Will Richard Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Warriors vs Suns game on Thursday with our National Basketball Association injury report.Dec 8, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 2, 2025
Starting Tuesday
Richard is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 29, 2025
Returns Saturday
Richard (undisclosed) returned to Saturday's game against the Pelicans with 5:44 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 29, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 29, 2025
Back to bench role
Richard is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 26, 2025
Starting Wednesday
Richard is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Rockets, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 24, 2025
Headed to bench
Richard will come off the bench for Monday's matchup with Utah, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Richard will likely be moving in and out of the starting lineup throughout the year based on the matchup, but his upside is limited in the reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Richard owns averages of 7.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 triple and 1.1 steals per game.
Nov 19, 2025
Makes both field goals in loss
Richard totaled six points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Orlando.
ANALYSIS
Richard made his fourth consecutive and fifth total start Tuesday, but was not able to take advantage of the opportunity offensively, attempting just two field goals. In his five starts, Richard averages 11.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.2 blocks, but the rookie's scoring numbers may be heavily inflated from a 30-point explosion against the Kings on Nov. 5.
Nov 12, 2025
Starting Wednesday
Richard will start Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Richard will make his second career start in Wednesday's contest. The rookie has logged at least 19 minutes in four straight games (one start), averaging 16.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 45.0 percent from beyond the arc in 23.5 minutes per contest during that span.
Nov 7, 2025
Headed to bench
Richard will return to the bench for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Richard was incredible in his first career start Wednesday night, dropping in a career-high 30 points, but it'll be tough for him to replicate that performance Friday with Jimmy Butler (back) active and starting. He's a risky target in the reserve role.
Nov 6, 2025
Drops 30 in first career start
Richard generated 30 points (10-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes of Wednesday's 121-116 loss to Sacramento.
ANALYSIS
Richard made his first career NBA start Wednesday night with the Warriors down three starters in Stephen Curry (illness), Jimmy Butler (back) and Draymond Green (ribs). He had a monster outing, catching fire from the field and drilling five three-pointers. Richard becomes the second rookie to score 30 points in a game this season, joining VJ Edgecombe in the prestigious group. Richard's workload will decrease once Golden State gets healthy, but the second-round pick has certainly played his way into a significant role.
Nov 5, 2025
Will start Wednesday
Richard will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Richard will be in the first five for the first time this season. Stephen Curry (illness) and Jimmy Butler (back) were both ruled out. Richard will be joined by Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga and Quinten Post.
Nov 5, 2025
Recalled to NBA
Golden State recalled Richard from the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Richard was assigned and recalled on the same day as the Warriors look to maximize his reps.
Oct 31, 2025
Sees 12 minutes
Richard ended with seven points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist and two steals in 12 minutes during Thursday's 120-110 loss to the Bucks.
ANALYSIS
Breaking through Golden State's rotation won't be easy, but Richard seems to have earned the trust of coach Steve Kerr at the back end of the rotation. At least until De'Anthony Melton (knee) returns, Richard could see minutes in the low teens in certain matchups.
Oct 22, 2025
Sees 14 minutes in win
Richard supplied five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 14 minutes during Tuesday's 119-109 win over the Lakers.
ANALYSIS
A second-round pick from the 2025 NBA Draft, Richard already has some trust from coach Steve Kerr. He made the most of his limited minutes Tuesday, knocking down both of his shots from the field with some solid defense as well. Unless his minutes trend up, he's more of a watch-list candidate in very deep leagues.
Oct 21, 2025
Sliding to bench Tuesday
Richard will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Richard got the starting nod in Golden State's final two preseason games, though he'll come off the bench in Tuesday's regular-season opener. The rookie second-round pick is expected to provide emergency depth on the wing this season.
Oct 18, 2025
Nets 13 points in starting role
Richard tallied 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt), four rebounds and three steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 106-103 preseason loss to the Clippers.
ANALYSIS
Richard was given several opportunities during the preseason, and the 2025 second-round pick appears to on track to begin the season with the parent club. His production in the Summer League was a mixed bag, but his three-point shot and defensive skills were evident in Vegas and in the preseason. He'll begin the season low on the depth chart, but an injury or two within one of the league's oldest squads could change his fortunes.
