The Warriors issued an update on injured guard Patrick McCaw today, announcing in a press release that McCaw didn’t suffer any neurological damage after falling to the floor during Saturday’s game against Sacramento. However, the second-year guard has been diagnosed with a a lumbosacral bone bruise and will remain sidelined for the rest of the regular season and the start of the playoffs.
According to the Warriors, McCaw will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Even if he’s able to return at that point, McCaw would miss the entire first round of the postseason, as well as the start of the second round.
With McCaw and Stephen Curry expected to be out of action to open the playoffs, the Warriors will lean more heavily on Shaun Livingston, Klay Thompson, and Nick Young in their backcourt. Two-way player Quinn Cook is also expected to sign a standard NBA contract in the coming days in order to ensure that he’s eligible for the postseason.
McCaw’s contract with the Warriors is set to expire this summer, so while Golden State is the team most invested in his health at the moment, potential offseason suitors will also be keeping a close eye on the 22-year-old’s recovery. McCaw will be eligible for restricted free agency, giving the Dubs the opportunity to match any offers he receives.