Jan 29, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) dunks the basketball against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

10-Year NBA Player Released After Miami Heat Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 10, 2025 5:27 PM ET

Josh Richardson is in the middle of his 10th NBA season.

The former Tennessee star is averaging 4.0 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 28.9% from the field and 27.3% from the three-point range in eight games for the Miami Heat.

However, Richardson was traded to the Utah Jazz last week.

Via UtahJazz.com: "The Utah Jazz have acquired forward KJ Martin, guard Josh Richardson, and a future second-round pick from the Detroit Pistons, as well as a future second-round pick and cash considerations from the Miami Heat, sending forward P.J. Tucker to Toronto, in a five-team trade that also involved the Golden State Warriors."

That said, the Jazz will not be keeping the 31-year-old, as they announced that they have waived him following the deal.

Via Evan Sidery of Forbes: "The Jazz officially waived Josh Richardson after acquiring him at the trade deadline.

Richardson will draw interest from contending teams on a veteran’s minimum contract."

The Jazz officially waived Josh Richardson after acquiring him at the trade deadline.

Richardson will draw interest from contending teams on a veteran’s minimum contract. pic.twitter.com/HBKOyedyGp
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) February 9, 2025