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Jason Richardson News & Rumors

Magic get boost from J-Rich in win over Cavaliers
February 4
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Stan Van Gundy often says he doesn't care anything about acrobatic dunks, but even Van Gundy had to love what he saw from his starting shooting guard midway through the first quarter Friday night. Jason Richardson elevated into the air, caught an alley-oop pass from Chris Duhon and slammed home a dunk with his back to the hoop. The Magic need more from Richardson this season — more points, more defense, more energy — for the team to reach its potential, and that explains why the dunk was such a welcome sight. After missing two games to rest an injured knee, Richardson scored 19 points to help the Magic beat the rebuilding Cleveland Cavaliers 102-94 at Amway Center. "I don't have too many"
MRI shows no serious damage to Jason Richardson's left knee
January 14
Orlando Sentinel
 
"An MRI exam Friday on Jason Richardson's injured left knee brought some good news for the Orlando Magic. A team spokesman said the test revealed Richardson only has a bone bruise, and team officials are labeling the starting shooting guard's status as "day-to-day." Richardson injured his knee with about nine minutes remaining in Orlando's 117-109 victory Thursday night over the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. It appeared that Richardson initially stepped on the right foot of Warriors power forward David Lee. But after the game ended, Richardson said he had no idea how he hurt himself. "I thought I bumped knees, but I didn't have that feeling when you have a bumped knee, where"
Jason Richardson makes 'tough decision,' re-signs with Orlando Magic
December 13
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Lost in the continuing Dwight Howard saga on Monday was news that Jason Richardson, the incumbent starting shooting guard, has re-signed with the Magic. The deal is believed to be four years, $25 million. There is no option in the contract for either the team or Richardson. Richardson, 30, was expected to be one of the most sought-after shooting guards on the free-agent market. "It was a tough decision," Richardson said at Monday's media day. "There were some other teams out there, but I thought this was the best fit.""
Magic on verge of re-signing Jason Richardson
December 11
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic are close to fulfilling one of their biggest free-agency needs: bringing back shooting guard Jason Richardson. Magic General Manager Otis Smith said Saturday night that he was close to finalizing a contract with Richardson. "Jason and I close to terms," Smith said. "I would pretty much expect him in camp, if not tomorrow [Sunday], by Monday." Smith has said all along that his top priority in free agency was re-signing Richardson, who came to the team in last December's blockbuster deal with the Phoenix Suns and then started 55 regular-season games. Yahoo! Sports reported that Richardson has agreed to a four-year, $25 million deal."
Jason Richardson open to returning to Warriors
November 2
CSN Bay Area
 
