(Associated Press)

Jason Richardson doesn’t expect to play until “January, maybe February,” as the 12^th-year guard continues his rehab following left knee surgery in February.

He said as much Friday at PCOM, during the 76ers' media day proceedings.

Richardson said his recovery workouts are limited to weight-lifting, as his doctors have warned him against impact conditioning. He might be able to resume basketball activities as early as November.

“It’s just a patient waiting game right now,” he said. “I’m walking without a brace and loving it.”