{"id":706430,"date":"2026-04-09T06:45:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/706430\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T06:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:45:44","slug":"warriors-announce-key-player-will-likely-miss-lakers-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/706430\/","title":{"rendered":"Warriors Announce Key Player Will Likely Miss Lakers Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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)<\/p>\n

On Thursday evening, the Golden State Warriors<\/a> will play the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> (at home).<\/p>\n

The Warriors most recently beat the Sacramento Kings<\/a> by a score of 110-105.<\/p>\n

Will Richard<\/a> did not play in the game.<\/p>\n

Warriors Announce Key Player Will Likely Miss Lakers Game\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyWill Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> at the Moda Center on October 14, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n

For Thursday\u2019s game, the Warriors will likely remain without Richard.<\/p>\n

He is listed as doubtful on the injury report.<\/p>\n

Danny Emerman of The San Francisco Standard wrote:<\/a> \u201cKristaps Porzingis<\/a> (illness) is out tomorrow vs. the Lakers. His second straight missed game.<\/p>\n

Al Horford<\/a> and Quinten Post<\/a> also remain out. Steph Curry and Gui Santos<\/a> are questionable. Will Richard doubtful.<\/p>\n

Front end of a back-to-back with GSW @ Sac Friday. 3 games left.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyTerance Mann #14 of the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> reacts after forcing a turnover by Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Chase Center on March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n

Richard is in the middle of his rookie season after being selected with the 56th pick in the 2025 NBA<\/a> Draft out of Florida.<\/p>\n

He is averaging 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.4% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range in 67 games.<\/p>\n

Real App wrote (on December 20, 2025):<\/a> \u201cWill Richard just had the most efficient 20-point game by a rookie in Warriors history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Richard\u2019s College Career\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyWill Richard #5 of the Florida Gators celebrates after the second half in the Final Four game of the NCAA Men\u2019s Basketball Tournament against the Auburn Tigers<\/a> at the Alamodome on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.<\/p>\n

Richard played his freshman season at Belmont before spending his final three years at Florida.<\/p>\n

His career averages<\/a> were 11.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 35.5% from three-point range in 141 games.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Richard helped lead Florida to the National Championship.<\/p>\n

Warriors Ahead Of Lakers Visit<\/p>\n

The Warriors are the tenth seed in the Western Conference with a 37-42 record in 79 games.<\/p>\n

They have won four out of their last ten games.<\/p>\n

At home, the Warriors have gone 22-18 in 40 games at the Chase Center in San Francisco.<\/p>\n

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GettyWill 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.<\/p>\n

After the Lakers, the Warriors will play their final two games against the Sacramento Kings and LA Clippers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They are coming off a year where they lost in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.<\/p>\n

The Warriors will have to win two elimination games next week (in the play-in tournament) to make the 2026 playoffs.<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s Anthony Slater wrote:<\/a> \u201cThe Warriors are now locked into the 10th seed. They\u2019ll need to win two road games next week to get into the playoffs and a 1 v 8 matchup with the Thunder<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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