Warriors guard Will Richard sidelined by left thumb injury
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard will miss an unspecified amount of time due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. Richard was listed on the injury report ahead of the Warriors' game against New Orleans, marking the end of a six-game homestand. The 23-year-old, who has been instrumental in the Warriors' recent success, averages 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game while shooting very effectively this season. There is currently no timetable for his return, and the Warriors continue to adjust their lineup in his absence.
- •Richard out for an undetermined stretch due to thumb injury
- •Warriors face New Orleans as homestand concludes
- •Averaging 5.1 points and contributing defensively
- •No recovery timeline provided by team
- •Golden State has won seven straight games since starting 0-3
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors lose Will Richard indefinitely to injury
- 4:33 AMESPN NBA — Warriors lose guard Richard with torn ligament in left thumb
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Second-year Warriors guard Will Richard sidelined by torn ligament in left thumb
"The Golden State Warriors have found their groove , as they have won seven consecutive games after losing their first three contests to begin the 2026-27 season. However, the Warriors will now have to contend with the loss of a valued rotation player in sophomore guard Will Richard. According to Brett Siegel, ClutchPoints NBA insider, Richard is […] The post Warriors lose Will Richard indefinitely to injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"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.The Warriors listed Richard on the injury report Sunday with a torn ulnar collateral ligament and he was out for Monday's game against New Orleans at Chase Center as the team concludes a six-game homestand.
"Second-year Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard, who has been providing key minutes as both a starter and a reserve, has a torn ligament in his left thumb that will sideline him for an undetermined stretch.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 4:34 AMWarriors lose Will Richard indefinitely to injury
The Golden State Warriors have found their groove , as they have won seven consecutive games after losing their first three contests to begin the 2026-27 season. However, the Warriors will now have to contend with the loss of a valued rotation player in sophomore guard Will Richard. According to Brett Siegel, ClutchPoints NBA insider, Richard is […] The post Warriors lose Will Richard indefinitely to injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- ESPN NBANov 9, 2026, 4:33 AMWarriors lose guard Richard with torn ligament in left thumb
Second-year Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard, who has been providing key minutes as both a starter and a reserve, has a torn ligament in his left thumb that will sideline him for an undetermined stretch.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 4:06 AMSecond-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.The Warriors listed Richard on the injury report Sunday with a torn ulnar collateral ligament and he was out for Monday's game against New Orleans at Chase Center as the team concludes a six-game homestand.
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