AUGUST 18TH, 7:10pm: The signing is official, the Hawks announced via a press release.
AUGUST 15TH, 4:42pm: The Hawks have agreed to a deal with unrestricted free agent Jason Richardson, Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports reports (Twitter link). The veteran guard’s deal will be non-guaranteed, Spears adds.
Richardson, 34, appeared in 19 contests for the Sixers last season, averaging 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 21.9 minutes per games. His career numbers through 13 NBA campaigns are 17.1 PPG, 5.0 RPG, and 2.7 RPG to go along with a slash line of .438/.370/.707.
Atlanta currently has a roster count of 16 players, 13 of whom possess fully guaranteed pacts, and three whose deals include partial guarantees.
He should make the team. Replace a little of what Carroll brought in terms of toughness. They don’t have many offensive SGs other than Hardaway and Korver who may have to play more 3 this year.
Richardson should be able to play in the event of an injury. Not sure he can be a contributor on a nightly basis.
He had a few good games last season for Philly and I’m sure he’s ready to play for an actual contender.
I think he’ll fill the Elton Brand veteran leadership role, too.