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JANUARY 16 • SACBEE.COM

Out Thursday, should play Saturday Richards (recently traded) has yet to join his teammates for Thursday's game versus the Wizards but will most likely be with them for Saturday's contest against the Pistons, Duane...

Impact Richards was traded from the Hornets to the Suns on Wednesday but will have to wait until at least Saturday to make his Phoenix debut. Jusuf Nurkic is currently dealing with an illness, but Richards will likely start at center for Phoenix regardless, as Nurkic had come off the bench in his previous two appearances behind Mason Plumlee.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks

The Charlotte Hornets traded backup center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Josh Okogie and three second-round draft picks on Wednesday nig...

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Breaking: Phoenix Suns Land Nick Richards From Hornets In Trade To Upgrade Center Position The Phoenix Suns acquired Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets to upgrade center position.

JANUARY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Report: Hornets trade Nick Richards to Suns for Josh Okogie The Phoenix Suns are acquiring seven-footer Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Josh Okogie, ESPN reported Wednes...

JANUARY 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Moving to Phoenix The Hornets traded Nick Richards to the Suns on Wednesday in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact With Mark Williams healthy and playing well, Richards had been relegated to a backup role over the last month for Charlotte, but he'll now likely get an opportunity to start in Phoenix. Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has fallen out of favor, resulting in Mason Plumlee starting nine straight games. Richards has a higher offensive upside than those guys and probably protects the paint better as well. Richards has played at least 24 minutes 10 times this season, averaging 12.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks in 28.1 minutes per game while shooting 62.9 percent from the field and 71.4 percent from the free-throw line during those contests.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Pursuit of Hornets' Nick Richards Could Address Critical Frontcourt Needs As the Lakers seek to maximize their championship window with LeBron James, ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reports that LA is exploring options...

JANUARY 13 • KANSASCITY.COM

Suns interested in trading for Nick Richards According to a source who spoke with PHNX Sports, the Suns do like Nick Richards and are seeing what they can do in order to trade for the 2...

JANUARY 12 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Kings Reportedly Targeting Hornets' Nick Richard to Improve Frontcourt Depth The Sacramento Kings are reportedly targeting Nick Richards of the Charlotte Hornets to fix their lack of frontcourt depth.

JANUARY 11 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Hornets' Nick Richards Reportedly Being Targeted by Suns to Upgrade Center Position The Phoenix Suns are reportedly targeting Charlotte Hornets’ Nick Richards to improve center position.

JANUARY 10 • KANSASCITY.COM

Shines off bench with double-double Richards produced 15 points (4-6 FG, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds and three blocks over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 115-104 win over Phoenix.

Impact Richards made his mark off the bench in Monday's winning effort, leading all Hornets players in rebounds while concluding as one of three players with 15 or more points in a double-double showing. Richards, who also hauled in a team-leading trio of blocks, has recorded a double-double in five contests this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches double figures off bench Richards recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 17 minutes during Friday's 98-94 loss to Detroit.

Impact Richards led the way for Charlotte's second unit Friday, pacing the bench in scoring while notching team-high-tying totals in assists and blocks in a losing effort. Richards set a new season high in assists, having reached double figures in scoring in eight outings this year.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Muted impact off bench Richards contributed six points (2-5 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to Washington.

Impact With Mark Williams back in the starting lineup, Richards has received a reduced role as Charlotte's backup center. Across Richards' six appearances coming off the bench, he is averaging 8.8 points and 5.3 rebounds in 17.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Friday Richards is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the 76ers on Friday.

Impact After coming off the bench in the Hornets' last three games, Richards will move into the starting lineup Friday due to Mark Williams being sidelined with a left foot injury. Across eight starts this season, Richards has averaged 11.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 blocks over 26.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big night off bench Richards accumulated 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal in 15 minutes off the bench during Monday's 121-108 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact It was an incredibly efficient performance from Richards, who out-produced starting center Mark Williams (seven points, three boards, three assists and three blocks) in two less minutes of court time. Richards has bounced in and out of the starting five since returning from a rib fracture in late November, averaging 11.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks in 22.5 minutes a contest over his last six appearances (three starts), but with Moussa Diabate also in the mix at center for the Hornets, it's tough to rely on any of them from a fantasy perspective.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to bench Friday Richards is not in the starting unit for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Richards started in the 113-109 win over the Pacers on Sunday and finished with nine points and 114 rebounds across 25 minutes. However, expect him to see a considerable reduction in his playing time since Mark Williams got the start at center for this matchup. Richards is averaging 11.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game this season, but those numbers are likely to regress if he comes off the bench.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts strong effort on boards Richards closed Sunday's 113-109 win over the Pacers with nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes.

Impact Richards grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds and fell one point shy of his second double-double of the month. He's looked sharp for the most part since returning from a right ankle sprain, scoring in double figures in three of four appearances while also totaling five blocks and two steals over this brief stretch.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Richards (ankle) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Richards was held out of the first leg of the club's back-to-back set during Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain. However, the big man will return to game action with Mark Williams (foot) and Moussa Diabate (illness) both sidelined. Over his last three outings, Richards has averaged 13.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks across 26.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Richards (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Richards took a seat for the first half of Charlotte's back-to-back set, allowing Taj Gibson to draw a start as Mark Williams continues to operate off the bench since making his season debut. Over his last three appearances, Richards has averaged 13.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks in 26.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Saturday Richards (ankle) has been Spencer Davies of SI.comfor Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Richards suffered a right ankle sprain during Thursday's matchup with the Knicks and it'll cost him at least one game. Moussa Diabate (illness) has also been downgraded to out, so it'll be Mark Williams and Taj Gibson who eat up minutes at center Saturday afternoon.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with right ankle sprain Richards (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Richards rolled his ankle when he stepped on Cody Martin's foot in the third quarter of Thursday night's game against the Knicks, though Richards was able to stay in the game. If Richards is unable to play Saturday, then Moussa Diabate would be in line to see more minutes off the bench as the backup center behind Mark Williams.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in return as starter Richards chipped in 22 points (6-9 FG, 10-13 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Richards made his return to the starting lineup Tuesday after coming off the bench in Charlotte's previous game, leading all players rebounds while ending second on the team in scoring in a double-double performance. Richards matched his season high in rebounds while posting his second outing with at least 20 points. Richards has now recorded a double-double in four of his seven appearances this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Tuesday Richards will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact After coming off the bench in Saturday's loss to Atlanta during his return from a 14-game absence due to a right rib fracture, Richards will return to the starting five on Tuesday. The big man will likely split minutes with Moussa Diabate and Mark Williams, who will remain limited off the bench in his return from a foot injury. During his return Saturday, Richards posted 12 points (3-5 FG, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces off bench in return Richards (rib) supplied 12 points (3-5 FG, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes in Saturday's 107-104 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Though he ended up coming off the bench in his return from a 14-game absence due to a right rib fracture, Richards saw more playing time than starting center Moussa Diabate (22 minutes). The Hornets will likely prioritize Richards ahead of Diabate and could even move Richards back into the starting lineup beginning with Tuesday's game against the 76ers, but Mark Williams (foot) may not be far behind Richards in returning from a multi-week absence. Once Williams is back to full health, Richards might have a tough time consistently finding anything more than 20-to-25-minute role.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Richards (ribs) is available for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Richards missed the first leg of the back-to-back set, a 99-98 loss to the Knicks, but the big man will return here to add some much-needed depth in the frontcourt. Richards will play for the first time since Nov. 1, meaning he'll return from a 14-game absence.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks