Syracuse, N.Y. -- Former Syracuse player Malachi Richardson will compete with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Summer League, according to a roster released by the team on Wednesday.

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Richardson is trying to work his way back into the NBA after he was waived during the middle of last year by the Philadelphia 76ers. He was acquired from Toronto via trade and waived immediately by Philadelphia.

He has received limited chances at the NBA level in the three years since he was drafted. In 70 appearances he has averaged 8.9 minutes and 2.8 points. Billed as a scorer, Richardson has shot poorly in his limited NBA time, making 35.8 percent of his shots and 30.1 percent of his 3-pointers.

Richardson, who is only 23 years old, did have a number of strong performances during G-League games last year. In 12 games in the NBA’s developmental league he averaged 20.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 39.3 percent on 3-point tries.

Richardson was picked No. 22 overall in 2016. He played one season at Syracuse, helping the Orange to the Final Four. He has earned $4.5 million in salary during his three NBA seasons.

He’ll play on a team that will get plenty of attention. Among his teammates with the Warriors is former BYU star Jimmer Fredette, whose college star power generates an inordinate amount of attention.

The Warriors drafted Michigan shooting guard Jordan Poole in the first round of this year’s draft and power forward Alen Smailagic in the second.

Richardson is one of three Syracuse players currently set to play in the NBA Summer League. Tyus Battle has signed a free agent contract with Minnesota, while Oshae Brissett will compete with the L.A. Clippers.

Golden State will compete in the California session of the NBA Summer League, which begins play on July 1. Golden State will also compete in the Las Vegas session, which begins on July 5.

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