Nick Richards News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Flirts with double-double Richards totaled nine points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists in 18 minutes during Friday's 136-115 preseason loss to the Magic.

Impact Richards continues to stake his claim for the backup center position, falling one point short of a double-double. He has put together a serviceable preseason, particularly on the glass. There isn't a lot of competition when it comes to backup minutes, meaning Richards could flirt with 15-17 minutes per game. Anyone in deeper formats could consider him with a late-round pick when in need of rebounds.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Richards won't start Friday's preseason game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Richards will slide to the second unit after starting Miami's past two games. The Heat will go with a starting five of Davion Mitchell, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Bobby Portis and Nikola Jovic in the absences of Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) and Bam Adebayo (groin).

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well Wednesday Richards produced 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and one block over 16 minutes in Wednesday's 144-128 preseason victory against Brooklyn.

Impact With Bam Adebayo sidelined, Richards drew the start at center and converted four of his five field-goal attempts. He also collected two offensive rebounds but committed three turnovers during his brief appearance. Richards has an opportunity to establish himself as a reliable interior option for Miami, although his playing time figures to be more limited when Adebayo is available.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Richards will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Richards will get the start with Bam Adebayo (rest) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) taking the night off. There should also be additional minutes available for Bobby Portis.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs nine boards in win Richards finished with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one steal and one block in 15 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason victory over New Orleans.

Impact Richards made his presence felt on the glass, collecting nine rebounds despite playing fewer than 15 minutes. The veteran center also contributed defensively with a steal and a block, providing Miami with productive frontcourt minutes. With Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo occupying prominent roles, Richards figures to serve primarily as a reserve big man, limiting his fantasy appeal outside deeper formats.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat have front court help for 76ers to realistically target The Philadelphia 76ers have a realistic trade target in the Miami Heat center, Nick Richards

SEPTEMBER 20 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Nick Richard's Bulls departure may affect shape of Eastern Conference playoff picture The Chicago Bulls needed to make a decision on their center rotation this offseason. With both Nick Richards and Zach Collins hitting the op...

SEPTEMBER 14 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Miami Heat Season Preview: The Centers The Miami Heat added Nick Richards to address a lack of depth in their frontcourt. While the Heat have plenty of wings and forwards, they on...

SEPTEMBER 6 • SI.COM

Nick Richards explains why he wanted to be on the Miami Heat The Miami Heat needed depth in their frontcourt, and they filled that gap with the signing of Nick Richards. Richards is a 6’11 center/power...

SEPTEMBER 3 • SI.COM

76ers get new reason to keep tabs on recent Miami Heat pickup The Philadelphia 76ers could be back in business with the veteran center Nick Richards, depending on how his preseason with the Heat goes.

SEPTEMBER 2 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Nick Richards is ecstatic to get a fresh start with the new-look Miami Heat | Sporting News The Heat are getting a reliable backup center with Nick Richards.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nick Richards is already be proving the Heat right without playing a minute Nick Richards has the sound of a player who is going to make the Miami Heat look quite smart.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Overlooked center target slips past Raptors' radar and straight into the rising Heat Heat add Nick Richards to boost their big man depth, while Raptors miss out on an overlooked option who could've strengthened their own hazy...

SEPTEMBER 1 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Knicks tipped their hand on next move with the signing they didn't make By not being the team who landed Nick Richards, the Knicks essentially confirmed they want a higher-end option at center—which they can only...

AUGUST 30 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Knicks avoided a late free-agency trap thanks to the Heat's desperation Thanks to the Heat scooping up Nick Richards, the Knicks no longer have to worry about being tempted by one of the NBA's least effective bac...

AUGUST 30 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

2 Reasons for and 2 Against Knicks Possibly Signing Ben Simmons The Knicks are still in the market for a third center option, especially after watching Nick Richards sign with the Heat on Thursday. The li...

AUGUST 29 • SI.COM

Nikola Jovic may be on borrowed time with Heat after Nick Richards signing After the signing of Nick Richards, there's reason to believe that Nikola Jovic's time in Miami could be ticking away.

AUGUST 28 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Lakers still face major dilemma after losing Nick Richards to Heat despite NBA champion signing | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers biggest needs just got even bigger as one of their options signed with the Miami Heat. Their major gamble earlier in...

AUGUST 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Miami Heat take on an ideal Joel Embiid backup option for the 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers certainly won't be picking up Nick Richards on the open market, as he joins the Miami Heat.

AUGUST 28 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Agrees to join Heat Richards agreed to a one-year deal with the Heat on Thursday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Impact Miami fortifies its center depth with the move. Over 20 appearances for the Bulls in 2025-26, Richards averaged 9.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 22.4 minutes per game while shooting 52.3 percent from the field following a trade from Phoenix. The big man is likely to settle for a lesser role in his new digs, but he has a chance to serve as the top No. 2 center behind Bam Adebayo.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls may have gifted the league a late-offseason darling in Nick Richards The Chicago Bulls did the right thing this offseason— they let virtually all of their pending free agents walk. Under a new lead executive i...

AUGUST 14 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Examining Why the Knicks Haven't Signed Nick Richards Despite Center Need Rumored Knicks free agent target Nick Richards is still unsigned, which may point to some obstacles preventing him from landing in New York.

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Knicks Have Two Threats to Worry About If They Pursue Nick Richards Winning an NBA Championship can shine a spotlight across a roster, creating a domino effect that can lead to certain contributors leaving to...

JULY 21 • SI.COM

Lakers should bypass familiar frontcourt name who will be available this summer The Los Angeles Lakers can do better than Nick Richards at this point.

APRIL 16 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Bulls Rule Out 4 More Key Vets for Rest of Season Our Chicago Bulls have ruled out Josh Giddey, Guerschon Yabusele, Anfernee Simons and Nick Richards for the rest of the year.

APRIL 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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