Jason Richardson wants a contract extension from the Suns.

Richardson is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

"I'd love to get something done (with my contract), get it out of the way, so I don't have to do that this summer. That's my hope," Richardson told FanHouse Thursday night.

"But nothing serious is being talked about at this point. A contract year can be a distraction, so I'd rather avoid that and just get something done."

Richardson is in the final year of a contract paying him $14 million this season.