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Richardson

Following four seasons at Tennessee, Richardson spent a decade in the NBA, with most of that time being spent in Miami. He was drafted by the Heat with the 40th pick in 2015 and spent his first four seasons with them. He bounced around the league after that, spending time with the 76ers, Mavericks, Celtics, Spurs and Pelicans before returning to Miami for two more seasons. He spent last year in Spain before officially announcing his retirement on Instagram.

Richardson was traded from the Heat to the Pistons on Wednesday, and then he was swung to Utah on Thursday. However, the Jazz had no plans to keep him and were more interested in the draft pick that came with him. Richardson will likely have the chance to join another team, but it is unlikely that he finds an organization that wants to give him a consistent role.

Richardson hasn’t suited up since mid-November due to a right heel injury, and it’s unclear how much longer he’ll remain sidelined. With the Jazz, Richardson won’t be rushed to get healthy, as their focus will be on developing their young pieces. It wouldn’t be surprising if Richardson remained sidelined for a while, but his status won’t impact fantasy basketball either way.

Martin was just traded to Detroit in a move that helped clear cap space for the 76ers, and now he’s being sent to Utah in order to bring Schroder to the Pistons. The Jazz are loaded with young talent, so it may be difficult for Martin to carve out a role down the stretch of the season. He may have some silly season value, but Utah was likely more interested in the future pick.

Wednesday night gifted NBA fans a third blockbuster trade leading to Thursday’s deadline, with Butler being dealt to the Warriors. Detroit, Toronto, and Utah also entered the deal to help make the money work, with the Pistons adding Richardson and Lindy Waters III. Due to a right heel injury, Richardson has not played in a game since November 18. While Detroit remains in the mix for a play-in spot, their involvement in the deal concerns the willingness to take on contracts that most teams prefer to avoid. Don’t expect Richardson to get the opportunities needed to impact fantasy basketball.

Richardson has not appeared in a game since November 18, as the heel injury has lingered. There’s hope that he can begin the ramp-up process toward the end of Week 13. Due to the amount of time missed, Richardson’s availability has not impacted fantasy basketball.

Richardson has been dealing with the heel injury since mid-November and appears unlikely to play on Monday. His status does not impact fantasy basketball.

Richardson was actually medically cleared to play on Thursday, but didn’t get any minutes due to a coach’s decision. He’s been ruled out with a heel injury Saturday. Even when the 31-year-old shooting guard is healthy enough to play, he won’t get enough minutes to matter for fantasy basketball.

Richardson was cleared to play in Thursday’s win over Utah in what would have been his first action since November 18. However, he picked up a DNP-CD, so fantasy managers currently have no reason to roster Richardson.

Richardson has not appeared in a game since November 18. Even if that changes on Thursday, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave Richardson on the waiver wire.