Joshua "Josh" Michael Richardson is an American professional basketball player known for his reliability off the bench in the NBA. He attended Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he earned multiple accolades, including being named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association "Large West" All-State Team and The Oklahoman's Super 5 first team.
Richardson played all four seasons at the University of Tennessee, appearing in 136 career games for the Volunteers. He finished his collegiate career ranking third in school history in games played, ninth in minutes, ninth in starts, 10th in steals, 16th in blocks, and 28th in points.
Drafted by the Miami Heat with the 40th pick in the 2015 NBA draft, Richardson quickly established himself as a two-way guard during his four years with the Heat. He has since played for several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, and San Antonio Spurs, and is now back with the Miami Heat.
In the 2023-2024 NBA season, Richardson is averaging 10 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
Josh Richardson Salary
Richardson will earn $2,891,467 for the 2023-2024 season. It is a substantial decrease in income from the $8,060,637 that he earned last season (2022-2023).
This is the first season of Richardson's new deal. He is back with the team that drafted him in 2015. With this salary and contract, it can be said that Richardson’s great off-the-bench performances are recognized by the Miami Heat.
A yearly breakdown of his salary is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023-24 | Miami Heat | $2,891,467 |
| 2024-25 (Player Option) | Miami Heat | $3,051,153 |
How long is Josh Richardson's contract?
Richardson’s current contract is a two-year deal with a player option in the second year.
Richardson has the option to opt in and join the Miami Heat roster for the 2024-25 NBA season or he can opt out and become an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 off-season.
FAQ's on Josh Richardson’s salary
A. Josh Richardson has a two-year, $5.94 million contract with the Miami Heat. He has a player option for the second year of the contract.
A. Josh Richardson will earn $2.89 million for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Josh Richardson has an average of 11.8 points per game over his career.
A. He has played for six different franchises in the NBA.
A. Josh Richardson was born in Edmond, Oklahoma, USA on September 15, 1993.
A. Josh Richardson's parents are Mike and Alice Richardson. Josh’s father, Mike, is a retired Oklahoma City firefighter, while his mother, Alice, held esteemed positions as an ordained Baptist minister and retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve.
