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Second-year Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard has a torn ligament in his left thumb, an injury that will sideline him for an undetermined stretch while Golden State rides a seven-game winning streak.
The Warriors listed Richard on Sunday’s injury report with a torn ulnar collateral ligament and ruled him out for Monday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans (10 ET, NBA TV & League Pass) at Chase Center, the finale of a six-game homestand. Golden State had no practice or media availability Sunday, leaving no immediate timetable for Richard’s recovery or a known treatment plan.
The injury carries a recent precedent. Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray dealt with the same tear early last season, underwent surgery and missed the first 15 games.
Key Minutes Lost Mid-Streak
Richard has been producing as both a starter and a reserve during Golden State’s run of seven straight wins after an 0-3 start. He made two starts this past week, against the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat.
Stephen Curry credited the Warriors for locking in their roles and building momentum after dropping the first three games.
“Everybody having an impact, throw Will Richard in there, too, he’s had three straight games really where he’s turned up the energy defensively for us,” Curry said after a 116-113 win over the Suns on Monday. “Defensively he’s just been a pest out there.”
Champion Pedigree, Efficient Production
The 23-year-old was a second-round draft pick last year out of Florida after leading the Gators to a national championship.
Richard is averaging 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting 47.5% from the floor and 42.9% from 3-point range.
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