The Grizzlies have agreed to trade the No. 56 pick in the draft – used to select Florida’s Will Richard – to the Warriors, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Memphis moved down to No. 59, which had been controlled by Golden State, as part of the swap. The Grizzlies used that pick to select Tennessee’s Jahmai Mashack.
Richard was a key part in Florida bringing home the national championship this season. He averaged 13.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game as a senior in 2024/25.
In order to move up to get Richard, the Warriors will give up the rights to 2020 draft pick Justinian Jessup and a top-50 protected 2032 second-round pick along with the No. 59 selection, per The Athletic’s Anthony Slater (Twitter link).
The No. 59 pick has changed hands several teams this offseason, including as part of the Kevin Durant trade, when it was sent from the Rockets to the Suns. Phoenix subsequently flipped it to the Warriors, who are now sending it to Memphis. Because the original Durant deal can’t become official until July, this trade will have to wait until next month too.
We have a Justinian Jessup mention!
What do you think, Dubs fans? Will Richard make the opening night roster? Or Will Richard need some seasoning for at least one year down in Santa Cruz?
Respond freely (AND often) below.
In my humble opinion, Richard is about to shock the world! I’d say he wins a starting job by mid season he shows Pooh Richardson type game and is the steal of the draft
Kerr has no time for development so a senior coming off the ncaa title might have a chance. Warriors need consistency off the bench. We’ll see. Still going to be a rookie. Maybe Kerr gives him early minutes so they can flip him for a vet at deadline.
What??? How are the Warriors going to flip Richards for a vet? That’s insane.
Go easy on him… he didn’t say it out loud before typing it. Simple mistake
Will Richard is actually a massive steal and could easily replace GP2’s minutes, as he will likely be let go in free agency now. Richard is plug in and play in the NBA. Had an iconic game in the national championship and was going off all during March Madness. Everyone slept on him, he should have gone way higher. MDJ does it again.
I was hoping for that Sears kid that went to the Bucks. Seemed like he had that grind mindset.
Another guard ……. Yeah you want to win.
How do you pass on Raynaud. Mocks had him in lottery. He is a true C that can play on perimeter . Lot of teams passed on this guy. Remember that name ….. MR
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Maxime Raynaud, a 7’1″ center from Stanford, was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, with the 42nd overall pick. He is known for his shooting ability, skilled ball-handling, and solid rebounding.