Richards, the Suns and Phoenix

Who is Nick Richards? What to know about new Phoenix Suns center after trade with Hornets
Get to know new Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards and what his potential role with the NBA team could be after his trade from the Charlotte Hornets.
Suns' Devin Booker gets 100% real on Nick Richards' Phoenix fit
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker says Nick Richards has been doing "great" since the trade with Charlotte on Jan. 15.
Recent acquisition Nick Richards shines as Suns knock off Wizards
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Nick Richards continued to make a stellar impression as the Phoenix Suns notched a 119-109 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
'No pressure': Nick Richards ready to have impact with Phoenix Suns
The Suns traded Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks Wednesday for Richards and a second-round selection. Wearing No. 2, Richards joined the Suns (20-20) Friday in Detroit and was ready to make his debut Saturday against the Pistons (21-20) at Little Caesars Arena.
Report: Nick Richards Will Start for Suns
There was some belief Richards the Suns just snagged their new starting center, and Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro says Richards will indeed be inserted into the lineup when ready. ESPN's Shams Charania also is reporting the same thing.
Jusuf Nurkic available, but will he play with Nick Richards now starting for Phoenix Suns?
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and big Jusuf Nurkic practiced Friday heading into Saturday’s rematch against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center to begin a three-game homestand. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer is “hopeful” Beal is able to play against his former team after missing Wednesday’s win over Brooklyn with a left ankle sprain to end a five-game road trip.
Suns acquire Nick Richards in trade with Hornets: What he brings to Phoenix’s frontcourt
The 27-year-old Richards, who is averaging 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, could be the Suns' new starting center.
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.
Nick Richards' rebounding career-high nears Charles Barkley record in Suns' win vs Wizards
Phoenix Suns' starting center Nick Richards had 20 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in their 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
Suns-Wizards updates: Nick Richards steps up for Phoenix, Washington surges in 3rd
The Phoenix Suns (22-21) begin their three-game homestand against the lowly Washington Wizards (6-37) on Saturday.
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Nick Richards details ‘shock’ from playing against Suns to becoming member of team days later
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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.
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