Will Richard News, Rumors, Updates - Golden State Warriors

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

Returns Saturday Richard (undisclosed) returned to Saturday's game against the Pelicans with 5:44 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.

Impact Richard headed back to the locker room early in the second quarter, though he eventually returned to the court. He appears good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking back in.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room vs. Pelicans Richard (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Saturday's game against New Orleans, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Richard exited to the locker room early in the second quarter, though he has since returned to the bench and was seen with a wrap around his midsection. He can be considered questionable to return until the Warriors provide an update on his status.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench role Richard is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Richard is not in the starting lineup for this game, as the Pelicans have chosen to go with Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody in the backcourt. Richard is averaging 7.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game in 10 appearances off the bench this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Golden State on 3-game road slide

New Orleans comes into a matchup with Golden State after losing three road games in a row

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Will Richard Recaps Warriors Loss vs Rockets| Nov. 26, 2025

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Stephen Curry bruises right quadriceps in Warriors' loss, will have MRI exam

Stephen Curry limped away from the bench late in Golden State’s 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after bruising his right quadriceps

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard scores career-high 31 points as Rockets rally in 2nd half to beat Warriors 104-100

Reed Sheppard scored a career-high 31 points to go with nine rebounds and five assists, and the Houston Rockets rallied from 12 points down at halftime to beat the Warriors 104-100...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Impact Richard returns to the starting lineup after coming off the bench Monday, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Stephen Curry, Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green. Richard has registered averages of 8.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 triples across seven starts this season on 55/42/67 shooting splits.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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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

New Orleans faces Golden State on 3-game road slide

Stephen Curry bruises right quadriceps in Warriors' loss, will have MRI exam

Reed Sheppard scores career-high 31 points as Rockets rally in 2nd half to beat Warriors 104-100