Richards (elbow) is out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
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.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Won't go Friday
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Richards (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
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.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Ruled out Wednesday
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Richards (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
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.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Will suit up vs. Golden State
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Richards (elbow) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
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.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Probable for Tuesday
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Richards (elbow) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Richards is expected to play on 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).
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Suns' Nick Richards: Will come off bench Friday
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Richards won't start Friday's game against the Celtics.
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.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Posts double-double
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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.
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.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Available to face Milwaukee
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Richards (calf) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.
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.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Probable for Monday
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Richards (calf) is probable for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Richards missed Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to right calf tightness, but he is likely to return to the floor Monday. Richards has played well of late, recording double-digit point totals in seven straight games.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Flirts with double-double
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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.
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.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Good to go Monday
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Richards (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Richards has been cleared to play despite being listed on the injury report with an ankle sprain. He's averaging 12.2 points and 7.8 rebounds over six March appearances.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Ruled out Friday
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Richards (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Kings, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Richards missed Wednesday's loss to the Rockets and will now sit out a second consecutive contest. The big man's next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Sunday, meaning Mason Plumlee should see the bulk of minutes at center as his replacement Friday.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Questionable to play Friday
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Richards (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.
Richards didn't play Wednesday against the Rockets due to right ankle soreness, and the same injury has him questionable for this contest. If he doesn't suit up, Mason Plumlee would see the bulk of minutes at center against Sacramento.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Richards is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to right ankle soreness.
This appears to be a new injury for Richards, leaving the Suns shorthanded in the frontcourt. With Richards expected to sit out, Mason Plumlee could claim the starting spot, and guys like Royce O'Neale and Bol Bol could potentially soak up additional minutes as well.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Richards went back to the locker room during the first half of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves after taking a hit to the face, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Richards went down in pain after taking an elbow to the face before he eventually made his way to the locker room. If he is unable to return, Mason Plumlee figures to see additional playing time.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Records double-double
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Richards finished Friday's 125-108 victory over the Pelicans with 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes.
Bol Bol led the Suns in scoring with a 25-point effort, but Richards made his presence felt as well, ending as the Suns' second-best scorer and also making an impact on the glass. Richards has established himself as the Suns' starting center after being acquired via trade from the Hornets in mid-January, and the numbers back him up. He's averaging 9.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks across 23.1 minutes per game since joining Phoenix.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Efficient double-double in defeat
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Richards closed with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 loss to the Rockets.
Richards delivered an extremely efficient performance from the field while securing his 10th double-double of the season. Additionally, the big man recorded multiple swats for the 12th time across 35 regular-season appearances. Richards has now appeared in 14 outings with his new club (13 starts), averaging 8.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 23.5 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Hauls in team-high six rebounds
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Richards contributed six points (3-3 FG), six rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 140-109 loss to Oklahoma City.
Richards led the Suns with six rebounds in Wednesday's blowout, but he didn't make a big impact in the box score overall. Richards has started in nine of his 10 appearances since landing in Phoenix, averaging 10.0 rebounds, 8.9 points and 0.8 blocks in 24.1 minutes while shooting 57.4 percent from the field. The 27-year-old big man has a more consistent role than he did in Charlotte while playing behind Mark Williams, but Richards is still splitting minutes with veteran Mason Plumlee.
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Hornets' Nick Richards: Shines off bench with double-double
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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.
Richards made his mark off the bench in Tuesday'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.
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Hornets' Nick Richards: Back in starting lineup Friday
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Richards is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the 76ers on Friday.
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.
