Jason Richardson (rest) is starting Saturday against the Nets, the Bucks County Courier Times reports.

Richardson (rest) is starting Saturday against the Nets, the Bucks County Courier Times reports.

Analysis:

Richardson followed protocol and sat out the front end of a back-to-back set Friday against the Kings, meaning his return was expected Saturday. In eight nods this season, he's averaging 10.6 points (on 35 percent shooting), four rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.9 three-pointers, and one steal in 25 minutes.