NBA: WHY couldn’t rookies Alex Toohey and Will Richard take the court?
Steph Curry is one of the thousands of fans in attendance for Sunday’s California Classic preseason contest between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately for the former back-to-back MVP, he will miss the opportunity to watch two of Golden State’s rookies in what should have been their respective team debuts.
According to Warriors beat reporter Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area, both Alex Toohey and Will Richard, who are both second-round picks from the 2025 NBA Draft, will not be able to suit up for Sunday’s contest.
As it turns out, Toohey and Richard’s draft day trades to the Warriors have not yet been made official, making them ineligible to play against the Lakers.
The Warriors acquired Toohey, a 6-foot-8 forward from Australia, on draft day by trading their 41st pick to move down in the draft. In exchange, they received the 59th and 52nd overall picks, which they used to select Toohey.
Golden State then packaged the 59th pick in another trade to move up to No. 56, which was used to draft Richard.
Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy (center left) talks with Golden State Valkyries co-owner Joe Lacob (center right) during a WNBA game.
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Toohey is a versatile defender with professional experience to his name, having played in the National Basketball League in Australia. The 21-year-old is a solid slasher and cutter, making him a potentially good fit in the Warriors’ motion-heavy offense.
Richard, on the other hand, is a prototypical 3-and-D guard. He was a respectable threat from deep during his time at Florida and has been commended for his rebounding skills as a guard.
Either way, Warriors fans will have to wait for both rookies’ trades to become official before they get to see them on the court. This could potentially come in Golden State’s next preseason game, which is on Sunday at home against the
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