DTDJosh Richardson G FA Fri 2/10/17 5:57 PM
DTDJosh Richardson
G FA
Richardson (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nets, Tom D'Angelo of the Palm Beach Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson is traveling with the Heat on their current four-game road trip, but since there's been no word that he's progressed to full-contact, full-court workouts, it doesn't appear that he's a serious candidate to actually play in any of those games. The swingman has been sidelined since Jan. 6 with a sprained left foot and should be viewed as doubtful to play in the final game of the road trip Saturday against the 76ers.
DTDJosh Richardson G FA Tue 2/7/17 3:48 PM
DTDJosh Richardson
G FA
Richardson (ankle) said he hopes to return to action during one or both of the Heat's final two games before the All-Star break, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson is traveling with the Heat on their current four-game road trip that began with a win Monday over the Timberwolves, but it doesn't appear as though he's targeting a return for the next three contests. Instead, he'll turn his focus to resuming contact workouts within the next few days, and if all goes well, he could be back on the court Feb. 13 against the Magic and/or Feb. 15 against the Rockets. Richardson has said that he's no longer feeling pain his sprained left foot -- which has sidelined him for the last 14 games -- but is still having "some small [issues] with movement." Once he's healthy, Richardson will vie for a starting role at shooting guard or small forward, which could result in reduced minutes for incumbent starters Dion Waiters and Rodney McGruder.
DTDJosh Richardson G FA Sat 2/4/17 10:25 PM
DTDJosh Richardson
G FA
Richardson (foot) will travel with the Heat on their four-game road trip, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though he hasn't done any contact work yet, Richardson is apparently progressing well enough for it to be worth traveling with the team for a four-game road trip. Prior to his injury, Richardson was a large part of the Heat's offense, averaging 11.2 points across 31.3 minutes per contest, including two performances with at least 20 points. Once he returns, he'll likely take away minutes from Wayne Ellington and Rodney McGruder.
DTDJosh Richardson G FA Fri 2/3/17 1:12 PM
DTDJosh Richardson
G FA
Richardson (foot) is edging closer to a return, which could come over the Heat's upcoming four-game road trip, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson's sprained left foot has kept him sidelined since Jan. 6, but he's gradually increased his activity of late, including a non-contact practice session Friday, Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post reports. While it's still unknown if Richardson will travel with the Heat for its road swing that begins Monday in Minnesota, his recent progress has left that possibility open. As a result, his situation should be monitored over the weekend in hopes of more positive news.
DTDJosh Richardson G FA Sat 1/28/17 11:53 PM
DTDJosh Richardson
G FA
Richardson (ankle) has missed 10 straight games due to a sprained ankle, and there is still no timetable when he'll be back playing in games, Shandel Richardson of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson continues to wear a protective boot between workouts, as the team takes a cautious approach. He was able to do some shooting workouts Friday, and worked on mostly ball handling Saturday. Richardson said he continues to struggle with movement, but is able to plant while shooting. Keep him reserved in all fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health in a full game without any setbacks.
DTDJosh Richardson G FA Sat 1/28/17 6:35 PM
DTDJosh Richardson
G FA
Richardson (foot) has been participating in light court work since Friday, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson shooting around is a good sign for him and the Heat, who desperately need healthy bodies. However, he still isn't sprinting, and his timetable remains the same. It seems unlikely at this point that he'll see the floor Wednesday against the Hawks.
DTDJosh Richardson G FA Mon 1/16/17 12:52 PM
DTDJosh Richardson
G FA
Richardson (foot) will miss at least two more weeks, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson remains in a walking boot while battling a sprained left foot, and it sounds as though the two-week timetable is considered a bare minimum, so it wouldn't be a surprise if the guard misses additional time. The Heat signed Okaro White with their hardship exemption, which temporarily grants the ability to add a 16th man to the roster, though Dion Waiters, Rodney McGruder and Tyler Johnson will continue to pick up most of the residual minutes in Richardson's absence.
DTDJosh Richardson G FA Sun 1/15/17 4:29 PM
DTDJosh Richardson
G FA
Richardson (foot) is likely going to miss another couple of weeks after the Heat were granted a medical hardship exception to add a 16th player to their roster Sunday, Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to Tom D'Angelo of the Palm Beach Post, Richardson is dealing with a sprain, but remains in a boot and is considered week-to-week moving forward. However, with the Heat being granted a medical hardship, that likely means that Richardson is slated to sit out another few weeks, leaving a serious need for depth on the wing. They've opted to sign Okaro White with their recent hardship exception, although guys like Dion Waiters and Rodney McGruder should still benefit the most with Richardson sidelined.
DTDJosh Richardson G FA Thu 1/12/17 6:04 PM
DTDJosh Richardson
G FA
Richardson (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
The Heat initially called Richardson doubtful earlier in the day, but he's now been downgraded to "out," meaning he'll miss a third straight contest. In Richardson's absence, expect to see more of Rodney McGruder, Dion Waiters and Tyler Johnson. Prior to spraining his left foot, Richardson had played at least 30 minutes in 13 straight games.
DTDJosh Richardson G FA Thu 1/12/17 4:37 PM
DTDJosh Richardson
G FA
Richardson is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson remains without any sort of timetable for a return, but until he's able to take part in full-contact practices, his availability shouldn't be considered forthcoming. He'll continue to undergo rehab over the weekend, with the hope of being cleared in time for Tuesday's matchup with the Rockets. With Richardson out Tuesday, Dion Waiters (38), Rodney McGruder (32) and Tyler Johnson (30) all saw 30 minutes or more of playing time and should continue to see a bigger workload Friday.