Magic guard Jase Richardson starts as injuries thin Orlando backcourt
The gist
Second-year Magic guard Jase Richardson, 21, moved into Orlando's starting lineup with Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero out.
His scoring is uneven, and his role may shrink once the team is healthy.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026Richardson played against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kia Center in Orlando.
- Oct 30, 2026Orlando played an NBA Cup contest at Toronto with Richardson starting in the backcourt while Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero were unavailable.
- Nov 1, 2026Richardson scored four points on 2-for-8 shooting in the Magic's loss to the Boston Celtics.
Key terms
- NBA Cup
- An annual NBA tournament held during the regular season, split into group stage and knockout rounds.
Source: Wikipedia