The Magic exercised Richardson's team option Wednesday, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
This is an expected transaction after Orlando chose Richardson in the first round of last year's draft. Richardson is cleared to play through a back injury for Opening Night, but he's unlikely to play a significant role Wednesday.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Omitted from injury report
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Richardson (back) is off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Hawks.
Richardson is cleared to play through a back injury for Opening Night. However, he's unlikely to play a significant role Wednesday.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Classified as day-to-day
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Richardson (back) is considered day-to-day, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Richardson exited Friday's 136-115 preseason win over Miami due to back soreness. While he hasn't been officially ruled out for Opening Night against Atlanta, it appears there's a chance he won't be available for that one. With Noah Penda (hamstring) ruled out and Franz Wagner (shoulder) dealing with an injury, Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black could see more minutes.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Decent output in win Tuesday
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Richardson recorded 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Richardson delivered a balanced performance in a reserve role, reaching double figures in scoring while contributing four rebounds and four assists without committing a turnover. The young guard struggled with his perimeter shooting, missing all three of his attempts from beyond the arc, but remained involved offensively throughout his 23-minute appearance. Richardson's versatility offers some promise, although his regular-season fantasy value will depend on securing consistent playing time in Orlando's crowded backcourt -- something that's far from a reality right now.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Won't go Saturday
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Richardson (rest) won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Celtics, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Richardson will sit out Orlando's Summer League finale for rest purposes. Over three Las Vegas Summer League appearances, the 20-year-old guard averaged 18.3 points, 4.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 30.1 minutes per game.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Won't play Sunday
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Richardson (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Trail Blazers.
Richardson will sit out the second leg of a Summer League back-to-back set, but he should return for Wednesday's meeting with the 76ers. TyTy Washington will draw the start in Richardson's absence Sunday, and there should be more minutes available for Keon Johnson.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Scores 15 points in win
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Richardson finished with 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and six assists across 30 minutes in Saturday's 93-88 Summer League win over Miami.
Richardson scored 15 points in Thursday's 86-74 loss to Charlotte. While he wasn't more productive Saturday, he shot the ball well by going 3-for-5 from behind the arc. The 20-year-old had a quiet rookie campaign in 2025-26, averaging 4.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.4 steals over 10.9 minutes in 54 regular-season appearances. Richardson will need to play well this summer, though that still may not improve his chances of earning a more prominent role with the Magic in 2026-27.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Scores 15 points in SL Loss
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Richardson finished with 15 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 30 minutes in Thursday's 86-74 Summer League loss to the Hornets.
Richardson is coming off an uneventful 2025-26 campaign in which he averaged only 4.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.4 steals over 10.9 minutes in 54 regular-season appearances. Even with injuries to some of the starters, the 20-year-old wasn't able to take advantage and mostly served as a depth piece. While Richardson looked good to begin Summer League play, he's still not guaranteed to seize a consistent role in the rotation even if he continues to play well in Las Vegas.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Out of rotation to end season
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Richardson averaged 4.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest in 54 regular-season games during 2025-26.
The rookie first-rounder appeared just once during Orlando's seven-game first-round series with Detroit. If the Magic let Jevon Carter walk away this offseason, Richardson would have a better chance of cracking the Opening Night rotation in 2026-27.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Scoreless in 18 minutes
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Richardson finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in 18 minutes during Sunday's 139-87 loss to the Raptors.
Richardson couldn't find his rhythm Sunday, but he was shooting the ball well heading into the matchup. Across his last five outings, he's hitting 57.1 percent from the field, but he's getting just 10.9 minutes per contest, which keeps him off the fantasy radar.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Returns from G League stint
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The Magic recalled Richardson from the G League's Osceola Magic on Saturday.
The rookie first-round pick made his second G League appearance of the season Friday in Osceola's 113-106 win over the Delaware Blue Coats, finishing with 17 points (8-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes. Richardson will be available for Orlando's home game versus the Lakers on Saturday but isn't expected to be featured in the rotation.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Good to go Wednesday
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Richardson (back) is available to play Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
Richardson is all set to return from a two-game absence. He's been used sparingly in recent weeks, but there are more minutes available with Anthony Black (abdomen) on the shelf.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Questionable for Wednesday
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Richardson (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Richardson remains day-to-day after missing the past two games for Orlando. He recently lost his rotation spot to Jevon Carter, but more minutes are up for grabs with Anthony Black (abdomen) sidelined.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Could return Sunday
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Richardson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Richardson was unable to play in Saturday's win against Minnesota due to lower-back spasms. The rookie first-rounder has a chance to return for Sunday's contest, and while he's had inconsistent playing time since the All-Star break, Richardson would be in line for a larger role off the bench if Anthony Black (back) was ruled out.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Dealing with back spasms
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Richardson has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to lower-back spasms.
Richardson will miss the front end of the Magic's back-to-back set and look to return for Sunday's road tilt against the Bucks. The rookie first-rounder has seen inconsistent playing time this season and has averaged just 7.2 minutes per game in five outings since the All-Star break.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Iffy for Friday
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Richardson is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers with left ankle soreness.
Richardson wasn't on the injury report heading into the Magic's most recent game Wednesday against the Nets, but the sore ankle likely explains why he didn't see any minutes in the 104-103 win. He had received playing time in each of the Magic's prior 12 contests, averaging 8.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 17.7 minutes.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Sees 27 minutes in win
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Richardson closed with 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and four assists over 27 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 victory over the Pacers.
This was a solid showing for Richardson, as he took advantage of some extra minutes with Jalen Suggs sidelined by an MCL contusion. If Suggs continues to miss time, which wouldn't be a surprise, Richardson could be a name to monitor in deeper formats.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Sees 20 minutes
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Richardson ended Monday's 107-106 loss to the Raptors with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 20 minutes.
Richardson is slowly becoming more involved for the Magic in the absence of Franz Wagner (ankle). Over his last seven games, the rookie has played 19.3 minutes per contest with averages of 8.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.9 three-pointers. His fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper formats for the time being.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Leads bench in loss
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Richardson contributed nine points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one rebound in eight minutes during Saturday's 132-120 loss to New York.
The rookie first-rounder did not see the floor in the first three quarters but played the last 7:35 with Jalen Suggs (hip) exiting to the locker room and not returning. Richardson impressed during his limited run and ended with a bench-high nine points for Orlando. The Michigan State product is not guaranteed to play meaningful minutes on a nightly basis, though he could see increased playing time if Suggs is forced to miss additional time.
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Magic's Jase Richardson: Puts up eight points in loss
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Richardson ended Wednesday's 114-112 loss to the Spurs with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 16 minutes.
Richardson seems to have moved up in the depth chart, playing at least 10 minutes in his last three games and averaging 11.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.3 threes in that span. Time will tell if this role boost will last, but Richardson is definitely worth monitoring in deeper leagues, especially if an injury were to occur to Orlando's backcourt.
