FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Josh Richardson is bracing to be sidelined for the next six to eight weeks, a timetable that virtually ensures he will miss the entirety of Miami Heat training camp and calls into question his availability to start the season.The Heat shooting guard partially tore the MCL in his right knee on Friday in an offseason workout.They said its depending on how the rehab and stuff goes, how I approach it, Richardson said. But anywhere from like, they said, six to eight weeks, somewhere around there.Richardson made a pre-scheduled appearance at a store opening Saturday, arriving with the help of crutches and with his right leg in a brace stretching from his ankle to his mid-thigh.He will not need surgery, barring a setback.When I hit the ground, it was like my knee was on fire, Richardson said. I just kind of laid there and my teammates helped me off and carried me off to the training room. I just tried not to think the worst.Richardson averaged 6.6 points in 52 games with Miami last season, but became a key part of the rotation after the All-Star break -- shooting 53 percent from 3-point range.With Dwyane Wade leaving for Chicago this summer, Richardson figured to be in the mix for the open starting spot at shooting guard along with Heat newcomers Dion Waiters and Wayne Ellington.Theres 82 games this season, Richardson said. So Im going to have a lot of games to play, still. But man, Im excited for my new brothers on the team and my brothers that were already here. I know theyre going to hold the fort down when Im out.The Heat open training camp Sept. 27. The season opener is Oct. 26 at Orlando. Bernie Williams Yankees Jersey . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. Bobby Murcer Jersey . It says Pocklingtons lawyer filed the appeal Friday in a California court. CTV Edmonton also says Pocklington gave a $100,000 cash deposit as part of the conditions of his bail, and that he will be out on bail until his appeal is heard. https://www.cheapyankees.com/1011g-dellin-betances-jersey-yankees.html .875,000, avoiding arbitration. Clippards deal Monday means all eight Nationals players who filed for arbitration wound up settling before a hearing. Elston Howard Yankees Jersey . - After leading the Saints to a fourth playoff appearance in five seasons, Drew Brees expressed confidence in the direction of his team and, perhaps more importantly, showed a willingness to listen to contract proposals if the team needs his help getting under the NFLs salary cap. Zack Britton Jersey . Wilson hit Schenn from behind during Tuesday nights game in Philadelphia, earning a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct. He has a phone hearing with the department of player safety, which limits any potential suspension to five or fewer games. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley now owns the richest contract in NBA history.But probably not for long.Whos next to wear the crown of the highest-paid player? And who will be the NBAs first $200 million man? Wee have nine names from across the league, including the top four candidates.dddddddddddd ' ' '