Nick Richards News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

Ruled out for Sunday Richards (elbow) is out for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Impact Richards will end the season on the sidelines and will miss a third straight contest Sunday. The big man was the starting center for the Suns ever since he was acquired from the Hornets midway through the campaign. In 36 appearances (34 starts) with the Suns, Richards averaged 9.5 points, 8.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game. Oso Ighodaro and Mason Plumlee will likely shoulder the workload at center in Sunday's matchup against the Kings.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix faces Sacramento on 7-game road slide

Phoenix will try to end its seven-game road slide when the Suns face Sacramento

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Ryan Dunn scores 26, Suns end 8-game losing streak with 117-98 win over Spurs in home finale

Ryan Dunn scored 26 points, Bradley Beal added 21 and the Phoenix Suns ended an eight-game losing streak with a 117-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs in their home finale

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Won't go Friday Richards (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Richards will miss his second straight game while he deals with inflammation in his right elbow. Oso Ighodaro and Mason Plumlee will likely shoulder the workload at center due to Richards being sidelined. The big man's last chance to play during the regular season will come Sunday against the Kings.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Suns take on the Spurs on 8-game losing streak

Phoenix will try to stop its eight-game skid when the Phoenix Suns take on San Antonio

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Ruled out Wednesday Richards (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Richards won't be available for the Suns on Wednesday against Oklahoma City due to an elbow issue. Phoenix will likely turn to Oso Ighodaro and Mason Plumlee to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up vs. Golden State Richards (elbow) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Richards will shake off a probable tag Tuesday due to right elbow soreness. Over his last five outings (four starts), the big man has averaged 6.2 points and 5.8 rebounds across 22.2 minutes per contest.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Final Injury Report for Warriors-Suns, Will Kevin Durant, Nick Richards Play? The Phoenix Suns may be without two of their key players in Tuesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors.

APRIL 8 • SACBEE.COM

Final Injury Report for Warriors-Suns, Will Kevin Durant, Nick Richards Play? The Phoenix Suns may be without two of their key players in Tuesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors.

APRIL 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Probable for Tuesday Richards (elbow) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Richards is expected to play in the front end of the club's back-to-back set while he deals with right elbow soreness. The 27-year-old big man has averaged 6.2 points and 5.8 rebounds across 22.2 minutes per game in his last five outings (four starts).

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. New York Richards will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact After coming off the bench in Friday's loss to the Celtics, Richards will return to the starting lineup for Phoenix on Sunday in New York. In 41 games as a starter this season, the Kentucky product has averaged 10.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game while shooting 60 percent from the field.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will come off bench Friday Richards won't start Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact In the midst of a four-game losing streak, the Suns are opting to start Oso Ighodaro at center, sending Richards to the bench for the first time since Jan. 18. As a reserve this season (13 games), Richards has averaged 8.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 17.2 minutes per game.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double Richards closed with 13 points (4-8 FG, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 133-123 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Richards was an efficient two-way presence for the Suns and posted his second double-double across his last five starts. He's not expected to be among the go-to options on offense in a roster that features other high-scoring alternatives, but Richards has a solid floor as the starter at center for the Suns. He's averaging 10.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 0.6 blocks per game in 19 starts since the All-Star break.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets rout Suns 148-109 as Phoenix star Durant leaves with ankle injury

Jalen Green scored 33 points for Houston, and Phoenix star Kevin Durant left with an ankle injury in the Rockets’ 148-109 romp over the Suns on Sunday night

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Rockets' Brooks ejected after scuffle with Suns' Durant

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was ejected Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns after a brief shoving match with Kevin Durant

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Phoenix Suns Postgame Locker Room Interviews: Nick Richards and Collin Gillespie | 3-24-25

MARCH 25 • YOUTUBE

Booker hits clutch jumper with 2.4 seconds left to lift Suns over Bucks 108-106 for 4th straight win

Devin Booker made a mid-range jumper with 2.4 seconds remaining to lift the Phoenix Suns over the Milwaukee Bucks 108-106 for their fourth straight win

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Available to face Milwaukee Richards (calf) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Richards will return to game action after missing Friday's win over the Cavaliers due to right calf tightness. The big man has made eight appearances in March, during which he has averaged 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 0.9 blocks across 21.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Richards (calf) is probable for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Richards missed Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to right calf tightness, but he is likely to return to the lineup Monday. Richards has played well of late, recording double digits in scoring in seven straight games.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee visits Phoenix after Durant's 42-point performance

Phoenix hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after Kevin Durant scored 42 points in the Phoenix Suns' 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Durant scores 42 points, Suns hand Cavaliers 4th straight loss 123-112

Kevin Durant scored 42 points and the Phoenix Suns defeated the suddenly struggling Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112 on Friday night

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Richards (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Impact Richards is coming off an impressive performance in Wednesday's win against the Bulls, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks. However, he'll be watching from the sideline Friday, meaning Phoenix will have to pivot with Oso Ighodaro and Bol Bol likely seeing more time on the floor against Cleveland.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double Richards notched 18 points (8-16 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 127-121 win over the Bulls.

Impact Richards' move to Phoenix has generally yielded positive results, and he's broken free from the platoon situation that limited his minutes. the center has averaged 9.1 rebounds per game since joining the Suns, providing integral interior support that was lacking when Jusuf Nurkic was the starter earlier in the season.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker's 41-point performance

Phoenix faces the Cleveland Cavaliers after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Phoenix Suns' 127-121 win over the Chicago Bulls

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121

Devin Booker scored 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Chicago Bulls 127-121

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

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