear)
Kevon Looney (nerve damage)
Jacob Evans III (adductor strain)
Alen Smailagic (ankle sprain)
Updated 12:48 IST, November 13th 2019