Will Richard News, Rumors, Updates - Golden State Warriors

Headed to bench Richard will come off the bench for Tuesday's game versus the Raptors, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Richard has moved in and out of the starting lineup throughout the season. As a reserve, Richard has posted averages of 6.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 triples per contest.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Warriors prepare to go forward without Jimmy Butler after season-ending right knee injury

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are still coming to terms with how dramatically their season changes now given Jimmy Butler’s season-ending right knee injury and how they...

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Available Tuesday Richard (glute) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact The rookie second-rounder will shed his questionable tag due to a right gluteal strain and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Jimmy Butler (knee) out for the rest of the season, Richard will likely continue to operate in an expanded role. Over 10 January appearances (three starts), the 23-year-old has averaged 5.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 18.7 minutes per contest.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Richard (glute) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact A right gluteal strain is threatening Richard's status Tuesday. The likes of Moses Moody, De'Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield could see more playing time Tuesday, especially now that Jimmy Butler (knee) is done for the remainder of the year.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Balanced scoring, 23 3-pointers lead Warriors over Hornets, 136-116

De’Anthony Melton scored 24 points as Golden State had eight players reach double figures in the Warriors’ 136-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Richard will start Saturday versus the Hornets, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Richard is replacing Jimmy Butler in the first unit for Saturday's game, and it's unclear if Butler will play. As a starter this season, Richard has produced averages of 8.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 triples per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Portland center Yang Hansen takes inadvertent knee to back of head in scary play against Warriors

Portland Trail Blazers reserve center Yang Hansen walked off the court on his own after a scary, inadvertent collision and head injury midway through the fourth quarter against the...

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Moves back to bench role Richard is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Richard is back on the bench as the Warriors will have Stephen Curry (ankle) returning to the starting lineup. Richard is averaging 7.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game when coming off the bench this season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Richard (heel) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Richard was previously listed as probable, but he will give it a go Saturday. The rookie is averaging 7.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals over his last six games.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will Richard has shockingly made Warriors' prime trade chip expendable As the Golden State Warriors prepare for an absolutely integral stretch of home games, the recent strides that rookie guard Will Richard has...

JANUARY 4 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Probable for Saturday Richard (heel) is probable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact The Warriors could potentially be very shorthanded Saturday, so the team will be hoping Richard can push through this minor knock.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 13 in blowout loss Richard amassed 13 points (5-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 131-94 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact With Stephen Curry (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (illness) both missing from the lineup, Richard got his first start since Dec. 7 and tied Moses Moody and Al Horford for the Warriors' scoring lead in a rout. Richard's seen his workload increase since Christmas, and over the last four games he's averaging 9.5 points, 3.8 boards, 2.3 steals, 2.0 assists and 1.3 threes in 25.5 minutes a contest.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder beat short-handed Warriors 131-94

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and seven assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 131-94 win Friday night

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Back in starting lineup Richard is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Thunder on Friday, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

Impact The rookie second-rounder will make his 13th start of the season (and first since Dec. 7) due to the absences of Jimmy Butler (illness), Stephen Curry (ankle) and De'Anthony Melton (knee). As a starter this season, Richard is averaging 8.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.4 threes and 0.9 steals over 21.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Curry, Butler lead the Warriors to a 120-107 victory over the Nets

Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Golden State Warriors beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-107 on Monday night

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Career-high five steals in OT loss Richard chipped in 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and five steals over 35 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 141-127 overtime loss to...

Impact The rookie second-round pick had just four total steals over his prior eight games combined, but Richard was very busy at the defensive end as he set a new career high in the category, while also setting a new career high in minutes. Richard has regained a spot in the backcourt rotation even with Stephen Curry healthy, and over the last four games he's averaging 8.8 points, 3.8 boards, 1.5 threes and 1.3 steals in 2.0 minutes as part of the Warriors' second unit.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes matches Raptors record with 25 rebounds, has a triple-double in OT victory over the Warriors

Scottie Barnes scored 23 points, matched a Raptors franchise record with a career-high 25 rebounds and added 10 assists for his seventh career triple-double as Toronto beat the Gol...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Pops for 20 points in win Richard chipped in 20 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and five rebounds in 19 minutes during Saturday's 119-116 win over the Suns.

Impact Richard scored at least 20 points for just the second time in his career, fresh off three consecutive DNP-CD's. While this was an encouraging performance by the rookie, projecting him to do this again feels like fool's gold. The backcourt rotation in Golden State seemingly changes on a nightly basis, and for fantasy purposes, avoiding it altogether feels like a smart move.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Richard is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact The Warriors are welcoming Stephen Curry back to the starting lineup, and Pat Spencer will accompany him in the backcourt, so Richard will come off the bench. The rookie out of Florida is averaging 7.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game in 11 outings and 16.8 minutes per game when coming off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits trio of triples in win Richard notched nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes during Sunday's 123-91 win over the Bulls.

Impact Richard bounced back from Saturday's game against Cleveland where he failed to hit a three-pointer, and drained three from deep Sunday. Richard has been a great piece in the Warriors' starting lineup, as he averages 8.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.1 blocks and 1.4 threes on a 40.5 percent clip across 21.2 minutes in 12 starts.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors have a growing Will Richard problem that could come to define their season For the Golden State Warriors, who remain firmly outside of what many would consider genuine championship contention over a quarter of the w...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Warriors guard just became expendable after sizzling De'Anthony Melton debut Having already lost his starting role to rookie guard Will Richard this season, things appear to be going from bad to worse for Brandin Podz...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Warriors regret in drafting Alex Toohey is already evident as rival guard breaks out Will Richard has been immense for the Golden State Warriors through the first 22 games of his NBA career, but we're yet to see young forward...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Starting Tuesday Richard is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Richard will replace Quinten Post in the first unit and he'll be joined by Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green. Through eight games as a starter this season, Richard has posted averages of 9.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 triples per contest.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will Richard's honeymoon phase with Warriors may be over after latest updates Will Richard has been one of the biggest positives from an otherwise underwhelming first 21 games for the Golden State Warriors, yet the imm...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

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Warriors prepare to go forward without Jimmy Butler after season-ending right knee injury

Balanced scoring, 23 3-pointers lead Warriors over Hornets, 136-116

Portland center Yang Hansen takes inadvertent knee to back of head in scary play against Warriors

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder beat short-handed Warriors 131-94

Curry, Butler lead the Warriors to a 120-107 victory over the Nets

Barnes matches Raptors record with 25 rebounds, has a triple-double in OT victory over the Warriors