Stephen Curry’s teammate Brandin Podziemski gets latest injury update after playoff struggles with Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have recently confirmed that Stephen Curry’s teammate, Brandin Podziemski, underwent successful surgery on his left wrist. The team announced that the 22-year-old had a debridement procedure in Los Angeles this week. He is expected to fully recover and return in time for training camp. The surgery, done on Podziemski’s shooting hand, may offer clarity on his post-season shooting slump with the Warriors.Brandin Podziemski had successful surgery on his left wristBrandin Podziemski quietly played through significant discomfort during the Golden State Warriors' postseason run. According to the Warriors' official release, the young guard had successful left wrist debridement surgery and is on track to be ready for the 2025-26 season.“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 wrote on X.Orthopedic specialist Dr. Nirav Pandya explained on social media that wrist debridement involves the removal of inflamed or scar tissue within the joint, helping to improve mobility and healing.The timing of this surgery now raises questions about Podziemski’s playoff performance. After shooting a solid 44.5% from the field and 37.2% from three during the regular season, his postseason numbers dropped to 36.4% overall and 32.8% from deep. The shooting dip became more noticeable in the Western Conference Semifinals against Minnesota, where he converted just 9 of 40 shots (22.5%) through the first four games.Despite the struggles, Podziemski still had moments of brilliance, most notably a 28-point performance against Houston in Game 4 of the first round and another 28-point effort in the season-ending loss to the Timberwolves. But the pain may have affected his consistency. In his own words, after his Game 4 outburst, Podziemski reflected on his mindset:"First, you got to tell yourself you belong in the moment. Good and great players want to be in the moment, thrive in the moment, don't back down from it.""Everything I do, I'm never going to have a regretful decision. I'm just going to go out there and know and tell myself I belong, because I do."The Warriors rode a strong finish into the playoffs, with Podziemski part of a revamped starting lineup that included Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Moses Moody, and Jimmy Butler. That unit helped the team finish 48-34, eventually defeating the Rockets in seven games before bowing out to Minnesota.Also Read: Tyrese Haliburton earns massive praise from Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson after creating history in Indiana Pacers’ Game 4 win against New York KnicksNow entering his third season, Podziemski remains under contract through 2027. His health, development, and potential role on the team will be key storylines as the Warriors look to reload around Curry and a shifting core.