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Richard

Richard, who suffered a torn UCL in his left thumb, did not play in Monday’s win over the Pelicans. LJ Cryer, whose minutes were also boosted by Brandon Williams’ hamstring injury, played 20 minutes off the bench. With the Warriors winning that game by 51 points, it’s unlikely Cryer plays that much if Richard remains out.

Richard has been diagnosed with a UCL tear in his left thumb and will, at a minimum, miss Monday’s game. Gary Payton II and De’Anthony Melton may absorb the minutes Richard would have gotten if he could play.

Santos is back after missing the last two games with left knee tendinitis. His return means Will Richard will come off the bench after starting Thursday’s win over the Heat.

Santos returns after missing two games with left knee tendinitis. Will Richard started Thursday’s win over the Heat and would return to the bench if the Warriors decide to start Santos.

Santos has missed the Warriors’ last two games due to left knee tendinitis. Will Richard started Thursday’s win over the Heat but played just 16 minutes. He may get another start on Saturday if Santos remains out, but the playing time isn’t enough to make Richard a worthy streaming choice.

Richard got the starting nod for the second straight game and for the third time this season. Multiple players have filled out the fifth starting spot with Jimmy Butler III (knee) sidelined to start the year. Richard only played 16 minutes in this game, with Georges Niang and Brandon Williams each surpassing 20 minutes and scoring in double figures. Richard may continue to start, but he isn’t worth adding off the waiver wire.

Curry and Green are back after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Clippers. Also, Richard will make his first start of the season. De’Anthony Melton, Georges Niang and Charles Bassey are available off the bench after starting on Sunday.

Williams will be unavailable on the second night of this back-to-back. He has been a reliable source of offense for the Warriors this season as the backup point guard. Gary Payton II and Will Richard should take on extra minutes in his absence.

Lendeborg has been Golden State’s best player through the first week of the season, and his 31/12/6 line on Monday led to an upset road win over the Nuggets. If Lendeborg is forced to sit out against Minnesota, Will Richard and Georges Niang could see more run, but neither carry much streaming appeal for fantasy hoops.

With Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski sitting out the second game of Golden State’s back-to-back, Williams and Will Richard (11 points, one assist, two steals, one block and three three-pointers) were inserted into the starting lineup on Saturday. After shooting 4-of-17 in Golden State’s first two games, Williams was much more efficient against the Suns. His fantasy value will depend on the schedule going forward, and the Warriors end their four-game Week 2 with another back-to-back.