March 12, 2025
According to Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix, Phoenix Suns center
Nick Richards (ankle) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. Richards will be out of action for the first time since joining the Suns due to soreness in his right ankle. With the 27-year-old sidelined,
Mason Plumlee will likely be assigned more minutes to support the club's frontcourt for Wednesday's game. Richard's next chance to suit comes on Friday versus the Kings.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Amanda Pflugrad
January 15, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Suns acquired center
Nick Richards from the Hornets. In exchange, Charlotte will receive
Josh Okogie. Richards has had some potent performances over the years and has averaged 11.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in nine starts during the 2024-25 campaign. However, with
Mark Williams healthy, the 27-year-old has had trouble getting on the floor, at least consistently enough to be a routine contributor for fantasy managers. With that in mind, Richards will presumably take over in the middle in Phoenix, especially with
Jusuf Nurkic (illness) likely on his way out. His arrival should also mean
Mason Plumlee, who had been starting, will head back to the bench, with
Oso Ighodaro unlikely to see much work in the near future.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
December 8, 2024
Charlotte Hornets center
Nick Richards (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Richards sat out on Saturday due to a right ankle sprain, so it wouldn't be shocking to see him miss both games of the back-to-back set. The absence of Richards should mean that
Taj Gibson gets the start, but
Mark Williams will split up the minutes with him. Richards made his season debut last week and has been playing well in three games. He's worth rostering in most fantasy formats because he's a solid contributor when healthy. Neither Gibson or Williams are worth streaming if Richards is forced to sit out.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
December 6, 2024
Charlotte Hornets center
Nick Richards is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an ankle injury. Richards rolled his ankle during Thursday's game against the Knicks but was able to finish the contest. The injury may have flared up since then, leaving his availability for Saturday in doubt. If Richards is unable to play,
Mark Williams is expected to take on a larger role, with
Moussa Diabate potentially seeing increased minutes as the backup center. Despite only appearing in eight games this season, Richards has been productive, averaging 11.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. Fantasy managers will be hoping for his return to the court soon.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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