"Former Warrior Jason Richardson will be in the Bay Area on Saturday taking part in the "We Believe" charity game at the San Jose State University Events Center. As any hardcore Warriors fan will tell you, Richardson was traded after the 2007 season – and it hurt. A lot. Richardson was more than just a popular player, he had a little something extra going on with Warriors fans and they had a little something extra going on with him. That's why it was easy for him to say yes to the charity game in the Bay Area."
Magic searching for a shooting guard again
May 3
Orlando Sentinel
 columnist Brian Schmitz
"When Orlando and the Phoenix Suns effectively swapped starting shooting guards Vince Carter and Jason Richardson this season in a blockbuster, the Magic knew J-Rich was a rental. The one thing Richardson and Carter had in common: They both can become free agents this summer. The Magic could be looking for another new two-guard — once again. Richardson has declared that he'd love to re-sign as Dwight Howard's wing man. And General Manager Otis Smith says, "We like J-Rich, but we don't know what's going to happen this summer." Smith doesn't know how the labor strife will affect the salary structure for next season. Smith now only has the mid-level exception to offer J-Rich, if there is a"
Jason Richardson expects to play despite missing part of practice with cut foot
April 28
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Jason Richardson sat out a portion of Wednesday's practice because of soreness in the bottom of his left foot, but he expects to play Thursday against the Hawks in Game 6. Richardson stepped on a piece of glass in his home Tuesday afternoon, prompting an emergency trip to the hospital and seven stitches in the bottom of his foot. He took a pain-shot before the game and said the foot felt mostly numb while he was on the court. But he walked with a noticeable limp on Wednesday, and he decided to skip the last 15 minutes of practice because of the pain."
Jason Richardson had stitches sewn in left foot Tuesday
April 27
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Jason Richardson played through considerable pain Tuesday night after stepping on glass at his home in Orlando in the afternoon. The accident caused him to have seven stitches sewn into the bottom of his foot before the Orlando Magic's 101-76 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. When asked about how much it hurt, Richardson exhaled and said, "It's tough. It hurts." He said he won't miss Thursday's Game 6, but it's possible he could be limited in Wednesday's practice."
Jason Richardson and Zaza Pachulia suspended for Game 4 on Sunday
April 24
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic will play perhaps their most important game of the season without their starting shooting guard. As expected, NBA officials announced on Saturday that Jason Richardson and Atlanta Hawks backup center Zaza Pachulia have been suspended for one game apiece without pay because of their altercation in the Magic's 88-84 Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. They will serve their suspensions Sunday night when the Magic face the Hawks in Game 4 at Philips Arena. The Magic trail the best-of-seven series two games to one. With Richardson absent, the Magic's already thin bench will be tested further. J.J. Redick, still not at his best after missing the final 17"
Richardson could be serving a league-imposed suspension for fighting with Atlanta's Zaza Pachulia late in Game 3's fourth quarter
April 23
Orlando Sentinel
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"The Orlando Magic can point to a fortunate 3-point heave by Jamal Crawford as the reason why they lost Game 3 of their playoff series to the Atlanta Hawks 88-84. But as Crawford triumphantly hopped up and down the Philips Arena court, game-in-hand with 5.7 seconds remaining, the Magic only had themselves -- and not bad luck -- to blame. Jason Richardson lost his cool late. Hedo Turkoglu lost his shooting stroke. For one half, the Magic lost their intensity on the defensive end of the court. And now the team trails the best-of-seven series two games to one. "We just have to keep believing," said center Dwight Howard. The Magic may confront an additional obstacle when Game 4 arrives Sunday."
Magic give Jason Richardson a night off
April 7
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Magic, a night after clinching home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, began postseason preparations in earnest Wednesday night by resting starting shooting guard Jason Richardson against the Charlotte Bobcats. Richardson has been bothered by tendinitis in his left knee for a while, said coach Stan Van Gundy. Gilbert Arenas, the club's back-up point guard behind Jameer Nelson, started in Richardson's place. "We had planned that from the Toronto game [the Magic played Toronto on Sunday]," Van Gundy said of Richardson. "He's had some tendinitis and has really been playing in pain for quite a while. We planned it for this time so he can take a couple days off. We can get"
Magic's Jason Richardson loved hockey first
January 15
Orlando Sentinel
 columnist Brian Schmitz
"Orlando Magic guard Jason Richardson has done exceptionally well playing a sport that wasn't his first love. He has become wealthy and famous, but playing pro basketball wasn't in his dreams even as he headed into his teenage years. His feet just got too big for his hockey skates. "I really wanted to play in the NHL," Richardson said. "At the time, I think there were only two or three African-American players. I wanted to be the fourth one." Richardson, who turns 30 on Thursday, was exposed to hockey growing up in Saginaw, Mich. His mother bought him skates one Christmas, and he taught himself how to skate at local rinks and on frozen ponds. The pick-up games he played in back then were on"
Orlando Magic newcomers practice together for first time
December 23
Orlando Sentinel
 
"On Wednesday, for the first time in the Stan Van Gundy era, the Orlando Magic practiced on the day after a back-to-back. Usually when the Magic play games on consecutive days, they take the next day off to allow the players to rest their bodies. Not with the team's current situation, though. As the Magic continue to integrate newcomers Gilbert Arenas, Hedo Turkoglu, Jason Richardson and Earl Clark into the system, Van Gundy felt his team needed the practice. It was the first practice the new guys participated in — they played games against Atlanta on Monday and Dallas on Tuesday without even going through as much as a three-man weave together. The new guys were grateful for the practice"
Trading J-Richardson not in Magic's plans
December 22
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Magic GM Otis Smith told the Sentinel said that dealing guard Jason Richardson in another trade before the Feb. 24 deadline "is not in my plans." There has been speculation that one of the reasons Smith seemed to rush one of the blockbuster trades was to use Richardson's expiring contract in another transaction. Smith said that is not the case."
Jeff Van Gundy: Magic still not a candidate to reach the NBA Finals
December 21
Orlando Sentinel
 
