Heat's Josh Richardson: Season-high performance in loss
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Richardson recorded 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and four steals over 21 minutes during Friday's 135-122 loss to the Nuggets.
Richardson scored his first points of the season in his third appearance and set season-high marks in points, assists and steals during Friday's loss. Jimmy Butler (ankle) left the game early, and if he's forced to miss time, Richardson would likely have increased responsibilities, though he may still be on a minutes restriction after missing the start of the season due to a shoulder injury.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Makes season debut
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Richardson played 16 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 118-98 win over the Wizards, finishing with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist.
Richardson made his season debut Saturday after he missed the Heat's first three games with left heel inflammation before getting the green light to suit up in Monday's 106-98 win over the Pistons. He ultimately didn't play in that contest, then was ruled out for Wednesday's loss to the Knicks before he finally saw some action Saturday. Richardson ended up joining the Miami rotation as a replacement for Haywood Highsmith, who didn't check into the game until 2:11 remained in the fourth quarter, when the Heat held a 22-point lead.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Not on injury report Friday
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Richardson (calf) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus the Wizards.
Richardson was held out of Wednesday's game due to a calf strain, though he has yet to make his debut this season due to a plethora of injuries including left heel inflammation and recovery from right shoulder surgery. However, the 31-year-old will look to suit up Saturday while serving as a backup to Tyler Herro.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Richardson is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks with a calf strain, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
After previously battling shoulder and heel injuries, Richardson is now considered day-to-day with this new issue. He wasn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Pistons but never saw the floor, so his potential absence shouldn't impact Miami's rotation.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Not on report for Monday
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Richardson (heel) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Pistons.
Richardson is expected to make his 2024-25 debut at home Monday after dealing with left heel inflammation. The 31-year-old was limited during training camp as well, though he is expected to serve as Tyler Herro's primary backup when he returns to game action.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Ruled out to face Charlotte
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Richardson (heel) is out for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Richardson has yet to play this season due to left heel inflammation, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return, although it's seems his status is being analyzed on a game-to-game basis. His next chance to play will come against the Pistons on Monday.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Iffy for Saturday
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Richardson (heel) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.
Richardson missed Miami's season opener with left heel inflammation and is in danger of missing his second straight contest. However, the veteran guard receiving a questionable tag instead of immediately being ruled out is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Practices Friday
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Richardson (heel) was able to practice Friday ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Hornets, Heat beat writer Adam Lichtenstein reports.
Richardson missed the club's regular-season opener against Orlando due to a heel injury. The 32-year-old was limited before the season while rehabbing from a right shoulder surgery he underwent in March, though he was cleared from the shoulder injury before the heel injury popped up. If Richardson misses additional time, Duncan Robinson and Alec Burks are candidates to receive an uptick in playing time.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Ruled out with heel injury
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Richardson won't play in Wednesday's game against the Magic due to left heel inflammation, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Richardson has been fully cleared from the shoulder surgery he underwent in March, but he's now nursing a heel injury as the Heat open their 2024-25 schedule. With Richardson sidelined to begin the season, Duncan Robinson and Alec Burks could see more reps on the wings. Richardson's next chance to play will be Saturday against Charlotte.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Misses another practice Monday
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Richardson (shoulder) was unable to practice Monday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Richardson was unable to make any appearances during the preseason and has been limited in every practice he's participated in. Barring a surprise, it's likely that Richardson will be held out of Opening Night against the Magic on Wednesday.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Doesn't practice Sunday
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Richardson (shoulder) did not participate in Sunday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Richardson was a limited participant during training camp and was unable to suit up during the preseason. The 31-year-old is still recovering from a right shoulder surgery he underwent in March, and his status for the club's regular-season opener against the Magic on Wednesday remains unclear. Richardson is expected to come off the bench behind Tyler Herro (rest) at shooting guard, but if he misses the beginning of the season, Duncan Robinson (rest) and Alec Burks (rest) are both candidates to pick up the slack.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Another absence coming
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Richardson (shoulder) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against Memphis, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Richardson has yet to suit up this preseason while recovering from right shoulder surgery. His status for Miami's regular-season opener versus Orlando on Oct. 23 is uncertain.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Out again Wednesday
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Richardson (shoulder) will not play in Wednesday's preseason contest against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Richardson's final opportunity for preseason action comes Friday versus Memphis. Josh Christopher, Dru Smith and Pelle Larsson continue factoring into the preseason rotation amid Richardson's absence.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Won't play Tuesday
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Richardson (shoulder) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Richardson continues to rehab from right shoulder surgery he underwent in March. He has two more chances to suit up during the preseason before Miami opens the regular season against the Magic on Oct. 23.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Still out Sunday
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Richardson (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's preseason game versus the Pelicans, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Richardson will miss his second straight preseason contest Tuesday while recovering from right shoulder surgery he underwent in March. Richardson's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's preseason matchup with San Antonio.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Limited to start camp
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Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Monday that Richardson (shoulder) will be limited to begin training camp, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Richardson suffered a right shoulder injury back in February and underwent surgery on March 6 to address the instability. He was originally expected to be ready for training camp, but the Heat will take a cautious approach early on. In 43 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, Richardson posted averages of 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 0.6 steals across 25.7 minutes.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Picks up option
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Richardson (shoulder) exercised his $3 million player option Friday and will return to Miami for the 2024-25 season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
A shoulder injury in February led to a premature ending to Richardson's 2023-24 season, but he was a rotational player prior to the injury. Overall, he averaged 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 triples and 0.6 steals across 25.7 minutes in 43 games. The veteran wing will look to earn a similar role for the Heat in the upcoming season.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Undergoes successful surgery
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The Heat announced that Richardson underwent successful surgery Wednesday to address right shoulder instability.
While Richardson will remain out for the rest of the season, he's expected to make a full recovery ahead of training camp. Richardson could return to Miami in 2024-25 if he elects to pick up his $3.05 million player option this offseason.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Out for remainder of season
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Richardson is set to undergo season-ending surgery on his dislocated right shoulder Wednesday, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Richardson has missed Miami's last eight contests due to the injury, and with the 30-year-old making little improvement in his recovery, he'll have to go under the knife. Delon Wright and Duncan Robinson could both receive increased playing time down the stretch as a result of Richardson's absence. Richardson will end the season with averages of 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per game across 43 appearances, including six starts.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Remains out Tuesday
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Richardson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Richardson hasn't played since Feb. 11. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday in Dallas, though it's unclear how close he is to returning. With Tyler Herro (foot) also sidelined, Duncan Robinson continues to see elevated usage.
