Nick Richards

Nick Richards will suit up for Wednesday's season opener against Sacramento, per Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com. Richards was held out of the Suns' preseason finale purely for rest.

Fantasy Impact

Richards is expected to share backup center duties with rookie Khaman Maluach behind starter Mark Williams. This committee approach significantly limits Richards' fantasy value to begin the 2025-26 campaign.

The Suns have exercised Nick Richards’ contract option for the 2025-26 season.

Fantasy Impact

Richards was traded to Phoenix in the middle of last season. The Suns also just traded for Mark Williams and drafted Khaman Maluach. Richards is unlikely to be on the fantasy radar with those two additions.

Nick Richards has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Fantasy Impact

Richards will sit the season finale for the Suns. Oso Ighodaro will continue to see more run.

Nick Richards has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact

Richards will miss a second straight game. Oso Ighodaro should see another start in his place.

Nick Richards (elbow) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Fantasy Impact

The big man will not play on Wednesday. His absence will be caused by an elbow injury, and it's possible that he will have to miss more time beyond this game because of it. Oso Ighodaro will be Phoenix's primary big man while Richards is out of the lineup.