Cryer isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.
Cryer was shuffled into the starting lineup for his first career start Wednesday, but he'll return to his usual bench role now that Golden State has managed to get a bit more healthy. He's averaging 8.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his last six matchups as a reserve.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Hits for 17 in first NBA start
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Cryer logged 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and three assists across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 127-113 loss to San Antonio.
Getting his first career start, the rookie guard tied his season scoring high, a mark he first set March 10 against the Bulls. Cryer has scored in double digits in eight of his last 13 games while taking on a more significant role in the Warriors' shorthanded backcourt, averaging 9.4 points, 2.3 threes, 1.9 boards and 1.2 assists in 18.7 minutes.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Draws first career start Wednesday
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Cryer will start Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
The Warriors will be extremely shorthanded in the front end of this back-to-back set, opening the door for Cryer to make his first career start. The rookie guard has averaged 7.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 19.2 minutes per game over his last five outings, though he's likely to see a significant uptick in playing time Wednesday.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Won't play Wednesday
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Cryer (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Cryer has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's game. While Cryer holds a minor role in the rotation, his absence could mean a slight uptick in playing time for Pat Spencer, Will Richard or Gary Payton. Cryer's next chance to play will come Friday at Detroit.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Iffy for Monday
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Cryer (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against Washington.
Cryer may be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set for injury management. With De'Anthony Melton back in action, Cryer may not be very involved if he gets the green light to suit up.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Puts up 12 points in return
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Cryer (hamstring) tallied 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 115-113 overtime win over the Rockets.
Suiting up at the NBA or G League level for the first time since Jan. 25 after completing his recovery from a left hamstring issue, Cryer ended up being included in the rotation for a Warriors squad that was down seven players due to injury. The rookie two-way guard out of Houston acquitted himself well during his time on the court to help lead Golden State to an upset win, but Cryer could drop back out of the rotation for the Warriors' next game Saturday at Oklahoma City if any of Moses Moody (wrist), Will Richard (ankle) or Gary Payton (ankle) return to action.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Out again Monday
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Cryer (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Cryer will miss a seventh straight game due to a left hamstring injury. His absence doesn't figure to impact the rotation.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Not playing Thursday
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Cryer (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Cryer will end up missing his fifth consecutive game due to left hamstring injury management, though the fact that he was listed as questionable heading into the day before being downgraded suggests that his return is imminent. Once he's back to full health, the two-way player is unlikely to be a regular factor in the Golden State rotation and could join the Warriors' G League affiliate to see more consistent minutes.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Listed out for Tuesday
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Cryer (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Cryer will miss his fourth straight matchup while dealing with a left hamstring issue. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday in Phoenix.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Ruled out for Friday
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Cryer (hamstring) won't play Friday against the Pistons.
Cryer is set for his third straight absence while tending to a left hamstring injury. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Tuesday against Philadelphia.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Out Wednesday
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Cryer (hamstring) won't play Wednesday versus the Jazz.
Cryer has made just three brief appearances for the Warriors this season, scoring a total of six points on 2-of-5 shooting across eight minutes, so his absence from the active roster won't influence fantasy leagues. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Pistons.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Won't go Monday
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Cryer (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Cryer will miss Monday's matchup after picking up a left hamstring injury. His next chance to take the court will arrive Wednesday in Utah.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Questionable with tight hamstring
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Cryer is questionable for Monday's game against Minnesota due to left hamstring tightness.
Cryer has totaled eight minutes over three appearances for the Warriors this season. That said, his possible absence shouldn't shake up the Golden State rotation Monday.
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Warriors' LJ Cryer: Out Thursday
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Cryer has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to a low back strain.
Cryer has yet to appear in an NBA game this season, so his absence will not impact Golden State's roster. The undrafted rookie out of Houston has been great in the G League, scoring at least 20 points in 10 of his 13 appearances for Santa Cruz.
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Warriors' L.J. Cryer: Inks two-way deal with Warriors
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Cryer signed a two-way contract with the Warriors on Monday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Cryer will help add some depth to the point guard position while Stephen Curry (quadriceps) is sidelined, but he's not expected to play meaningful minutes right out the gate. Through seven games with the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors this season, Cryer has registered averages of 24.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 5.1 triples and 3.1 turnovers per contest on 44/41/87 shooting splits.
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L.J. Cryer: Waived by Warriors
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The Warriors waived Cryer on Saturday.
Cryer, who was previously on an Exhibit 10 deal, is now set up to join the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G League.
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Warriors' L.J. Cryer: Flashes skills beyond the arc
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Cryer posted 14 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT, 3-3 3Pt), two rebounds and an assist across 12 minutes in Wednesday's 129-123 preseason win over the Trail Blazers.
Cryer inflicted swift damage from the perimeter with his limited opportunity off the bench. Although Cryer will make appearances throughout the preseason, the Houston product is expected to begin the season on Golden State's G League roster. His Exhibit 10 status does not offer a guaranteed role, however.
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Warriors' L.J. Cryer: Dishes out four assists in SL win
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Cryer (undisclosed) posted five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four assists, one rebound and one steal across 17 minutes in Tuesday's 96-84 Summer League win over the Grizzlies.
Cryer returned to game action after missing the team's first two Las Vegas Summer League outings due to undisclosed reasons. The 23-year-old point guard had a quiet night in the scoring column but tied the team-high mark in assists. Cryer spent the final two seasons of his collegiate career at Houston, averaging 15.7 points, 2.4 assists and 2.0 rebounds while shooting 42.4 percent from downtown in 32.7 minutes per game over 40 outings in 2024-25.
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Warriors' L.J. Cryer: Inactive Friday
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Cryer won't play in Friday's Summer League game against the Trail Blazers for undisclosed reasons, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Cryer participated in the California Classic last week but will be unavailable for the Warriors' first game in Las Vegas for unknown reasons. Cryer averaged 10.7 points per game during the California Classic. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Jazz.
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Warriors' L.J. Cryer: Leads team in scoring in SL
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Cryer recorded 19 points (6-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 90-88 Summer League loss to the Spurs.
Cryer scored eight points on just three attempts from the field in his Summer League debut and continued his strong play in a larger role Sunday, knocking down five threes en route to a team-high 19 points. Cryer, who is on an Exhibit 10 deal, figures to spend most of his time in the G League during the upcoming season as he finds his footing at the next level.