"While ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy, the brother of Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, admits he's still a bit undecided on the Orlando Magic's recent overhaul, he's confident about one thing: this new Magic team ain't winning it all. "I still don't think they're a candidate to reach the finals," Van Gundy said. "Clearly, Boston and Miami are better with their old team and with their new team. It'll be interesting to see how it works out, though." Orlando's acquisition of Gilbert Arenas, Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson was certainly bold and ambitious, he said. But there are too many question marks for him to really get behind this team. Does Hedo Turkoglu have anything left? Does the have"
Jason Richardson: trade to Magic a 'great opportunity'
December 21
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Jason Richardson in some ways has been the forgotten man in the Orlando Magic's two recent blockbuster deals. He shouldn't be. Richardson started at shooting guard for Orlando on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks, and many personnel people throughout the league believe he'll be a significant upgrade over his predecessor, Vince Carter. Richardson played alongside Gilbert Arenas in 2001-02 and 2002-03 with the Golden State Warriors."
Magic prepare for adjustment period
December 20
Orlando Sentinel
 
"For the Orlando Magic and other NBA teams, a gameday walkthrough can feel like a nuisance. On the road, they often assemble bleary-eyed and travel-weary in a hotel ballroom around 10 a.m. to prepare for that night's opponent. But the Magic better be alert this morning in Atlanta. There's so much to cover and so little time. Their walkthrough today will begin a potentially difficult adjustment period in which the team must integrate four new players and adapt to the loss of four others. The additions of Gilbert Arenas, Earl Clark, Jason Richardson and Hedo Turkoglu through two blockbuster trades could markedly improve the Magic's offense in the long run. In the short term, however, their"
Magic ship out Carter and Lewis, acquire Arenas, Turkoglu and Richardson
December 19
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic haven't just tweaked their roster. They've overhauled it. The slumping Magic on Saturday completed two blockbuster trades that carry significant risk but have the potential to markedly upgrade their sputtering offense. In the first trade, Orlando acquired former Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu, swingman Jason Richardson and forward Earl Clark from the Phoenix Suns for guard Vince Carter, center Marcin Gortat, swingman Mickael Pietrus, a 2011 first-round pick and cash. In the second deal, the Magic obtained talented but controversial guard Gilbert Arenas from the Washington Wizards for forward Rashard Lewis. "I thought we needed scoring and we needed a little bit more punch,""
Suns' offense goes with Jason Richardson
December 14
Arizona Republic
 
"It's no coincidence that, as Jason Richardson has made six of 28 shots and missed all 12 of his 3-point attempts over the past three games, the Suns have failed to score at least 100 points in three consecutive games for the first time in five seasons. "He's been a measuring stick for us - even all of last year," Suns coach Alvin Gentry said. As important as Steve Nash is, he is most effective when he is facilitating the Suns offense and not trying to carry the scoring load. And Richardson is the most-potent weapon Nash has in his arsenal this season. "I think J-Rich will be fine," Nash said. "Everyone has a couple of days where they don't get their opportunities or don't shoot as well as"
Jason Richardson boosts Phoenix Suns' offense
November 8
Arizona Republic
 
"When Jason Richardson made three consecutive 3-pointers during a six-minute span of the Suns' 118-114 win over the Hawks on Sunday, it might have seemed like nothing more than streaky shooting. Back look at the big picture and see that Richardson is shooting and scoring like few others in the NBA this season. Richardson has emerged as Phoenix's leading scorer with 22.5 points per game and has made 21 of 40 3-pointers in six games. "He's playing as well as any (shooting) guard in the league," Suns Coach Alvin Gentry said. Richardson's 3-point shooting has thrived since he joined the Suns. He has made 1.9 per game and is shooting 38.9 percent from long distance in his first two seasons with"
Phoenix Suns' Jason Richardson in position to thrive
October 24
Arizona Republic
 
"Jason Richardson's best-case scenario is to land a contract extension that keeps him in Phoenix. But the flip side sounds like a close runner-up. Take a peek at the potential 2011 free-agent class and you will find Richardson as the group's top shooting guard, so much so that two of his Suns backups from last season (Jared Dudley, now playing more as a shooting guard, and Leandro Barbosa, now in Toronto) could be the next two. The Suns' need for Richardson to be their top scorer this season sets up well in a contract year but Richardson, who turns 30 in January, would rather not be exploring that next summer. "I'd love to be here," said Richardson, the highest paid Suns player this season"
Phoenix Suns' Jason Richardson OK with being 3rd option
May 23
Arizona Republic
 
