Second-Year Warriors Guard Will Richard Sidelined by Torn Ligament in Left Thumb
The second-year guard will miss an undetermined stretch, and the Warriors have not announced a recovery timetable or treatment plan.
- On Saturday, Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard suffered a torn UCL in his left thumb during an overtime win against the Magic, sidelining him indefinitely.
- Averaging 5.1 points and shooting 47.5% from the floor, Richard provided key minutes during Golden State's seven-game winning streak following an 0-3 start.
- With Richard sidelined, Gary Payton is expected to see increased playing time, while teammates Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody remain out with long-term knee injuries.
- Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray underwent surgery for the same thumb injury last season, missing 15 games during recovery; no immediate timetable exists for Richard.
- Trading Kristaps Porzingis could address the Warriors' interior defense issues after being outrebounded 57-42 against the Magic, with a $20 million salary enabling potential deals.
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Second-year Warriors guard Will Richard sidelined by torn ligament in left thumb
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Second-year Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard has a torn ligament in his left thumb that will sideline him for an undetermined stretch.
Will Richard Out Indefinitely With UCL Tear In Thumb
Will Richard has been diagnosed with a UCL tear in his left thumb, Anthony Slater reports for ESPN (via Twitter). He will likely miss an extended period for the Warriors due to the injury. After a strong rookie season, Richard has been a solid depth piece for Golden State this year, playing 17.2 minutes per […]
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