Jason Richardson News

The best way for the New Orleans Pelicans to open up some cap space this summer is to trade expensive shooting guard Eric Gordon .

Apr 1, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kent Bazemore during the second half of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center.

And now, introducing, your 2014-2015 Philadelphia 76ers! Starting at point guard Rookie of the Year, Michael Carter-Williams! At shooting guard, Jason Richardson! At small forward, rookie KJ McDaniels! At power forward, Thaddeus Young! And at center, "rookie" Nerlens Noel! If that isn't the worst starting lineup in the NBA, it's near the bottom.

After a raucous night in Brooklyn, Sixers fans have been hit with a bombshell. Byron Mullens will no longer be with us.

Jul 23, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie during a press conference at PCOM.

Note: I'm not a Sixers' fan, but I've been fascinated by what Hinkie's been doing, especially as it relates to this draft and the discrepancy between analytic and general views of prospects.

In the weeks since the draft lottery we've all been eager and willing to play GM and discuss the multitudes of trade options available to Hink.

Jason Richardson may be the best shooting guard under contract for the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Dec 21, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jason Richardson is defended by Atlanta Hawks guard Louis Williams during the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center.