Nick Richards News, Rumors, Updates - Chicago Bulls

Nabs first double-double of season Richards recorded 14 points (4-7 FG, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Thursday's 121-112 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Richards provided solid contributions off the bench and secured his first double-double of the 2025-26 campaign in the process. The big man saw an uptick in playing time Thursday with Jalen Smith (calf) sidelined, and that trend should continue with Smith ruled out for at least the next week.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grant's 27 points lift Trail Blazers past Bulls 121-112 as Chicago's skid hits 11

Jerami Grant scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers held on for a 121-112 victory over Chicago that sent the Bulls to their 11th straight loss

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Pulls down season-high 13 boards Richards ended with nine points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds and one block across 23 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 105-99 loss to New York.

Impact Jalen Smith (calf) left the game in the third quarter and didn't return, giving Richards an opportunity to post a new season high in boards. If Smith ends up sidelined for any length of time, Richards would likely be the biggest beneficiary. Over six games since being acquired from the Suns, the 28-year-old center is averaging 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 20.0 minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Richards (foot) will play Sunday against the Knicks, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Richards will continue to operate as Jalen Smith's primary backup Sunday evening. Through five games with the Bulls this season, Richards has put in averages of 8.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Richards is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks due to right foot soreness.

Impact Richards could hit the sidelines for the second leg of this back-to-back set, which might open up some additional minutes for Guerschon Yabusele and Patrick Williams. Check back closer to tipoff for official word on Richards' status.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inly 12 minutes in loss Richards amassed six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Thursday's 110-101 loss to Toronto.

Impact With Jalen Smith returning from a calf injury, Richards was limited to just 12 minutes, the fewest he has played since joining the Bulls. While he was able to cobble together some intriguing performances in his first two games for Chicago, his two most recent appearances have been far less inspiring. For now, he should only be rostered in deeper formats.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in loss Richards had 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 26 minutes during Monday's 123-115 loss to the Nets.

Impact Richards was productive for the second straight game, continuing what has been a strong start to his career in Chicago. With Jalen Smith sidelined due to a calf injury, Richards has assumed the role of backup center behind Guerschon Yabusele. In two games since landing with the Bulls, Richards has averaged 13.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 combined steals and blocks in 22.5 minutes per contest. He is worth considering for streaming purposes, at least until Smith is cleared to return.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Richards needed just one game to put more pressure on Bucks' newcomer Nick Richards had quite the debut for the Chicago Bulls after the Milwaukee Bucks discarded him at the NBA Trade Deadline.

FEBRUARY 8 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Ready for Bulls debut Richards (recently traded) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Denver.

Impact Richards is set to be available off the bench for his Bulls debut Saturday. The 2020 second-rounder offers Chicago some frontcourt depth, but considering he last appeared Jan. 7 for the Suns, Richards would likely need Jalen Smith (calf) to be out in order to see a role of significance.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Richards and Rob Dillingham traded to Chicago Bulls at NBA Trade Deadline It’s been an active day with the NBA Trade Deadline.

FEBRUARY 5 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Bucks' overlooked trade deadline addition needs no introduction to Wisconsinites Joining the Milwaukee Bucks in the Nick Richards trade with Phoenix, Nigel Hayes-Davis played four years of college ball at Wisconsin.

FEBRUARY 5 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bulls add much-needed size in trade deadline buzzer-beater Bulls shake up the roster at the trade deadline, adding Nick Richards for size while swapping guards and preserving future flexibility.

FEBRUARY 5 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Shocking Nick Richards twist offers Bucks more potential than initial deal The Milwaukee Bucks will not be trading for Nick Richards, instead bringing in Ousmane Dieng.

FEBRUARY 5 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bulls Flipping Ousmane Dieng for Nick Richards The Bulls are bringing in veteran center Nick Richards as part of a three-team trade with the Bucks and Suns.

FEBRUARY 5 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rerouted to Chicago Richards has been traded to the Bulls on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Richards, who'd fallen out of favor in Phoenix, was traded, along with Nigel Hayes-Davis, to the Bucks on Thursday in exchange for Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey. However, the Bulls swept in right before the deadline to swap Ousmane Dieng for Richards. Jalen Smith was set for a long runway after Chicago traded Nikola Vucevic to the Celtics, but Richards' presence as a quality backup may hinder Smith's fantasy ceiling moving forward. Richard can be considered questionable for Saturday's game against Denver while the deal finalizes.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks needlessly missed golden opportunity in Nick Richards trade Despite getting the Suns below the luxury tax, the Milwaukee Bucks failed to bring back a draft pick in the Nick Richards trade with Phoenix...

FEBRUARY 5 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Report: Suns trade for Cole Anthony, deal Nick Richards to Bucks Phoenix picks up guard Cole Anthony and trades Nick Richards to Milwaukee in a reported swap.

FEBRUARY 5 • NBA.COM

Suns swing a trade with Milwaukee Bucks ahead of the deadline The Phoenix Suns made a deadline-day trade with the Milwaukee Bucks to send off the expiring contract of backup center Nick Richards.

FEBRUARY 5 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Milwaukee Bucks make NBA Trade Deadline Deal after all The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to the Suns for Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis, via the latest trade repor...

FEBRUARY 5 • SI.COM

Shipped to Milwaukee The Suns traded Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis to the Bucks on Thursday in exchange for Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Richards fell out of favor in Phoenix, making only one four-minute appearance in January, but will get a fresh start in Milwaukee. He should slot right into the backup role behind Myles Turner, but with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Bobby Portis (hip) currently banged up, Richards and Turner may see the court at times. If Richards can't get to Milwaukee in time for Friday's game in Indiana, his next chance to suit up will come Monday in Orlando.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as an extremely hectic NBA trade deadline passes

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains with the Milwaukee Bucks as the NBA trade deadline passes

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Latest trade gives Suns hope Nick Richards can finally be moved De'Andre Hunter and Dario Saric being traded should give the Suns hope they can do the same with Nick Richards at the deadline.

FEBRUARY 3 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns gifted opportunity to flip Nick Richards for desperately needed piece Paging Madison Square Garden!

JANUARY 15 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Muted role continues Richards posted four points (2-2 FG), one rebound and one steal in four minutes during Wednesday's 117-98 win over Memphis.

Impact Richards continues to be a non-factor, appearing in a game for the first time this calendar year. He has now suited up in just three of the past 11 games, serving as the third-string center behind Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro. With averages of just 3.3 points and 3.4 rebounds this season, Richards can be safely ignored in basically every fantasy format.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 17 minutes in win Richards logged two points (1-8 FG), nine rebounds and three blocks over 17 minutes during Monday's 115-101 victory over the Wizards.

Impact With Mark Williams serving a one-game suspension, Richards saw his largest workload since Nov. 24. The veteran has become expendable in Phoenix, and he's likely to draw some interest from contending teams ahead of the deadline.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Grant's 27 points lift Trail Blazers past Bulls 121-112 as Chicago's skid hits 11

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as an extremely hectic NBA trade deadline passes