Warriors' Will Richard: Not starting vs. Cleveland
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Richard won't start Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.
Richard got the starting nod in the front end of this back-to-back set but will retreat to the second unit Thursday. The rookie second-rounder has averaged 8.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Not listed on injury report
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Richard (heel) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Richard is set to return from a one-game absence due to left heel soreness. The rookie second-rounder is a top candidate to enter the starting five due to De'Anthony Melton (thumb) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) being sidelined.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Ruled out Sunday
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Richard (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Richard will be held out of Sunday's contest due to left heel soreness, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Spurs. With the rookie second-rounder sidelined, Pat Spencer, LJ Cryer and Gary Payton are candidates to see increased playing time.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Questionable versus Denver
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Richard (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Denver.
Richard got the start in Friday's win over Washington. However, he's now listed as questionable due to heel soreness. With De'Anthony Melton (knee) available, Richard would likely head back to the bench if he's cleared to suit up.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Bumped back to second unit
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Richard isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Boston, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Richard has started three of his last four appearances, but he'll be back with the reserves for Wednesday's contest. The rookie guard should still see significant run off the bench.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Headed to bench
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Richard will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
De'Anthony Melton (thigh) is back and starting, so Richard will shift to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Richard owns averages of 5.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Scores eight points in loss
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Richard produced eight points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three steals over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 130-124 overtime loss to the Bulls.
Richard returned from a four-game absence and picked up a fill-in start for De'Anthony Melton (thigh). Richard's upside isn't the best with a low usage rate, but he could be worth a look in deeper formats if Melton ends up missing more time.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Running with starters Tuesday
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Richard is starting Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
With De'Anthony Melton (thigh) sidelined Tuesday evening, Richard will draw the start at shooting guard. This will mark his first start since Feb. 25, when he dropped 21 points in 30 minutes against Memphis.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Cleared from injury report
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Richard (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Richard is ready to end a four-game absence with a right ankle sprain Tuesday. Over his last five appearances, the rookie has averaged 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 21.1 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Iffy for Monday
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Richard (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Richard could miss a fourth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. If he is unable to play, Pat Spencer and Gui Santos figure to maintain extended minutes.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Listed out for Saturday
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Richard (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Richard will miss his third straight contest Saturday, but he remains day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Monday against the Jazz.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Out for Monday
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Richard (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Richard sprained his right ankle in Saturday's loss to the Lakers and will be held out of Monday's contest. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Houston. With the rookie second-rounder sidelined, Pat Spencer, Gary Payton (ankle) and De'Anthony Melton are candidates to see a bump in minutes.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Won't start Saturday
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Richard won't start against the Lakers on Saturday, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The rookie second-rounder got the starting nod in Wednesday's win over Memphis, though he'll retreat to the second unit Saturday with De'Anthony Melton (knee) back in action. As a reserve this month (seven games), Richard has averaged 5.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Part of first unit
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Richard is starting Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Stephen Curry (knee) and De'Anthony Melton (knee) are out Wednesday, opening a path for Richard to make his 16th start of the campaign. The rookie guard is averaging 8.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals across 22.5 minutes as a starter this season.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Notches 17 points in loss
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Richard racked up 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 121-110 loss to the Celtics.
Richard missed the final game before the All-Star break with a knee issue, but he responded with one of his best performances of the season Thursday. With Stephen Curry hobbled by a knee issue, there are more minutes up for grabs in the backcourt, and Richard made a strong case to absorb some of them Thursday.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Available to play
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Richard (knee) is available to play Thursday against Boston.
After missing the final game before the All-Star break, Richard is no longer appearing on the injury report. He's expected to play a minimal role on the wings moving forward.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Available Tuesday
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Richard (glute) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
The rookie second-rounder will shed his questionable tag due to a right gluteal strain and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Jimmy Butler (knee) out for the rest of the season, Richard will likely continue to operate in an expanded role. Over 10 January appearances (three starts), the 23-year-old has averaged 5.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 18.7 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Chips in 13 in blowout loss
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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.
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 has 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.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Career-high five steals in OT loss
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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 the Raptors.
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 playing a career-high 35 minutes. Richard has regained a spot in the backcourt rotation even with Stephen Curry healthy, and over the last four games, Richard has averaged 8.8 points, 3.8 boards, 1.5 threes and 1.3 steals in 2.0 minutes as part of the Warriors' second unit.
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Warriors' Will Richard: Exits to locker room vs. Pelicans
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Richard (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Saturday's game against New Orleans, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
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.