"He is the Suns' leading postseason scorer, but Jason Richardson doesn't draw much attention after practice. While Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire strategically place themselves in open areas to accommodate all the notebooks and cameras, Richardson simply plops on a folding chair next to a teammate. The ninth-year guard insists he doesn't mind playing the third wheel on this team, which will try to rebound in Sunday night's Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Lakers. That's just Richardson's role, one he has grown to accept. "I don't worry about (the lack of attention)," Richardson said. "As long as we're winning, that's all that matters to me. I don't care if I score five"
Phoenix Suns' Jason Richardson is 'The Factor'
May 3
Arizona Republic
 
"Four years ago, a player named Aaron Miles proclaimed Jason Richardson to be "The Factor" after Richardson returned from an injury and helped the Golden State Warriors to victory. It was an easy call at the time when Richardson was taking 19 shots per game. The moniker became, literally, a part of Richardson two years ago, when he had "THE FACTOR" tattooed across his upper back. He took to turntables for a hobby and became DJ Factor. Phoenix is a startling 29-4 when Richardson scores at least 20 points, including wins in the past 10 such games. "When I score 20, it's almost like a third scorer," Richardson said. "You know Amar'e (Stoudemire) is going to score and Steve (Nash) is going to"
Jason Richardson takes the lead in Phoenix Suns' Game 3 win
April 23
Oregonian
 
"The Phoenix Suns are nearly unbeatable when Jason Richardson scores at least 20 points in a game. The Suns' guard had 21 points at halftime Thursday night as he continued his torrid shooting against the Blazers in this first-round playoff series. Richardson finished Game 3 with a playoff career-high 42 points to lead the Suns to yet another blowout in their 108-89 win against Portland at the Rose Garden. Phoenix is 28-4 when Richardson scores at least 20 points in a game. The Suns' dominated the Blazers for the second consecutive game and they regained home-court advantage while taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Richardson made 13 of 19 shots from the floor, including making"
Phoenix Suns' Jason Richardson scoring big
March 20
Arizona Republic
 
"It has been the kind of week that could have Jason Richardson looking for gray whiskers on his chin. Richardson, 29, has felt like an old man this week after hitting the 12,000-point milestone and being reminded that this is the 10th anniversary of his Michigan State championship team. But he feels young while playing and looks young, too. When he arrived in December 2008 to replace Raja Bell, Richardson figured to give the Suns an injection of scoring and athleticism at the shooting guard spot but nobody, including Richardson, thought he would be a 20-point scorer again amid a star-studded cast. He has averaged about 16 points in 123 games with the Suns but turned it up lately, taking a"
Jason Richardson, Suns beat Grizzlies, 109-95
February 17
Memphis Commercial Appeal
 
"The Grizzlies are working hard, concentrating on the task at hand in an effort to make the team better. That's management talking. Whether the team's decision makers actually pull off a trade likely won't be known until Thursday afternoon at the NBA's deadline. But the Griz couldn't make the deal it badly wanted to make Tuesday night, and they will try to have it in place tonight before departing Toronto. Right now, simply swapping their recent losses for a win would suffice. That's the players talking after the Griz dropped their fifth straight game - a 109-95 defeat to the Phoenix Suns in FedExForum. Memphis has lost seven of its past eight games, and its latest setback had coach Lionel"
Suns' Richardson 'most likely' to play tonight against Spurs
December 15
Arizona Republic
 
"Suns guard Jason Richardson expects to play in tonight's home game against San Antonio despite a bruised right hand. Richardson injured the hand in Saturday night's game at Denver and sat out of Monday's practice. He participated in today's morning shootaround, saying the hand felt "pretty good" after going through a game preparation walk-through and some shooting. "Hey, I'm going to play," Richardson said. "I don't sit out unless I can't walk. So most likely, I'm playing." The swelling on the back side of Richardson's hand had reduced by this morning. His range of motion in the hand improved also. He would play with a cushion taped to the hand, although he doubts he would want to keep it"
Suns' Jason Richardson injured, may miss Spurs game
December 15
Arizona Republic
 
