Richards posted zero points (0-2 FG) and three rebounds in seven minutes off the bench during Saturday's 130-112 loss to the Nuggets.
Richards had an opportunity to step things up Saturday, following the announcement that Mark Williams would miss the game due to a calf injury. Despite the lack of center depth, Richards still managed to play only seven minutes, continuing what has been a terrible season thus far. Through 21 games, he is averaging just 3.8 points and 3.4 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Starting sans Williams
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Richards will start Saturday against the Nuggets.
With Mark Williams (calf) sidelined, Richards will enter the starting five. In his previous two starts this season, the big man averaged 4.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Headed to bench
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Richards will come off the bench Wednesday against the Kings, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Richards started Monday with Mark Williams taking a rest day, but Williams will return to the starting lineup Wednesday, shifting Richards back to the second unit. Through 16 games as a reserve this season, Richards owns averages of 4.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Starting vs. Rockets
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Richards is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Houston, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Richards will join the first unit with Mark Williams (knee) sitting out Monday. Richards has made one other start this season, finishing with four points, one rebound and one block in 15 minutes Nov. 13 against the Pacers.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Coming off bench Sunday
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Richards will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Hawks, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Richards will come off the bench due to Mark Williams (rest) returning to the lineup. In his last five games in a reserve role, Richards is averaging 3.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in just 9.4 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Starting Thursday
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Richards is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus the Pacers, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Mark Williams (rest) is taking the night off, so Richards will draw his first start of the season and will be joined by Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks and Royce O'Neale in the first unit. Richards is capable of racking up the boards and blocks when given the minutes, so he could be someone to consider streaming Thursday with just three games on the slate.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Could see increased role Thursday
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Richards contributed six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over nine minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 victory over Dallas.
With Mark Williams (ankle/rest) out against the Pacers on Thursday, Richards should see an expanded role in the frontcourt. He could be the starting center, though a potential timeshare with Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach will limit Richards' upside.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Scoreless in 12 minutes
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Richards accumulated zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 loss to the Grizzlies.
Richards has appeared in all five games for the Suns, but he continues to see scraps off the bench with an average of 10.0 minutes per contest. Mark Williams seems to have found his stride, and the Suns are going to try and find minutes for rookie Khaman Maluach whenever possible. Richards' fantasy appeal is quite limited for the time being.
Richards (rest) is available for Wednesday's season opener against Sacramento, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
After resting for Phoenix's preseason finale, Richards will be back in uniform Wednesday. The big man is lined up for a timeshare alongside Khaman Maluach as the backup center behind Mark Williams, meaning Richards has minimal fantasy upside to open the new campaign.
Richards (rest) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Richards will sit out the team's preseason finale due to rest purposes. The 27-year-old center's next opportunity to play will come in Phoenix's regular-season opener against the Kings on Oct. 22.
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Suns' Nick Richards: Logs 12 minutes in preseason debut
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Richards finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 FT), three boards, one assist, one steal and two turnovers across 19 minutes during Friday's 103-81 win over the Lakers.
Richards served as Oso Ighodaro's backup in Phoenix's preseason opener, but it'll be tough for him to find meaningful minutes when Mark Williams (rest) is active. He's not a guy we'd recommend drafting in most settings.
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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