Richardson said Thursday that he wants to make his return Monday night, when the Warriors face the host New Jersey Nets. Assuming that comes to pass, he will have missed seven games with soreness in his left knee.

"Hopefully, I'll be able to play by Monday, and get out there with the team," said Richardson, who was cleared fully by the Warriors' medical staff after getting an MRI scan Tuesday. "I'll just keep on practicing, working and getting my strength work done.