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April 12, 2026
Cleared for action Sunday
Richard (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis
Richard was in danger of missing this contest, although he will be on the floor for a second consecutive game. With the Warriors locked into the final Play-In spot, there's a chance Richard might see more action than usual.
April 12, 2026
Draws questionable tag for Sunday
The Warriors list Richard (back) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis
After missing the Warriors' previous two games due to a bilateral low back strain, Richard took back a spot in the rotation in Friday's 124-118 loss to the Kings, but he saw the least amount of playing time of any of the 12 Golden State players who received minutes. He played just one brief shift at the end of the second quarter, then went unused for the entire second half. If he's cleared to play Sunday, Richard could see his minutes rise since the Warriors are locked into the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference and aren't likely to overextend most of their key contributors, but the rookie second-round pick looks as though he could be squeezed out of the rotation once the playoffs get underway.
April 11, 2026
Will play Friday
Richard (back) is available for Friday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
Richard has missed the Warriors' last two games due to a back strain, but the rookie second-rounder has been given the green light to return for Friday's contest. In 18 outings since the All-Star break, Richard has averaged 6.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.9 threes and 1.2 steals over 23.2 minutes per game.
April 10, 2026
Iffy for Friday
Richard (back) is questionable to play against the Kings on Friday.
Analysis
Richard remains day-to-day after missing the last two games for Golden State. He's not a great option in fantasy formats with Stephen Curry (knee) expected to suit up.
April 9, 2026
Downgraded to out
Richard (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis
Richard is missing his second straight contest and the first half of this back-to-back set with a lower-back strain. Gary Payton and Pat Spencer should help pick up the slack in the backcourt for the Warriors on Thursday.
April 8, 2026
Doubtful to play Thursday
Richard (back) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis
Richard was a late scratch before Tuesday's game against the Kings, and the doubtful tag suggests he likely won't be available Thursday against the Lakers as well. If Richard doesn't play, look for Pat Spencer to see more minutes in his place.
April 8, 2026
Downgraded to out
Richard (back) is now being listed as out for Tuesday's game versus the Kings.
Analysis
Richard was listed in the starting lineup, so he's a very late scratch for Tuesday's game. Pat Spencer will draw the start in Richard's absence, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Lakers.
April 8, 2026
Starting Tuesday
Richard will start Tuesday against the Kings, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Analysis
Richard is getting the start with Gui Santos (pelvis) unavailable, and the former will be joined in the first unit by Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton, Malevy Leons and Draymond Green. As a starter this season, Richard has averaged 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 triples and 1.3 steals per game.