"As Leandro Barbosa mends, Jason Richardson hurts. That could leave the Suns (16-8) without either of their regular shooting guards for Tuesday night's home game against San Antonio. Barbosa is still about 10 days from returning from a left-ankle sprain, although he began some jogging Monday. Richardson might not be able to play Tuesday night against the Spurs (12-9) because of a sprained his right hand suffered during the first quarter of Saturday's loss at Denver. Richardson tried to poke the ball away from a Nuggets player but missed and jammed his hand into the player's midsection. He left the game at the time but returned, playing only 16 minutes over the final three quarters."
Suns go deep with 3-point shooters
November 24
Arizona Republic
 
"The Suns are like all basketball players. Given a ball and an open floor, most gravitate to the 3-point line for a shot. The Suns just do it better. Like a team exceeding expectations, Phoenix is the NBA's top 3-point shooting team at 44.4 percent and is on an NBA-record pace of 10.4 makes per game. Of the 42 NBA players making at least 40 percent of their 3-pointers, seven are Suns. They ended last season with only Steve Nash at better than 40 percent, not counting pre-trade Raja Bell (46.8) or Amar'e Stoudemire (3 for 7). In 2007-08, only Nash and Bell hit 40 percent. This group did not figure to be the Suns' best 3-point shooting team, but it is beating them all. Jared Dudley was a"
Ex-MSU star Richardson fits into Suns' scheme
November 23
Detroit Free Press
 
"The Phoenix Suns are back to their wheeling-and-dealing ways with Steve Nash dishing and Amare Stoudemire dunking. But another Sun doing some dunking and shooting is former Michigan State and Saginaw Arthur Hill star Jason Richardson. Entering Sunday's game against the Pistons, the eight-year veteran was averaging 16.7 points and 5.4 rebounds. He had 17 points and one rebound in Phoenix's 117-91 win Sunday night. Richardson said he is feeling more comfortable with the Suns after being traded from the Charlotte Bobcats early last season. "Last year I really didn't know my role," Richardson said. "By being traded halfway through the year, I really didn't want to step on anybody's toes. "But"
Richardson: Retiring No. 23 not 'greatest idea'
November 21
Arizona Republic
 
"Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson grew up admiring Michael Jordan . He played for Jordan in Charlotte. But he does not wear No. 23 for Jordan and is not on the LeBron James pulpit that the league should retire the number. Richardson grew up idolizing Dominique Wilkins and got handed No. 23 without request at Michigan State because his high school No. 32 was retired for Greg Kelser . "It is somewhat good to honor Mike," Richardson said. "He is the greatest player to play this game. But to think about retiring his number, there's too many great players you'd had to retire."
Suns' Richardson makes debut
November 2
Arizona Republic
 
"Jason Richardson worked harder in the off-season than he ever has during his career. And then he had to sit at home as the Suns won their first two games, serving a two-game suspension for a DUI conviction last season. "I felt a little like a fan, yelling at the refs through the TV," Richardson said. On Sunday night, he finally got a chance to put all that off-season work to use, making his season debut for the Suns against Minnesota. Richardson said he came to training camp 10 pounds lighter than last season after spending the off-season working with a personal trainer to improve his conditioning. "It was good last year, but this year I want to have the energy for both ends of the"
Richardson positive, eager to impress
October 2
Arizona Republic
 
"He was involved defensively on two buzzer-beating Suns heartbreakers, against San Antonio and Indiana. His most-replayed video clip with the Suns was his attempt at a 360-degree breakaway dunk, which was blocked from behind by LeBron James, sparking a Cleveland comeback. He made public apologies for two in-season driving-related arrests. Jason Richardson averaged 16.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Suns, had three 30-point games and posted career-high field-goal (47.7) and free-throw (76.9) percentages last season. But his season was defined by low moments, as he wound up on a lottery team for the seventh time in the past eight years. But that did not squash the positive"
Richardson back, eager to 'move on'
September 11
Arizona Republic
 
"Jason Richardson joined the Suns' voluntary workouts Thursday but he doesn't necessarily share his teammates' eagerness for the Oct. 28 regular-season opener. The NBA suspended Richardson for the first two games because he pleaded guilty this summer to a December driving under the influence charge, which came in his second week with the Suns. "That's what comes with the consequences of what I've done," he said of the suspension. "After these two games, I put this behind me, learn from my mistakes and move on with my life and career." Two in-season driving arrests ultimately will cost Richardson $353,535 in salary, including the one-game suspension the Suns gave him in February after an"
Richardson suspended for 2 games
August 29
Arizona Republic
 
