Jason Richardson may not play for the Sixers this season

Jason Richardson will be the Sixers highest-paid player this season, but that does not guarantee that the swingman is going to hit the hardwood.

After missing all of last season recovering from knee surgery, the 33-year old is expected to make his return for the Sixers this season. However, it is yet to be seen whether he will actually play.

Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie was noncommittal about Richardson’s role on the court for the Sixers. “We’ll see,” Hinkie replied when asked if Richardson would have a role with the team this year.

The reality is that a young team dedicated to development with no immediate intention to contend, such as the Sixers, can’t afford many minutes to an aging veteran that has no future with the franchise.