Richards (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Richards has missed two games in a row due to the injury, but the probable tag suggests the big man is expected to return to action. If that's the case, then Richards should return to the starting unit while Mason Plumlee moves to the second unit.
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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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Suns' Nick Richards: Season-high 15 rebounds in win
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Richards ended with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT) and 15 rebounds across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 108-84 victory over the Nets.
Richards had one of his best games with the Suns on Wednesday since being traded to Phoenix. The 27-year-old big man made a big impact on the glass with a season-high 15 rebounds, which helped his new squad secure the blowout win against Brooklyn.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Struggles in start
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Richards finished Monday's 118-92 loss to Cleveland with four points (2-4 FG), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 22 minutes.
After erupting in his debut against the Pistons on Saturday with 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes, Richards was inserted into the starting lineup for Monday. He wasn't able to replicate his success, however, as Cleveland's frontcourt got the best of him. Despite this dud, Richards is likely to remain with the starters for the foreseeable future.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Big double-double in team debut
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Richards totaled 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 125-121 win over the Pistons.
While he didn't get the start in his Suns debut, Richards saw a starter's workload, as Mason Plumlee was on the court for only 13 minutes. Richards also made exactly the kind of impact Phoenix was hoping for when it acquired him from Charlotte, as the 27-year-old center recorded his sixth double-double of the season. The rest of the Suns' second unit managed just 13 points total and doesn't have a go-to scoring option, so Richards should be productive even if he stays on the bench, but a shift to the starting five seems inevitable once he gets more familiar with his new surroundings.
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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.
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Hornets' Nick Richards: Good to go Sunday
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Richards (ankle) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
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 the starting lineup Sunday, while 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.
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Hornets' Nick Richards: Won't go Saturday
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Richards (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
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.
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Hornets' Nick Richards: Dealing with right ankle sprain
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Richards (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
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.
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Hornets' Nick Richards: Impresses in return as starter
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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.
Richards made his return to the starting lineup Tuesday after coming off the bench in Charlotte's previous game. He led 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.
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Hornets' Nick Richards: Produces off bench in return
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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.
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 a 20-to-25-minute role.
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Hornets' Nick Richards: Another absence coming
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Richards (ribs) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Heat.
Richards will miss his 13th straight contest Wednesday due to a right rib fracture. However, Richards recently went through practice in the G League, and his next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Knicks.
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Hornets' Nick Richards: Recalled to Charlotte
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Charlotte recalled Richards (ribs) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
Richards has missed the past 12 games for Charlotte, but after getting in a practice with the Swarm, it's likely that he's getting closer to a full return to action. Similar to Mark Williams (foot), it remains unclear if Richards will be able to play Wednesday against the Heat.
