Warriors rule Will Richard out of game vs. Pelicans with UCL tear in left thumb

Will Richard Warriors rule Will Richard out of game vs. Pelicans with UCL tear in left thumb The Golden State Warriors haven't shared a timetable as of Sunday night for when Will Richard is expected to return from a UCL tear in his left thumb. By Will Simonds • Published November 8, 2026 • Updated on November 8, 2026 at 7:20 pm Just when Dub Nation was starting to feel optimistic about the health of the Warriors, they have been dealt a tough blow to a key rotation player. Guard Will Richard is listed as out for Golden State's matchup Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans with a UCL tear in his left thumb, according to the official NBA injury report. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE It currently is unclear how much time Richard will miss with the injury, which is on his non-shooting hand. Richard is in his second season with the Warriors after he was selected No. 56 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Florida. He quickly inserted himself as a trusted member of coach Steve Kerr's rotation in his rookie year, averaging 20.0 minutes per game across 69 games (21 starts). This season, Golden State again was counting on Richard to step up in place of the injured Moses Moody , who isn't likely to return from a torn patellar tendon until at least December. Through 10 games (three starts) in the ongoing 2026-27 NBA campaign, Richard is averaging 5.1 points and 1.8 rebounds on 52.6-percent shooting from the field and 42.9 percent from 3-point range in 17.2 minutes. Richard played 12 minutes in the Warriors' 126-119 overtime win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday, recording four points, two rebounds and an assist. Now, Dub Nation must hope for a speedy recovery for one of their most valuable perimeter players. Golden State Warriors Steph Curry 18 hours ago Warriors' perfect homestand nourishes their souls before big test on the road NBA 19 hours ago NBA Highlights: Warriors 138, Pelicans 87 Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast This article tagged under: Will Richard