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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors played the LA Clippers (at home).
The Warriors (who are dealing with a lot of injuries) lost by a score of 114-101.
One of the players who is dealing with an injury is Will Richard.
Golden State Warriors Player Reportedly In Walking Boot
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – OCTOBER 14: Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on October 14, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 118-111. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Richard got hurt on Friday against the Lakers, and it’s now been announced that he is in a walking boot.
Danny Emerman of The San Francisco Standard wrote: “Warriors rookie guard Will Richard sprained his right ankle on this play from Saturday. Richard’s in a walking boot but says he’s feeling better. He’s day-to-day. Injury not considered a long-term concern.”
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Jimmy Butler III #10 talks with Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on January 05, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Richard was the 56th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Florida (and Belmont).
Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area also added: “Will Richard is in a walking boot, which isn’t that surprising. No official update on how long he’ll be out”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 29: Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 29, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Golden State Warriors won 120-107. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Richard has been a very valuable role player for Golden State as a rookie.
He is averaging 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.9% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range in 54 games.
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 18: Head coach Steve Kerr (R) of the Golden State Warriors talks with Stephen Curry #30 during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 18, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 99-98. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
With their loss to LA, the Warriors dropped to 31-30 in 61 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and 4-6 over their last ten).
Following the Clippers, the Warriors will play their next game on Thursday when they visit Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.
On the road, they are 12-17 in 29 games away from the Chase Center.
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 02: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
As for the Rockets, they are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 38-22 record in 60 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 20-7 at home in Houston).