Basketball Warriors' Wright suffers another shoulder injury

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Golden State Warriors forward Brandan Wright injured his shooting shoulder during practice Friday and could miss extended time.

The team says Wright will undergo an MRI exam Monday to further determine the severity of the injury.

A key reserve in Don Nelson's lineup expected to contribute regularly this season, Wright might have sustained a similar injury to the one that sidelined him for two months last season. He partially dislocated his left shoulder in early January and missed two months, then briefly returned in March before sitting out the final 10 games.

Also Saturday, the Warriors waived forward Diamon Simpson.

 

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MRI reveals Warriors' Wright will need surgery

An MRI revealed that Golden State Warriors forward Brandan Wright has damage to the capsule in his left shoulder that will require surgery it was learned Sunday.

No timetable has been set for surgery on the third-year forward, who impressed coach Don Nelson in training camp and was expected to contribute regularly this season.

Wright, who turns 22 on Monday, suffered the injury during practice Friday.

Wright appeared in 39 games last year, including 23 starts. He averaged 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 17.6 minutes a game.

He missed 37 games last year with injury or pain to his left shoulder.