Richards, Suns

Nick Richards starting in just second game with Suns, facing Cavs in MLK Day showdown
After posting 21 points and 11 rebounds off the bench in his Phoenix Suns debut Saturday, 7-footer Nick Richards will get the start Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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.
Center Nick Richards scores 21 off the bench in Suns debut vs. Pistons
Suns center Nick Richards scored 21 points off the bench in his on-court debut as Phoenix picked up a 125-121 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
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' Nick Richards: Big double-double in team debut
Richards also made exactly the kind of impact Phoenix was hoping for when they 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,
Nick Richards gets 100% real on Suns debut
It was quite the spectacle when Nick Richards made his Phoenix Suns debut on Saturday. The former Charlotte Hornets big man excelled off the bench and posted 21 points, 11 rebounds, and one steal in Phoenix’s 125-121 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Former Hornet Nick Richards shines in his Phoenix Suns debut
Just three days after being traded to the Phoenix Suns, former Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards already seems destined for an increased role with his new team. In his first game with the Suns, Richards was instrumental in helping them pull off a 125-121 victory.
'No pressure': Nick Richards ready to have impact with Phoenix Suns
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Suns React to Nick Richards' Debut
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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wired Week 13: Nick Richards leads the way
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NBA rumors: Suns' Nick Richards trade earns 'underwhelming' take around the league
The Suns made a move to acquire Nick Richards from the Hornets, but some people are more skeptical of the move than expected.
Nick Richards trade grades: Did Phoenix Suns or Charlotte Hornets win Josh Okogie deal?
The Phoenix Suns acquired Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards and a 2025 NBA draft second-round pick on Wednesday in ...
Grade the trade: Charlotte Hornets send Nick Richards to Phoenix for Josh Okogie and future draft capital
The Charlotte Hornets traded Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns in a move that was widely panned as a win-win for both sides.
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Who is Nick Richards? What to know about new Phoenix Suns center after trade with Hornets
The Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin reported that Richards could be with the Suns for Phoenix's game on Saturday at the Detroit Pistons. Richards had been with the Charlotte Hornets for his entire ...
Kevin Durant's reaction to huge Suns, Nick Richards trade
Kevin Durant was excited when the Suns traded for Nick Richards, and explained why during Thursday's shootaround.
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What we learned: Richards a difference maker with Booker and Durant clutch in Suns win
DETROIT – Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for more than half of their team’s points and Nick Richards made a strong debut in leading the Phoenix Suns past the Detroit Pistons, 125-121, before ...