Apr 30, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) talks to guard Brandin Podziemski (2) and guard Moses Moody (4) before playing against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Key Warriors Player Reveals Poor Play Was Due to Hidden Injury

Originally posted on Golden State Warriors on SI
By Jed Katz | Last updated Jul 19, 2025 9:47 PM ET

Golden State Warriors forward Moses Moody has been steadily increasing his contributions to the team even as they've risen to a legitimate playoff team over the last few seasons. This past season, the fourth-year wing averaged 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists as the Warriors made the Western Conference Semifinals.

Moody, who was drafted by Golden State back in 2021, started his career with a few minutes as the team won a championship in 2022. However, he has increased his time, and with that, his contributions.

This past season was an interesting one for Moody. According to a report from NBC Sports Bay Area, the 23-year-old was playing through a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb in the Warriors' final 25 games of the season. He did this after entering the starting lineup on Feb. 10.

Moses Moody underwent successful surgery yesterday in Los Angeles to repair a torn Ulnar Collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb.

He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp. pic.twitter.com/jnxYlEZAFR
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 22, 2025

Moody opened up about the injury and how it affected his play as the season was winding down. He revealed the injury occurred in March, while he received surgery for the injury in May.

“I did it in March when we were playing against the Bucks,” Moody said. “The last two, three months of the season, it was like I couldn't palm the ball. Every time I’d catch the ball, it would hurt. Every time. If I would hand check somebody, it would hurt. I couldn't touch nobody.”

Moody is expected to return fully healthy for next season alongside Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. Golden State will need all they can get, as the Western Conference has gotten better this offseason.

This article first appeared on Golden State Warriors on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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