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Golden State Warriors Announce Key Player Could Miss Nuggets Game

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On Sunday evening, the Golden State Warriors will be in Colorado to take on the Denver Nuggets.

They are coming off a 131-126 victory over the Washington Wizards (at home).

Will Richard finished the victory with eight points, two rebounds and two assists while shooting 3/5 from the field in 25 minutes of playing time.

Warriors Announce Key Player Could Miss Nuggets Game

GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 25: Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after scoring against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Chase Center on March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kelley L Cox/Getty Images)

For Sunday’s game, the Warriors announced that Will Richard has been listed as questionable on the injury report.

Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area wrote: “Seth Curry and Quinten Post have been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow’s Warriors game in Denver @NBCSWarriors

Will Richard (left heel soreness) is also questionable”

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 21: Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Atlanta Hawks during the the third quarter at State Farm Arena on March 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Richard was the 56th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Florida.

He helped the Gators win the 2025 National Championship.

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 having a productive rookie season for Golden State.

The 23-year-old is averaging 6.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.9% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range in 64 games.

Golden State Right Now

GettySALT LAKE CITY, UT – MARCH 9: Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors watches play during the first half of their game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on March 9, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

While the Warriors have won three games in a row, they are still losers of six out of their last ten.

Right now, they are the 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 36-38 record in 74 games.

Following the Nuggets, the Warriors will play their next game on Wednesday when they return home to host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs at the Chase Center.

Nuggets Before Golden State Clash

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 04: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 04, 2026 in New York City.(Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images)

The Nuggets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 47-28 record in 75 games.

They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak (and have won eight out of their last ten).

Following the Warriors, the Nuggets will play their next game on Wednesday when they go onthe road to visit the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

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