Jase Richardson News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Role uncertain for 2026-27 Richardson has some obstacles to climb in order to seize an Opening Night role.

Impact The 2025 first-rounder was not a big part of Orlando's rotation in his rookie season, logging 10.9 minutes per game over 54 regular-season appearances. With Anthony Black primed to serve as the Magic's sixth man off the bench, Richardson is left to compete with the likes of Jamal Cain, Noah Penda and Jevon Carter for reserve minutes in the backcourt this season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Saturday Richardson (rest) won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Celtics, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NBA Summer League: Jase Richardson, Alex Morales boost Magic over 76ers Jase Richardson and Alex Morales lead the way for the Orlando Magic as they beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-92.

JULY 15 • NBA.COM

Game-high 25 points in return Richardson (undisclosed) finished with 25 points (10-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt,1-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 99-92 Summer League win ov...

Impact Richardson shined in his return from a one-game absence for undisclosed reasons. The 2025 second-rounder is preparing for his second season with the Magic and is aiming to make a case for a reserve role in 2026-27.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Richardson (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact 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.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in win 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in SL Loss Richardson finished with 15 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assist and two steals across 30 minutes in Thursday's 86-74 Summer League loss to the Hornets.

Impact 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.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Assessing which Magic summer league additions has best chance to stick We are nearly two days away from the start of the Orlando Magic Summer League journey in Las Vegas, Nev. Headlined by second-year guard Jase...

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Out of rotation to end season Richardson averaged 4.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest in 54 regular-season games during 2025-26.

Impact 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.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back in rotation Friday Richardson finished Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game victory over the Hornets with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists over six minutes.

Impact Richardson made a brief appearance, taking advantage of the fact that the game was a blowout. It continues what has been mostly a disappointing campaign, with Richardson averaging just 4.4 points in 10.8 minutes per game, having suited up for 55 contests.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 18 minutes 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from G League stint The Magic recalled Richardson from the G League's Osceola Magic on Saturday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Richardson (back) is available to play Wednesday against the Cavaliers.

Impact 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.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Richardson (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact 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.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Richardson (back) is unavailable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Richardson will be ruled out for a second straight game due to back spasms. With Anthony Black (back) also sidelined, Jett Howard and Jevon Carter could see expanded roles.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Richardson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Impact 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.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back spasms Richardson has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to lower-back spasms.

Impact 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.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Recalled to NBA Orlando recalled Richardson from the G League's Osceola Magic on Friday

Impact Richardson joined Osceola for its 128-111 win over the Cleveland Charge on Friday, during which he recorded 22 points (9-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, three rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes. The rookie first-rounder has totaled just 15 minutes in two appearances over Orlando's last four games, and he isn't guaranteed to see meaningful burn in Sunday's game against Detroit unless multiple key backcourt contributors are sidelined.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kenyon Martin was shocked watching Jase Richardson hit the ground at the Dunk Contest: "Almost cost you your life" K-Mart warned Jase about getting too emotional in the dunk contest.

FEBRUARY 19 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

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FEBRUARY 15 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"Bro Broke His Back" - NBA Fans Left Shaken After Magic Star Jase Richardson's Scary Fall During Slam Dunk Contest Jase Richardson of the Orlando Magic tried his best to replicate his father's success in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

FEBRUARY 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NBA All-Star Dunk Contest live score, stats, highlights from 2026 All-Star Weekend event | Sporting News The Sporting News is tracking live updates from the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest, where Carter Bryant, Jaxson Hayes, Keshad Johnson and Jase Richar...

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NBA slam dunk contest participants: Carter Bryant, Jase Richardson highlight 2026 edition | Sporting News Here are the four participants for the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest in Los Angeles.

FEBRUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NBA announces participants for 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest Carter Bryant, Jaxson Hayes, Keshad Johnson and Jase Richardson are set to compete in AT&T Slam Dunk during All-Star Saturday.

FEBRUARY 7 • NBA.COM

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