A torn thumb ligament sidelines a rising guard with no confirmed return date
The Golden State Warriors will be without guard Will Richard for an undetermined period after he suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left thumb.
The Warriors listed Richard on its injury report Sunday, confirming ahead of Monday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center. He was ruled out of the game as the Warriors prepared to conclude their six-game homestand. The organization had not announced a treatment plan or provided an estimated recovery timeline as of Sunday.
Richard's injury comes during a strong stretch for Golden State. The team have won seven consecutive games after opening the season with three straight losses. The 23-year-old guard has contributed in both starting and reserve roles, making two starts during the previous week against the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat.
They must now adjust its rotation while Richard recovers. Whether he will require surgery and when he can return remain unknown. The team will await further information about his condition as they look to maintain their winning momentum.