Head coach Steve Kerr has offered a stern warning to some of his more seasoned players, suggesting that Will Richard is ready to steal their minutes after the rookie guard delivered a stunning 30-point performance for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
Yet not only could Richard's emergence shake up Kerr's rotation going forward, he could also help shape Golden State's trade plans before the February mid-season deadline.
Will Richard could easily make Buddy Hield expendable mid-season
While Richard got his first career start and played nearly 35 minutes against the Sacramento Kings despite being a DNP over the previous two games, veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield was limited to less than 14 minutes off the bench.