Richardson announced his retirement Wednesday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Richardson entered the league as the No. 40 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. He had more than a few quality seasons. However, his best was during the 2018-19 campaign with Miami, where he averaged a career-best 16.6 points in 73 regular-season games. Richardson bounced around the league afterward, suiting up for the 76ers, Mavericks, Celtics, Spurs, Pelicans and again with the Heat before he was traded to Utah in February 2025, though he never played a game for the Jazz. Overall, Richardson appeared in 554 regular-season games, averaging 11.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 36.3 percent from deep across 28.5 minutes.
The Jazz are waiving Richardson (heel) on Thursday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Richardson was traded from Miami to Detroit before being re-routed to Utah ahead of the NBA trade deadline. However, the veteran guard will now become a free agent and could join a new team to add quality perimeter defense and a second playmaker.
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Jazz's Josh Richardson: Traded to Utah
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Richardson (heel) will be rerouted to the Jazz as part of the Jimmy Butler trade, according to NBA reporter Jake Fischer.
Richardson was initially sent from Miami to Detroit, only to be dealt to Utah less than 24 hours later. Richardson, who is still sidelined by a troublesome heel issue, is unlikely to be in Utah's long-term plans as they are in the early stages of a rebuild.
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Pistons' Josh Richardson: Traded to Detroit
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Richardson (heel) was traded to the Pistons on Wednesday as part of the massive blockbuster trade involving Jimmy Butler landing with the Warriors, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Richardson was part of the deal that also sent Lindy Waters from Golden State to Detroit. Even though Richardson might make an impact once healthy, the 31-year-old guard has missed 35 straight games with right heel inflammation, and it's unclear when he'll return to the floor for his new team in Detroit.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Remains out for Miami
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Richardson (heel) won't play Tuesday against the Bulls, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Richardson has been sidelined since Nov. 18, and there's been no indication that he will return during this road trip. The Heat return home next Monday to play the Celtics.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Still out for Saturday
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Richardson (heel) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Richardson hasn't suited up since Nov. 18 due to a right heel injury, and his next chance to return will come Tuesday against Chicago. However, the veteran guard is unlikely to crack the rotation whenever he makes his return.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Remains out for Wednesday
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Richardson (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Richardson hasn't played since Nov. 18 while he deals with a right heel injury. The veteran guard is unlikely to be included in the rotation whenever he makes his return.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Remains out Monday
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Richardson (heel) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Richardson hasn't played since Nov. 18 while he deals with right heel inflammation, though he is expected to begin ramping up for a return after recent imaging on his heel came back negative. Even if he is eventually cleared to return this season, the 31-year-old's presence shouldn't cause any major waves in the rotation.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Remains out Saturday
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Richardson (heel) is out for Saturday's game versus the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Richardson hasn't played since Nov. 18 due to right heel inflammation. While the veteran guard is expected to begin ramping up again for a return after recent imaging on his heel returned negative, he's unlikely to be part of the Miami rotation once he's healthy.
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Heat's Josh Richardson: Out again Thursday
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Richardson (heel) won't play Thursday against the Bucks.
Richardson has been sidelined since Nov. 18 due to inflammation in his right heel. His recent MRI didn't reveal any significant damage, but it's unclear when he'll be able to return.
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