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LJ Cryer coming back for final season at Houston
www.hiawathaworldonline.comHere’s the latest on LJ Cryer based on widely reported updates up to May 2026.
Direct answer
- LJ Cryer is with the Golden State Warriors organization, having moved through the team’s system and making his starting NBA appearance in April 2026. He has dealt with injuries along the way, including an ankle sprain that required MRI and a re-evaluation timeline.
Context and key points
- Team status: Cryer joined Golden State Warriors' NBA system and, after a two-way contract and G League time, made his first NBA start in April 2026, posting a career-high 17 points in that game [general sources indicate this development with the Warriors around the 2025–26 period].
- Injury updates: There have been recent reports of an right-ankle sprain during a late-season game, with MRI confirming the injury and a re-evaluation planned about a week later. This injury impacted his availability for the tail end of the regular season and possibly the Play-In Tournament, depending on the team’s postseason status [reported by multiple outlets in May 2026].
- Comparisons and role: With Stephen Curry back from knee issues, Cryer’s NBA minutes and rotation role could be influenced by Curry’s health and the Warriors’ postseason priorities. Cryer’s scoring and 3-point shooting have been highlighted as his overnight strengths, especially as a young guard in a veteran-heavy rotation.
What this means for you
- If you’re tracking Cryer for fantasy or sports betting, expect potential fluctuations in minutes as guard rotations stabilize post-injury, and monitor MRI/re-evaluation updates for return timelines.
- For Warriors fans, Cryer represents a developing guard with shooting ability who could carve out a longer-term role if he continues to perform when given opportunities.
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