Warriors' Will Richard: Makes both field goals in loss
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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.
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 are heavily inflated from a 30-point explosion against the Kings on Nov. 5.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Starting Wednesday
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Richard will start Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Headed to bench
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Richard will return to the bench for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Drops 30 in first career start
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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.
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 became 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 he looks to be playing his way into a spot in the nightly rotation.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Will start Wednesday
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Richard will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Richard will be in the first five for the first time this season. Stephen Curry (illness), Jimmy Butler (back) and Draymond Green (ribs) were all ruled out. Richard will be joined by Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga and Quinten Post.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Recalled to NBA
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Golden State recalled Richard from the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors on Tuesday.
Richard was assigned and recalled on the same day as the Warriors look to maximize his reps.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Sees 12 minutes
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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.
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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Sees 14 minutes in win
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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.
A second-round pick from the 2025 NBA Draft, Richard already has some trust from coach Steve Kerr. The rookie 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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Sliding to bench Tuesday
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Richard will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
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 depth on the wing this season.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Nets 13 points in starting role
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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.
Richard was given several opportunities during the preseason, and the 2025 second-round pick appears to be 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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Trio of threes in starting role
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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.
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. Richard has appeared in all four preseason contests so far, working to build his case for a reserve guard role once the regular season tips off.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Starting Tuesday
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Richard is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Inks four-year deal with Warriors
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The Warriors and Richard agreed to a four-year deal with two years fully guaranteed Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Richard was the No. 56 overall pick in the 2025 NBA 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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Struggles to find shooting touch
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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.
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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Collects three steals in SL win
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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.
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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Bright spot in ugly loss
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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.
Richard was one of the few bright spots for the Warriors during the blowout, finishing tied for the team high in points and contributing 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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Scores 16 in SL debut
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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.
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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Will suit up Sunday
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Richard (personal) will play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Richard missed the team's Summer League opener Saturday because Golden State's draft-day trades had not been made final. However, since they are now official, the rookie 56th overall pick will make his Warriors debut.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Unavailable Saturday
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Richard (trade pending) won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Lakers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Lands with Golden State
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Richard was selected by the Warriors with the No. 56 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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.
