Just spoke to Warriors guard Will Richard. Said he …

Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard, a second-year player, will miss an indefinite amount of time due to a torn ligament in his left thumb. The injury was confirmed by the team on Sunday, and Richard was absent from Monday's game against New Orleans at Chase Center as the Warriors concluded a six-game home stretch. There is currently no timetable for Richard's return or a known treatment plan.

The Warriors have been without practice and media availability on Sunday, preventing immediate information regarding Richard's recovery process. Despite the setback, Richard has been a valuable contributor, regularly playing key minutes both as a starter and a reserve. The team's recent seven-game winning streak, following a dismal 0-3 start, credits to various players stepping up, including Richard, who has made notable contributions in his past two starts against Phoenix and Miami.

Stephen Curry praised Richard's impact, noting his energetic defense over the past three games. The 23-year-old guard, selected in the second round last year out of Florida after leading the Gators to a national championship, has averaged 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists while shooting 47.5% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range.

The Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray also faced a similar injury last season, underwent surgery, and missed the first 15 games.