"Suns guard Jason Richardson is suspended without pay for the first two games of the regular season because he pleaded guilty this summer to driving under the influence in December, an arrest nine days after his trade to the Suns became official. The league suspension will cost Richardson $242,424 of his $13,333,333 salary and force him to miss the Oct. 28 season opener at the Los Angeles Clippers and the home opener on Oct. 30 vs. Golden State. Leandro Barbosa likely would start at shooting guard in those games. Richardson was suspended for a game without pay by the Suns on Feb. 18 after a second incident in which Richardson ultimately pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor speeding charges"
Richardson received a 1-day jail sentence
July 7
Arizona Republic
 
"Suns guard Jason Richardson received a one-day jail sentence last month when his two cases for separate driving incidents were adjudicated, according to court documents. For a Dec. 21 case in which he was stopped on Loop 101 at Thomas Road, Richardson pleaded guilty a DUI charge and was sentenced to a day in jail, three years of summary probation, $1,680 in fines, alcohol-education class and community service. For a Feb. 15 case in Scottsdale, Richardson pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor speeding charges and endangerment for $1,195 in fines"
Richardson's team still alive in tourney
March 30
Arizona Republic
 
"The NCAA Tournament began with seven Suns wearing collegiate pride about their former team's inclusion. Once Duke lost Thursday, guard Jason Richardson had the only remaining team. On Sunday, his Michigan State Spartans reached the Final Four and are going for their first title since Richardson's 2000 team. "I ain't going to rub it in it yet," he said. "I'm a gentleman about it. But when we win that championship, I'm coming in Michigan State head to toe. Everything. I'm wearing my championship ring and everything." He visits the team, including freshman Draymond Green, who also wears No. 23. Free throws Guard Leandro Barbosa (left tibia bruise) remains on schedule for a return to action"
Richardson, Suns rout Wizards
March 22
Arizona Republic
 
"Jason Richardson knows all about carrying an offense. He had been a go-to guy for Golden State and Charlotte before he ever got to Phoenix. The last time the Suns were seeking more scoring was when Amaré Stoudemire went down. Richardson posted a season-high 34 points in the next game. This time, with Leandro Barbosa out due to injury, Richardson responded Saturday with a new season high of 35 points and boosted the Suns to a season-high four-game winning streak with a 128-96 rout of Washington. Phoenix is 3 1/2 games back of eighth-place Dallas after being six back 10 days ago. Richardson's 17-point third quarter of 5-for-5 3-point shooting (he is 12 for his last 21) helped excuse Phoenix"
Richardson suspended 1 game after charge
February 17
Arizona Republic
 
"Guard Jason Richardson was suspended without pay by the Suns for Tuesday night's home game against the Los Angeles Clippers after being jailed Sunday night for driving 90 mph in a 35-mph zone in Scottsdale with his 3-year-old son unrestrained in the back seat. Richardson was booked on counts or endangerment, reckless driving, failure to use a child seat and excessive speed. "I just want to apologize to everybody, teammates, my family, especially my fiancee," Richardson said. "This is a tough time for me. I've been questioned as a basketball player, questioned as a person, but my fatherhood in question is tough, because I try to be the best father I can be and try to keep my kids out of"
Richardson charged with reckless driving
February 16
Arizona Republic
 
"Suns guard Jason Richardson was arrested and booked into Scottsdale City Jail on Sunday after a police officer pulled him over for driving 90 mph in a 35 mph with his 3-year-old son unrestrained in his vehicle's back seat, according to Scottsdale police. Scottsdale police first clocked Richardson, 27, traveling at 67 mph in a 40 mph zone of the 6500 block of East Camelback Road before the vehicle turned northbound onto 64th Street. Police said that Richardson then reached a speed of 90 mph before being pulled over in the 5400 block of North 64th Street at about 8 p.m. The police summary stated that Richardson identified himself as a Suns player and admitted speeding. The officer noticed"
Suns' Richardson accused of DUI
January 6
Arizona Republic
 
"Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson was accused by police of driving under the influence of alcohol when he was stopped Dec. 21 by a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community officer. Richardson was stopped at 2:48 a.m. at the Loop 101 freeway and Thomas Road, according to citation filed at West Mesa Justice Court. He also was accused of failure to drive in one lane and speeding. The ticket said the officer clocked Richardson traveling 65 mph in a 55 mph zone as he headed south on the freeway in a white 2008 Mercedes Benz."
Will Richardson make Suns relevant again?
December 14
San Francisco Chronicle
 columnist Bruce Jenkins
"It was an ashen Steve Nash on the court against the Lakers on Wednesday night, playing without a shred of passion. Admitting after the loss he was "emotionally drained," Nash merely went through the motions as he tried to digest the consequences of the Suns-Bobcats trade. Rest assured he'll get over it. Nash watched his best friend, Raja Bell, depart in the Jason Richardson deal, along with Boris Diaw, leaving only traces of the Phoenix team that once scored at will against any opposition. But the Suns needed to do something, and nobody realized that more than Nash, whose recent critiques included "we're confused," "we've lost our belief" and "we're in a dark place." To be specific, the"
Richardson happy to join winner
December 14
Arizona Republic
 
"Jason Richardson woke up Saturday in his new home, a Phoenix hotel room. After waking from his first full night's sleep in three days, he peered out a sun-kissed window. "It was surreal," he said. "I wake up and it looks like it's about 90 degrees. Back in Charlotte, it's cold and probably raining. That put a smile on my face, like, 'This is the life here.' " Life as a Suns player began with a US Airways Center standing ovation that shocked him as he entered Friday's first quarter. The good life continued with a 21-point game, the best midseason Suns debut ever, on Friday and a Suns 101 class at Saturday's practice for Richardson and Jared Dudley, the other Charlotte import from"
Newly acquired Richardson eager to win
December 13
Arizona Republic
 
"Jason Richardson does not sleep well on airplanes, even the one that left Charlotte, N.C., at 2 a.m. Arizona time to take him to his new Valley home. Between a full day of traveling, physical exams and a playbook crash course, the new Suns guard was sleep deprived when he took the court Friday night. But that did not mean he wasn't thrilled to be in Phoenix. Richardson is living his dream of playing for a team such as the Suns after spending just one of his first seven NBA seasons on a winning team, the 42-40 Golden State Warriors of 2006-07. He had been picturing this chance. "Every day of my career," Richardson said. "To be surrounded by guys like this and guys that have established"
Bobcats Trade Richardson
December 11
Charlotte Observer
 
"When Gerald Wallace walks back into the Charlotte Bobcats' locker room Friday, he'll be making new friends. Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley? Gone. Hello Boris Diaw, Raja Bell, Sean Singletary and - regardless of Wednesday's trade - Juwan Howard. The Bobcats gave up their best offensive weapon Wednesday to acquire versatility, depth, athleticism and - eventually - some salary-cap flexibility. Richardson - acquired before last season to be this team's go-to guy - heads to the Phoenix Suns along with Dudley, a first-round pick from two years ago. Diaw can play multiple positions, but will probably end up the Bobcats' starting power forward. Bell, an exceptional defender, will be penciled in"
Suns trade Bell, Diaw for Richardson
December 10
Arizona Republic
 
"The Suns acquired dynamic shooting guard Jason Richardson today in a trade with the Charlotte Bobcats that will also bring second-year forward Jared Dudley and a 2010 second-round draft choice to the Suns in exchange for shooting guard Raja Bell, forward Boris Diaw and rookie point guard Sean Singletary. The deal, pending players passing physicals, brings a new dimension to the Suns' shooting guard position with Richardson, who can hit 3-pointers and be an athletic fit into an uptempo system like he starred in during five seasons with Golden State. The trade call was completed at about 3:45 p.m. Phoenix time today. "He's athletic and gives us a really potent offensive player," Suns General"
J-Rich, Okafor pounce on Timberwolves
December 2
Charlotte Observer
 
"Shooting guard Jason Richardson described the Charlotte Bobcats' 100-90 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday as one of those good news/bad news jokes: "The good thing is he won the game,"' Richardson said of center Emeka Okafor's 24-point, 10-rebound, 5-block game. "The bad thing is we're going to demand he do that every night." Richardson (25 points) meant Okafor being a presence at both ends of the floor. There have been times too often in this 6-11 season when Okafor was nothing but a goalie, defending and rebounding, but going entire halves without posting up and demanding the ball. Monday the offense flowed through the big guy and he delivered, making 9-of-14 shots"
Bobcats' Richardson goes under the knife
November 12
Charlotte Observer
 
"Charlotte Bobcats Jason Richardson has serious enough inflammation in his right knee that he had exploratory arthroscopic surgery this morning. The test revealed no structural damage to Richardson's knee but he will miss at least Friday's game against the Utah Jazz."