Richardson was traded to the Pistons as part of the massive blockbuster trade involving Jimmy Butler landing with the Warriors, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Richardson was part of the deal that also sent Lindy Waters III from Golden State to Detroit.

Jimmy Butler finally escaped from Miami and the Detroit Pistons were happy to be one of the five teams that were part of the deal that took him from South Beach to the Golden State Warriors. The Pistons received guards Lindy Waters III from the Warriors and Josh Richardson from the Miami Heat in what amounted to a five-team deal involving XXXXX players to ensure Butler was able to land with the Warriors.