Will Richard News, Rumors, Updates - Golden State Warriors

Draws start Friday Richard will enter the starting lineup Friday against the Spurs, Anthony Slater of ESPN reports.

Impact Richard will be joined by Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton in the backcourt as the Warriors look to stabilize following Stephen Curry's (abdomen) injury. Fantasy managers in deeper formats can use a wait-and-see approach with Richard given his low usage rate.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Warriors star Stephen Curry suffers torn oblique muscle and will be sidelined at least two weeks

Stephen Curry will miss at least two weeks for the Golden State Warriors with a torn oblique muscle, an injury that comes with the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader on pace for one of...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cleared to face Rockets Richard (thumb) is listed as available for Wednesday's game against Houston.

Impact Richard suffered a torn UCL in his left thumb, though he will attempt to play through it. The 23-year-old is averaging 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in his 10 regular-season appearances, all down from his averages during the 2025-26 campaign. However, he's shooting a career-high 42.9 percent from deep.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Richard (thumb) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game at Houston.

Impact Richard is expected to play through a torn UCL in his left thumb. Over his last five games (two starts), the 23-year-old has averaged 5.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.2 minutes per tilt.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Warriors reserve guard Brandon Williams strains left hamstring and will miss at least a week

Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Williams will miss at least a week after injuring his left hamstring early in Monday’s blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Questionable for Wednesday Richard (thumb) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Houston.

Impact Richard has a chance to keep his absence to a one-game minimum with a left thumb UCL tear. It sounds like the guard is opting against surgery and will play with a splint once healthy enough to suit up.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski each score 25 as Warriors run away from Pelicans for 138-87 win

Stephen Curry scored 25 points in 20-plus minutes, Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists, and the Golden State Warriors won their eighth straight game by r...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Still deciding treatment for thumb Richard is deciding between getting surgery or playing with a splint, Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Richard tore the UCL in his left thumb, presumably in Saturday's 126-119 overtime win against Orlando. He and the Warriors continue to look at treatment options for now, but the team will provide further updates once the swelling goes down in the next week or so.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Second-year Warriors guard Will Richard sidelined by torn ligament in left thumb

Second-year Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard has a torn ligament in his left thumb that will sideline him for an undetermined stretch

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out for Monday Richard is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a left thumb UCL tear.

Impact Richard will miss his first game of the season due to a left thumb injury. Gary Payton and Georges Niang could see extra minutes in his absence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Efficient as starter Richard chipped in 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two assists and one block across 16 minutes during Thursday's 120-100 victory over Miami.

Impact Richard made the most of his limited opportunities, connecting on four of six shots while knocking down a pair of triples. Despite starting for the Warriors, the second-year guard played just 16 minutes, with De'Anthony Melton and Brandon Williams both seeing more action off the bench. Richard's efficiency was encouraging, but his inconsistent playing time limits his appeal outside deeper fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Curry scores 34 points as Warriors hold off Suns 116-113 in testy game with three technicals

Stephen Curry had 34 points, seven assists and six rebounds, Charles Bassey scored a career-best 19 points to go with eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Pho...

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Moves into starting lineup Monday Richard will start Monday's game against the Suns, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

Impact Richard will earn his second start of the season with Gui Santos (knee) and Brandon Williams (quad) both out versus Phoenix. Richard is averaging 4.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.6 minutes across seven outings in 2026-27.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Richard isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Richard drew his first start of the season Saturday with three members of the usual starting five sidelined, but he'll rotate back to the bench for Monday's matchup. He tallied eight points and five rebounds in 20 minutes during the season opener off the bench but was held scoreless in three minutes Friday night against Memphis.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Stephen Curry (rest), Brandin Podziemski (back) and Draymond Green (back) are all inactive for Saturday's game, so Richard will start, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Brandon Williams, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg and Graham Ike. Across 21 starts last season, Richard averaged 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 triples and 1.3 steals per game.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Richard will come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against the Kings.

Impact Gui Santos will replace Richard in the first unit for Saturday's exhibition. As a reserve this preseason, Richard is averaging 3.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will Richard may be taking the next leap in his Warriors development before our eyes The Golden State Warriors are going to need every member of their rotation to step up in some way this season as they attempt to account for...

OCTOBER 8 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Scores 15 points Wednesday Richard notched 15 points (3-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 123-118 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact The Warriors were short on healthy bodies Wednesday, allowing Richard to handle a featured role. He's competing mainly with Gary Payton and Brandon Williams for an Opening Night role off the bench.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Portland Richard will start in Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.

Impact With the Warriors missing Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Yaxel Lendeborg, among others, Richard will start in the preseason meeting with Portland. The 23-year-old started in 21 regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals over 24.4 minutes per contest in those appearances.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will Richard's shot at a sophomore breakout could start in Warriors training camp The Golden State Warriors' storylines are mostly set as they prepare to enter their preseason slate on Oct. 4. We already got a glimpse at t...

OCTOBER 2 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Working with third team Richard took part in 5-on-5 work with the third team at Warriors camp Thursday, Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact This updates doesn't come as much of a shock, as Richard could find himself near the back end of the team's rotation if the Warriors can stay healthy this season. He put together a decent rookie campaign a year ago, averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 assists, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals over 69 appearances while Golden State was forced to navigate without Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton down the stretch.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will Richard ended his rookie season on a sour note. He spent the summer making sure it doesn't happen again Will Richard capped off a surprisingly productive rookie season on a disappointing note. When the stakes were at their highest — with the Go...

SEPTEMBER 26 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Will Richard may soon prove to be a perfect fit for the Warriors' post-Curry era For the past few seasons, we've seen the Golden State Warriors try to saddle the infamous 'two timelines' approach. In terms of identifying...

SEPTEMBER 10 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Will Richard may be the unexpected variable in Warriors' looming training camp battle The Golden State Warriors got an absolute steal in the second round of last year's draft with their selection of Will Richard at 56th overal...

SEPTEMBER 4 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Warriors' Brandon Williams signing may be the key to Will Richard's development The Golden State Warriors finally made a pair of external signings this week, adding Brandon Williams and Georges Niang on minimum deals to...

AUGUST 27 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

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Warriors star Stephen Curry suffers torn oblique muscle and will be sidelined at least two weeks

Warriors reserve guard Brandon Williams strains left hamstring and will miss at least a week

Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski each score 25 as Warriors run away from Pelicans for 138-87 win

Second-year Warriors guard Will Richard sidelined by torn ligament in left thumb

Stephen Curry scores 34 points as Warriors hold off Suns 116-113 in testy game with three technicals