Phoenix Suns, Wizards and Nick Richards

Suns-Wizards updates: Nick Richards steps up for Phoenix, Washington surges in 3rd
Jordan Poole had nine of his 17 points in the third for Washington. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. After Suns coach Mike Budenholzer called timeout to stop that surge,
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.
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' 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.
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 goes in-depth about his adjustments to the Phoenix Suns
New Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards explains his transition to the Suns. He is 2-1 to start his Suns career, averaging 11 points and 10 rebounds.
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.
Suns React to Nick Richards' Debut
Phoenix saw major contributions from the megastar duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker - as the pair combined to score 71 points. The ultimate difference between a win and a loss very well could've been thanks to a phenomenal debut from recently acquired C Nick Richards.
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Nick Richards details ‘shock’ from playing against Suns to becoming member of team days later
Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards detailed the shock from playing against the Suns to then becoming a member of the Suns ...
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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Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) is fouled going up for ...
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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 ...
Suns Hold off Wizards for Second Straight Win
PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns (23-21) started off their three-game homestand with a big 119-109 victory over the Washington ...
Durant scores 29 points as the Suns hand the Wizards their 13th straight loss, 119-109
Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nick Richards added 20 points along with a career-high 19 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns held ...
Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Hauls in 13 boards Saturday
Diabate ended with nine points (2-2 FG, 5-7 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's 123-92 victory over the Pelicans. Diabate led both teams in ...
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Suns beat Wizards, enter league’s toughest remaining schedule
The Suns have won eight of their last 11 games, a figure that is some type of tangible progress, but not as much as it should be after Saturday's win over the Wizards.