JOSH RICHARDSON NEWS

Limited impact against Lakers Richardson recorded five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and one rebound across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 123-108 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Richardson scored 19 points during Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers but was much less effective Tuesday while playing under 20 minutes for the first time since Feb. 15. The 29-year-old has come off the bench in his last four appearances and has averaged 9.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 23.8 minutes per game during that time.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded line off bench Richardson finished Sunday's 127-110 win over the Trail Blazers with 19 points (5-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four steals, two rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 28 minutes.

Impact Since returning to the Pelicans last week after a two-game absence due to a personal matter, Richardson has lost his spot in the starting five to Trey Murphy. While he doesn't appear on track to regain that role -- especially after Murphy went off for a career-high 41 points Sunday -- Richardson could continue to routinely clear 25 minutes off the bench for as long as Brandon Ingram (groin) remained sidelined. If he can continue to receive the level of playing time he earned Sunday, Richardson could prove to be a useful streaming option for three-pointers and defensive stats.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy hits 9 3s, scores 41, Pelicans down Blazers 127-110

Trey Murphy III hit a career-best nine 3-pointers to highlight his career-high 41 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 127-110

MARCH 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Good to go Wednesday Richardson (personal) isn't listed on the Pelicans' injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Richardson missed back-to-back games while attending to a personal matter, but it appears he'll be back in the mix Wednesday. He started four straight contests before his absences and averaged 10.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 steals in 27.5 minutes during that stretch.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Richardson (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Sacramento, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Richardson continues to tend to a personal matter and will be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup. Trey Murphy, Dyson Daniels and Kira Lewis are candidates to see increased run once again Monday.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Richardson has been ruled out for Friday's game against Golden State due to personal reasons.

Impact Richardson recently dealt with a quad issue that didn't force him to miss any games, but he'll be sidelined for Friday's matchup while tending to a personal matter. He's started in his last four appearances, but Trey Murphy, Kira Lewis and Dyson Daniels will likely be in line for increased playing time against the Warriors.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active and starting Richardson (quad) is in the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Richardson was set to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt with a bruised left quad, but appears to be a full-go. In his last three appearances, Richardson has averaged 11.7 points, 3.0 assists and 3.0 steals over 29.9 minutes.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with quad contusion Richardson has been diagnosed with a right quad contusion and is questionable Wednesday against the Blazers, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact The Pelicans are already very thin on the wings, so this obviously isn't ideal. If Richardson is unable to play, Trey Murphy could reemerge with a sizable bump in fantasy value. Naji Marshall also stands to benefit, as he's someone who can play multiple positions.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solidifies role Thursday Richardson racked up 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 29 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 loss to Toronto.

Impact Richardson ran with the opening five Thursday, supplanting Trey Murphy who played just 23 minutes off the bench. While it is unclear whether this will stick for the foreseeable future, Richardson should certainly be on the radar across all formats at this point. Having provided solid two-way production in the past, he makes for an interesting acquisition. With clear top-90 upside, managers could do worse than grabbing him to see what happens.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Richardson will join the first unit for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Richardson will make his first appearance in the starting lineup with the Pelicans on Thursday, joining CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas in the first five. In six starts with the Spurs this season, Richardson averaged 11.5 points, 4.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals over 29.1 minutes.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ejected Wednesday Richardson was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Richardson received back-to-back technicals early in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game and was forced to head back to the locker room. He will finish the contest with eight points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 19 minutes. Richardson's next chance to see the court will come Feb. 23 against the Raptors.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in minutes in debut Richardson finished Monday's 103-100 win over the Thunder with 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and five steals across 34 minutes.

Impact It didn't take long for Richardson to find a role in New Orleans, as he played a team-high 34 minutes off the bench Monday. That is a season high for the 29-year-old, who was acquired by the Pelicans on Thursday. Richardson also set a season high with five steals. If he is going to remain among the leaders in minutes for New Orleans, Richardson's fantasy value will take a big jump with the change of scenery.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Guillory: Gonna be interesting to see what the Pels look... - The Athletic Gonna be interesting to see what the Pels look like defensively when they can throw Herb, Dyson Daniels and Josh Richardson out there togeth...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Omitted from injury report Richardson doesn't appear on the Pelicans' injury report for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact The 29-year-old wing thus looks on track to make his Pelicans debut in Oklahoma City, after he sat out Friday's 118-107 loss to the Cavaliers following his acquisition from the Spurs one day earlier. Assuming Richardson was able to practice over the weekend, he should settle into a spot on the Pelicans' second unit, though he could struggle to reach the 23.8 minutes per game he averaged for the Spurs earlier this season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Richardson (recently traded) won't play Friday against the Cavaliers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Richardson was dealt from San Antonio to New Orleans on Thursday but won't be able to suit up for his new team a day later. However, he'll be in attendance at Friday's game and should be available Monday against Oklahoma City as long as he doesn't have any issues with his physical.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Pelicans acquire Josh Richardson from Spurs The New Orleans Pelicans acquired Josh Richardson from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Devonte’ Graham and four second-round picks, ES...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Pelicans acquire Josh Richardson from Spurs The New Orleans Pelicans acquired Josh Richardson from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Devonte’ Graham and four second-round picks, ES...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

AP source: Pelicans trade Graham to Spurs for Richardson

The New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement to trade Devonte’ Graham and four second-round draft choices to San Antonio in exchange for Josh Richardson

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Dealt to New Orleans The Pelicans acquired Richardson from the Spurs on Thursday in exchange for Devonte' Graham and second-round picks in 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2029, Shams Charania of The Athletic repo...

Impact Unsurprisingly, the non-contending Spurs moved off the veteran wing on an expiring deal to get more draft capital back in return along with a slightly younger player in Graham. Over 23.8 minutes per game with San Antonio this season, Richardson averaged 11.5 points, 3.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers and 1.0 steals. He should slot in as a reserve and could take some minutes away from Dyson Daniels (ankle) and Naji Marshall.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in loss to Raptors Richardson totaled 14 points (4-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 112-98 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Making his third straight start, Richardson made a surprising impact on the defensive end considering he hadn't recorded a block in six straight games coming into Wednesday and had only eight in total on the season. Jakob Poeltl got dealt Wednesday after the loss, and Richardson could be the next veteran out the door before Thursday's deadline given his expiring contract and long-range shooting -- the 29-year-old has drained a three in 16 straight games, shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc during that time.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE