JOSH RICHARDSON NEWS

Available to play Saturday Richardson (heel) is available for Saturday's game against the Suns.

Impact Richardson was initially listed as questionable, but he'll give it a go and could see minutes off the bench. If he steps on the hardwood, it'd be his first appearance since Nov. 18. He suited up for Wednesday's game against the Lakers but ended up being a healthy scratch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Richardson (heel) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Richardson was able to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Lakers. He ended up being a healthy scratch, so the Heat's rotation wouldn't be impacted that much if Richardson was unable to play Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Richardson (heel) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Richardson was questionable for the contest due to left heel soreness, but he's feeling well enough to suit up. Richardson hasn't taken the court since Nov. 18 and isn't locked into a rotation spot.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Richardson is now questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers with left heel soreness, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Miami upgraded Richardson to available earlier in the day after he recovered from his head illness, but now his status is in the air again. Prior to missing the past two games for Miami, Richardson fell out of the rotation.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Richardson (illness) is available to play Wednesday against the Lakers.

Impact Richardson missed the past two games for Miami, but he had fallen out of the rotation prior to that. Richardson is not guaranteed any minutes Wednesday, but Jimmy Butler remains questionable with a knee issue which could dictate what the rotation looks like.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Richardson (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Richardson is in danger of missing a third straight game due to an illness. He'd fallen out of the rotation before his absence, but Richardson is still averaging 18.8 minutes per game across eight appearances this season.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Miami for non-conference matchup

Miami takes on Los Angeles in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed out for Monday Richardson (illness) won't play Monday against Boston.

Impact Richardson will miss his second game in a row, as he remains under the weather. He's had a minor role for the Heat this season, averaging 18.6 minutes in six regular-season appearances. With Jimmy Butler (knee) also out, players such as Duncan Robinson and Jaime Jaquez could be busier than usual.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Boston faces Miami, looks for 5th straight home win

Boston is looking to prolong its four-game home win streak with a victory against Miami

DECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out vs. Raptors Richardson will not play in Sunday's game against the Raptors due to an illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Richardson is feeling under the weather, and the Heat will err on the side of caution. The veteran wing's next suit up will be in the second night of Miami's double header in Boston on Monday.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Richardson (heel) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact After logging a full practice Friday, Richardson has been upgraded to available ahead of Sunday's tilt. The veteran guard is averaging 4.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals across 18.8 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Friday Richardson (heel) participated in Friday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Richardson was held out of Thursday's practice due to the heel injury, though he was able to participate Friday. His status for Sunday's game against Dallas is expected to be updated Saturday. Richardson has averaged 4.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 18.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Richardson didn't practice Thursday due to a heel injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Richardson's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks. However, the Heat are unlikely to drop an official injury report clarifying Richardson's status before Saturday at the earliest.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Notches five points Richardson closed Sunday's 119-110 loss to Indiana with five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes.

Impact Despite the absence of Jimmy Butler (ankle), Richardson hasn't been able to ramp up his fantasy production much. He's had a very slow start to the campaign by his standards, averaging 4.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 three-pointers on 31.3 percent shooting from the field through seven contests.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high performance in loss 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.

Impact 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 minute restriction after missing the start of the season due to a shoulder injury.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut 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.

Impact Richardson ended up making his season debut Saturday, after he had 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.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Friday Richardson (calf) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact 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 a right shoulder surgery. However, the 31-year-old will look to suit up Saturday while serving as back up to Tyler Herro.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Richardson (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Richardson has yet to play this season due to multiple injuries. First, he was dealing with shoulder and heel issues, but he now has a calf strain. In his absence, Alec Burks should remain part of the rotation.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Richardson is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks with a calf strain, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact 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 he never saw the floor.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not on report for Monday Richardson (heel) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out to face Charlotte Richardson (heel) is out for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Richardson (heel) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Friday Richardson (heel) was able to practice Friday ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Hornets, Heat beat writer Adam Lichtenstein reports.

Impact Richardson missed the club's regular-season opener against Orlando due to a heel injury. The 32-year-old was limited prior to the season while rehabbing from a right shoulder surgery he underwent in March, though he was cleared from the shoulder injury prior to the heel injury popping up. If Richardson misses additional time, Duncan Robinson and Alec Burks are candidates to receive an uptick in playing time.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with heel injury Richardson won't play in Wednesday's game against the Magic due to left heel inflammation, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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 Orlando.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Monday Richardson (shoulder) was unable to practice Monday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact 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 is held out of Opening Night against the Magic on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE