Phoenix Suns, Nick Richards

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,
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 Hornets will help ease their concerns.
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 Wizards at Footprint Center to begin a three-game homestand. Beal is listed as probable for Saturday's game against his former team after missing Wednesday’s win over Brooklyn with a left ankle sprain to end a five-game road trip.
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.
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 acquire Nick Richards in trade with Hornets: What he brings to Phoenix’s frontcourt
The 27-year-old Richards, who is averaging 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, could be the Suns' new starting center.
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.
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 trade for Nick Richards
The Phoenix Suns officially traded forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets for backup center Nick Richards and a second-round pick, per ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania.
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.
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.
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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 ...