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Key Player Ruled Out For Heat-Celtics Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on FanNation
By Ben Stinar | Last updated 10/27/23

On Friday evening, the Miami Heat will play their second game of the regular season when they visit Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in Massachusetts.

However, they will remains without a key contributor, as Josh Richardson has been ruled out.

Via Underdog NBA: "Josh Richardson (foot) ruled out for Friday."

Josh Richardson (foot) ruled out for Friday.
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) October 26, 2023

Richardson is coming off a year where he played for the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans.

He averaged 10.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 43.1% from the field and 36.5% from the three-point range.

Over the offseason, he signed with the Heat, and he also missed their first game on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on FanNation and was syndicated with permission.

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