Oct 15, 2025
Trio of threes in starting role
Richard totaled 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes in Tuesday's 118-111 preseason win over the Trail Blazers.
ANALYSIS
Coach Steve Kerr gave Richard the starting nod Tuesday with Jimmy Butler (ankle) out, wanting to see how the rookie would perform alongside and against regular rotation players. The Florida product responded well, knocking down three triples as part of a solid overall showing. He's appeared in all four preseason contests so far, working to build his case for a reserve guard role once the regular season tips off.
Oct 14, 2025
Starting Tuesday
Richard is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Richards will be joined in the first unit by Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga and Al Horford. Steve Kerr said he wanted to get a look at how Richard fares playing alongside starters and going up against starters, so he should get some decent run in Tuesday's preseason finale.
Sep 28, 2025
Inks four-year deal with Warriors
The Warriors agreed to sign Richard to a four-year deal, including two years fully guaranteed, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Richard was the No. 56 overall pick in the 2025 draft and will get a long-term deal before making his regular-season debut. Richard joins a relatively packed wing rotation, but the investment from the team indicates he could play himself into a sizable role. The rookie showed flashes of potential during Summer League, recording at least 10 points, four rebounds and two steals in three separate outings.
Jul 18, 2025
Struggles to find shooting touch
Richard collected seven points (3-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Thursday's 81-69 Summer League loss to the Raptors.
ANALYSIS
Richard struggled to dial it in from beyond the arc but managed to lead the team in assists. It was a rough night overall for Golden State, as Chris Manon was the only player to log double-digit points in the loss.
Jul 14, 2025
Collects three steals in SL win
Richard recorded 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three steals and a block in 24 minutes during Sunday's 103-93 Summer League win over the Jazz.
ANALYSIS
Richard made his presence felt on the defense end again Sunday, registering a team-high three steals and adding a block. Most of Richard's shot volume came from the three-point line, where he struggled, missing four of his five attempts. On the bright side, Richard made both of his attempts from two-point range and connected on all three of his free-throw tries.
Jul 12, 2025
Bright spot in ugly loss
Richard generated 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block over 22 minutes of Friday's 106-73 loss to Portland in Summer League.
ANALYSIS
Richard was one of the very few bright spots for the Warriors during the blowout, finishing tied for the team high in points and chipping in on the defensive end. His negative eight plus-minus was the best of any Golden State starter. Richard has gotten off to a solid start in his first Summer League after being selected with the 56th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Jul 6, 2025
Scores 16 in SL debut
Richard posted 16 points (3-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist in 25 minutes during Sunday's 90-88 Summer League loss to the Spurs.
ANALYSIS
Richard made his Warriors debut Sunday and put together a solid performance despite struggling from the floor. Much of his work was done from the free-throw line, where he made all eight of his attempts. Aside from his offensive production, Richard showed flashes of defensive ability, locking up on the perimeter and registering two steals.
Jul 6, 2025
Will suit up Sunday
Richard (personal) will play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Richard missed the team's Summer League opener Saturday because Golden State's draft-day trades had not been made final, but as they are now official, he will be able to suit up Sunday. The 56th overall pick will make his Warriors debut.
Jul 5, 2025
Unavailable for Saturday
Richard (trade pending) won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Lakers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Along with Alex Toohey, Richard can't debut Saturday because Golden State's draft day trades haven't been made official just yet. Both players could potentially suit up Sunday against Miami, however.
Jun 26, 2025
Lands with Golden State
Richard was selected by the Warriors with the No. 56 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
ANALYSIS
Richard played a key role in the Gators' championship run, which included adding 18 points in the National Championship game against Houston. The 6-4 guard is an impressive shooter, averaging 2.0 made triples per matchup over 40 appearances with Florida during the 2024-25 season. Richard is also a strong defender, averaging 1.7 steals in his final collegiate season. The Warriors expect the 22-year-old guard to immediately compete for a roster spot, per Tony Jones of The Athletic.