Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Josh Richardson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Joshua Michael Richardson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 15, 1993
  • Hometown: Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
  • Height: 6’5″ (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’10” (2.08 m)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US)
  • Number: Commonly wears #0 or #3
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Santa Fe High School (Edmond, Oklahoma)
  • College: University of Tennessee (2011–2015)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 40th overall in the 2nd round of the 2015 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Miami Heat (2015–2019)
    2. Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020)
    3. Dallas Mavericks (2020–2021)
    4. Boston Celtics (2021–2022)
    5. San Antonio Spurs (2022–2023)
    6. New Orleans Pelicans (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: None as of 2024
  • Kids: No publicly known children
  • Siblings: Has a sister, Alex Richardson, who is a collegiate basketball player.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Josh Richardson’s player archetype is that of a two-way 3-and-D wing who can slide between guard spots, take on tough perimeter assignments, and keep an offense connected without needing high usage. Defensively, he fits as a switchable point-of-attack and help defender, using his length, anticipation, and mobility to bother ball-handlers and contest across the wing. Offensively, his role is more complementary than primary, built around spot-up shooting, secondary pick-and-roll work, straight-line drives, and smart ball movement rather than heavy on-ball creation. Physically, Richardson brings solid wing size at 6-foot-5 with a lean 200-pound frame and long arms, which helps explain why his game has long leaned on versatility more than pure force. Taken together, his play style is best described as steady, functional, and two-way: a glue-type perimeter player who spaces the floor, defends multiple actions, and fills gaps wherever a lineup needs balance.

Player Insights

Josh Richardson’s numbers have been falling since the 2022-23 NBA Season and he was recently waived by the Utah Jazz. He spent the last two years playing in Miami but was caught up in a trade deadline deal that originally had sent him to the Pistons. It’s unclear if he can get out of this tailspin, but I think there’s a role for him on a contender looking for a cheap player to fill out the roster, not only this year but heading into 2025-26 also. He’s currently only 31 years old. 2/11/2025

Sources:
NBA.com — Josh Richardson | Guard | NBA.com
NBADraft.net — Josh Richardson
Basketball-Reference — Josh Richardson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
The Ringer — Josh Richardson and the Modern Art of Building a Star Wing