| Height: 6-6
Weight: 225
Born: January 20, 1981, Saginaw, Michigan | |
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December 1, 2008
Jason Richardson led the way for the Bobcats with 26 points in their 100-90 win over the Timberwolves.
Our View:This is the fourth game in a row that Richardson has scored 20+ points. He has been a solid fantasy value this year.
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November 30, 2008
Jason Richardson scored 22 on Saturday against Boston. He added six rebounds and two assists as well.
Our View:Richardson has scored 20+ the last three times he's played and should be a good bet the rest of the way if he can stay healthy.
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November 26, 2008
Jason Richardson is questionable for Wednesday's game at Toronto while recovering from knee surgery, according to the Sports Network.
Our View:He practiced Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery around two weeks ago. The Bobcats are hopeful Richardson can return, as he is their leading scorer while averaging 17.6 points.
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November 25, 2008
Jason Richardson is nearing his return to the court following his recovery from knee surgery, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:He practiced Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery around two weeks ago. The club is hopeful he can return Wednesday against the Raptors. Richardson is the Bobcats' leading scorer as he averages 17.6 points per game.
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November 24, 2008
Jason Richardson is expected to miss his sixth straight game Monday while recovering from knee surgery, according to the Sports Network.
Our View:He is listed as doubtful, and the guard shall remain reserved on fantasy rosters. He is averaging 17.6 points over seven games.
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November 22, 2008
The AP reports that coach Larry Brown said Jason Richardson had the stitches taken out of his knee Sunday and the swelling is down, signaling he could return within the next week. "He's a lot closer," Brown said.
Our View:Richardson had an outstanding fantasy season last year but he's managed just seven games this season.
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November 12, 2008
Jason Richardson had his knee scoped today and could be on the shelf for around a week, according to the Associated Press. He underwent the procedure after experiencing inflammation in his right knee.
Our View:Richardson will be missed, as he is the Bobcats' leading scoring while averaging 17.6 points per game. Adam Morrison is the top candidate to replace him in the lineup.
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November 11, 2008
Jason Richardson led the Bobcats in scoring on Tuesday night with 23 points but the team fell to Denver 88-80.
Our View:Richardson has had a great start to the season with an average of 16 points a game. He is a solid contributor for any fantasy owner.
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November 3, 2008
Jason Richardson was held to just four points as the Bobcats fell 101-83 at home to Detroit on Monday. He was 2-for-10 from the field in 33 minutes.
Our View:Richardson is rarely shutdown to this degree. He had gotten off to a strong start in Charlotte's first two games and should rebound strongly in his next start.
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November 3, 2008
Jason Richardson was held to just four points as the Bobcats fell 101-83 at home to Detroit on Monday. He was 2-for-10 from the field in 33 minutes.
Our View:Richardson is rarely shutdown to this degree. He had gotten off to a strong start in Charlotte's first two games and should rebound strongly in his next start.
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October 30, 2008
Jason Richardson scored 24 points in the Bobcats' 96-79 loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday night.
Our View:Richardson has been a solid contributor in his NBA career. He averaged 21 points a game a year ago. New head coach Larry Brown will look to the Michigan State alum to lead the team.
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June 16, 2008
Bobcats coach Larry Brown has let it be known that his team will draft the best player available with the no.9 selection on June 26 even if that player turns down the Bobcats request for a personal workout, according to ESPN. "It's agents trying to control the draft, saying they don't want a kid at a certain spot," Brown said. If they don't come here and they're available and we think they can help our club, I'm sure Michael [Jordan] will pull the trigger."
Our View:Good for you Charlotte. Player who are being given millions of dollars without having proven anything at the NBA level should be happy with whatever team wants to open up the bank vault.
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April 29, 2008
The Bobcats will announce the hiring of Larry Brown as their head coach on Tuesday, the Charlotte Observer reports. Brown has coached the Nuggets, Nets, Spurs, Clippers, Pacers, 76ers, Pistons, and Knicks during his career. He ranks fifth in all-time wins with 1,010. Brown also coached the Carolina Cougars of the ABA from 1972-74 and played for the North Carolina Tarheels.
Our View:The combination of experience and local ties make Brown a good fit. The Bobcats have a core that includes Emeka Okafor, Jason Richardson, Raymond Felton, Gerald Wallace. Adam Morrison, and Sean May, and Brown's cupboard isn't empty. The Bobcats need good health and to figure out how to play together. They could see their record turn around quickly.
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April 28, 2008
Reports suggest the Bobcats will go after Larry Brown to replace Sam Vincent as head coach. If Brown doesn't get the gig, the Bobcats may turn to Paul Silas, the Charlotte Observer reports.
Our View:Both Brown and Silas have local ties and are veteran coaches, so both options have their merits. The Bobcats have some nice, young, talented parts, but they need to stay healthy and figure out how to play together.
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April 16, 2008
Veteran forward Jason Richardson capped a strong individual season in tonight's 109-115 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, playing 45 minutes to go 9-of-18 from the floor, 3-of-7 from three-point range, and 8-of-9 from the charity stripe, scoring 29 points with seven rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots.
