Miami Heat's Josh Richardson sustained a right shoulder injury during the game against the Celtics and was unable to return to play, contributing to the Heat's loss. Richardson went down clutching his shoulder and had to be assisted to the locker room by trainers. The Heat confirmed that Richardson would not be returning to the game and would undergo an MRI the following day. Terry Rozier will also have an MRI. The team was already without Jimmy Butler, who is on bereavement leave. Richardson described the incident as a 'freak accident' and was seen wearing a sling in the locker room, although X-rays came back negative.
Josh Richardson says his right shoulder popped out and then popped back in. X-rays negative and he'll undergo an MRI tomorrow. Richardson was wearing a sling in the locker room.
Josh Richardson says his shoulder popped out, then popped back in. X-rays negative. MRI tomorrow will tell the tale. "Freak accident," he said.
Erik Spoelstra said Josh Richardson and Terry Rozier will undergo MRIs tomorrow. Spoelstra did not have an update on their injuries following the game.
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Josh Richardson (right shoulder Injury) will not return to the game, per the Miami Heat.
Per Heat: Josh Richardson left today's game vs the Celtics with a right shoulder injury. He will not return.
#BOSvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Josh Richardson left today's game vs the Celtics with a right shoulder injury. He will not return.
If Josh Richardson has to miss time, the Heat are basically down to just Herro and Rozier as lead ball-handlers. (Plus Jimmy, but we obviously don't know if/when he'll be back from bereavement leave.) Less than ideal.
Josh Richardson down and grabbing his right shoulder. Now being helped to the locker room with trainers.