Jeremy

Richardson

Richardson played sparingly in six NBA games last season with Atlanta and Portland and averaged 17.6 points in 33 games with Fort Worth of the NBA Development League. He’s a long shot to make the team’s final roster.

That gives them the roster limit of 15 players on the eve of opening night.

He was waived by the Grizzlies on Monday, who signed Bobby Jones ealier on Thursday. Richardson isn’t likely to see the light of day with the Spurs barring severe injury issues.

Richardson scored more than starter Bruce Bowen (one point) and nearly equaled the scoring of starter Fabricio Oberto (six points). Unfortunately, he’s not going to have any fantasy value at the end of the Spurs’ bench.

“That was their decision,” he said of losing out to Hardaway, who was waived Wednesday. “I think they regret it. I think they’re regretting it right now. I feel like I should be there.”

Richardson has played in three games for the Spurs, averaging 1.7 PPG. Prior to joining the Grizzlies, he played with Fort Wayne of the NBA’s D-League, averaging a league-high 28.5 PPG in eight contests.

Richardson, who has played for Atlanta, Portland and Miami, is leading the D League in scoring at 28.5 points per game. The Grizzlies had too many guards to give Kinsey minutes, but they’re not exactly thin at forward either; at least when Pau Gasol and Darko Milicic are healthy.

Richardson appeared in three NBA games, accumulating one rebound and one assist in 15 minutes played.

After pulling off a four-for-one trade, the Hawks have some open roster spots to fill. Richardson played with Memphis and San Antonio this season, but isn’t likely to have much fantasy value with the Hawks, either.

“He’s a very talented offensive player,” GM Chris Wallace said. “He comes off screens very well. He can shoot the three...We’re trying to catch lightning in a bottle.” We grabbed him in a 30-team league, also hoping to catch “lightning in a bottle,” but we’re not holding our breath. He’s scheduled to make his Grizzlies’ debut on Friday against the Pistons.