Josh Richardson (SG, SAS) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues

ROSTERED IN: 6% of leagues

ANALYSIS: Josh Richardson's season has been split into two similarly long parts to date. He appeared in 17 games before November 21 and then missed time until re-appearing on December 8. He started two games in the first half, and one in the second half. He averaged 23 MPG in the first one... and the same 23 MPG in the second one. In other words, there aren't many assets out there as easy to project ROS as Josh.

Richardson, of course, is more than a probable trade target for some teams in contention looking for veteran two-guard help ahead of the postseason and into the playoffs. That might change his numbers a bit here and there, but those would most probably be just marginal changes all things considered.

J-Rich has played an off-the-pine role for the young Spurs and he'd do the same anywhere else. His production was limited for the most part of the early season but he's been improving lately, though, averaging 24+ FPPG from Christmas Day on.

Richardson is a fantastic provider of points, shooting percentages, and assists. He comes with some upside on the boards for a small guard, but at the end of the day, he's not going to help you a lot on that front overall.

Just this month, Richardson is averaging 13.5 PPG (including 1.8+ 3PM per game), shooting a ridiculous 52.7% from the field. He's also adding 3.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, and 1.0 SPG to those points on a nightly basis, which is more than what most players available in nearly 95% of ESPN leagues can offer you.

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