Nick Richards, Phoenix Suns

Nick Richards' rebounding career-high nears Charles Barkley record in Suns' win vs Wizards
Phoenix Suns' starting center Nick Richards had 20 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in their 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
Suns' Nick Richards: Posts career-high 19 rebounds
Richards racked up 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-7 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and one block in 34 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 victory over Washington. Richards' addition to the roster is paying off, and he's proven to be a much better option than Jusuf Nurkic and Mason Plumlee,
Report: Nick Richards Will Start for Suns
There was some belief Richards the Suns just snagged their new starting center, and Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro says Richards will indeed be inserted into the lineup when ready. ESPN's Shams Charania also is reporting the same thing.
Suns receive respectable grades in trade for Nick Richards
The Phoenix Suns receive a B+ grade from ESPN's Kevin Pelton and CBS Sports' Sam Quinn in trading for Nick Richards to bolster the center spot.
Suns' Nick Richards: Moves into starting five
The Suns won't waste any more time after Richards erupted for 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes in his debut against the Pistons on Saturday. With Richards likely to remain in the starting lineup going forward, Mason Plumlee will retreat to the second unit.
What Nick Richards Brings to Suns
Richards - coupled with rookie stud Oso Ighodaro - will inject a very pointed surge of athleticism into the Suns' lineup. Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120) than Nurkic and Plumlee combined (100) in 1000 fewer minutes.
Suns-Wizards updates: Nick Richards steps up for Phoenix, Washington surges in 3rd
The Phoenix Suns (22-21) begin their three-game homestand against the lowly Washington Wizards (6-37) on Saturday.
Game Recap: Phoenix Suns dominate Wizards behind Nick Richard's breakout night
The Phoenix Suns returned home after a grueling five-game Eastern Conference road trip, facing off against the Washington Wizards, a team languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Suns' Devin Booker gets 100% real on Nick Richards' Phoenix fit
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker says Nick Richards has been doing "great" since the trade with Charlotte on Jan. 15.
Phoenix Suns Hope To Remedy Center Woes After Acquiring Nick Richards
The Phoenix Suns' center rotation was in a dire state recently. Phoenix hopes trading for Nick Richards from the Charlotte ...
Jusuf Nurkic available, but will he play with Nick Richards now starting for Phoenix Suns?
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and big Jusuf Nurkic practiced Friday heading into Saturday’s rematch against the Washington ...
Shams Charania explains how Nick Richards fits with Suns
After the Suns acquired Nick Richards from the Hornets, ESPN insider Shams Charania explains how the big man will fit in ...
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Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) is fouled going up ...
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Suns trade for Nick Richards
The Phoenix Suns officially traded forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets for backup ...
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic Makes Shocking Revelation About Relationship with Mike Budenholzer
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, after starting 23 games for the club this season and then being moved to the bench, hasn't played since January 7.