After being before modernized probably Will Richard suitable for Warriors in their matchup against the Rockets on Wednesday, Anthony Slater writes for ESPN (via Twitter).
Richard was before diagnosed with a thumb UCL tear, an injury that can be healed or repaired with surgery. After checking the injury during the shooting, the 23-year-old guard decided to try to fix the injury with a splint on his left thumb.
If the injury continues to bother him, Richard will have to have surgery and miss extended time, according to Nick Friedel of The Athletic (Link to Twitter).
Richard played 10 games for the Warriors this season, including three starts, and averaged 5.1 points in 17.3 minutes while shooting 42.9 percent from three. The Warriors enter the game against the Rockets riding an eight-game winning streak as both teams enter the night at 8-3.
