Jase Richardson was cleared on Tuesday's 5:00 PM ET injury report after being listed as day-to-day since Friday. The Magic guard is available for Wednesday's season opener against the Hawks.
What happened
The Magic cleared Jase Richardson on the official injury report issued Tuesday, Oct 20 at 5:00 PM ET. His previous status was day-to-day. The 21-year-old guard first appeared on the report on Friday, Oct 16, listed day-to-day with a back issue. The report carried no comment on the change, and no detail was attached to Tuesday's entry. Richardson was the only Magic player whose status improved on the report, which still lists Anthony Black, Jonathan Isaac, Noah Penda and Izaiyah Nelson as out.
What it means for the Magic
Orlando opens the 2026-27 season at home against the Hawks on Wednesday, Oct 21 at 7:00 PM ET, and Richardson is available for it. Last season he played 54 games at 10.9 minutes per game, averaging 4.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists. With Anthony Black out with a right ankle injury, the Magic lose a guard who logged 29.8 minutes and 15.0 points per game, so Richardson's availability matters for the backcourt depth behind Jalen Suggs and Jevon Carter. The record is 0-0, and there are no regular-season games yet to compare the team with and without him.
What to watch
The next injury report ahead of Wednesday's game will confirm whether Richardson stays off the list. Black, Isaac, Penda and Nelson remain out, so the rotation behind Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Franz Wagner is thin at guard. How many of Black's minutes go to Richardson in the opener is the first thing to track once the season begins.
Is Jase Richardson playing vs Hawks on Wednesday?
Yes, as of Tuesday's 5:00 PM ET injury report Richardson is cleared and available for Wednesday's opener against the Hawks.
When will Jase Richardson be back?
He is already back. Richardson was cleared on Tuesday, Oct 20 after being day-to-day with a back issue since Friday, Oct 16.