Our View:Richardson was the guiding light for a troubled Charlotte squad this season and it's only fitting to end the campaign with a strong night on the hardwood.
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April 15, 2008
Jason Richardson scorded 31 points to lead the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night. The Cats lost a 20 point lead to another non-playoff team, the Nets.
Our View:Richardson has had a terrific campaign averaging 22 points and five rebounds per game.
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April 9, 2008
Jason Richardson scored 25 points in Wednesday night's 109-107 loss to the Knicks. The Bobcats guard also chipped in 10 rebounds in the loss.
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April 8, 2008
Jason Richardson continues to serve as the guiding light for the Charlotte Bobcats, going 11-of-21 from the field, 5-of-8 from three-point land, and 9-of-12 from the free-throw line to score 36 points in Charlotte’s 121-119 win over Minnesota. Richardson also added five rebounds and four assists to round out the evening, Richardson’s seventh 30-point performance since March 1.
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April 5, 2008
Jason Richardson was held to only nine points on 4-for-12 shooting by the Celtics on Saturday night. Richardson had been on a scoring tear of late with at least 20 points in nine games before he laid this egg, so look for him to rebound the next time out.
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April 2, 2008
Jason Richardson did all he could to keep the Charlotte Bobcats in the hunt for a win against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, but his team fell 118-114 in the end. Richardson went 13-of-22 from the field and 4-of-8 from three-point land to score 31 points with six rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one blocked shot. Richardson has become the offensive force of the Bobcats and numbers like this, while serving as big reward for fantasy owners, are somewhat expected these days.
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March 31, 2008
Jason Richardson scored 26 points and pulled down eight rebounds in a losing effort Monday night against Toronto. Richardson bettered his season average across the board in the loss.
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March 19, 2008
Coming off one of the worst games of his season, Jason Richardson charged the court with a purpose in the Bobcats' 95-102 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Richardson ended with a double-double, posting 20 points with 10 rebounds and eight assists. This is what we've come to expect from Richardson since joining the Bobcats, a strong veteran scorer with great all-around skills.
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March 17, 2008
Jason Richardson was gravely off target against Memphis on Monday night as he only shot 4-of-18 from the field, and was notably 0-for-7 from long range. He ultimately ended the night with eight points, and chipped in six rebounds and a steal. He was averaging 21 points per game heading into tonight, and that was notably the fifth time that he failed to reach at least 10 points.
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March 10, 2008
Jason Richardson has been named East player of the week, according to the Charlotte Observer. He earned the honor by averaging 28.5 points, three assists, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals while leading the Bobcats to a 4-0 mark.
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March 5, 2008
Jason Richardson continues to shine for the Bobcats, leading the way in Charlotte's 119-108 victory over Golden State with 42 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one block.
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March 4, 2008
Jason Richardson led the surge for the Bobcats, scoring 25 points with eight rebounds, six assists, and one steal Charlotte’s win over Minnesota Tuesday night. This was Charlotte’s first road win in their last 10 battles away from the homestead, and the veteran showed them the way, going 4-for-8 in three-point shots.
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February 29, 2008
After having his eye examined on Thursday, Jason Richardson is expected to take part in Friday's game, according to the Charlotte Observer. He's dealing with a corneal abrasion, but it appears he should be ready to roll tonight.
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February 28, 2008
Jason Richardson, with his right eye bandaged, told the Charlotte Observer he will play Friday against the Celtics. However, head coach Sam Vincent has a different view.
"I'm definitely not playing him if it's swollen," Vincent said after the Bobcats were blown out by the New York Knicks 113-89 Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Consider Richardson day-to-day.
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February 27, 2008
Jason Richardson injured his eye in the third period and was removed from the game and will not return, this according to the AP. Nor further details are yet known.
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February 23, 2008
Jason Richardson , who had registered three straight games without scoring 20 points, scored 29 on Friday against the Kings and followed that up with 25 in Saturday's loss to Washington. Richardson is averaging 20 points, five rebounds and three assists per game.
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February 22, 2008
Jason Richardson stepped up his game and produced 29 points to help to cover up for the Bobcats loss of Gerald Wallace to a concussion. Richardson nailed 5 of 9 from downtown in his first significant game in four outings during which time he had averaged just 14 points.
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February 11, 2008
Jason Richardson, counted on to pick up the scoring with Gerald Wallace on the bench, failed miserably on Monday night scoring on 10 points on 4-for-14 shooting. J-Rich just wasn't himself all night, but at least he avoided turning the ball so that his night wasn't a total loss.
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February 4, 2008
Jason Richardson converted 5-of-9 three point attempts on his way to 25 points in the Bobcats 118-104 loss to the Suns. Richardson also added five rebounds and four assists while being supported by Emeka Okafor who had 18 points and 13 boards and Nazir Mohammad who had 12 points and 11 rebounds.
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February 1, 2008
Friday, the same day that Zach Randolph faces his hold team in Portland, Jason Richardson will take to the road to face his old team, the Warriors. With the run-and-gun style the Warriors still employ, look for J-Rich to attack the basket and post a big stat line tonight.
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