The Toronto Raptors have used their option to waive veteran small forward Quentin Richardson.

A trade deal with the New York Knicks involving Andrea Bargnani brought Richardson to Canada in July.

However, the 33-year-old has been deemed surplus to requirements without making a single appearance for the Raptors.

Chicago-born Richardson has 783 NBA games since joining the Los Angeles Clippers as a first-round pick in 2000.